The Farm Tenancy Forum is an industry advisory group to Defra and brings together representatives for tenant farmers, landlords, professional advisers and government to tackle issues affecting the tenant farming sector.
This is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership for the Forum, shape discussions on the future of farm tenancies, foster collaboration across the sector and work with government to ensure a thriving tenanted sector.
The Co-chair will be in position for three years and will facilitate meetings in a chairing and advisory role.
For more details on the appointment and the criteria for applying, visit: Co-chair of the Farm Tenancy Forum | GOV.UK
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026.
“This is an exciting role and one that should foster constructive dialogue throughout the tenants’ sector.”
NFU Vice-president Robyn Munt
NFU Vice-president Robyn Munt said: “The Farm Tenancy Forum provides a valuable service in supporting the sector, helping to improve relationships between tenant farmers and landlords and shaping government agricultural policies.
“This is an exciting role and one that should foster constructive dialogue throughout the tenants’ sector and help shape a sustainable and resilient future for all tenant farmers.”
To note, to comply with the online recruitment system used to host the campaign, applicants are required to submit both a CV and a supporting statement.
Defra recommend that the supporting statement be no more than one side of A4, rather than a more detailed application.