Marketing & Communications Officer — Farming Connect in Aberystwyth

Mentera is Wales’ leading independent business development company. For over 35 years, we’ve helped businesses make things happen. From grassroots start‑ups to global organisations, we support companies to reach their full potential and operate at a world‑standard level. Through tailored support packages, access to opportunities, and the expertise, experience and connections of around 170 staff across Wales, we give businesses what they need to grow, adapt and succeed.

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team helping businesses reach their full potential? Come and join us today.

Make a real difference to rural Wales—help connect farmers, and land managers with the support they need through creative, targeted marketing campaigns.

Your role

You will support the Head of Communications and Marketing Manager to deliver day-to-day marketing and communications activity across the programme. You’ll help plan, deliver and evaluate campaigns, creating engaging content across digital, print and media channels. Working closely with colleagues, partners and suppliers, you’ll ensure communications are timely, consistent and of a high standard throughout.

Your team and your peers

You’ll be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive Farming Connect team, working alongside programme specialists and digital colleagues who are passionate about improving skills, innovation and sustainability in Welsh agriculture. Together, the team delivers trusted, practical support to the rural sector, making this a rewarding role with clear purpose and influence.

Your impact

A Farming Connect Marketing Officer plays a key role in strengthening engagement between the agricultural sector and advisory services by effectively promoting programmes, events, and resources available to farmers. Through targeted campaigns, digital content, and stakeholder collaboration, they help raise awareness, increase participation in knowledge transfer activities, and support the adoption of best practices across the industry. Your work ultimately contributes to improving farm productivity, business resilience, and sustainability, while ensuring that vital information reaches rural communities in a clear, accessible, and impactful way.

Benefits and support

• Competitive salary and generous employer’s pension contribution
• A 50% contribution towards any fitness activities such as monthly gym memberships, fitness classes, or sports clubs
• 25 days’ holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing to 27 days (+8) as your length of service increases
• Three extra days’ holiday over Christmas
• The right to carry over five days’ leave into the following year
• Free parking in all offices
• Generous flexibility policies ('TOIL') with the ability to have time off as leave if working longer hours
• Enhanced family policies
• Regular corporate social events including our summer and Christmas gatherings/parties
• Training and development on the job
• Free Welsh learning/refresher courses, whatever your level of ability at the moment
• Technical equipment such as laptop and accessories, iphone, and any specialist equipment needed for your job

Essential facts about the role

• Department/programme: Farming Connect
• Type of contract: Temporary for approximately 12 months (maternity cover)
• Work pattern: The role is advertised as full-time (7.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday). However, we are open to discuss part-time or flexible arrangements up to 4 days per week and where these meet the needs of the service.
• A full DBS will be required for this role.

Essential facts about the recruitment process (subject to change)

• Interviews: TBC
• Location of interviews: Aberystwyth office

AS PART OF OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS IT IS MANDATORY FOR APPLICANTS TO ANSWER ALL THE SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONS CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION FORM. There is no need to answer the question in Welsh and English - put 'N/A' in the box when you have answered the question in the other language. YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF YOUR PROFILE IN YOUR ACCOUNT: Employment history, Qualifications, Certifications, licences and training.

We are committed to blind shortlisting to support our equality and diversity procedures. You are therefore required to complete your personal profile before applying. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can truly thrive. If this role sparks your interest but you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we'd encourage you to apply anyway. And if you'd like an informal chat about the job before applying, just get in touch with us by phone or email using the details on the advert. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, let us know so we can support you. We look forward to hearing from you!