Communications & Marketing Officer - Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you creative with a passion for communications and marketing? Can you tell stories that will demonstrate our impact and inspire people to get involved? We’re seeking a Communications & Marketing Officer to join our team in the Derwent, Wear and Coast portfolio (based at Gibside, Crook Hall Gardens, Souter Lighthouse and Washington Old Hall).

This is an exciting role for someone looking to develop their career in communications and marketing and with a passion for nature, heritage, and communities.

The role will be busy and challenging but you'll be supported by a great property team and the Trust’s wider regional communications and marketing team.

We're a busy team and this role will suit someone who thrives in a changing and creative environment.

This is a part time role offering 30 hours per a week.

• What it's like to work here*

The Derwent, Wear and Coast portfolio includes :

• Gibside – a wildlife, heritage and horticulture-rich 717 acre / 290 hectare Georgian landscape garden just twenty minutes from Newcastle / Gateshead
• Crook Hall Gardens (and the Durham City Green Corridor) - a peaceful oasis on the edge of Durham city, with gardens set against the backdrop of a Grade 1 listed medieval hall
• Souter Lighthouse and The Leas – the UK’s first purpose-built electric lighthouse, situated on a formerly industrial stretch of South Tyneside coastline, now abundant in wildlife
• Washington Old Hall – a stone manor house and garden with a long, colourful history, built on the foundations of the medieval home of George Washington's ancestors
• Penshaw Monument – officially the Earl of Durham's Monument, this 70ft high replica of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens is considered to be Wearside's most beloved landmark
• Durham Coast – a network of land stretching six miles between Seaham and Horden, an area of international importance for nature conservation, geology and landscape
• What you'll be doing*

Reporting to the portfolio’s Senior Communications & Marketing Officer, you’ll work alongside portfolio colleagues to develop and share key messages through various communications channels.

Ending unequal access to our places is a priority for our team and we’re keen to find innovative ways to reach new and diverse audiences, as well as attract greater visitor numbers and encourage repeat visits.

You'll have fresh ideas and a creative approach to sharing the stories of our properties and engaging visitors in the work we do.

You’ll also be responsible for promoting events / on-site programming across a range of marketing platforms including social media and property websites.

This is a varied and stimulating role, you'll enjoy working at pace and liaising with people.

No two days will be the same.

• Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert. *
• Who we're looking for*
• familiar and confident with various marketing techniques, including digital and social media
• experienced in writing and speaking clearly
• someone who puts people first, and understands why great customer service matters
• skilled in working with IT (including Microsoft Office)
• good at solving problems, and able to work on your own initiative
• The package*

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart.

We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong.

It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve.

We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

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