Senior Communications & Marketing Officer

This is a great opportunity for a hardworking marketing and communications person to join the team at Hidcote Manor Gardens. As Senior Communications and Communications Officer, you'll lead the development and delivery of the communications for the property in line with our national strategy. In this varied role, you'll promote what we do and take ownership for promoting our special places creatively and effectively!

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 12 months .

What it's like to work here

An iconic garden with an international reputation, this colourful arts and crafts garden is intricately designed with a variety of outdoor spaces that will fire your imagination. The garden occupies a beautiful rural location in the North Cotswolds, so you are likely to need your own transport to get here.

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What you'll be doing

You will be working closely with all departments across the Hidcote and Westbury Court Garden portfolio.

As garden properties, there are ever-changing stories to tell, and our offsite engagement is just as important as onsite. You will work particularly closely with the Senior Visitor Experience Officer and garden teams to find these gems and share them via social media and through other marketing channels.

Hidcote is working to connect more meaningfully with our local audiences, and you will play a bit part forging and maintaining relationships with local businesses, in particular.

You will be writing press releases, working with journalists and photographers, as well as seeking out new opportunities.

Who we're looking for

To deliver this role successfully, you will need;

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: good relationship building and networking abilities to work with external partners and stakeholders
• Ability to develop creative and engaging communication media Good understanding of how to build an engaging webpage
• Experience in social media management: to build, manage and evaluate social media presence, campaigns and metrics
• Strong attention to detail: to ensure accuracy of information and consistency across all communication materials
• Flexibility, meaning a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

The 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.