Location
We offer great flexible working opportunities, and have offices in Belfast, Cardiff and York.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.
Travel will be required on an occasional basis across Northern Ireland and exceptionally in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ROI).
About the job
Job summary
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a small government department with a big remit: to keep food safe, ensure that it is what it says it is, and that it is increasingly healthy and more sustainable. Our communications team plays a key role in this mission, acting as the face of the organisation and making sure that consumers hear the information they need to hear.
We are looking for a Communications Placement Student who can join our team for a twelve-month paid placement. You’ll work as part of the Northern Ireland Communications team, working alongside our counterparts in England and Wales to deliver high-quality communications that will support the organisation’s important work in keeping food safe.
Job description
Our team in Northern Ireland provides consumers with advice on food safety and diet and nutrition issues, both directly and via a range of stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities, from social media monitoring and reporting to content planning and creation. You’ll report to the Communications Manager, assisting with responses to press and media enquiries.
If you are a student in your third or final year of an undergraduate degree, and working towards a future in the communications profession, apply today to join the FSA as a placement student, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to deliver ‘food you can trust’.
Please note that the start date for the postholder will be August 2025.
Person specification
Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Qualifications
Must be currently studying towards a degree in Communications or related discipline such as Marketing, PR, Journalism or Media.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Technical Criteria:
- Must be currently studying towards a degree in Communications or related discipline such as Marketing, PR, Journalism or Media.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £23,583, Food Standards Agency contributes £6,831 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.
For further information including a Candidate Pack and to submit your application, click APPLY NOW.
Closing date for applications: 23.55 on 05 May 2025