Senior Communications & Marketing Officer - Greater Manchester

You'll develop and deliver the marketing and communications plan and help achieve our ambitions, targets and engage new and existing audiences. This will include leading on marketing activities and crafting promotional materials and content across all media platforms, with a clear focus on creative and informative content for our website and social media. You'll help us reach new and diverse audiences alongside partnership building with our local communities and key stakeholders. You'll have the confidence, communication skills and curiosity to proactively connect with a wide range of people internally and externally to learn what is going on all around the portfolio. You'll work alongside the team to make sure that we're sharing the best stories we can. You'll drive marketing campaigns to attract visitors to our places and spaces, and grow awareness and support of our core messaging and conservation work. Working in partnership with external organisations on joint communications will be key. Internal communications will also be part of your role to ensure staff and volunteers feel connected and engaged with what's happening on the ground.

We're looking for someone with innovative marketing and communication skills who can help shine a light on all that we do to connect people with the work of the Trust as a conservation charity., To deliver this role successfully, you'll need:

• practical experience in a marketing and communications role, with a good understanding of how different channels can be used effectively
• experience of developing and planning local marketing and communication plans and content
• experience of website management
• experience in managing multiple social media platforms
• an understanding of brand management with an eye for detail and experience in presentation and design
• proven track record of creating, using and editing content across different channels, based on audience insight and evaluation
• excellent written and verbal communications with attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of information shared
• to be a good team player, able to motivate others to build positive relationships with colleagues and partners
  
  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
• 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