Governance Administrator

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Salary: £27,500

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

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 & how you will contribute

You will play a central role in supporting the NFU's democratic and commercial governance framework, coordinating board, committee and Council meetings and supporting with our Annual General Meeting and National Officeholder Elections. You will manage governance actions and ensure key records, documentation and deadlines are delivered accurately and on time.

What you'll bring

You will bring strong administrative and organisational skills, experience supporting meetings and senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage competing priorities accurately. You will be a confident communicator, highly proficient in Microsoft 365, proactive in solving problems and committed to delivering a professional, responsive service while handling confidential information with discretion.

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 to help with everyday costs; dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Performance-related pay
• Competitive Pension and Life assurance (4 x Salary)
• Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life's challenges
• Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
• Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

Every day, we're the voice of around 43,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. 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.

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