Berks & Bucks FA - Digital Communications Assistant

The Football Association; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a passionate Digital Communications Officer to enhance its online presence and engagement. The ideal candidate will boost social media reach, manage digital content, and contribute to the County FA's strategic goals. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, 25 days of annual leave, and a commitment to creating a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in digital communications and content management.
• Ability to create effective communications for various audiences.
• Skills in managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Increase engagement across social media channels.
• Maintain the County FA website.
• Coordinate email newsletters and branded social media assets.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Creative problem-solving

Project management

Job description

Berks & Bucks FA is seeking a passionate and creative Digital Communications Officer to join its Operations Team. The successful candidate will support the Football Communications Officer in promoting the impact of football through digital content, raising awareness of the organisation's work, and increasing its social media profile and engagement.

The organisation believes in the power of football to Connect People & Change Lives and is looking for someone who shares this vision. Reporting to the Football Communications Officer, the Digital Communications Officer will help ensure that digital communications support the County FA's key priorities and the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy.

Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation run by good people and is committed to ensuring that everyone can play football in a safe environment. Its mission is to lead, protect, and support each individual's journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game.

About the Role

• Increase reach, followers, and engagement across all County FA social and online channels
• Maintain and further develop the County FA website as a central resource for up-to-date stakeholder information
• Coordinate the development and delivery of County FA email newsletters and branded social media assets
• Experience in social media management and content management systems
• Ability to create inspiring and effective digital communications for different audiences
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Desirable Skills

• Experience in creating and delivering content for digital channels including social media, email marketing, and websites
• Skills in filming and video editing

Benefits

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decision-making
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working and family-friendly policies