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Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Communications Assistant (Internship)

Food, Farming and Countryside Commission
Remote working

Posted: 2 Apr 2026

Deadline: 10 May 2026

Compensation: £24,479 per annum (£26,936 if London based)

Living Wage employer

Paid Internship Full-time Fixed term / contract Remote working

Job description

This role will suit you if you have an appetite for learning, a delight in communicating that knowledge, and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced team to make change happen. This internship is a positive action initiative, and is for somebody of Black, Asian, minority ethnic or mixed-race background. Download the job description here.

The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission brings together people and ideas to tackle the most intractable barriers to food systems transformation head-on. Using research and evidence and working with people representing a wide range of perspectives, we collaborate with communities in places around the UK. Creative and impactful storytelling is at the heart of what we do.

Reporting to the External Relations Manager, you will be part of a small, but experienced and motivated, communications team – learning how to develop content, manage complex events, create podcasts and make short films, copywriting and editing and much more.

We want someone who is buzzing with enthusiasm to learn, is a brilliant communicator (in writing as well as in person), is highly self-motivated and able to work in a virtual team effectively. Some work experience, evidence of ability to manage your time well, and examples of how you plan to bring new ideas and new ways of thinking to FFCC will also be key.

This positive action internship (open only to people of Black, Asian, minority ethnic or mixed-race background) forms part of our commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, equity and diversity. It reflects our understanding that our organisation, along with the sectors in which we work, does not yet reflect the diversity of the UK. If you have any questions about this, please email hello@ffcc.co.uk

This role will suit you if you have:

• Enthusiasm for learning and developing your skills in a fast-paced environment
• Articulate, engaging and accurate communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience in, or real interest in learning about, creating content – from social media content and websites to podcasts to films
• Ability to prioritise and multi task with the initiative and motivation to work in a virtual, networked team
• An interest in the work and mission of FFCC

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

Contract type: 12 month internship

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 10th May

Salary: £24,479 per annum (£26,936 if London based)

Location: Home based, with some travel to London and around the UK

Interviews and start date: Interviews are likely to be sometime during the week commencing 1st June, with an ideal start date of early July

Download the job description here.

Application information

Download the job description here.

To apply: Please send your CV and a one page cover letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role and your reasons for applying, to hello@ffcc.co.uk

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