Responsibilities

• To support the development, delivery and promotion of strategic projects across Northumberland National Park Authority (NNPA), ensuring project activity, achievements and impact are effectively communicated to a range of audiences.
• The postholder will work closely with project leads, partners, funders and stakeholders to develop and deliver communications and marketing activity that supports project objectives, strengthens partnerships and demonstrates outcomes.
• The role will contribute to the successful delivery of externally funded projects through communications planning, stakeholder engagement, impact reporting, fundraising support and the development of high-quality content across digital and traditional channels.
• Develop and deliver communications plans for Authority projects, ensuring activities, outputs and outcomes are promoted effectively to relevant audiences.
• Support project managers and teams in developing communication and engagement approaches that meet project objectives and funder requirements.
• Create compelling content including case studies, newsletters, website content, social media content, presentations and promotional materials to showcase project achievements and impact.
• Research, write and distribute media releases and project updates through both traditional and digital channels.
• Support the development of project marketing materials in accordance with NNPA brand guidelines.
• Gather project information, data, photography, video and stakeholder feedback to communicate project impact and success.
• Support consultation and engagement activities linked to projects, including workshops, events, meetings and digital engagement.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and WordPress.
• Strong understanding of communications and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Knowledge of digital channels and content creation techniques.
• Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
• Understanding of different social media platforms and digital engagement methods.
• Awareness of project delivery processes and partnership working.
• Familiarity with Northumberland National Park and The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre.
• Awareness of UK National Parks and the role they play in society.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt content for different audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

• Qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Community Engagement or a related subject.
• Experience supporting externally funded projects.
• Experience producing evaluation reports and impact case studies.
• Knowledge of environmental, heritage, cultural or community sectors.
• Knowledge of the North East tourism, heritage or environmental sectors.
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.