Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Content creation
• Lead, manage and create content for RASE and IfA. This will include multiple formats such as newsletters, blogs, social media and videos
• Liaison with wider team to contribute to content on various channels
• Events and campaigns
• Lead marketing for key RASE events, including RASE Lectures and RASE Awards
• Develop event campaigns, promotional materials and supporting content
• Use events as opportunities for audience growth, membership acquisition and content generation
• Support marketing for IfA events, ranging from full campaign ownership to supporting delivery team members
• Organisation of RASE webinars – securing speakers, set-up, marketing
• Digital marketing

Requirements

• Manager level experience in a communications or marketing role and/or experience of managing a variety of communications campaigns
• Passion or interest in agriculture and supporting the farming community by working for an agricultural charity
• Expertise and experience in creating digital content such as newsletters, blogs, social media and videos
• Expertise and experience in event marketing, including planning and creation of effective marketing materials
• Experience in managing websites including content updates and liaison with technical support to improve functionality
• Experience in briefing external contractors such as designers or PR specialists
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Proficiency in basic software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) plus design software or apps (e.g. Canva)
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel within the UK

Preferred

• Filming and video or podcast editing skills
• PR expertise including experience of writing press releases

Benefits

• Mentoring and growth – structured onboarding, team support and tailored professional development
• Work-life balance – hybrid options and flexible working arrangements
• Benefits – pension scheme, 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays