{"id":296,"date":"2025-11-17T15:10:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/?page_id=296"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:11:08","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/bn\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09b8\u09ae\u09cd\u09aa\u09b0\u09cd\u0995\u09c7"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div style=\"min-height: 80%\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-80 row-hero vc_custom_1771341359794 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"multiple-text-up\">\u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09b8\u09ae\u09cd\u09aa\u09b0\u09cd\u0995\u09c7<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Helping thousands of independent retailers thrive<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-aus-tab-padding no-bd-bot wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-backend-tabs-white vc_tta-style-flat vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\"><div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container tf_aus_tab_list_swiper\"><ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list tf_aus_tab_list swiper-wrapper\" data-list=\"aw-list-1\"><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"0\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_0\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_0']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">\u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09b8\u09ae\u09cd\u09aa\u09b0\u09cd\u0995\u09c7<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"1\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_1\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_1']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Our History<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"2\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_2\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_2']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Our Team<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panels vc_clearfix tf_aus_tab_list_content\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1760367817362-9f1b5f75-ee52\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760367817362-9f1b5f75-ee52\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09b8\u09ae\u09cd\u09aa\u09b0\u09cd\u0995\u09c7<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding vc_custom_1763481504975 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1770820371398\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"color: #4f98a4; font-weight: 500;\">For over 100 years, the Fed has been the voice of independent retail, supporting members to succeed and thrive.<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>The Fed is one of Europe\u2019s largest employers\u2019 associations, with over 8,000 independent retail stores across the UK and Ireland.<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1760367817370-1403fcbe-20e5\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760367817370-1403fcbe-20e5\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Our History<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Our history<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"312\">Independent retailers are at the heart of local communities across the UK. They create jobs, support vulnerable customers, raise funds for local causes, deliver newspapers, and provide essential everyday services.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"312\">Founded in Leicester in 1919, with roots stretching back to 1893, we have spent over a century championing independent retailers as the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN). In 2021, we became the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed), a name that better reflects the diverse members we proudly represent today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"775\">Membership provides practical support, expert advice, commercial services, exclusive deals, and buying opportunities designed to help retailers run more profitable businesses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1026\">We actively represent members at government and parliamentary level and are the official government referral body for the sector. As a not-for-profit organisation, we exist solely to support, protect, and promote independent retailers across the UK and Ireland in membership.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"color: #e52729;\">Our objectives<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>To ensure we operate efficiently while providing a structure that is relevant to the needs of members in a challenging and ever-changing marketplace.<\/li>\n<li>To be the voice of the independent retailer.<\/li>\n<li>To be recognised by the industry and government as a key and influential retail membership organisation.<\/li>\n<li>To provide commercial support by operating as a collective trading group, delivering positive benefits to members that enable them to run financially successful businesses.<\/li>\n<li>To ensure we operate efficiently while providing a structure that is relevant to the needs of members in a challenging and ever-changing marketplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"color: #e52729;\">Who we serve<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Membership of the Fed consists of a variety of independent retailers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Newsagents<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"73\">\n<p data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"73\">Petrol forecourts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"91\">\n<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"91\">Confectioners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"134\">\n<p data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"134\">Home news delivery operators\/roundsmen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"162\">\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"162\">Card &amp; stationery shops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"185\">\n<p data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"185\">Convenience stores<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"198\">\n<p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"198\">Florists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"213\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"213\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Post offices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq tg_aus_faq_first\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Membership Services<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The team comprises of the membership service manager and adminstrators that facilitate all aspects of branch, district meetings and events needs, \u00a0as well as the Annual Conference &amp; National Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">General inbox with any queries: <a title=\"mailto:memberservices@nfrn.org.uk\" href=\"mailto:memberservices@nfrn.org.uk\" data-linkindex=\"0\">memberservices@nfrn.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>\u09b0\u09be\u099c\u09a8\u09c8\u09a4\u09bf\u0995 \u09b8\u09ae\u09cd\u09aa\u09c3\u0995\u09cd\u09a4\u09a4\u09be<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The Fed promotes political campaigns to ensure independent retailers\u2019 voices are heard at every level of government.