Senior Communications & Marketing Officer

Summary

This is an exciting role if you have marketing and communications experience and are looking to develop your career with a high-profile charitable organisation. You'll support the Fenland portfolio, which includes Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve and Houghton Mill, with a wide-ranging programme of events and conservation work. ?In this varied role, you’ll promote what we do, across the full marketing mix - through media relations, social media and web content. With your help we can share our charity work in caring for the nation’s heritage and landscapes, making them accessible to all.

What it's like to work here

You’ll work closely with the Fenland team, which includes spending time at places like Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve and Houghton Mill.

Houghton Mill is an impressive 18th century watermill that’s still in operation with a popular campsite and tearoom. Wicken Fen is the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve and England’s most famous fen. It’s one of Europe’s most important wetlands that supports more than 9,000 species and somewhere where we’ve got exciting work ahead to support our nature and climate ambitions.

There will be the opportunity to explore and agree a hybrid working arrangement that strikes the right balance for you and the Trust. You’ll be working partly from home and at the different sites you support. We can also discuss the most appropriate base for you.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be on hand to offer support and advice to property colleagues and take the lead on all marketing and communications activity at the places in your portfolio. You'll be planning, creating, editing, proof-reading, co-ordinating, collating and sharing content for offline and online channels. You’ll work on our website and support our social media activity, sharing fascinating stories about the work we do with the media and enticing visitors to come back season after season.  

Overall, it’s a diverse and challenging role and a great step for those wanting to pursue a career in Marcomms.  

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you have:  

• practical experience in a marketing and communications role, with a good understanding of how different channels can be used effectively
• experience of developing marketing and communications plans
• good eye for design and presentation, with an understanding of brand management
• proven track record in creating, using and editing content across different channels (web, social, media, PR, email), based on audience insight and evaluation
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of information shared
• good team player, able to motivate others and build strong relationships
• well organised and able to manage multiple pieces of work to meet deadlines

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

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