This is more than just a comms job. This is a chance to work directly with young people and help them share their stories, reach wider audiences, and influence national conversations. You'll be joining a friendly, fully remote team with a shared mission to put youth voice at the heart of everything we do. The Communications Officer (Programmes) will focus on our flagship youth voice initiatives - including the UK Youth Parliament, Youth Select Committee and National Youth Council for England - developing content and campaigns that shine a spotlight on young people's impact. You'll create high-quality content across blogs, newsletters, toolkits, reports, and social media. You'll also support press engagement, storytelling and digital campaigns, helping to shape public perception and engagement with youth-led change. Key Responsibilities

• Use real stories, testimonials, and data to showcase the impact of youth programmes
• Write, proofread and edit engaging content for web, social media and publications
• Support the delivery of comms and media around national events and campaigns
• Manage platforms including X (Twitter), YouTube, and TikTok
• Design and write email marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with internal teams and key partners such as DCMS, Parliament and youth organisations
• Help prepare young people for press interviews, and coordinate their contributions
• Attend key events and support the visibility and profile of youth voice nationally, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  Are you a confident communicator who loves storytelling, content creation and connecting with audiences online?
Do you believe in the power of youth voice and want to help amplify it on a national stage?

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'A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me' 'I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation' 'Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer'
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NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees. NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life. NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities. We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees., At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively. We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve. If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.

Contract: 1-Year Fixed term contract (with potential to extend) Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week - flexible working. Salary: £29,000 to £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) Location: Remote working with some travel to meetings and events required. What we do Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people's potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.