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Head of Communications & Commercial
British Showjumping
British Showjumping has classes to cater for all levels of ability whether you simply want to compete occasionally at weekends over a 70cm course or on the global stage.
Job Posted- 13 Feb 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 6 Mar 2026
British Showjumping is the governing body for the sport in Great Britain.
We actively encourage the development, participation, and enjoyment of the sport through a national competition and training structure which is beneficial to all.
The Head of Communications & Commercial will support the Chief Executive in shaping the strategic direction of British Showjumping.
They will play a vital part in the leadership required for the in-house marketing and communications team to connect with our members, potential members, our network of member stakeholders,
sponsors, partners and the media.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead on the overall communications strategy of the national governing body across all official platforms including press releases, website, livestream, owned social media, printed publications and e-newsletters
- Develop and deliver a coordinated activation plan for sponsors and partners
- Collaborate with the Sport team in promoting membership opportunities
- Auditing, reviewing and reporting on performance of communications channels and strategy, applying best practice learnings
- Engaging with key partners in the sport, the equestrian industry and mainstream media
- Manage the in-house marketing and communications team as well as external contractors
- Maintain an oversight of brand message both internally, externally and via with our regional networks
- Overseeing our publishing contracts and leading on all marketing collateral
- Maintain coordination of industry messaging along with fellow equestrian member bodies
- To represent British Showjumping externally - when requireAny other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed, remaining flexible to the needs of the business
Person Specific
Knowledge & Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent vocational qualification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the sport’s structures within the UK and associated rules and regulations
- Experience of developing and managing marketing projects from development to implementation
- Evidence of collaborative working and team management
- Evidence of Crisis management and management of our reputational risk
- Knowledge of safeguarding principals
Skills & Ability
- Excellent leadership skills with the capability to manage and inspire colleagues
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experienced in building rapport to nurture constructive and effective relationships
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in managing and sourcing commercial deals
- Proficient in working with a variety of tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft packages, campaign tracking and social media reporting
- Ability to cope with fast changing pace, challenges and change
- Full current British driving licence with access to transport
Personal Style & Behaviour
- Passionate and committed to the sport and to delivering high quality work and setting standards
- Able to demonstrate our values through their behaviours: Inclusivity, Respect, Excellence, Safe, Integrity and Welfare
- Good self-awareness, emotional intelligence and discretion
- A positive, can-do enthusiastic attitude
- Show initiative and is willing to take decisions within accepted parameters
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work and able and willing to work outside normal working hours
How to Apply
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