To Apply: Visit www.sasp.co.uk/jobs and apply online, or request a paper application from [email protected]. Only full applications received will be considered.
Brief Description: Help tell the stories that are changing communities across Somerset.
We're looking for a creative, motivated and community-focused Marketing and Communications Officer to join Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP).
This is an exciting opportunity to lead communications activity that supports the Somerset Coastal Place Partnership and our other place-based work, helping local partners and communities create healthier, more active places to live, work and grow.
You'll work with a wide range of organisations, community groups and residents to promote opportunities, share success stories, develop campaigns and showcase the impact of place-based initiatives across Somerset.
What you'll be doing
- Leading communications activity for the Somerset Coastal Place Partnership (Porlock to Burnham-on-Sea, including Bridgwater) and Yeovil locality work.
- Developing and delivering local marketing campaigns and behaviour change communications.
- Managing partner communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Capturing and sharing inspiring stories, case studies and impact content.
- Creating content across digital, social media, website, newsletters and marketing channels.
- Supporting SASP’s Adult programme communications and organisational priorities.
- Helping communities connect with opportunities to be active, healthy and engaged.
What we're looking for
You'll be a confident communicator with excellent content creation skills and a passion for community impact. Experience in communications, marketing, public engagement or related fields is essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners and audiences.
This role is for a fixed-term of 2 years, then dependent upon funding.
A full job description is available at www.sasp.co.uk/jobs
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 1st September 2026 (noon)
Interview Date: Thursday 10th September 2026
To Apply: Visit www.sasp.co.uk/jobs and apply online, or request a paper application from [email protected]
General Information
All work performed/duties undertaken must be carried out in accordance with relevant SASP policies and procedures, within legislation, and with regard to the needs of our customers and the diverse community we serve.
Pay: £24,522.00-£26,008.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wellington TA21 9JQ
