Press and External Affairs Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic Press and External Affairs Assistant to join our Digital, Marketing and Communications directorate. In this role you will help to deliver a 7-day press office service and support our engagement with journalists, parliamentarians, and other sector stakeholders.

You will take on core operational responsibilities, including managing the media inbox, sending out the Daily Media Summary, monitoring coverage and parliamentary activity, drafting copy, preparing briefings, and helping to coordinate political events and meetings. The Media and External Affairs teams welcome fresh ideas and thinking around storytelling and ways to engage our core audiences too.

We’re looking for a methodical team-player with good attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills who is keen to take on a critical role in managing the reputation and visibility of Sport England. You will be part of a dynamic team where no two days are the same.

Further information on the role, as well as the benefits of working at Sport England, can be found in the job pack and description.

At Sport England, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity – regardless of age, gender, background, bank balance or post code. We are an arm’s length body responsible for growing and developing grassroots sport and helping more people get active across England – around two thirds of our funding comes from players of The National Lottery, with the remainder coming from the Exchequer.

Our work is driven by Uniting the Movement, a 10-year strategy focused on tackling inequalities and creating positive experiences of sport and physical activity for all. From funding local community initiatives to influencing national policy, we work in partnership with organisations and individuals who share our vision of an active nation where everyone feels able to take part and be active in a way that works for them.