Own media relations and content strategy for forestry communications, coordinating press, publications, and stakeholder outreach to raise awareness and support campaigns.

• Media relations: research, commission articles, and place pieces in target publications.
• Content production: plan and write press releases, case studies, blogs, and member communications.
• Audience & events: represent the RFS at external events and promote initiatives while tracking coverage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and write engaging content for press releases, magazines, blogs, and newsletters to support regular communications and campaigns
• Communicate strong, positive, and informative messages about forestry value to members and broader audience
• Research, commission, and place articles in target publications
• Create and write (or commission) press releases, case studies, and blogs
• Forge or strengthen contact with identified media and political/policy sources; act as first point of contact for broadcasters
• Write news section for the Quarterly Journal of Forestry and identify contacts for future articles
• Liaise with representatives from other forestry sector organisations for knowledge exchange and collaboration
• Promote RFS events and initiatives
• Track press coverage regarding RFS, staff, volunteers and supporters
• Represent the RFS at external events when required
• Develop creative skills in marketing and potential leadership growth

Requirements

• Meticulous attention to detail, especially in written communication (the single most important attribute)
• Candidate should have real passion for trees and woodland management
• Ability to operate at a university level in communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and personal responsibility
• Willingness to understand and get involved in other areas of the charity to accelerate learning
• Personable, outgoing, positive, capable of developing professional relationships with stakeholders
• Measured approach to managing workload and multiple time-critical projects; problem-solving skills
• Confident using standard Microsoft software (Word and Outlook)

Preferred

• A university degree (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the role (forestry/countryside management or PR/marketing)
• Confidence creating and posting engaging content on social media (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
• Experience writing for different print publications
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home