Communications Assistant
Do you have excellent writing skills, are experienced in social media and can juggle a range of projects? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications Assistant to join our team. You will play a vital role in promoting the work of the New Forest Marque local produce scheme as part of the work of the National Park Authority (NPA) communications team.
The New Forest Marque is ‘the sign of true local produce’ – a food and produce scheme championing businesses who pride themselves on producing and providing food, drinks and crafts with clearly defined New Forest provenance. The New Forest Marque also works to protect, encourage, and promote the traditional practices which help to fashion the iconic landscape found in the New Forest.
The role will support the Marque’s Board and Manager to deliver the communications strategy, including promoting events; members’ activities and achievements; and the role the Marque plays in supporting the landscape and sustainability.
You need to be a fluent, natural writer, skilled at tailoring information for a range of audiences and channels. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be talented at identifying great stories and bringing these to life for media, publications, website and social media channels. This varied role would suit an enthusiastic media professional with superb interpersonal and account management skills coupled with press office and digital experience.
This role requires a valid driving licence and is based at our office in Lymington with some home working and occasional out of office hours.
For full details and to apply, please refer to the documents on the right and complete an application form. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 26 September 2023
Interviews: Friday 6 October 2023
For queries please email recruit@newforestnpa.gov.uk or call 01590 646649 / 646637 during normal office hours.
