Assistant Web Editor

Salary: Circa £24,800 (dependant on skills and experience)

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

Purpose of the role and how you will contribute:

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in communications. You’ll be working at the heart of our digital team to ensure that our members receive communications that help them understand the full value of their NFU membership.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll bring enthusiasm, energy and a can-do attitude to publishing content on our websites and digital platforms. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and revel in a fast-paced working environment. As part of our friendly and welcoming communications team you will enjoy learning how to make the most of digital communications for our audience of British farmers and growers.

Why choose us?

Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Company funded health cashplan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Performance-related pay
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
• Employee assistance Programme to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Discounts on a new range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
• Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

The NFU is the voice of around 45,000 British farmers and growers. We make sure our members’ concerns are heard at the heart of government. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.

Our Communications team deals with the media, runs our social media accounts and lobby MPs. We connect with NFU members through our website, app and our printed publications. Everything we do is about communicating the NFU’s views effectively.

Join us and you’ll enjoy a wide variety of work in a collaborative atmosphere, with opportunities to connect with people across the organisation and beyond. All in an open, inclusive environment, where we all pull together to support our members.

Join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce. We’ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.