Proud to make a difference

The NFU is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We have a high profile nationally, both in the media and in Westminster, as well as a well‑established network supporting and working with our farmer and grower members from our regional and county offices across England and Wales.

We’re leading the charge on climate change, food standards and shaping attitudes towards British farming. We’re always evolving.

Our Opportunities

At the NFU, we embrace the unique worth of everyone from all backgrounds, identities and circumstance. As a Professional, Resourceful, United and Inclusive organisation, we strive to celebrate all individuals.

We are committed to creating a sense of belonging, educating and developing an inclusive community, and welcoming the value of diversity.

That’s why we need resourceful individuals like you who will be proud to join our team and help make a difference.

We’ll support you in building a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments, via our hybrid and flexible working opportunities.

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

  • 35 hours per week
  • Headquarters
  • c.£30,000 - £35,000 (depending on skills and experience)
  • Permanent
  • Closes 17 December 2023

Corporate Legal Adviser - Commerical Contracts

  • hours per week
  • Headquarters
  • £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience (full time equivalent)
  • Permanent
  • Closes 31 December 2023

Town Planner

  • hours per week
  • CT Planning
  • £28,000 - £32,000
  • Permanent
  • Closes 12 December 2023

Senior Town Planner

  • 35 hours per week
  • CT Planning
  • £33,000 - £38,000
  • Permanent
  • Closes 12 December 2023

Group Secretary - Horncastle

  • Part-Time hours per week
  • Horncastle
  • TBC
  • Permanent
  • Closes 08 December 2023

Student Placement (Food Business Unit)

  • 35 hours per week
  • Headquarters
  • £20,000.00
  • Fixed Term Contract
  • Closes 31 December 2023

Group Secretary - Pulborough

  • Part-Time hours per week
  • Pulborough
  • tbc
  • Permanent
  • Closes 13 December 2023

Group Secretary - Buckingham

  • Flexible hours per week
  • Buckingham
  • Competitive
  • Employed by the NFU
  • Closes 13 December 2023

Group Secretary - Darlington (Co Durham)

  • Part-Time hours per week
  • Darlington
  • TBC
  • Employed by the NFU
  • Closes 13 December 2023

Group Secretary - Macclesfield

  • Flexible hours per week
  • Macclesfield
  • Competitive
  • Employed by the NFU
  • Closes 05 December 2023

Our Benefits

We want everyone who works for us to have access a great range of fantastic benefits for both inside and outside of work. Click on an icon below to find out more about what we offer.

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

Eye care scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and digital GP

Hybrid / flexible working

Company funded healthcare cashplan

Wellbeing webinars and more…

25 days rising to 30 with length of service plus public and bank holidays

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

Additional discretionary day’s leave around the Christmas period

Pension up to 10% employer contribution, dependent on length of service

Annual performance related pay

Interest free travel loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons

Life assurance cover of up to four times annual salary

Give as you earn

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing development

Education sponsorship

Leadership development programme

NFU Membership, with deals and discounts including clothing and vehicles

Insurance discount with NFU Mutual

Health and Wellbeing discounts at gyms, retailers, spas and more

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Enhanced adoption leave

Enhanced shared parental leave

Hybrid / flexible working