New team members welcomed to strengthen NSA activity in Scotland
14th July 2025
Activity organised and delivered by the Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has been aided by the recent appointment of two new members of staff.
Joining the NSA team are new NSA Scottish Region Policy Officer Faye Bryce, and new NSA Scottish Region Activities Officer Julia Bell. The new positions will strengthen the NSA team and help to make a positive contribution to the Scottish Sheep Industry.
Faye joins NSA from a background in public-facing roles, including the NHS and secondary education. In this new, exciting role, Faye will support NSA’s representation and engagement across Scotland on a wide range of policy issues. Faye is now responsible for responding to consultations, representing NSA at meetings with stakeholders, and communicating technical and policy messages across NSA platforms and events.
Faye says: “I’m excited to start working with NSA. I look forward to supporting its fantastic work and contributing to a strong representative voice for sheep farmers in Scotland.”
Julia has already built valuable links with NSA having supported the organisation of the successful NSA Highland Sheep held in June at Midfearn Farm, Ardgay.
She says: “I have always been passionate about supporting our sheep sector and rural communities. With experience organising agricultural events and a love for rural life, I’m excited to help bring NSA members together, welcome new ones, and keep everyone connected and informed. I can’t wait to get started!”
As Scottish Region Activities Officer Julia will be planning and delivering communications and events across the Scotland, including the NSA Scot Sheep and NSA Highland Sheep events, the NSA presence at the Royal Highland Show and NSA’s support for the Lamb for St Andrew’s Day campaign amongst many other activities. Julia will also support wider engagement with members and industry stakeholders in Scotland, working closely with the NSA Communications Team and NSA regional committees.
NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “All at NSA are delighted to welcome Faye and Julia into the team. They have already spent time with many staff members at NSA HQ and also with several NSA Scottish Region committee members, so are starting to build valuable working relationships here so we can work together to strengthen activity delivered for Scottish sheep farmers.”
Pictured: Faye Bryce (left) and Julia Bell.