<\/p>\n<p>From lobbying for security grants to producing practical guidance such as our vape guide, we support members on the issues that matter most.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about the Fed&#8217;s Political Engagement work, contact our Political Engagement Coordinator <a href=\"mailto:douglas.oliver@nfrn.org.uk\">douglas.oliver@nfrn.org.uk <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Business Development<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>As a brand or supplier, you can secure advertising space or submit sponsored content that resonates with our readers, ensuring visibility and engagement amongst decision makers in the convenience channel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Communications and Marketing<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The communications and marketing teams are responsible for both internal and external communications. High quality information that supports the Fed\u2019s goals and objectives is delivered both online and offline via the website, emails, social media and Your Fed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel tab-contain-row\" id=\"1763394208437-c535960c-6b53\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1763394208437-c535960c-6b53\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Our Team<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-aus-tab-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1764341130857 row-aus-tab-padding\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-backend-tabs-white vc_tta-style-flat vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\"><div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container tf_aus_tab_list_swiper\"><ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list tf_aus_tab_list swiper-wrapper\" data-list=\"aw-list-1\"><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"0\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_0\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_0']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Fed&#039;s Presidents<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"1\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_1\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_1']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Executive Councillors<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"2\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_2\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_2']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Management Staff<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"3\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_3\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_3']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Field Team<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"4\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_4\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_4']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panels vc_clearfix tf_aus_tab_list_content\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1763394888585-c5633e3d-0aa7\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1763394888585-c5633e3d-0aa7\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Fed's Presidents<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 55px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h1 style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Senior National Officials<br \/>\nThe Fed&#8217;s Presidents<\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block has-popup\" data-popup=\"pre-1\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hetal-15.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                \n                                                                    <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <h3>Hetal Patel<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> National President<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"block-desc\">\n                                        Hetal began his retail journey in 1998, has held multiple branch and district leadership roles within the Fed, and was elected National President in June 2025.                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"block-link\">\n                                    <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                        <span>Learn more<\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                     <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column 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                                                      <h5> National Vice President<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"block-desc\">\n                                        Hemanshu, owner of Saltwood General Stores and director of a community interest company, has held multiple branch and district roles within the Fed.                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"block-link\">\n                                    <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                        <span>Learn more<\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n             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                           <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <h3>Craig Etchells<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> National Deputy Vice President<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"block-desc\">\n                                        Craig, raised in a family of retailers, joined the Fed after university and now runs C&amp;W Etchells with his family and team.                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"block-link\">\n                                    <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" 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row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The Executive Council<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1770900014973\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Chaired by the National President, the Executive Council administers all affairs of the Federation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1776174879810 tf-login-hide\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/bn\/?option=saml_user_login&amp;idp=wsc853&amp;redirect_to=https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/member-page\/\">To view contact details login here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding aw-abt-grid-c2\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916557284\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Hussan Lal <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Scotland district<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>St Mirren Food Store<br \/>\n67 Love Street, Paisley<br \/>\nRenfrewshire PA3 2EG<br \/>\nT: 07903 467870<br \/>\nE: hussanlal1@outlook.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916668349\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Colin Reed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Newsagents<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>5 St Albans Row,<br \/>\nCarlisle CA3 8JF<br \/>\nT: 07901 620584<br \/>\nE: cjrcolin@btinternet.