Overview
An exciting opportunity to join our team as a Communications and Marketing Officer in partnership with Bird Aware Essex. The role involves developing and delivering engaging communication and marketing activities that promote the project’s aims, strengthen the Bird Aware Essex brand, and inspire behaviour change among coastal visitors. Bird Aware Essex is a partnership initiative working to protect the internationally important birdlife of the Essex coast, raising awareness of coastal birds and encouraging responsible recreation so that people and wildlife can share the coast harmoniously.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development of online and offline communications, social media, marketing campaigns and media relations to increase the visibility and impact of the project.
* Support collaborative working with partner organisations, rangers and other Bird Aware Essex team members to ensure a consistent and professional approach to all communications.
Qualifications and skills
* Experienced communications or marketing professionals with a proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate campaigns across multiple channels.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex environmental messages into clear and engaging content.
* Confidence using a range of digital tools and platforms, including social media management, website editing, analytics and design software such as Canva.
* A creative approach, good organisational and time management skills, and a genuine interest in wildlife, conservation and the natural environment.
* Ability to work effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
Role details
* Part-time (3 days per week) fixed-term for 24 months.
* Flexibility to travel to coastal locations for photography, filming and events; occasional work outside normal office hours.
* Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 17 November 2025.
Safeguarding and recruitment
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment. The Council has safeguarding and safer working practices policies across services. The Safer Recruitment process includes pre-employment checks such as safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements.
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