Job Details

You will create and deliver the annual communications plan, working closely with partners to promote activities and events, write, edit, coordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, press, and print and online marketing materials.

You will work with external suppliers to build and launch a new website, and plan and implement communications and marketing campaigns, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences.

This role is two year fixed term contract until April 2028 working twenty two hours per week over three days.

• Field enquiries from all stakeholders including journalists, politicians, partners and the general public including management of the Lost Woods email inbox.
• Create and distribute press releases and statements as needed.
• Work with partners to plan, create, manage and update communications channels including website, social media accounts, email, press and so on.
• Plan and create multimedia communications materials and campaigns including films to support projects.
• Working with partners and designers, produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences.
• Provide communications support for project partners and campaigns.
• Work with partners to promote and showcase project activities and events.

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Our Hybrid working policy is flexible and the frequency of time spent working between your contracted office and your home will vary across teams and job roles. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required. You would be expected to live within or within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility.

People of colour and disabled people are currently under represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

• Excellent digital skills, including managing social media and website pages and experience of content management systems.
• Proven ability to plan, write and edit copy for different audiences.
• Experience working with external suppliers such as designers, film makers and web developers.
• Able to work remotely, independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Able to work collaboratively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Experience working on previous partnership projects.
• Experience of handling media enquiries and generating regional press coverage.
•  Strong organisational and administrative skills including excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
•  Live within the Lost Woods project area or nearby in Sussex.
• A full driving licence and ability to undertake travel across the project area to undertake site visits and meetings.

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Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.