Press Officer

NFUonline; Stoneleigh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization based in Stoneleigh is seeking a Press Officer to manage media relations and create engaging content. The ideal candidate will have a degree in communications or a relevant field, with a strong understanding of media dynamics. Responsibilities include monitoring national media, writing briefings, and pitching stories. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in British farming, offering generous benefits including a holiday allowance and company-funded health plans.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company funded health Cashplan

Performance-related pay

Enhanced parental leave

Access to interest-free loans

Employee Assistance program

Discounts on vehicles and rentals

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
• Communications/PR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Monitor national media and produce daily briefings.
• Write engaging content for various audiences.
• Secure targeted coverage for campaigning and lobbying.

Skills

Communications/PR experience

Content writing

Media monitoring

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Salary: c.£34,000 dependent 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 & how you will contribute:

As Press Officer, you’ll help keep our busy press office running smoothly, monitoring national media, producing daily briefings, and responding quickly to journalist requests. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll secure targeted coverage that strengthens our campaigning and lobbying impact. You’ll also write engaging content for various audiences, amplify press wins through digital channels, support interviews and pitch story ideas to the press with NFU messages front and centre.

Full details are contained in the attached role profile.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, with communications/PR experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and a strong understanding of the media landscape. You’ll be a confident communicator and an adaptable writer, who’s able to turn complex policy into clear, engaging copy across press, web and social. You’ll need to be highly organised and detail-focused, and able to juggle multiple workstreams, spot risks early, and take initiative. You’ll enjoy building relationships and working with new people, and you’ll thrive under pressure while living our inclusive, professional, resourceful and united values.

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 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 44,000 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.

This role sits within our Communications Directorate, which campaigns on behalf of members, deals with the media, runs our social media accounts and lobbies MPs. Its work ensures the NFU connects with NFU members through magazines, our website and App. Everything we do is about communicating the NFU’s views effectively, both externally and internally. 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.

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.