Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)

Essex Wildlife Trust; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization in Colchester seeks a Marketing Officer for maternity cover. This part-time role (30 hours/week) involves delivering impactful marketing strategies to promote the organization's work. Candidates should have a passion for nature and experience in marketing, including digital and offline activities. The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, requiring a full driving license. The salary is £20,879.04 (FTE £26,098.80) annually.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in marketing roles.
• Confidence to share new ideas.
• Ability to stay updated with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Aid in delivering impactful marketing strategies.
• Work collaboratively across various sectors.
• Manage digital and offline marketing activities.

Skills

Marketing strategies

Data-driven decision making

Creativity

Brand management

Digital marketing

Offline marketing

Job description

Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)

Closing date: Friday 9 January 2026
Salary: £20,879.04 (FTE £26,098.80) Per Annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time.

Location: Abbotts Hall, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, CO5 7RZ.

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We are looking for a Marketing Officer who will aid in the delivery of impactful marketing strategies and campaigns that will raise the profile and promote the work of the Trust.

Are you a marketing professional with a passion for nature?

We are looking for a Marketing Officer who is proactive, data driven and creative. We want you to feel confident to try new marketing ideas and expand our reach to different audiences. This is a role for someone who wants to flex their knowledge, learn new strategies and have a big impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and impact-driven team. You will work collaboratively across the Trust, covering fundraising, conservation, campaigns, events, Nature Discovery Centres and more.

The postholder will have experience in a similar role and be confident sharing new ideas and keep on top of industry trends. This role will involve digital and offline marketing activities, and the postholder must be able to show evidence within these areas, alongside previous experience in brand management.

It is essential that the postholder has demonstrable experience as outlined in the Person Specification within this job pack. A full Job Description can be found attached, and further information in the ‘Role Information Pack’.

This role is a fixed term position for 1 year, working 30 hours per week (4 Days Per Week), with a salary of £20,879.04 (FTE £26,098.80).

This role has a hybrid working arrangement, where the role is flexibly based at Abbotts Hall in Great Wigborough, but with the option to work from Nature Discovery Centres across Essex and from home. The role will require a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.