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916695868\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Jason Birks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Moscis Ltd<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Sunderland Road<br \/>\nHorden, Durham SR8 4PF<br \/>\nT: 07985 219800<br \/>\nE: jasonbirks@me.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916739820\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Andrew Taylor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Taylor Todays<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>314 Southcoates Lane, Hull<br \/>\nNorth Humberside HU9 3TN<br \/>\nT: 07789 136693<br \/>\nE: taylor314ctn@hotmail.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916780436\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Muntazir Dipoti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Todmorden News Centre<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>15 Bridge Street<br \/>\nTodmorden OL14 5AQ<br \/>\nT: 07970 632167<br \/>\nE: monty-1977@hotmail.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1774456633227\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Sasi Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Go Local Extra<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Albert Royds Street,<br \/>\nRochdale, OL16 5AA<br \/>\nT: 07967 621012<br \/>\nE: bargainbooze@sky.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916855403\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Suresh Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Premier Upholland Ltd<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>11-13 Dingle Road, Upholland<br \/>\nLancashire WN8 0EN<br \/>\nT: 07830 347838<br \/>\nE: suri.patel@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916890909\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Sunilkumar (Sunil) Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Norwich Road Food Store<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>39 Norwich Road, Off Parker Drive, Leicester LE4 0LR<br \/>\nT: 07877 210561<br \/>\nE: patelsunil@hotmail.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916937636\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Ketan Lakhani<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Jack In The Box<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>11 Cara Close, Stoney Gate<br \/>\nLeicester LE2 3UD<br \/>\nT: 07940 244794<br \/>\nE: ketanlakhani11@yahoo.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773916974006\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Narinder Randhawa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Main Road<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Great Haywood<br \/>\nStaffs ST18 0SW<br \/>\nT: 07974 085702<br \/>\nE: GHSpar18@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917014315\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Julia Bywater<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Bywater News<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>8 The Arcade, Kent Street,<br \/>\nUpper Gornal, Dudley DY3 2DA<br \/>\nT: 074559 54682<br \/>\nE: juliabywater@hotmail.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917047628\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Vince Malone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Tenby Stores and Post Office<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Ruabon House, South Parade<br \/>\nPembrokeshire SA70 7DL<br \/>\nT: 07958 235701<br \/>\nE: tenby@mail.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917101068\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Andrew White<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Wottons Farm<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Broadhempston, Totnes,<br \/>\nDevon TQ9 6BB<br \/>\nT: 07779 518940<br \/>\nE: noowhite@hotmail.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917136683\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Devendra Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">This &amp; That<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>16 High Street, Plaistow<br \/>\nLondon E13 0AJ<br \/>\nT: 07956 420062<br \/>\nE: dpatel0076@aol.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917169356\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Alpesh Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Premier<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>5 Station Road Wheathampstead<br \/>\nSt Albans AL4 8BU<br \/>\nT: 07903 080078<br \/>\nE: alpesh.patel@nfrn.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917206204\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Anant Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Gays Newsagent<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>28\/30 Fore Street,<br \/>\nHertford, Herts SG14 1BY<br \/>\nT: 07850 890035<br \/>\nE: anantpatel247@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917311914\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Ashish Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Premier<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>31-33 St Martin\u2019s Hill<br \/>\nCanterbury CT1 1PU<br \/>\nT: 07814 279726<br \/>\nE: patelashish_2001@yahoo.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917352452\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Viral Joshi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">The Village Shop, High Street<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>St Margarets at Cliffe<br \/>\nDover CT15 6AU<br \/>\nT: 07957 716280<br \/>\nE: shreesavaltd@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917484841\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Judith Mercer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Hamilton News<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>7 Greenway, Cregagh Road<br \/>\nNorthern Ireland BT6 0DT<br \/>\nT: 07771 765263<br \/>\nE: hamiltonnews@btconnect.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917532346\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Martin Mulligan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Mulligan\u2019s Londis Athlone<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Roscommon Road, Athlone<br \/>\nCo Westmeath N37 P6Y9<br \/>\nT: 0035 3872 419171<br \/>\nE: info@mulligansathlone.ie<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 26px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Standing Orders Committee<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1770900111383\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Standing Orders Committee elected by the Executive Council shall, at a meeting or meetings held before Annual Conference begins, prepare the<br \/>\npreliminary and final agendas.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1776174847776 tf-login-hide\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/bn\/?option=saml_user_login&amp;idp=wsc853&amp;redirect_to=https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/member-page\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To view contact details login here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding aw-abt-grid-c2 no-pd-btm\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1774622782855\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Kieran McDonnell \u2013 Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>28 Garsdale Road<br \/>\nWhitley Bay<br \/>\nTyne and Wear NE26 4NU<br \/>\nT: 07961 117342<br \/>\nE:kieranmcdonnell2005@yahoo.