Devon Nature Recovery Communications And Engagement Officer

Job Summary - Devon County Council are recruiting a Devon NatureRecovery Communications and Engagement Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate who is passionate about using their communication and Engagement skills to help tackle Devon’s Ecological Emergency. You will lead on communication and Engagement for the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy and Local Nature Partnership – with potential to also support the Exe Estuary Partnership and Devon Maritime Forum. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, creative and confident individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be involved in a wide range of tasks including website development and updates, developing and implementing communication and stakeholder engagement strategies, producing communication materials, leading on social media and organising events (webinars and in person). This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers a full-time contract (36.5 hours per week) for 12 months. You will be employed by the University of Exeter and seconded to Devon County Council’s Environment Team. You will be expected to attend meetings and workshops across Devon as well as spending at least two days a week in the Exeter office. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You - You should be a graduate who a genuine passion for communication and the UK’s natural environment, exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong organisational skills and experience of organising events and webinars, and the ability to work confidently with a wide range of people. You should have the ability to work on multiple tasks and deal with changing priorities, excellent attention to detail, and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently. You should also be able to work a part of a team, have experience using social media with an understanding of the different tones and audiences that come with each, have knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a genuine interest in working with diverse stakeholder groups. Experience with Wordpress and working with developers to build bespoke websites, graphic design skills, with knowledge and experience of Canva or Adobe Suite, and film-editing experience or knowledge of video editing software such as Premier Pro, After Effects, or iMovie experience are all desirable.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 25 February 2024
Interviews: 29 February 2024
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
*If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: http://ex.ac.uk/d8G), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 25/02/2024. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.

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