Policy Officer

About the Role

The Ulster Farmers Union is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer primarily based out of our Head Office in Belfast. This will be a challenging and wide ranging job working as part of the UFU Policy Team.

Full access to a car is essential, as you will need to attend meetings that will occasionally take place during evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Policy development, research and/or stakeholder engagement
• Communications/advocacy work
• Public affairs/political processes

Essential Requirements

• Be computer literate
• Hold a driving licence and have full access to a car

What you'll gain

• Exposure to high profile policy issues affecting the agri food sector
• Direct engagement with decision-makers, industry leaders and key stakeholders
• Opportunities to develop expertise across a broad and evolving policy portfolio
• A dynamic working environment with significant scope for professional growth and development

Benefits

• Employer contribution to private pension scheme
• Car mileage for travel
• Flexible benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Salary and Review

The starting salary will be £38,180 p.a. The Ulster Farmers Union operates a salary scale which is reviewed annually.

How to Apply

The closing date for the role is Friday 19th June 2026. To apply, please email your completed application and monitoring form quoting "Policy Officer application" in the subject line.

All applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be notified as soon as possible and interviews will be held within 10 days of the closing date.