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Join the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, the Woodland Trust, to combat climate change and engage populations with the Lost Woods project.
Overview
Salary
£32265
Location
Sussex, UK
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Expires at anytime
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s principal woodland conservation charity, focused on making woods and trees thrive for the benefit of humanity and nature. Our work involves stirring community action against climate and natural crises via the safeguarding, restoration, and creation of vital forest habitats.
Role Summary
- Develop and execute an annual communications plan for the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project.
- Promote activities and events with associates via multiple media channels.
- Manage with external providers to set up a new website.
- Plan and launch communication and marketing drives, and deepen organisational awareness of diverse audiences.
Role Requirements
- Strong digital skills are crucial, including the management of social media and website content.
- Experience of content management systems is critical.
- Proven ability to plan, write, and modify copy for various audience groups.
- Should have worked with external providers, dealing with media enquiries, and generating regional press coverage.
- Ability to work remotely, independently, and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- A full driving licence with the ability and willingness to travel are required.
Application Process Details
- We embrace diversity and inclusivity, encouraging people of colour and disabled applicants to apply.
- Suitable modifications are provided for during the recruitment process.
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The Role: The Communications Officer plays a crucial role in planning and delivering communications for the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project. Responsibilities include creating and delivering the annual communications plan, working closely with partners to promote activities and events, and managing content across various channels such as social media, press, and marketing materials. The role also involves working with external suppliers to build and launch a new website, planning and implementing communications and marketing campaigns, and improving organisational understanding of different audiences.
Job Requirements: Candidates should have excellent digital skills, including managing social media and website pages, and experience with content management systems. Proven ability to plan, write, and edit copy for different audiences is essential. Experience working with external suppliers, handling media enquiries, and generating regional press coverage is required. Candidates should be able to work remotely, independently, and as part of a geographically dispersed team. A full driving licence and ability to travel across the project area for site visits and meetings are necessary.
Benefits: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We offer support and training opportunities, enhanced employer pension, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, enhanced parental pay, and an employee assistance programme.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to better reflect the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are encouraged to apply. We offer support for adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
