Could you be the next member of the NICRE team?

New job opportunities at NICRE

NICRE is looking for two people to make a real difference in rural communities by joining our supportive and collaborative team. Both roles will work across a breadth of NICRE projects and initiatives involving multiple partners and funders. The deadline for applications is Sunday 19 July 2026.

📌 Rural Innovation Associate

A great opportunity to:

Support projects tackling a wide variety of challenges in rural areas – from energy and environmental sustainability to community capacity building
Bring people together across business, policy, communities and universities
Turn ideas into practical outcomes that create real impact

📌 Engagement and Communications Officer
Ideal if you’re passionate about communications and creative content:

Help bring insights and innovations to life for a wide range of audiences
Build hands-on experience across campaigns, content and event
Work with a strong network of partners across the UK

At NICRE, we’re all about putting knowledge to work for an enterprising countryside – and these roles are a chance to be part of that. Use the buttons below to find out more and apply.

Engagement & Communications Officer Rural Innovation Associate