Marketing and Communications Officer

Closing date: Monday 10 July 2023 Salary: £25,410 to £27,527 Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: The Old Mill and other sites across Leicestershire and Rutland, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester, LE3 5DE Are you an inspiring communicator who is passionate about making a difference for local wildlife? We are looking to appoint someone to drive forward awareness of, and support for, one of the largest environmental movements in the country.

This is an exciting time to be joining Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust as we look to grow and engage with new audiences. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to manage our communications, develop our online presence, deliver plans to support our fundraising and membership activity, and help develop supporter journeys. Contact details

For an informal discussion about the role, please ring Jo Brailsford-Finnis, Head of Fundraising, on mobile number 07710 090006 or email jbrailsford-finnis@lrwt.org.uk

We are looking for:

An experienced communicator - you will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to draw information and ideas out of others.

Strong digital skills - you will need to have experience in design, social media, website development and database/CRM systems, with a creative and imaginative approach.

A dynamic individual - who is able to build relationships across different areas of an organisation, and respond quickly to varied activities and changing conditions.

A passion for wildlife - an interest in working for a nature conservation charity whose mission it is to protect wildlife and create a wilder future for nature and people across Leicestershire and Rutland.