Regional Director
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £70000/annum
Regional Director
Are you a strong and dynamic leader with proven networking skills? Are you articulate and persuasive, and able to enthuse and motivate key stakeholders and your team?
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a driven individual to lead a team of dedicated colleagues at the NFU.
You will be able to travel within the East Anglia region and be the principal permanent representative and spokesperson for the NFU, acting on behalf of the organisation’s members.
To be successful in this unique role you will be able to demonstrate a track record of leading a team, with experience of getting the best from your immediate team. You will have evidence of strong interpersonal and persuasion skills.
You will bring experience of interpreting complex policy issues, managing relationships and reputations with diplomacy and tact. In addition, you will have excellent writing and communication skills, with a flair for reaching wide ranging audiences.
Above all, you will relish a challenge and the chance to lead, motivate and inspire a team, whilst being the voice of British farming in East Anglia.
Who are we?
The National Farmers’ Union represents the interests of farmers and growers across England and Wales. Promoting competitive and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture, we influence policy at the highest levels to ensure the long-term viability of our members.
Why join our team?
You will become part of our friendly, dedicated working environment and work with a highly motivated team, recognised for their knowledge and expertise and passion about food and farming. In addition to this we also offer a generous package including 30 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing with length of service, company car or car allowance, an attractive contributory, stakeholder pension scheme along with private medical insurance.
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.
We recognise that some applicants may wish to work flexibly, and we welcome discussions regarding this. Please discuss this with us as part of the recruitment process.
Location: East Anglia, based in Newmarket with hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: circa £70,000 + (dependent on experience)
Closing date: Monday 21 February 2022 at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 14 March 2022
You may have experience of the following: Regional Sales Manager, Regional Sales Director, Area Sales Manager, Area Sales Director, Retail Sales Manager, Retail Sales Director, Retail Area Manager, Retail Director, Franchise Sales, Convenience Area Manager. etc.
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- Address Newmarket, Suffolk
