Job Title: Policy Manager
Company Name: NFU Scotland
Location: Newbridge (Hybrid)
Hours / Days Of Work: Mon-Fri
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 a year
Job Description:
To lead, develop, coach, motivate and empower the Food & Farming team, to deliver and perform to their full potential.
· Formally and informally influence the development and delivery of all aspects of agricultural policy and regulation that relate to crops and potato production in Scotland.
· Influence the supply chain associated with all the mainstream crop types of interest to arable and potato production in Scotland.
· Provide specialist and timely support and advice to elected representatives, head office-based colleagues, regionally-based colleagues, and members of NFU Scotland.
· Provide concise written materials with regard to consultations and briefings for a variety of related purposes as necessary.
Experience And Qualifications:
Degree in a relevant discipline and/or relevant working experience.
Current line management experience of at least three years in a related context.
At least three years’ experience working on issues related to policy development -preferably in the context of arable and potato production and/or policy development but not limited to.
The ability to find solutions to problems and mediate conflict.
A self-starter and a strong team player, with the confidence and experience to
mentor less experienced team members.
Application Process:
Apply as soon as possible with a cover letter and CV to:
recruitment@nfus.org.ukApply via link below
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Closing Date: 16/03/2025
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