Marketing & Communications Assistant

Colleges Sport Limited; Meriden; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equestrian sports organization in England is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the delivery of a busy communications schedule for the BD website and social media. This hybrid role requires strong writing abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate may be a recent graduate with a passion for marketing and an interest in equestrian activities. Experience with tools like Canva and Adobe is a plus, along with a full driving license for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or communications is desirable.
• Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• An interest in equestrianism and knowledge of dressage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Communications Manager with written communications schedule.
• Produce marketing collateral for membership benefits.
• Assist in campaign delivery and promotional strategies.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Excellent copywriting

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Proficient with Canva and Adobe

Education

Qualification in marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe software

Job description

Closing date: 16 February 2026
Location: Hybrid
Region: West Midlands
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: 24,500

Description

British Dressage is the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of dressage in the UK.

With over 18,000 members taking part in more than 2,500 days of affiliated dressage competition every year, it’s a great time to join the largest equestrian sport in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong writing skills and a passion for engaging audiences.

If you are enthusiastic and committed self-starter who is looking to develop your marketing and communications career, we’d love to hear from you.

Based at our Head Office in Meriden, West Midlands, with a hybrid working option, the Marketing & Communications Assistant will work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure timely delivery of a busy written communications schedule, primarily for the BD website and social media channels, to support competition and training activity.

The successful candidate will contribute to planned marketing activity by supporting campaign delivery and assisting with promotional strategies across multiple channels.

This includes producing marketing collateral to showcase membership benefits and incentives, as well as helping to activate sponsorships and commercial partnerships.

Your ability to research, fact-check, proof-read and multi-task will be essential in supporting campaign execution.

The ideal candidate will also bring excellent copywriting skills, strong attention to detail, and confidence in producing content for digital platforms.

While some experience is desirable, we welcome applications from recent graduates who have the ambition, creativity and drive to develop their skills.

An interest in equestrianism and knowledge of dressage would be advantageous, alongside familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe software or basic photo and video editing.

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual with a positive, can-do attitude.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of marketing and communications while contributing to the promotion and celebration of BD’s activities and events.

You will join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to delivering impactful and engaging content.

Due to the nature of our sport a flexible approach to working, including some weekends and evenings, will be required.

You must also have a full, clean driving license and be prepared to travel as necessary.

For more information, including a full job description, please visit www.britishdressage.co.uk. To apply for this role, please send a covering letter outlining your suitability and provide a copy of your CV by email to [e-mail].