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1774622789053\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Fred Pezhman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>55 Mason Crescent<br \/>\nWolverhampton WV4 4DT<br \/>\nT: 07790 867459<br \/>\nE: fpezhman@hotmail.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1774622795415\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Nalin Kotecha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>E: kotecha.nalin@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1774622801639\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Charles Pegram<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Fairlawn<br \/>\nTally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst<br \/>\nAshford TN26 1HW<br \/>\nT: 01233 733767<br \/>\nE: charlespegram@hotmail.com<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding aw-abt-grid-c2 no-pd-top\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1774622808341\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Taswinder Sangha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Freshgos Holgate<br \/>\n25a Boroughbridge Road<br \/>\nAcomb, York YO26 5RT<br \/>\nT: 07980 710016<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 13px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;\">National Trustees<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1770900169873\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The National Trustees shall be three in number, must be members of the Federation and shall be elected by and answerable to the Federation at Annual Conference, but should not be elected members of the Executive Council.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1776174861095 tf-login-hide\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/bn\/?option=saml_user_login&amp;idp=wsc853&amp;redirect_to=https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/member-page\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To view contact details login here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding aw-abt-grid-c2\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917848472\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Ferhan Ashiq<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Levenhall Village Store<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>3 Ravensheugh Road<br \/>\nMusselburgh EH21 7PS<br \/>\nT: 07793 815986<br \/>\nE: ferhan.ashiq@nfrn.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917874520\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Nilesh Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Nils Convenience Store<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>279 New North Road, Ilford<br \/>\nEssex IG6 3DX<br \/>\nT: 07887 721052<br \/>\nE: nilesh.patel@nfrn.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773917901440\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Mike Mitchelson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e62728; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans'; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">Brampton Post Office<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element tf-login-show\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>5-7 Front Street, Brampton<br \/>\nCumbria, CA8 1NN<br \/>\nT: 07774 781724<br \/>\nE: mike.mitchelson@nfrn.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1763394888713-364c8fae-69e7\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1763394888713-364c8fae-69e7\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Management Staff<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Management<\/strong><br \/>\nKey management staff<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block has-popup\" data-popup=\"pre-4\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Phil-1.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                \n                                                                    <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <h3>Phil Jaggard<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> Member and Development Director<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"block-desc\">\n                                        Phil, with over 35 years of retail experience, joined the Fed in 2021 and now leads field operations and membership services, driving record-breaking recruitment.                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"block-link\">\n                                    <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                        <span>\u0986\u09b0\u0993 \u099c\u09be\u09a8\u09c1\u09a8<\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                     <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block has-popup\" data-popup=\"pre-5\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brian-2.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                \n                                                                    <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <h3>Brian Murphy<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> News and Operations Director<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"block-desc\">\n                                        Brian, with extensive retail and field experience, joined the Fed in 2005 and now oversees news operations, technology, the Contact Centre, CRM, and external services.                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"block-link\">\n                                    <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                        <span>\u0986\u09b0\u0993 \u099c\u09be\u09a8\u09c1\u09a8<\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                     <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1763394950544-5d2e59fa-e9f3\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1763394950544-5d2e59fa-e9f3\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Field Team<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The Field Team<br \/>\nOur Membership Development Executives (MDEs)<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element max-w-650\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Our MDEs are the face of the Federation. Their primary role is to attract as many new members as possible to join the Fed in their designated territories.<\/p>\n<p>We have a team of MDEs who cover the UK and Republic of Ireland, based geographically in numerous territories, enabling them to react and respond quickly to the needs of all retailers.<\/p>\n<p>The MDEs also visit current members to ensure they are fully up to date on all areas of the organisation and its benefits, and that all members are maximising everything we do to help you make money, save money and make business easier.<\/p>\n<p>To get in touch with your local MDE, you can find their contact details and the area they cover below.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding no-pd-btm-mb\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/andrea_parlagreco.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                                                    <h3>\u09b2\u09a8\u09cd\u09a1\u09a8<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h3>Andrea Parlagreco<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> Membership Development Executive<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-phone\">\n                                    <a href=\"tel:07714 982161\">07714 982161<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-email\">\n                                    <a href=\"mailto:andrea.parlagreco@nfrn.org.uk\">andrea.parlagreco@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trev-Harper.