Communications Assistant

This role will suit you if you have a huge appetite for learning, a delight in communicating that knowledge, and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced team to make change happen.

The work of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission is to bring together people and ideas together, from different perspectives, to find the practical and radical solutions which also tackle the climate, nature, health and economic crises of our time. We are at the forefront of working with citizens on these issues, using deliberative processes (like citizens assemblies), to advocate for change in the food system.

This is a chance to work in a fast-paced environment where you can see your work affecting change in the world. Reporting to the External Affairs Manager, you will be part of a small, but experienced and motivated, communications team – learning how to develop content, manage complex events, create podcasts and make short films, copywriting and editing and much more.

We want someone who is buzzing with enthusiasm to learn, is a brilliant communicator (in writing as well as in person), is highly self-motivated and able to work in a virtual team effectively. Some work experience and evidence of your ability to manage your time well and bring new ideas and new ways of thinking will also be key.

This internship is a positive action initiative, and is for somebody of Black, Asian, minority ethnic or mixed-race background. FFCC is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and celebrates these qualities as essential principles of a fair and sustainable society. We understand that our organisation, along with the sectors in which we work, is not representative of the diversity of UK countries and we are taking steps to address this.

This role will suit you if you have:

• Enthusiasm for learning and developing your skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Articulate, engaging and accurate communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Experience in, or real interest in learning about, creating content – from podcasts to films

• Ability to prioritise and multi task with the initiative and motivation to work in a virtual, networked team.

• An interest in the work and mission of FFCC.

To learn more about the role, please download the Job Description at the top of this page.

Contract type: 12 month internship

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 7th May

Salary: £21,840 per annum (£23,933 if London based)

Location: Home based, with some travel to London

To apply: Please send your CV and a one page cover letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role and your reasons for applying, to hello@ffcc.co.uk

Interviews and start date: Interviews are likely to be sometime during the week commencing 2nd June, with an ideal start date of mid-July.