Communications and Engagement Officer
This is an exciting time for Norfolk’s largest conservation charity as it celebrates its centenary year and continues to expand its vital work for Norfolk’s wildlife.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places. Established in 1926, we 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.
Contract: 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 – 4/5
Salary: £27,108 per annum pro rata
Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY
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 Norfolk Wildlife Trust 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 building relationships with local stakeholders, interest groups and communities. It 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 NWT.
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.
Project Information
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. 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.
Interested?
If you are an experienced communications and engagement professional, passionate about making a positive impact for Norfolk’s wildlife, we’d love to hear from you.
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