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 for Biddulph Grange Garden and Shugborough Estate, you'll be responsible for letting people know about the place, and how they can visit.

Biddulph Grange Garden is a horticultural masterpiece and the first ever compartment garden with tunnels, narrow paths, sculptures and a fascinating Geologocial Gallery. The National Trust have owned the garden since 1988 and there has been a continuous programme of restoration ever since.

Shugborough estate was the former home of the Lords of Lichfield and comprises acres of parkland, a model farm, mansion house, walled garden and due to open this year 2 acres of forest garden. Both properties are grade 1 listed landscapes.

• We have an annual plan covering communications and marketing, and your role from will be to achieve what’s on that plan. 
• 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.
• 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, running social media accounts, creating promotional materials and writing and distributing press releases.
• You'll be working closely with your colleagues on site and the Trusts regional advisers, known as consultants. 
• 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 places to visit and letting people know about the Trust’s conservation work. 

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

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.

To deliver this role successfully, you'll need: 

• 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