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The role of Communications and Publications Support Officer is key in helping us share knowledge, support our networks, and deliver high-quality outputs that influence practice and policy.
Responsibilities include:
• Produce and distribute the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health fortnightly newsletter (via Mailchimp)
• Support the development and scheduling of social media content, helping to grow engaging content and reach
• Monitor and report on social media analytics
• Update the Pathway website with news, publications and resources, and support with website improvements
• Organise and support online meetings of the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health and its subgroups
• Coordinate and support online specialist Masterclasses for people working in health and care provision for people in marginalised groups
• Support delivery of external events, including the annual Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health conference
• Coordinate publication of major Pathway reports, working with designers and printers
• Provide publishing and administrative support to Fellows undertaking research projects
• Deliver high-quality editing, formatting and presentation of shorter reports and documents
• Maintain the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health database and mailing lists
• Maintain and support Pathway document sharing and organisation on SharePoint and OneDrive
• Ensure Pathway resources are organised and accessible to support external communications
About you – it is essential you have:
· Experience of working in a communications or administration role (including remote working)
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Experience of maintaining or updating websites, including WordPress
· Experience of using social media professionally (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), creating content and understanding social analytics
· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, MS Teams, Canva, Mailchimp and similar tools
· Experience of using digital tools to prepare and format documents, including academic reports or publications
· High attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
· Understanding of confidentiality and data protection Personal Attributes
You should also be:
• Motivated, with a flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Politically aware and able to work sensitively in a complex environment.
• Commitment to Pathway’s mission, including tackling inequality and promoting human rights.
It would be great if you also had:
• Experience of supporting events or conferences
• Experience of producing newsletters
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Hours: Full-time – 5 days per week (37.5 hours)
Location: NSA Head Office, Malvern, with hybrid working by agreement
Reporting to: NSA Chief Executive
Salary: £34,500
About the National Sheep Association (NSA)
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is a membership charity supporting and promoting sheep farming throughout the UK. NSA delivers national and regional projects, events and partnerships to support sheep farmers, influence best practice and strengthen the sector.
Purpose of the Role
To lead and deliver NSA's communications, marketing and content activities, ensuring effective engagement with members, stakeholders, sponsors and the wider sheep sector. The role will oversee the production of NSA publications, including Sheep Farmer magazine, whilst developing and delivering marketing campaigns that support membership growth, event attendance, commercial income and organisational objectives. This is a 12-month fixed-term position intended to provide continuity during a period of organisational review and strategic development.
Key relationships with: All NSA staff, NSA regional officeholders, regional managers, event organisers and ram sale officers, plus the agricultural and wider press.
Management responsibilities:
- The NSA Communications Manager is part of the NSA Management Team, which meets regularly to ensure effective internal communication and decision-making.
- The NSA Communications Manager is the line manager for the Digital Communications Officer, Scottish Region Activities Officer, and Technical Communications Officer.
Job role
Communications
- Lead NSA's communications activity across print, digital and social media channels.
- Develop and deliver communication plans supporting NSA projects, events and campaigns.
- Ensure consistent messaging and brand standards across all communications.
- Produce content for member communications, website updates, newsletters and media releases.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with industry media and external stakeholders.
Marketing
- Develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote NSA membership, events, projects and commercial activity.
- Identify opportunities to improve audience engagement, conversion and retention.
- Work closely with regional teams to support local marketing activity.
- Monitor marketing performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Support development of NSA's future marketing strategy and implementation plans.
Sheep Farmer Magazine
- Act as Editor of Sheep Farmer magazine.
- Plan and manage editorial content, production schedules and publication deadlines.
- Liaise with contributors, advertisers, designers and printers.
- Ensure content aligns with NSA priorities and member interests.
- Support development and future evolution of NSA's publications.
Digital Communications
- Oversee management and development of NSA's digital channels.
- Work with the Digital Communications Officer to maximise engagement and reach.
- Support website content planning and digital campaigns.
- Utilise analytics and reporting to drive improvements.
Membership & Events
- Support promotion of NSA membership recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Support marketing and communications activity for NSA events.
- Work alongside colleagues to maximise attendance, sponsorship and commercial opportunities.
