Senior Communications & Marketing Officer

Chesterfield, Derby, UK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the local communications plan and audience storytelling for a conservation site, connecting visitors to the work through multi-channel content and PR, with cross-team collaboration to align with the National Trust brand.

  • Communications Planning: Own the Hardwick Hall plan and ensure it ties to conservation objectives.
  • Content & Channels: Create audience-focused content across digital, social, on-site and PR.
  • Brand Alignment: Collaborate across teams to maintain consistent messaging and support campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of the communications and marketing plan for Hardwick Hall, ensuring it supports business objectives and connects people with our work as a conservation charity.
  • Create and coordinate compelling, audience-focused content across a range of channels, from digital platforms and social media to on-site interpretation and PR activity.
  • Promote the property’s programme and wider offer, helping to promote the property’s programme and wider offer, ensuring our stories reach and resonate with visitors, local communities and wider audiences.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the property to understand audiences, support programming, and ensure communications are consistent, engaging and aligned with the National Trust brand.
  • Manage reputation, support PR activity, and contribute to national and regional campaigns, bringing them to life at Hardwick.

Requirements

  • Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
  • Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 20/09/26)
  • Organised and able to prioritise your workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Skilled at both written and spoken communications
  • A team player, who can also work on your own initiative
  • Good at absorbing information quickly, and generating written content and imagery
  • Able to create captivating year-round marketing plans
  • A skilled proof-reader

Benefits

  • 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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National Trust

We all have a place we love. A place that inspires us. A place with its own unique and particular atmosphere. We were created to help people make the most of these very special places - and the good things that come from them.We're independent of Government and receive no direct grant or subsidy for our core work. Instead, our future depends on the active support and generosity of 5.8 million members, 20 million visitors, 60,000 volunteers and over 11000 people who work with us (as well as thousands who help us seasonally), as well as benefactors, tenants and other partners.Today, we're Europe's largest conservation organisation, with huge - and incredibly varied - responsibilities. We protect and welcome everyone to explore and enjoy some 709 miles of coastline, 250,000 hectares of land of outstanding natural beauty, 104 nature reserves, 6 World Heritage Sites. We also look after spectacular houses and gardens and one of the world’s largest and most significant holdings of fine art and heritage objects.We want every one of our visitors to enjoy these amazing places and have an experience they'll never forget. We want them to try something they've never tried before, to gain a unique glimpse into the past and, ultimately, to love these special places as much as we do. To find out more about how to become a part of this have a look at www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk

Swindon, England, GBR
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Traffic Signals

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114.6K
Traffic Source Mix
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66.7%
Direct
28.3%
Referral
3.9%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
397 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
14.5 years
Median Tenure
8 years
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