Communications & Marketing Officer - Arundel

People who work for the National Trust are as varied as all the places we care for. That's why we look for staff from all backgrounds, with a variety of skills and abilities, to help the Trust's cause. As a Communications and Marketing Officer covering the South Downs, you'll be responsible for co-ordinating and creating inspiring, mostly nature-based content for our website and social media sites. 3.75 hours per week. What it's like to work here The South Downs is a countryside property group that covers 42 sites across the National Park. Alfriston Clergy House and Monk's House are our two little gems and we also manage Birling Gap with its cliff top caf and shop. We are involved in some really exciting nature recovery projects on the Woolbeding Estate and over in the east at Chyngton Brooks as well as all the work that our rangers and volunteers undertake in woods, on heaths, on chalk grassland and at the beach. Day to day, you'll be working alongside a broad team of countryside and project staff and reporting to the General Manager. You will make a vital contribution towards telling our nature stories in the best and most engaging way. This role will be key in contributing towards the National Trust's ambitious targets to inspire millions. What you'll be doing You will be working on our website and social media accounts only. There is no expectation for any other additional communications work. Your day-to-day work will cover things like creating new content on our web pages, and making sure that existing information remains relevant and accurate, planning for and helping to run the South Downs social media accounts. We have some ambitious targets that you'll be aiming at, including reaching new and diverse audiences, so there's room for creativity and fresh ideas. You'll be working closely with your colleagues across the South Downs and the Trust's regional communications specialist delivery advisers, You'll be part of a team making sure that we're sharing the best stories we can, with a focus on spreading the word about the work that we do to restore nature and end unequal access. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• familiar and confident with various marketing techniques, including digital and social media
• experienced in writing and speaking clearly
• someone who puts people first, and understands why great customer service matters
• skilled in working with IT (including Microsoft Office)
• good at solving problems, and able to work on your own initiative
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

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) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places