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                                                    <h3>East Anglia &amp; South East<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h3>Trev Harper<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> Membership Development Executive<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-phone\">\n                                    <a href=\"tel:07970 408097\">07970 408097<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-email\">\n                                    <a href=\"mailto:trev.harper@nfrn.org.uk\">trev.harper@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kayleigh-_shaw.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                                                    <h3>North East &amp; Scotland<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h3>Kayleigh Shaw<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> Membership Development Executive<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-phone\">\n                                    <a href=\"tel:07909 633664\">07909 633664<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-email\">\n                                    <a href=\"mailto:kayleigh.shaw@nfrn.org.uk\">kayleigh.shaw@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/david_mckeown.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                                                    <h3>\u0986\u09af\u09bc\u09be\u09b0\u09b2\u09cd\u09af\u09be\u09a8\u09cd\u09a1<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h3>David McKeown<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> Membership Development Executive<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-phone\">\n                                    <a href=\"tel:07717 898087\">07717 898087<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-email\">\n                                    <a href=\"mailto:david.mckeown@nfrn.org.uk\">david.mckeown@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding no-pd-top-mb\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kully_kumar.png\">\n                                    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href=\"mailto:jon.rowles@nfrn.org.uk\">jon.rowles@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"aw-single-block-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"block-image\">\n                                                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/karuna_prasad.png\">\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-title\">\n                                                                    <h3>South Wales &amp; South West<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h3>Karuna Prasad Rao<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> Membership Development Executive<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-phone\">\n                                    <a href=\"tel:07917 343625\">07917 343625<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-email\">\n                                    <a href=\"mailto:karuna.rao@nfrn.org.uk\">karuna.rao@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n               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                      \n                                                                    <h3>Simon Hooley-Rice<\/h3>\n                                \n                                                                    <h5> Membership Development Executive<\/h5>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-phone\">\n                                    <a href=\"tel:07717 701766\">07717 701766<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"block-email\">\n                                    <a href=\"mailto:simon.hooley-rice@nfrn.org.uk\">simon.hooley-rice@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1764681909431-3425497c-5291\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1764681909431-3425497c-5291\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\" id=\"membership-advisor\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4>Jobs<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element max-w-650\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Looking for a new challenge with an organisation respected across industry, government and the media?<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to shape services and support that offer genuine value to independent retailers battling in challenging market conditions?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re always on the search for energetic, driven and problem-solving people who are as comfortable working in a team as they are on their own.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div id=\"bd\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq tg_aus_faq_first\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Membership Advisor<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><div id=\"member-advisor\"><\/div>\n<p>Are you a natural communicator who enjoys influencing decisions and building relationships? Do you thrive on hitting targets and spotting opportunities? If so, we want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking for a driven Membership Advisor to help us expand our network and maximise member engagement.<\/p>\n<p>This is more than a customer service role\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to use your skills to drive growth, build lasting relationships, and directly contribute to the success of independent retailers and our partners.<\/p>\n<p>Organisation: The Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers)<\/p>\n<p>Location: Bede House, Belmont Business Park, Durham (DH1 1TW)<\/p>\n<p>Salary: \u00a325,000 + bonus opportunities (pending June pay review)<\/p>\n<p>Reporting to: Contact Centre Manager<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u09b8\u09c1\u09ac\u09bf\u09a7\u09be<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We recognise and reward performance, giving you the opportunity to boost your earnings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary of \u00a325,000 \u2013 pending June pay review<\/li>\n<li>Quarterly team performance incentives<\/li>\n<li>Annual bonus of up to 5% of salary<\/li>\n<li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays<\/li>\n<li>Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)<\/li>\n<li>Death in service benefit<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 Employee Assistance Programme<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development to grow your career<\/li>\n<li>Monthly team lunch and free refreshments<\/li>\n<li>Free on-site parking<\/li>\n<li>Access to discounts at hundreds of national retailers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll be doing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where your ability to connect and influence will shine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively identify and convert new membership opportunities through inbound and outbound calls<\/li>\n<li>Promote the value of Fed membership with confidence, tailoring your approach to each