Corporate Affairs Officer
- NFU Mutual
- Full Time
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
Job Description
Corporate Affairs Officer
About the role
Join a dynamic and impactful team as we work together to shape the future of NFU Mutual and protect the interests of our members and rural communities. In this exciting new role of Corporate Affairs Officer, you'll collaborate closely with the Corporate Affairs Manager to develop and execute comprehensive communication, policy, and engagement strategies that enhance stakeholder relationships and champion the needs of those we serve.
You'll build and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, industry bodies, and rural organisations, ensuring NFU Mutual is well-represented and advocating for our members. You'll play a critical role in preparing briefing materials for senior leaders, coordinating our involvement in industry events, and staying ahead of political developments to help guide our business responses.
Your ability to monitor and respond to political consultations will be crucial, leveraging NFU Mutual's expertise and data to drive our advocacy efforts. You'll also draft key corporate statements and communications that help us engage effectively with both external stakeholders and our members, while contributing to the development of NFU Mutual's position on important policy matters.
You'll collaborate with the wider Marketing and Media Relations teams, supporting integrated campaigns and identifying new opportunities for stakeholder engagement. You'll also help ensure our members stay connected to the business through our Report and Accounts and Annual General Meeting communications.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys building relationships.
About you
We're looking for a motivated individual with a passion for corporate affairs, policy development, and rural communities. You bring with you experience in a corporate affairs role, parliamentary office, or similar environments, with a deep understanding of the UK political and regulatory landscape.
Your knowledge of rural affairs is highly valued, and experience of working in this space would be a distinct advantage. You have a solid background in policy development and a strong interest in shaping the future of rural communities and the insurance industry.
To join our team, you must also have.
At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.
We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
Benefits and Rewards
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
Working at NFU Mutual
We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.
We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.
