Digital Communications Assistant – Berks & Bucks FA

The FA is advertising this vacancy on behalf of Berks & Bucks FA. The successful candidate will be employed by Berks & Bucks FA.

Location: Hybrid working, with opportunities to work from the Berks & Bucks FA office at Milton Park (OX14 4SB), from home and around the County.
Salary: Band 5 (£22,557–£27,570 per annum), dependent on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work required in line with the demands of the role
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract until June 2028

Please note: Berks & Bucks FA reserves the right to close this vacancy early and appoint before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

The Opportunity

If you're passionate about using digital content to inspire, engage and inform different audiences, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

Berks & Bucks FA is looking for a passionate and creative Digital Communications Assistant to join its Operations Team.

Working closely with the Football Communications Officer, you'll help showcase the impact of grassroots football through engaging digital content, raise awareness of the work of Berks & Bucks FA and help grow its social media presence and engagement.

Football has the power to Connect People & Change Lives, and the successful candidate will play an important part in bringing that message to life. Your digital communications will support the promotion of the County FA's key priorities and the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy.

Berks & Bucks FA believes everyone should be able to play football in a safe environment. Its role is to lead, protect and support an individual's journey in football, inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game.

About the Role

You will:

• Increase reach, followers and engagement across Berks & Bucks FA's social media and online channels through the creation of dynamic video and social content.
• Maintain and further develop the County FA website, ensuring it remains a central source of up-to-date information for stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of County FA email newsletters and branded social media assets.

A full list of responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification below.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience of social media management and content management systems.
• The ability to create inspiring and effective digital communications for different audiences, including video and photography content.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time.

You'll Really Impress Us If...

• You have experience creating and delivering engaging content across multiple digital channels, including social media, email marketing and websites.
• You have experience of filming and video editing.

What You'll Get

• Commitment to your training and development.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of its decisions.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working and family-friendly policies.

Application Process

Please complete the online Application Form, attaching a copy of your CV where prompted.

Applicants are also asked to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Closing Date & Interviews

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 8 November 2026.

In-person interviews will take place during the week commencing 16 November 2026.

Please note that Berks & Bucks FA reserves the right to close the vacancy early and appoint before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact Steph Clark, Communications Manager, on 01235 544890.

Application Documents

• Complete the Application Form
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Working for Berks & Bucks FA
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Further Information

Berks & Bucks FA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all communities