About The Employer
Our client is the county's largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk's wildlife and wild places. They are a registered charity and the oldest wildlife organisation in the country. Established in 1926, they 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.
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. The Communications and Engagement Officer will develop and implement a communications plan for the project, acting as a central point of contact between the employer and project stakeholders and leading engagement activities with local communities. 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.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a communications plan for the project development phase.
* Act as the central point of contact between the employer and project stakeholders.
* Lead engagement activities with local communities, ensuring local ideas and concerns are fed into the project development.
* Build relationships with local stakeholders, interest groups and communities.
* Deliver a range of communications, including developing engaging content for a variety of media.
* Work closely with the project manager and senior projects officer as part of the wider project team.
Contract Details
Contract Type: Fixed‑Term (until 31 March 2028, with potential to extend and increase hours dependent on securing funding for the project delivery stage).
Hours: Part‑time – 4/5.
Salary: £27,108 per annum prorate.
Location: Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1.
Qualifications
* Experience of community consultation and audience development.
* A good track record of delivering communications across multiple media.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
EEO Statement
This employer values respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. They want their people to be as diverse as nature itself and particularly encourage applications from those currently under‑represented within the sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve their culture and practices. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. You may request adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible.
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