Digital Communications Officer

Salary £28,725 per annum

Location Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The Vacancy

Permanent, Full time – 35 hours per a week

Closing date 12 noon on 21st July 2024

Interviews 1st round: 31st July and 1st August 2024

Interviews 2nd round: 8th August 2024

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is a thriving charity based in Shrewsbury with over 300 regular volunteers and around 50 staff. We have a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature.

The Digital Communications Officer will support the delivery of communications, campaigns and marketing by developing, implementing, tracking and optimising website and digital communication channels. This includes social media, digital advertising and fundraising, integrated campaigns, SEO, marketing automation, content design and development, website development and maintenance, specific channel selection with alignment for relevant audiences.

Working on campaigns, appeals and projects that directly relate to Shropshire’s wildlife conservation and people’s connection with nature, whilst maintaining the proactive/reactive pace of digital communications day to day. The role will ensure the continued delivery of creative, impactful communications and engagement activities under the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusivity.

We're looking for those who have an excellent understanding of digital communications concepts and best practices, that have experience of effectively using various digital platforms (e.g. MailChimp, Crowdfunder and social media platforms) and emerging technologies for awareness raising and/or income generation; to engage with different audiences at relevant journey milestones.

Further to this you’ll have skills and experience in writing engaging creative content, stories and messaging relevant for influencing different audiences to convey complex information clearly and strong project management skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure to meet deadlines.

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

Flexible working

Home working

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 after 5 years' service

Flexible salary sacrifice benefits such as Cycle to Work and EV Hire Purchase

Generous pension

Coaching

Support with training and development to assist career progression

Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Who we are

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.

We value courage, respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

What we do