Summary
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with marketing and communications experience who’s ready to take the next step in their career with a leading charitable organisation.
In this role, you’ll support Wimpole Estate - one of the National Trust’s busiest properties.
It’s a varied position where you’ll champion everything we do across the full marketing mix: from media relations and social media to creating compelling web content. With your expertise, we can share the story of our work caring for the nation’s heritage and landscapes, ensuring they remain accessible and enjoyed by everyone.
What it's like to work here
Wimpole Estate is a remarkable destination - home to an elegant mansion, a working farm, and stunning gardens set within beautiful parkland.
Visitor numbers have risen in recent years, earning Wimpole a reputation as one of the National Trust’s most successful and dynamic properties. Life here is fast-paced, as you’d expect from such a popular location, but you’ll be part of a supportive team united by a shared purpose and passion for what we do.
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 for Wimpole. 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
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
1. able to manage your time and workload to meet deadlines
2. confident in writing and speaking clearly
3. a team player who can also work independently
4. quick to understand information and create content
5. experienced in planning marketing throughout the year
6. careful with detail and confident proofreading
Criteria for all other applicants:
7. organised and able to prioritise your workload and meet tight deadlines
8. skilled at both written and spoken communications
9. a team player, who can also work on your own initiative
10. good at absorbing information quickly, and generating written content and imagery
11. able to create captivating year-round marketing plans
12. a skilled proof-reader
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
•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