Fantastic opportunity to join the NSA team at Malvern, Worcestershire

28th February 2018

NSA is looking for a Communications Officer to deliver up-to-date and best practice information for members, non-members, others in the agricultural sector, the general public and press. This is an exciting and varied role with involvement in all NSA communication routes, including Sheep Farmer magazine, websites, social media, special projects, press engagement, events and membership recruitment/retention.

NSA is looking for someone with strong written communication skills and the ability to strengthen NSA’s profile within the agricultural community and future afield. The successful candidate will be confident with IT, self-motivated and able to manage their own time, as well as being enthusiastic and competent at conducting research and interpreting information for different audiences. NSA is also looking for someone who will work well within the team at Head Office and be confident and professional when dealing with NSA office holders and attending farming events.

Experience of and enthusiasm for the sheep/livestock sector, plus a basic understanding of UK farming policy frameworks is preferred. This position would particularly suit someone with experience in agricultural communications, or someone who has held a communications role outside agriculture and has transferrable online and writing skills.

Applications close at end of play on Monday 12th March 2018. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st March.

To apply, please download the full job description and application form below and send a completed application form, your CV and a covering letter to NSA, The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH or joanne@nationalsheep.org.uk. To discuss the role or ask any questions, please call NSA Communications Manager Joanne Briggs on 07908 604744.