Lead Project Officer (Branding) – Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape | 10335 | Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 | 37 hours per week | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum (Scale I) | North Norfolk Coast / Norwich / Hybrid
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the brand and voice of one of the UK’s most special landscapes at a milestone moment in its history. We’re looking for someone to play a central role in:
1. The launch of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP)
2. Celebrating 40 years of the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail
Working closely with the Norfolk Coast National Landscape and a wide network of partners, you’ll help connect people with nature, inspire action and elevate the profile of this extraordinary place. You’ll lead innovative campaigns and strategic communications that reflect the importance of nationally designated landscapes and seascapes, while engaging diverse audiences. From high-level brand development to hands-on delivery, this is a role where creativity meets purpose.
What you’ll be doing
3. Develop and implement communications strategies and campaigns
4. Oversee milestone moments, including National Trail celebrations and launch activities
5. Create engaging content across digital, print, media and events
6. Build and manage relationships with our partners
7. Lead media relations, press activity and storytelling
8. Commission and manage external contractors and creative services
9. Use insight and data to evaluate impact and continuously improve engagement
10. Champion accessibility and inclusivity in all communications
About you
You’re a strategic thinker and creative communicator who thrives on collaboration and purpose-driven work. You’ll bring:
11. Significant experience in communications, branding and/or marketing (ideally within environmental settings)
12. A track record of delivering impactful campaigns and partnership projects
13. Excellent writing and storytelling skills across different audiences and channels
14. Confident stakeholder working and influencing at all levels
15. Strong organisational and project management skills
16. A passion for nature, landscapes and connecting people with place
17. Knowledge of nature recovery, climate change and/or sustainable tourism would be a strong advantage.
Why join us?
This is more than a communications role — it’s a chance to shape how people experience and value a nationally significant landscape. You’ll be:
18. Working in one of the UK’s most beautiful and ecologically important coastal environments
19. Part of a growing, collaborative, forward-thinking team
20. Contributing to nature recovery, climate action and sustainable tourism
21. Leading high-profile projects with national visibility
Be part of something special
If you’re ready to shape the voice of the Norfolk Coast at a defining moment, we’d love to hear from you.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
22. Competitive salary
23. Generous holiday entitlement
24. Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
25. Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
26. Financial benefits such as:
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Relocation expenses (where applicable)
An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
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Redeployment closing date: 7 May 2026 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 17 May 2026 23:59