Senior Communications & Marketing Officer pa

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

We’re looking for a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer to plan and lead our communications and marketing for the Anglesey Abbey and Fenland portfolio, which includes Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, 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 incaring for the nation’s heritage and landscapes, making them accessible to all.

You’ll work closely with the Anglesey Abbey and Fenland teams, which may include spending time at remarkable sites such as Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve and Houghton Mill. Your main base will be working from Anglesey Abbey, with flexibility to work across the sites you support and occasional home working. There will be the opportunity to explore and agree on a hybrid working arrangement that strikes the right balance for you and the National Trust.

Anglesey Abbey boasts an eclectic collection and gardens attracting over 400,000 visitors annually. Houghton Mill and Wicken Fen offer nationally significant heritage and natural beauty.

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 10 months.

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 you oversee. You’ll be planning, creating, editing, proof‑reading, co‑ordinating, collating and sharing content for offline and online channels. You will 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 backseason after season.

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

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• able to manage your time and workload to meet deadlines
• confident in writing and speaking clearly
• a team player who can also work independently
• quick to understand information and create content
• experienced in planning marketing throughout the year
• careful with detail and confident proofreading

Criteria for all other applicants

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 in order to meet deadlines.

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)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service,…