Northumberland FA - Marketing & Communications Officer

Overview

Northumberland FA are seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer to deliver and evaluate marketing activity that supports Northumberland FA\’s objectives. A rewarding role supporting grassroots football in Northumberland.

Responsibilities

• Promote programmes, events, facilities and initiatives through digital and offline channels.
• Ensure consistent messaging, strong engagement and positive stakeholder communication.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate marketing campaigns aligned to organisational priorities.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, email marketing and offline materials.
• Manage day‑to‑day social media channels, including scheduling, posting and monitoring engagement.
• Create and update website content, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and brand consistency.
• Support internal and external communications, including newsletters, announcements and updates.
• Provide marketing and communications support for events, including planning, promotion and post‑event coverage.
• Support the delivery and promotion of County Cup Finals, including pre‑event communications, on‑the‑day content capture and post‑event reporting.
• Maintain consistent branding across all marketing and communications materials.
• Design or coordinate basic marketing assets such as graphics, posters and flyers.
• Monitor and report on marketing performance using analytics and KPIs.
• Work with internal teams, partners and stakeholders to gather information and support campaigns.
• Assist with partnership and sponsorship promotion.
• Maintain content calendars, marketing plans and asset libraries.
• Carry out administrative and reporting tasks related to marketing activity.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Benefits

• Reasonable expenses covered where applicable.
• Opportunities to develop skills in marketing, communications and digital content.
• Involvement in high‑profile events and campaigns.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or training in marketing, communications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
• Ability to create engaging content for digital and offline channels.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Basic design and content creation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing social media channels.
• Experience creating written content for a range of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, communications, media or a related subject.
• Apprenticeship or professional development in marketing or communications.
• Basic photography or video editing skills.
• Experience using analytics to evaluate marketing performance.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of grassroots sport, community organisations or not‑for‑profit environments.
• Basic understanding of SEO and website content optimisation.
• Experience supporting events, live activations or County Cup Finals.
• Experience working with websites or content management systems.
• Experience supporting campaigns, partnerships or sponsorship activity.