Management Responsibilities
- Line manage the Digital Communications Officer, Scottish Region Activities Officer, and Technical Communications Officer.
- Support collaborative working across the Membership & Communications Team.
- Contribute to organisational planning and cross-team projects.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience leading communications activity within an organisation.
- Experience planning and delivering marketing campaigns.
- Experience creating content across multiple communication channels.
- Experience managing publications, magazines or newsletters.
- Experience working with external stakeholders and media.
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong copywriting and editing skills.
- Agricultural or rural sector knowledge.
- Marketing planning and campaign management experience.
- Digital communications and social media expertise.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Enthusiastic about supporting the UK sheep sector.
Desirable Criteria
- Membership organisation experience.
- Editorial or publishing experience.
- Experience using CRM, website and email marketing platforms.
- Experience analysing campaign performance and audience data.
Apply for this role today, or enquire for more details.
To apply for this role, please email a covering letter, CV and completed application form to Aaron Dhanda, NSA Operations Director before midnight on Sunday 5th July 2026.
Interviews will take place during on Tuesday 14th July 2026.
Please use the same email address for any enquiries regarding the role.
The National Sheep Association (NSA) exists to champion a strong, resilient and respected UK sheep sector, today and for generations to come.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
External Communications Manager
Salary: £40,000–£42,000 FTE
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Remote, with regular travel to FitzRoy services, team and stakeholder meetings as agreed. The role requires attendance in London once per month and applicants must be able to commute to services in Norfolk, Nottingham and Hampshire.
Reports to: Head of Communications
Directorate: Business Development and Partnerships
FitzRoy is a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to live lives rooted in choice, meaning and happiness.
We are strengthening our external voice and looking for a confident, perceptive and warm communicator to help more people understand FitzRoy’s expertise and impact and increase our influence.
This is a moment of change for social care. We want to play a more active role in shaping its future, ensuring the people at the heart of it are seen, heard and involved in the decisions that matter.
About the role
As External Communications Manager, you will help build FitzRoy’s profile and reputation by identifying the stories, insight and opportunities that show what good support looks like in real life.
You will work closely with the Head of Communications, fundraising, business development and operational colleagues to turn external communications priorities into practical plans, content and opportunities.
This is a delivery role with real influence. You will be expected to bring ideas, advise colleagues, shape practical plans and turn opportunities into action.
What you will do
You will:
- develop proactive external communications activity that raises awareness of FitzRoy’s work, expertise and impact
- spot opportunities for FitzRoy to contribute constructively to sector conversations
- identify realistic opportunities for media, sector press, partner or local coverage
- gather stories, photos, video and quotes that help people understand what good support looks like in real life
- use social media, website content, audience insight and analytics to strengthen FitzRoy’s external profile
About you
You may come from charity communications, PR, journalism, public affairs, stakeholder communications or another external communications background.
You do not need to have worked in social care before, but you will need to be interested in people, willing to learn quickly and able to handle stories about people’s lives with care, respect and good judgement.
We are looking for someone who is:
- an excellent writer and editor
- confident developing clear, accessible content for different audiences
- warm, curious and able to build rapport quickly
- able to spot strong stories, ideas and opportunities
- confident creating social media and website content shaped by audience insight
- comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities
- able to think strategically about audiences and influence, while being practical about what can be delivered in a small team
- confident gathering content including photos, videos and quotes
- willing and able to travel to FitzRoy services and meetings as needed
A full clean driving licence and access to a car for work travel are required, as some services are not easily accessible by public transport.
Working at FitzRoy
You will join a small, friendly communications team with big ambitions. This role will suit someone who enjoys a mix of planning, writing, relationship-building, story-gathering and hands-on delivery.
You will help us show the difference good support makes – and help ensure the voices, experiences and achievements of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs are seen and heard.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application and a covering letter.
We do not expect your covering letter to address every point in the person specification. We would like you to tell us:
- what interests you about this role and FitzRoy
- three things you would bring to the role
- a piece of communications work you are proud of and why
- how you approach using social media, website content and audience insight to build external profile
- how you would approach telling stories about people’s lives with care, respect and good judgement
If you are using AI tools to write your application, please use them with caution. We are looking for your own voice and writing style.
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