Senior Media Officer (Maternity Cover), WADDESDON MANOR
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Contract Type: 1 Year fixed term, Part-time
Hours: Minimum 22.5 hours per week, 3-day working week Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work required. Office-based role with hybrid remote options.
Role: This role offers an opportunity to apply media expertise promoting Waddesdon’s heritage, art, gardens, and aviary. The Senior Media Officer will plan, implement, and evaluate campaigns across all media channels, prepare reactive communications, and drive visitor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as first point of contact for media enquiries via telephone, email, and Press Office inbox.
* Write press releases and pitches for media stories.
* Manage Influencer programme, promoting on‑site activities and driving new audiences.
* Identify and pitch news stories about Waddesdon’s history, collections, gardens, and events.
* Collaborate with Public Events & Filming team to promote Waddesdon as a film/photographic location and update the website.
* Maintain media contact records, distribute monthly media updates and e-newsletters.
* Supervise shoots in the house and grounds for editorial purposes.
* Ensure correct image captions, GDPR compliance, and maintain shared image bank.
* Supervise interns and manage office duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
* Around two years’ experience in a press office or digital marketing environment.
* Good news sense and awareness of current affairs and media trends.
* Creative, collaborative, and confident building relationships with journalists and partners.
* Excellent editing and content creation across media for varied audiences.
* Proficient with stills and video handling, uploading, and CMS use.
* Strong judgement, attention to detail, and diplomatic communication.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, IT, social media, and office proficiency.
Benefits
* 50% discount on Manor food outlets, 20% discount on gift shop, restaurant, and partner venues; discount on event tickets.
* National Trust staff card.
* Annual Leave: 25 days per year + 8 public holidays pro‑rated; increases to 28, 30, and 32 days after 3, 5, and 10 years.
* Sick pay.
* Pension top‑up of up to 10% of basic salary.
* Mental Health and Wellbeing support, including funded counselling.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay after 12 months continuous service.
To apply, please submit a current CV and covering letter explaining how your experience matches the above criteria. Closing date: midnight, 5 November 2025.
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