Communications Lead NEW

Hillsborough, County Down
AgriSearch

Communications Lead

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000

The Role

• Develop and deliver AgriSearch’s communications and stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Lead organisational communications across media, digital platforms, publications and events.
• Manage relationships with agricultural and mainstream media.
• Prepare high-quality communications materials including reports, newsletters, press releases, case studies and promotional content.
• Support the communication of scientific, technical and project information in a clear, practical and engaging manner.
• Lead the planning and delivery of conferences, stakeholder events and engagement activities.
• Strengthen engagement with farmers, levy payers, industry stakeholders, policymakers, funders and research partners.
• Support organisational reputation management and strategic positioning.
• Help shape informed discussion around emerging issues affecting the livestock sector through clear, evidence-based communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee website, social media and digital communications activity.
• Provide leadership and support to communications officer and external contractors where required.

Who We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Agriculture, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs or related roles.
• Experience developing and delivering communication and engagement strategies.
• Strong experience in media relations, digital communications and content development.
• Experience planning and delivering events, conferences or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and engaging content.
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management and project coordination skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within the agriculture, agri-food or rural sectors, with an understanding of the issues, opportunities and stakeholders influencing the industry.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders, including industry bodies, government, research organisations, media and membership organisations.

For further information and an application form, click the apply icon.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 27th July 2026.