prospect<\/li>\n<li>Drive engagement by introducing partner offers and membership benefits to the membership<\/li>\n<li>Build strong relationships with members, becoming a trusted advisor for their business needs<\/li>\n<li>Handle member enquiries while identifying additional sales opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Follow up on leads to maximise retention and satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with internal teams to help increase engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications Required<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 GCSE or equivalent in English &amp; Maths (minimum pass)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Essential Skills &amp; Experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A confident, persuasive communicator with strong negotiation skills<\/li>\n<li>A proactive, target-driven mindset with a passion for achieving results<\/li>\n<li>Ability to spot opportunities and turn conversations into sales<\/li>\n<li>IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office<\/li>\n<li>A team player with a positive, can-do attitude<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility to work on a rota between 07:00\u201317:00, with occasional weekends\/bank holidays (time off in lieu provided)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Desirable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in sales, telesales, retail, or customer service roles with targets<\/li>\n<li>Experience using CRM systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Send your CV and cover letter to Ricky Bowman at <a href=\"mailto:ricky.bowman@nfrn.org.uk\">ricky.bowman@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq tg_aus_faq_first\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Business Development Manager<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Office-based or hybrid working available depending on location and experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Department:<\/strong> Business Development<\/p>\n<p><strong>Report to:<\/strong> Head of Business Development<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role:<\/strong> Permanent, Full-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary:<\/strong> \u00a330k &#8211; \u00a336k DOE + Bonus Opportunities<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Role<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Manager to help grow strategic partnerships and supplier relationships across the Federation.<\/p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating innovative commercial campaigns, and delivering real value for both partners and independent retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Working across print, digital, events, and insight platforms, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue growth while supporting the Federation\u2019s mission to help independent retailers thrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Purpose<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Build and manage strong commercial relationships with suppliers and partners, delivering excellent account management and customer care.<br \/>\n\u2022 Drive commercial revenue through the sale of integrated print, digital, event, and insight opportunities.<br \/>\n\u2022 Negotiate commercial terms that support the Federation\u2019s mission to help independent retailers save money.<br \/>\n\u2022 Develop supplier partnerships that deliver meaningful value, savings, and opportunities for independent retailers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Identify and propose partnership opportunities with new businesses that can support the Federation and its members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Act as the first point of contact for your clients, providing proactive and professional account management.<br \/>\n\u2022 Create innovative and commercially impactful campaigns using the Federation\u2019s print, digital, event, and insight platforms.<br \/>\n\u2022 Develop and maintain relationships with existing partners while actively seeking new business opportunities.<br \/>\n\u2022 Understand the convenience sector and independent retailers\u2019 needs to identify opportunities that deliver value for both suppliers and members.<br \/>\n\u2022 Collaborate with other departments, including Marketing, Communications, and Finance, to ensure timely delivery of agreed activities and campaigns.<br \/>\n\u2022 Travel to events, activations, and trade shows to strengthen new and existing relationships.<br \/>\n\u2022 Work with internal teams to ensure accurate invoicing, reporting, and campaign tracking.<br \/>\n\u2022 Arrange, plan, and schedule Fed Talks sessions, coordinating with relevant departments and suppliers to ensure effective delivery and engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person Specification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Essential<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Minimum of 2 years\u2019 experience in sales and business development.<br \/>\n\u2022 Self-motivated and resilient, with the ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.<br \/>\n\u2022 Professional, collaborative, and relationship-focused, with high levels of integrity and accountability.<br \/>\n\u2022 Proven track record of driving income through strong, collaborative relationships.<br \/>\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, client-focused service.<br \/>\n\u2022 Creative, innovative, and enthusiastic with the ability to inspire and motivate stakeholders.<br \/>\n\u2022 Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the retail\/FMCG sectors.<br \/>\n\u2022 Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ability to identify and convert new commercial opportunities.<br \/>\n\u2022 Confident in presenting plans to audiences of varying sizes and seniority.<br \/>\n\u2022 Competent in budget management and financial reporting.<br \/>\n\u2022 IT literate, with strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent organisational and communication skills.<br \/>\n\u2022 Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Desirable Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Experience within FMCG, retail, media, events, or membership organisations.<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience in sponsorship, advertising, or commercial partnerships.<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience using CRM systems for account and project management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we offer<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Hybrid and flexible working opportunities<br \/>\n\u2022 The chance to attend major industry events and conferences<br \/>\n\u2022 Career development and progression opportunities<br \/>\n\u2022 A collaborative and supportive working environment<br \/>\n\u2022 The opportunity to make a real impact supporting independent retailers across the UK<\/p>\n<p>Send your CV and cover letter to Chris Turford at <a href=\"mailto:chris.turford@nfrn.org.uk\">chris.turford@nfrn.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About Us Helping thousands of independent retailers thrive About UsOur HistoryOur TeamAbout Us For over 100 years, the Fed has been the voice of independent retail, supporting members to succeed and thrive. 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