Nationwide
Closing date: Monday 19th August 2024
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Monday 19th August 2024
The British Grooms Association exists to support members throughout their career as a groom, providing support, advice and education to all working in the industry and to speak up on the issues that really matter.
The BGA was formed in 2007 by a group of former grooms who recognised the need for a professional association to offer support, advice and education to all who work in our industry.
In 2010 the BGA became a member body of the British Equestrian Federation giving grooms a voice at the highest level of equine sport in the UK.
To lead and deliver all forms of communications to both BGA and EEA members, edit the membership magazine, British Grooms, and to plan and execute effective social media content.
Working remotely, we have an exciting opportunity as Communications Manager to join our team on Part Time basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation and delivery of the BGA Member Engagement Plan and key campaigns.
Editing the quarterly issue of the A5, 32pp, British Grooms Magazine, including writing bespoke articles (circa 450 - 700 words each), liaising with sponsors to gather their advertorial content and artwork and proofing the copy pre-sending to design for layout.
Producing and sending regular membership e-newsletters, adhering to the aim of informing and engaging the membership.
Production of social media post artwork using Canva.
Planning and delivery of engaging BGA social media posts.
Creating and updating website content via blogs, news and articles.
Direct communication with members through social media enquiries.
Reviewing and analysing the effectiveness of the BGA and EEA public communications, working in partnership with the BGA Digital Consultant as per appropriate.
Managing the workload of the BGA Communications Assistant.
Working in collaboration with our digital marketing consultant on creating engaging copy for Facebook recruitment campaigns.
Sourcing and delivery of BGA news stories, in partnership with the Executive Director, Membership Manager and BGA Ambassadors.
Key Liaison of the BGA Ambassadors.
Creation and circulation of press releases to equestrian media and Member Body communications representatives.
Responsible for the engagement of all BGEEG sponsors ensuring an excellent relationship is maintained at all times.
Delivery of EEA news stories, social media posts and e-newsletters, working in partnership with the EEA Member Engagement Coordinator.
The preparation of a quarterly membership engagement report and delivery to the Executive Director and Board.
Liaising with grooms working at events and Championships to produce groom-relevant posts.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Proven communications experience – minimum 3 years.
Ability to set and manage Membership Engagement Plans to ensure all subject matters are covered and sponsors gain the required exposure.
Ability to produce smart, effective social media artwork, using Canva or other production tools, e.g. Photoshop.
A high attention to detail in all written and design work.
A good understanding of the equestrian sector, and an understanding of grooms and equestrian employers is preferred.
An understanding and interest in the equestrian competition scene.
A highly accomplished communicator who can convince and influence with their written copy.
Excellent team player: able to work as part of a successful virtual team.
Uphold the highest standards of integrity and adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership).
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