Communications and Marketing Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Hybrid – Shoreham-by-Sea/Home
Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed-term for 9 Months, 35 hours per week
Looking for a marketing role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for an enthusiastic Communications and Marketing Assistant to join our busy Communications Team on a fixed-term basis.
Whether you're a recent graduate or have gained some practical marketing experience, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a varied, hands-on role where you'll make a real impact from day one.
As part of a small supportive team, your role will be varied, covering a variety of activities. One day you could be creating social media content, the next updating our website, supporting a member campaign, helping with an event, writing a press release or contributing to one of our organisation-wide projects.
If you're someone who enjoys variety, loves learning new skills and is happy to get stuck in wherever needed, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) is the UK's only trade association dedicated to supporting postmasters. We provide advice, representation and practical support to members across the UK, while promoting and protecting the interests of the postmaster network.
Our Communications Team plays a vital role in ensuring members receive timely, engaging and relevant communications, while supporting wider organisational projects and helping to grow our membership.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll support the Communications Team across a wide range of activities, including:
- Creating engaging content for digital and printed communications.
- Managing and scheduling social media content.
- Supporting email marketing campaigns and member communications.
- Updating website content.
- Assisting with PR activity and media communications.
- Supporting events, campaigns and organisational projects.
- Helping develop resources and marketing materials.
- Working with colleagues across the organisation to deliver effective communications.
- Supporting campaigns designed to attract new members and engage existing ones.
No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to develop experience across almost every area of communications and marketing.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn.
- A confident communicator with excellent written English.
- Creative and full of ideas.
- Comfortable managing a variety of tasks at once.
- Curious about digital marketing and emerging technology.
- Happy working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Adaptable and willing to support wherever needed.
Most importantly, you'll have a positive attitude and enjoy rolling your sleeves up in a busy, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Need
Essential
- A degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related subject, or a CIM qualification (or working towards one).
- A good understanding of marketing across digital, traditional and PR channels.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
It Would Be Great If You Also Had
- Some practical marketing or communications experience through work, internships, volunteering or university projects.
- Experience creating content for websites and social media.
- Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar software.
- Experience with email marketing platforms, website CMS or CRM systems.
- An interest in AI tools and emerging marketing technology.
Don't worry if you don't tick every box—we're looking for someone with the right attitude and the potential to grow.
What We Offer
- Hybrid working.
- A varied role with genuine responsibility.
- The opportunity to gain experience across multiple marketing disciplines.
- A supportive and collaborative team.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Time off in lieu (TOIL) for occasional evening work.
We expect to begin face to face interviews on the week commencing 24th August 2026.
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shoreham by Sea BN43 5AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Marketing and Communications: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 5AZ
