Communications Officer

From 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 an experienced Communications Officer to deliver creative communications that help inspire 1million people to take action to protect, restore and create bigger, better, more connected wetlands. This role will work across communications disciplines, flexing to support the team's priorities. However, there will be a particular focus on external campaigning and helping to build a bolder voice for wetlands through communications and campaigning activity. This is a really exciting opportunity to make a real difference for 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. This hands-on role demands flexibility, imagination and a willingness to lead on delivering impactful and dynamic communications. You'll help us tell the story of wetlands and WWT, inspire our colleagues and volunteers and support our campaigning capacity at WWT., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

Are you passionate about building public understanding and speaking up for nature? Do you have the skills and creativity to help us increase people's understanding of the superpowers of wetlands and bring to life stories about the amazing wildlife they support?, We are seeking an individual:

• 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 driving public engagement and behaviour change, which leads to direct action for a cause.
• With experience pitching stories proactively into the media, and a general understanding of the media landscape.
• Comfortable building relationships externally and internally, with a range of levels and stakeholders from journalists and partners to senior leaders and volunteers.
• Experienced in working in complex organisations and turning technical data and evidence into engaging communications and campaigns to inspire and drive support with key target audiences.
• 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.
• With an interest in public affairs, politics and/or news within the environmental sector.
  
  We're WWT, and we're on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There's never been a more important moment for our work, and we've got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they're taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there's nothing we love more than watching them soar. Whatever you do here, you'll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play? Why you'll love working at WWT
• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) - this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
  
  Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first