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Preparing briefings for FUW representatives ahead of meetings.
● Representing the FUW as and when necessary.
● Conduct research and briefings as and when required.
● Keeping up to date with political and policy developments.
● Provide regular reports to the Chief Executive on progress against the PA plan
● Work closely with the Presidential Team of the Union in attending and representing
the FUW at political meetings.
● To lead and advise on policy related issues based on interests and as required by the
Policy Department.
● This list is not exhaustive and will include any other reasonable duties given by your
line manager.
General
Assisting with supporting the work of the Standing Committees of the Council of the Union
and other committees convened as necessary to deal with issues relating to agricultural
policy.
Participating in the general activities of the FUW.
Additional duties as required from time to time by the Agricultural Policy Department.
Personal specification
The successful candidate will need to have;
● A detailed understanding of the policy and political context in which we operate.
● A good understanding of the workings of government and Senedd procedures.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write
reports, and to write copy for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
● A high degree of self-motivation and organisational skills.
● Demonstrate effective customer care skills.
● A recognition and regard for observing confidentiality.
● The capacity to work as part of a team.
● An ability to work on their own initiative and to meet set timescales and prioritising
certain work streams and delivering under pressure.
● A willingness to develop as an individual through attendance at courses, meetings,
training events, workshops and seminars. Such activity will serve to develop the
candidate and to better serve the organisation.
● Welsh Language skills are desirable but support will be provided to a suitable
candidate wishing to improve their Welsh language capabilities.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary is paid at monthly intervals.

Hours of work are normally 35 hours per week - 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour for lunch -
but it may, on occasion, be necessary to work additional hours.
[The department offers flexible working hours within strict rules]
Holiday entitlement will be 25 working days per annum exclusive of Public Holidays. Annual
leave will be deducted during the Company shutdown over Christmas equal to a
maximum of 3 days. The FUW Group also provides St. David’s Day as an additional paid
holiday.
The possession of a car and a driving licence or the ability to travel around Wales without
reliance on public transport is essential for this post.
Expenses for journeys undertaken on FUW business will be reimbursed at agreed rates
upon production of satisfactory receipts in line with our expenses policy.
REPORTING
The SPAO will report directly to the Head of Policy.

Meirionnydd farmers to question General Election candidates at hustings

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[caption id="attachment_7891" align="alignleft" width="200"] FUW Meirionnydd CEO Huw Jones[/caption]

Farmers in Meirionnydd will have a chance to question their General Election candidates on Tuesday 30 May about agriculture and #FarmingMatters.

The meeting, which is arranged by both Farming Unions in Meirionnydd, is open to all and will start at 7.30pm at the Rugby Club, Dolgellau.

FUW Meirionnydd CEO Huw Jones said: “It is essential for farmers and landowners to have the opportunity to question and query party candidates as well as hearing their views on the future of rural Wales.

“I urge our members and everyone who has an interest in the countryside to attend this event, so that they can make a fully informed decision on 8 June.”

For further information contact the FUW Meirionnydd office on 01341 422298.

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