Communications Officer

Job Description

Communications OfficerRef: CO(24)/FMCDepartment: Fundraising, Marketing and CommunicationsSalary: £30,757 per annumWorking pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayBased at Slimbridge Wetland Centre with the opportunity for hybrid working. It is expected the role will need to attend Slimbridge at least once a week and as required for key meetings.About the role Are you passionate about speaking up for natureDo you have the skills and creativity to help us build people’s understanding of the superpowers of wetlands and tell stories about the amazing wildlife they supportFrom restoring nature and providing homes for wildlife to protecting communities from the devastating impact of flooding, wetlands are a powerful weapon in the fight against the climate crisis. And we’re looking for two experienced Communications Officersto deliver creative communications that help inspire one million people to take action to protect, restore and create bigger, better, more connected wetlands.These roles will work across communications disciplines, flexing to support the team’s priorities through events management, internal communications, external campaigning and media relations. This is a really exciting opportunity to make a real differencefor nature, to speak up for wetlands and wildlife and inspire new and existing audiences with our messages.We’re an organisation of action, running multiple conservation projects and networks in the UK and around the world, as well as our own 10 wetland visitor sites in the UK. These hands-on roles demand flexibility, imagination and a willingness to lead ondelivering impactful and dynamic communications. You’ll help us tell the story of wetlands and WWT, deliver engaging events, inspire our staff and volunteers and build our profile across on and offline channels.We are seeking two individuals:

• Experienced in delivering successful communications plans aimed at a diverse range of audiences, including the public, supporters, policy makers and stakeholders.
• With a track record of delivering creative communications activity across a range of internal and external channels, including social, events, media, PR and digital content.
• A creative thinker and engaging writer, you’ll be able to seek out and tell stories aimed at raising an organisation’s profile and driving action for a cause.
• Comfortable building relationships externally and internally, with a range of levels and stakeholders from journalists and partners to senior leaders and volunteers.
• Experienced in planning and delivering events that support the achievement of organisation objectives.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities while remaining calm in a busy working environment.
• Looking for an opportunity to work across communications disciplines and willing to flex according to priorities.

We are based in Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week.About us We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.WWT is a wetland conservation charity that works in the UK and around the world. We’re driven by a love of nature. These amazing habitats are essential to all life, including our own. But across the world their health is under threat, and that’s damagingfor wildlife, the planet, and for us.Healthy wetlands are one of the most nature-rich habitats on earth and they help control our climate. They store carbon, prevent flooding, reduce pollution, and the livelihoods of many communities entirely depend on them.That’s why we work directly to protect, restore and create healthy wetlands, and why we inspire and help others to do the same. We make change happen, through our conservation projects around the world and our pioneering wetland centres across the UK, whereeach year a million people come to engage with nature.In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years’ service
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%
• Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free entry to all our centres

If you want to make a direct contribution to the conservation of wetlands and wetland wildlife at a critical moment for the natural world then please submit an application!Closing date: 31 January 2024Interview date: Week commencing 12 February 2024InterestedIf you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410No agencies please.

Keyskills :
Campaigns Communications Copywriting Engagement PR Public Engagement Social Media Building Relationships Offline Marketing Online Communications