Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job title: Communications Manager (maternity cover)
Organisation: Royal Agricultural Society of England
Location: Hybrid – mainly remote working with 1-2 days per month at head office in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, plus some UK-wide travel
Salary: £35-40k per annum
Contract: Full time (or open to 4 days per week on arrangement), 12 to 18-month fixed term contract
Start date: January 2027

About the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE)

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) is an independent charity and membership organisation dedicated to supporting the progression of knowledge and innovation within the agricultural community.

The organisation works closely with its partner charity, Innovation for Agriculture, to bridge the gap between agricultural science and day-to-day farming. Together both charities deliver high-impact projects, events and communications to help UK farmers improve soil health, livestock welfare, biosecurity and long-term farm resilience.

RASE’s flagship activities include the British Pig & Poultry Fair, the prestigious RASE Awards, the RASE Farm of the Future reports and associated activities and the RASE Lectures.

Why join us?

• Impact – be part of a team organising and delivering activities that support farmers to respond to the challenges influencing food production and farm businesses
• Professional growth – deliver a broad range of communications activities including membership communications, event marketing, content creation, digital marketing and communications support for projects
• Inclusive culture - work in a fair, supportive team with adaptive working patterns

Are you looking for your next career step as a communications professional in agriculture?

About the role

We are seeking a Communications Manager to deliver membership communications, event marketing, content creation, digital marketing and project communications support for RASE and Innovation for Agriculture. There will also be opportunity to deliver marketing for the British Pig & Poultry Fair, the leading industry event in the UK for pig, poultry and egg sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Content creation
  • Lead, manage and create content for RASE and IfA. This will include multiple formats such as newsletters, blogs, social media and videos
  • Liaison with wider team to contribute to content on various channels
• Events and campaigns
  • Lead marketing for key RASE events, including RASE Lectures and RASE Awards
  • Develop event campaigns, promotional materials and supporting content
  • Use events as opportunities for audience growth, membership acquisition and content generation
  • Support marketing for IfA events, ranging from full campaign ownership to supporting delivery team members
  • Organisation of RASE webinars – securing speakers, set-up, marketing
• Digital marketing
  • Manage paid campaigns (usually on social media but can include other forms of advertising)
  • Manage social media channels for Innovation for Agriculture and RASE
• PR
  • Support media opportunities arising from projects, awards, events and case studies
  • Developing and maintaining industry and press relationships.
• Marketing and communications strategy
  • Plan year-round content calendar for RASE and IfA
  • Monitor website, email, social media and campaign performance
  • Produce communications analytics and reporting for RASE and IfA

What we’re looking for

We value enthusiasm, transferable skills and potential just as much as formal qualifications. If you’re excited by the role and you meet most of the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Essential:

• Manager level experience in a communications or marketing role and/or experience of managing a variety of communications campaigns
• Passion or interest in agriculture and supporting the farming community by working for an agricultural charity
• Expertise and experience in creating digital content such as newsletters, blogs, social media and videos
• Expertise and experience in event marketing, including planning and creation of effective marketing materials
• Experience in managing websites including content updates and liaison with technical support to improve functionality
• Experience in briefing external contractors such as designers or PR specialists
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Proficiency in basic software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) plus design software or apps (e.g. Canva)
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel within the UK

Desirable:

• Filming and video or podcast editing skills
• PR expertise including experience of writing press releases

What we offer

• Mentoring and growth – structured onboarding, team support and tailored professional development
• Work-life balance – hybrid options and flexible working arrangements
• Benefits – pension scheme, 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays

Accessibility & reasonable adjustments

We welcome neurodivergent candidates and non-traditional entrants to agriculture. For adjustments (e.g. alternative formats or extra time), contact Natasha Smith at [email protected].

Deadline: 5pm Friday 13th November 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 25th November 2026