Job Description
This is an exciting time for our client as they celebrate their centenary year and continue to expand their vital work for Norfolk’s wildlife.
The organisation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Communications and Engagement Officer to support the development phase of a project to deliver an inspiring future vision for Hickling Broad and Marshes.
Communications and Engagement OfficerContract: Fixed Term – until 31 March 2028 (With potential to extend and increase in hours dependent on securing funding for the project delivery stage).Hours: Part-time – 4/5Salary: £27,108 per annum pro rataLocation: Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1
About The Employer
Our client is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.
Our client is a registered charity and the oldest Wildlife organisation in the country. Established in 1926, they now manage over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites in Norfolk including ten kilometres of coastline, nine Norfolk broads, nine National Nature Reserves and five ancient woodlands.
About The Role
The largest of the Broads, Hickling is a year-round haven for wildlife situated at the heart of a thriving local community and attracting a wide range of visitors. Bringing together workstreams in ecological management, estate management, visitor experience and engagement, this project is based on a shared vision. It aims to deliver conservation and ecological outcomes for the nature reserve alongside social, economic and wellbeing outcomes for a range of audiences.
The successful candidate will develop and implement a communications plan for the project and act as a central point of contact between the employre and project stakeholders. Leading on engagement activity with local communities the Communications and Engagement Officer will ensure that local ideas and concerns are fed into the project development.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for a communications professional with a proven track record of leading on building relationships with local stakeholders, interest groups and communities. The post will be part of a project team including a Project Manager and Senior Projects Officer and will be supported by a wider project team from across the organisation.
Experience of community consultation and audience development are key to success in this role as is a good track record of delivering a range of communications including developing engaging content to fit a variety of media.
There is the potential for this role to be extended into the delivery phase of the project subject to the successful outcomes of the development phase.
If you are an experienced communications and engagement professional, passionate about making a positive impact for Norfolk’s wildlife, the employer would love to hear from you.
This project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players
The initial closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 01st June 2026.However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the vacancy will remain open until filled and interviews will be arranged as appropriate applications are received.
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This employer values respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. They want their people to be as diverse as nature itself and so they particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within the sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve their culture and practices. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. You will be able to let them know if you require any adjustment processes to make the recruitment process more accessible.
No agencies please.