Senior Communications & Marketing Officer

National Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation charity in the UK is seeking a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer to lead marketing efforts for Anglesey Abbey and Fenland. This role involves creating compelling content across various channels and supporting property teams. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and experience in planning marketing campaigns. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing marketing campaigns.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and communications activities for Anglesey Abbey and Fenland.
• Create and manage content for online and offline channels.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support their marketing needs.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Teamwork

Content creation

Planning marketing

Proofreading

Job description

Important notice

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer to plan and lead our communications and marketing for the Anglesey Abbey and Fenland portfolio, which includes Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, with a wide‑range programme of events and conservation work. In this varied role, you’ll promote what we do, across the full marketing mix – through media relations, social media and web content. With your help we can share our charity work in caring for the nation’s heritage and landscapes, making them accessible to all.

What it's like to work here

You’ll work closely with the Anglesey Abbey and Fenland teams, which may include spending time at remarkable sites such as Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve and Houghton Mill. Your main base will be working from Anglesey Abbey, with flexibility to work across the sites you support and occasional home working. There will be the opportunity to explore and agree on a hybrid working arrangement that strikes the right balance for you and the National Trust.

Anglesey Abbey boasts an eclectic collection and gardens attracting over 400,000 visitors annually. Houghton Mill and Wicken Fen offer nationally significant heritage and natural beauty.

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 10 months.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be on hand to offer support and advice to property colleagues and take the lead on all marketing and communications activity at the places you oversee. You'll be planning, creating, editing, proof‑reading, co‑ordinating, collating and sharing content for offline and online channels. You will work on our website and support our social media activity, sharing fascinating stories about the work we do with the media and enticing visitors to come back season after season.

Overall, it’s a diverse and challenging role and a great step for those wanting to pursue a career in marketing and communications.

Who we're looking for – minimum criteria for redeployed employees

• able to manage your time and workload to meet deadlines
• confident in writing and speaking clearly
• a team player who can also work independently
• quick to understand information and create content
• experienced in planning marketing throughout the year
• careful with detail and confident proofreading

Criteria for all other applicants

• organised and able to prioritise your workload and meet tight deadlines
• skilled at both written and spoken communications
• a team player, who can also work on your own initiative
• good at absorbing information quickly, and generating pertinent written content and imagery
• able to create captivating year‑round marketing plans
• a skilled proof‑reader

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