Communications Officer (maternity cover FTC)

Ocean Conservation Trust Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Conservation Trust Ltd. is seeking a Communications Officer on a maternity cover fixed-term contract to develop and deliver communication plans across OCT’s work from the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.

You will support the Marcoms Manager and Head of Advocacy, crafting storytelling, tailoring messages for diverse audiences, and driving media engagement across multiple channels. The role requires collaboration with several departments to deliver campaigns on time, with flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in PR or communications roles.
• Experience in conservation or charities is essential.
• Ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the communication plans and activities across OCT’s work.
• Support the Marcoms Manager and Head of Advocacy and Engagement.
• Drive media engagement and adapt key messages for diverse audiences across multiple channels.
• Collaborate with departments to develop and deliver campaigns in a timely manner.

Skills

PR & Communications

Storytelling

Media engagement

Job description

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Communications Officer (maternity cover FTC)

We are the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT), a global Ocean conservation charity working towards a vision of a healthy Ocean for all. From our base at the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) in Plymouth, UK, we deliver conservation at scale through three interconnected pillars: Ocean Habitats, Ocean Advocacy, and Ocean Experiences. We believe that connecting people with the Ocean is key to driving behaviour change and catalysing systemic action for marine recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and purpose-driven Communications Officer to join our passionate and committed team. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, you will develop and deliver the communication plans and activities across thebreadth ofOCT’s work.

You’ll support the Marcoms Manager and Head of Advocacy and Engagement, bringing ideas across our OCT programmes that build our profile, generate income, support fundraising, promote the role of our visitor attraction, and amplify the impact of our Ocean conservation work.This role focuses on story-telling, adapting our key messages to our diverse audiences, driving media engagementand communicating across multiple channels.

As your role will work collaboratively with many departments and stakeholders withintheOCT, you will be familiar with tailoring messaging and flexing your ways of working with the relevant department heads and team members to develop and deliver campaigns and activities in a timely manner.

You’llbe able to demonstrateexperience within PR or Communications roles.Having experience within conservationorcharities would be essential.You’ll be passionateabout our cause, with apositive, can-doattitude and capacity for learning.

You’llworkMonday to Friday 9am – 5pmbased at the NationalMarineAquarium,in Plymouth. Theremay betimesyou’re neededoutside of thistomeet business needs,such asweekends and bank holidayswhereyou will be eligible for TOIL.There may be opportunityfor flexibilityto work from homeon occasion, fittingaroundwork priorities andotherteammembers.

We offer acompetitivesalary,continuous training,companypension scheme, life assurance, staff discountsand an excellent working environment.

For more information about the role, please download the Job Description.

To apply:Please email your full CV with a covering letter setting out your experience and suitability for the role to:[e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 20 th July 202 6 .

In line with current legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under represented in the workforce.

Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.