Head of Communications & Commercial

Organisation: British Showjumping
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000
Location: Coventry
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 6 March 2026
Job Description: About the Role
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 required
Any 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

To apply please send a covering letter with your CV to stephanie.toogood@britishshowjumping.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Midday Friday 6th March. We reserve the right to close applications early.
How to apply: To apply please send a covering letter with your CV to stephanie.toogood@britishshowjumping.co.uk Closing date for applications is Midday Friday 6th March. We reserve the right to close applications early.