Communications and marketing officer

Help rivers thrive again for people and nature

Are you a creative storyteller who loves turning complex topics into engaging content? Do you enjoy creating digital campaigns that inspire people to take action? Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing fundraising programme that supports healthier rivers across the South East?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As our Communications and Marketing Officer, you'll help bring the South East Rivers Trust's work to life. From restoring rivers and wetlands to engaging volunteers, schools and communities, you'll tell the stories behind our projects and help connect more people with the work we do. This is a varied and hands‑on role where no two days are the same. One day you might be creating social media content from a river restoration project, the next writing a newsletter, supporting a fundraising campaign, updating the website or helping promote a community event.

You’ll work closely with our Digital Marketing and Communications Manager and colleagues across the Trust to deliver engaging campaigns that grow awareness, increase engagement and support fundraising efforts. This is also an exciting opportunity to help shape our developing digital fundraising activity. We’re looking for someone who enjoys bringing ideas to the table, testing new approaches and helping us build stronger relationships with supporters.

What a typical week might look like

• Writing social media posts showcasing a river restoration project that has improved habitats for wildlife.
• Interviewing a volunteer or project officer and turning their story into a website article, newsletter feature or case study.
• Creating graphics and campaign content using Canva.
• Updating project pages and news stories on our WordPress website.
• Reviewing social media, email and website analytics to understand what’s working and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the promotion of a fundraising appeal, challenge event or community campaign.
• Attending a project site, volunteer day or community event to capture photos, videos and interviews for our channels.
• Working with colleagues across the organisation to plan upcoming campaigns and communications activity.
• Helping develop supporter journeys that encourage people to donate, volunteer, attend events or learn more about their local river.

About You

You’ll be a confident communicator who enjoys creating content and finding new ways to engage audiences. You may already be working in a communications, marketing or fundraising role, or perhaps you’ve gained relevant experience through volunteering, community projects or campaigning.

• A strong writer who can adapt their style for different audiences and channels.
• Comfortable creating content for social media, websites and email marketing.
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Curious, proactive and full of ideas.
• Confident using digital tools and analytics to measure success.
• Interested in environmental issues and motivated by making a positive difference.
• Happy working independently while also collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.

Why join us?

At South East Rivers Trust, you’ll be part of a friendly and passionate team working to improve rivers for wildlife, communities and future generations. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across communications, digital marketing and fundraising while contributing to meaningful environmental change. Whether you’re creating content, supporting events, building campaigns or helping grow our supporter community, your work will have a direct impact on rivers across the South East.

Location

Hybrid working, predominantly from home, with a minimum of one day per week in our office in Leatherhead, Surrey.

Some travel to project sites and events across the South East will be required. The SERT region covers the south east of England, extending from Hampshire in the west to Kent in the east, with the northern border south of the Thames and extending down to the English Channel.

To support travel costs, SERT pays a contribution towards mileage for travel within the SERT region. We do not pay mileage, time or any other costs for travel outside the SERT region, nor for any commutes to the office. Toll charges cannot be claimed.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to use your communications and marketing skills to help rivers thrive again, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th July 11.59pm
• Interviews in‑person (at our Leatherhead office): Thursday
• We reserve the right to close this job advert early