Digital Communications Officer

Digital Communications Officer

Hours: 4 days per week
Contract: Fixed-term for 21 months from the successful candidate’s start date, with potential for extension subject to funding
Salary: £25,400 per annum based on a four-day working pattern (equivalent to £31,750 FTE)
Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel for meetings, events and farm visits
Closing date: Tuesday 10 December at 12.00 noon
Interviews: Monday 16 December and Tuesday 17 December

About the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)

The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a UK-wide, farmer-led organisation working to restore the balance between farming and nature. We support farmers by sharing practical knowledge, resources and case studies that help boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience.

We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who look after the environment, and we connect thousands of like-minded farmers across the UK through knowledge sharing, events and campaigns.

Membership is free and open to farmers, the public and organisations. Find out more at nffn.org.uk.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Digital Communications Officer to take a leading role in how the NFFN communicates online. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the digital presence of a growing organisation at the forefront of nature-friendly farming and climate-positive change.

Working closely with the Head of Communications, you will lead on the delivery and development of NFFN’s digital channels. You will create high-quality written and visual content, manage and grow our social media presence, and ensure our digital platforms tell compelling stories that inspire farmers, policymakers and the public.

This role is ideal for someone who is creative, well organised and confident in digital delivery. You will bring strong copywriting skills, good judgement, and the ability to translate environmental and farming themes into accessible and engaging content. You do not need to be an expert in agriculture, but a passion for environmental issues and sustainability is essential.

You will join a small and collaborative team with plenty of opportunities to contribute ideas, lead impactful campaigns, and help strengthen NFFN’s voice across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of NFFN’s social media strategy across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky
• Managing social media channels day-to-day, engaging proactively with audiences and building a strong online community
• Overseeing paid social advertising and campaign optimisation
• Creating high-quality digital content, including graphics, videos, infographics and written materials
• Managing a digital content calendar and identifying opportunities for improved narrative and reach
• Planning and producing regular email newsletters
• Maintaining and updating the NFFN website, including content audits and SEO improvements
• Monitoring and reporting on digital performance using analytics tools
• Staying informed on digital trends and proposing improvements to enhance engagement and reach

Who we are looking for

You will bring:

• At least 2–3 years’ experience in digital communications
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience running social media channels and creating successful content
• Confidence with scheduling tools and analytics software
• A good understanding of SEO principles
• Creativity, attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team
• An interest in environmental, sustainable food or farming issues

Desirable skills include experience with Canva or similar design tools, video editing, Mailchimp, Metricool or other social media management platforms.