Campaigns and Marketing Assistant

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to kick-start your career in marketing and communications? Join our dedicated, award-winning team at Naturewatch Foundation, where our mission is to prevent animal cruelty and make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals. As a Campaigns and Marketing Assistant, you ll support the delivery of impactful marketing campaigns, social media and communications initiatives, including high-profile projects like World Animal Day and various events.

To be considered, we ll be looking for motivated candidates with relevant work experience or skills developed in a marketing, communications, journalism, or animal welfare (or related) degree. The successful candidate would need to be organised, with a sharp eye for detail, able to deliver projects on time, whilst working as part of a team. You ll need strong Microsoft Office skills, ability to use design software (such as Canva and/or Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop), and crucially a good understanding of how to use a range of social media platforms effectively for the charity as well as how best to communicate with journalists and the media on sensitive topics. This role reports into the Marketing and Website Manager but works closely with our Campaign Managers helping to deliver the marketing and communications of effective animal welfare campaigns.

This is a full time and permanent role offering a salary around £22k pa, depending on skills and experience.

If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of creative marketing and communications techniques

Experience with using social media platforms

Knowledge of the media and effective working with journalists

Competent with Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Competent with design software such as Canva, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

Able to organise events

Good time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise workloads, work quickly and accurately under pressure and to deadlines

Able to work effectively as part of a small team, and interact with colleagues in a helpful and supportive manner

Hard working, motivated and with a can-do positive attitude

Able to handle sensitive, sometimes distressing information regarding animal welfare and the link with domestic abuse

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of campaigning and lobbying techniques

Research experience

Web design skills

Willing to network

Creative copywriting experience

Understanding of animal welfare issues

Requirements

Happy to work in our small Cheltenham office a minimum of three days a week, and work remotely including from home on other days, plus willingness to attend meetings elsewhere as necessary

Commitment to the objectives of the charity

Agreeable to attend local, national and possibly international events occasionally and carry out any other reasonable tasks asked of you

Start date January/February 2025

To apply:

Please apply with your CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and skills and including why you would like the position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered for interview. Please include Campaigns and Marketing Assistant Job Application in your application.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024 We may contact applicants selected for interview prior to the closing date.