Average Community Officer salary in the UK

Are you passionate about building public understanding and speaking up for nature? Do you have the skills and creativity to help us increase people’s understanding of the superpowers of wetlands and bring to life stories about the amazing wildlife they support? Communications OfficerLocation: Slimbridge/HybridSalary: £31,680.00 per annumVacancy Type: PermanentFunction: Marketing, communications and campaigns About The Role From restoring nature and providing homes for wildlife to protecting communities from the devastating impact of flooding, wetlands are a powerful weapon in the fight against the climate crisis. And we’re looking for an experienced Communications Officer to deliver creative communications that help inspire 1million people to take action to protect, restore and create bigger, better, more connected wetlands. This role will work across communications disciplines, flexing to support the team’s priorities. However, there will be a particular focus on external campaigning and helping to build a bolder voice for wetlands through communications and campaigning activity. This is a really exciting opportunity to make a real difference for nature, to speak up for wetlands and wildlife and inspire new and existing audiences with our messages. We’re an organisation of action, running multiple conservation projects and networks in the UK and around the world, as well as our own 10 wetland visitor sites in the UK. This hands-on role demands flexibility, imagination and a willingness to lead on delivering impactful and dynamic communications. You’ll help us tell the story of wetlands and WWT, inspire our colleagues and volunteers and support our campaigning capacity at WWT. About You We are seeking an individual: Experienced in delivering successful communications plans aimed at a diverse range of audiences, including the public, supporters, policy makers and stakeholders.With a track record of delivering creative communications activity across a range of internal and external channels, including social, events, media, PR and digital content.A creative thinker and engaging writer, you’ll be able to seek out and tell stories aimed at driving public engagement and behaviour change, which leads to direct action for a cause.With experience pitching stories proactively into the media, and a general understanding of the media landscape.Comfortable building relationships externally and internally, with a range of levels and stakeholders from journalists and partners to senior leaders and volunteers.Experienced in working in complex organisations and turning technical data and evidence into engaging communications and campaigns to inspire and drive support with key target audiences.Organised and able to manage competing priorities while remaining calm in a busy working environment.Looking for an opportunity to work across communications disciplines and willing to flex according to priorities.With an interest in public affairs, politics and/or news within the environmental sector. If you want to make a direct contribution to the conservation of wetlands and wetland wildlife at a critical moment for the natural world, click apply. We are based in Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week. About Us We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case. Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar. Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play? Why you’ll love working at WWT Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our worldBe surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) - this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you wantFree entry to all our wetland centres, including your familyFree car parking and secure bike storage areasColleague discount on shopping and membershipsCycle to work schemeContributory pension schemeLife Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved onesIndependent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first Closing Date: 24/10/2024 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit. No agencies please.

Our Portsmouth based client is seeking a Communications Officer looking to take their next step! Key Responsibilities: Seeking out new stories!Attending fundraising eventsTaking photos for contentCopywritingStakeholder management Qualifications: Copywriting experienceExperience of writing for different audiencesConfident in talking to lots of different peoplePassion for seeking out great stories! As the Communications Officer, you will be working closely with the social media team to engage different audiences and exposing your stories to different types of media. If you think you could be the right fit for our Communications Officer position - APPLY TODAY Monday to Friday 35hrs per week Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Communications Executive Based in: Wilton International, Teesside Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. Also, the company offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus. Company Overview: Sembcorp Energy UK (SEUK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, is a leading provider of sustainable solutions supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero. With an energy generation and battery storage portfolio of over 1.3GW in operation or under development, our expertise helps major energy users and suppliers improve their efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, while supporting the growth of renewables and strengthening the UK’s electricity system. Our Wilton International site, within the Teesside Freeport, sits amongst a hub of decarbonisation innovation. At the site, we provide energy-intensive industrial businesses with combined heat and power (CHP) via our private wire network that supplies electricity generated by gas and biomass. These services are complemented by our fleet of fast-acting, decentralised power stations and battery energy storage sites situated throughout England and Wales. Monitored and controlled from our central operations facility in Solihull, these flexible assets deliver electricity to the national grid, helping to balance the UK energy system and ensure reliable power for homes and businesses. Position Overview: Work closely with the UK Head of Marketing, Communications and PR to promote key external messages and implement effective communications that ensure business ambitions and strategy are understood internally throughout the organisation. Part of a dynamic, fast-paced team who are responsible for the development of internal and external communications and brand management, ensuring consistency and alignment with global messaging. Support the creation and delivery of strategic communications for the UK in line with wider business objectives and industry developments. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the UK Head of Marketing, Communications and PR ensure the business strategy, positive news updates and key business developments are communicated to employees through relevant internal channels and externally where appropriateIdentify relevant conferences, trade shows, and industry events where the company can participate or speak as subject matter experts.Assist with pre-promotion, collation of materials and presentations for tradeshows, seminars and other eventsWork across departments to create internal communications content for relevant internal channelsWork closely with the Commercial team on customer communications, PR and actively gather information from site-based customers to develop content that can be published on social media channelsOngoing content creation for the Wilton International and Sembcorp UK websitesScan industry news, update relevant internal stakeholders, and assess opportunities for related content creationDevelop community engagement plans, volunteering and CSR activities, raising the profile of Sembcorp and promoting a positive image in the communities in which we operateLiaise and collaborate with the Group Communications External, Internal and Sustainability teams for alignment with global messaging and goals, and mutual support of internal and external campaigns. Regularly report UK activities and campaign performance, community and stakeholder engagement, and sponsorship activitiesBe a brand guardian by developing and maintain internal and external assets reflecting Sembcorp branding and image, including across digital platforms Requirements: Essential A relevant degree in Marketing, PR, Communications or a related discipline or prior experience gained from a Communications or PR role within a fast paced in-house or agency environment is a mustThe role will require a team player with excellent planning and time management/multi-tasking skills, with the ability to take the initiative and work independently with little supervision High attention to detail and strong copywriting and proof-reading skills for a variety of channels - practical experience of writing marketing content a mustWell-versed in the latest social media and integrated communications channels The successful candidate will be able to work under pressure and to tight timescales Proven internal and external stakeholder engagement skills are essentialProven ability to establish personal credibility with internal content experts, pick up new information quickly and translate complex data and ideas into accessible language that can be understood by allExcellent working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office suitA results-driven, career minded individual with a focus on achieving their goals and exceeding expectations.Must have the ability to do occasional travel to other sites and for events which will involve overnight stays away from home Full driving licence required for travel to Wilton International and to prospective operational sites which are located throughout England and WalesRight to work in the UK is essential Desirable Prior experience of managing trade media journalists would be beneficialExperience of crisis and change management communications would be beneficialEnergy industry experience would be advantageous Should you wish to apply for the role, please contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group