Marketing and Communications Officer

Earth Trust is looking for a creative and data-driven Marketing and Communications Officer to help grow our audience, engage supporters, and drive awareness of our mission to connect people with nature.

About the role

As part of our Communications team, you will develop and deliver marketing campaigns, manage social media and email marketing, create compelling content, and optimise digital channels to enhance engagement. You’ll also oversee website updates, SEO, and Google Ads, ensuring our messaging reaches the right audiences.
We’re looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in marketing and communications, excellent copywriting and content creation skills, and proficiency in tools like MailChimp, WordPress, and Canva. Experience in paid media campaigns, digital fundraising, or charity marketing would be a plus.
We’re looking for a passionate and creative marketing professional who is driven by Earth Trust’s mission and values. You’ll have a proactive and adaptable mindset, bringing fresh ideas and a solutions-focused approach to your work. With excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for design, you’ll craft engaging content that resonates with our audiences. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners to maximise our impact.

Contract details

 

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham OX14 4QZ. Hybrid working – 2 days per week on site

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Benefits: 26+ days holiday per year, up to 7.72% pension contribution

Download the role job description and recruitment pack about our charity for further details:

> Marketing and Communications Officer Job Description

> Working at Earth Trust

How to apply

 

Please submit your CV and a covering letter describing why you are interested and how your skills and experience make you a good fit, to [email protected]

Application deadline: Sunday 4th May
Virtual Screening & Shortlisting Calls: Throughout
In-person Interviews: Week commencing 12th May 2025 at Earth Trust Centre

About us

Earth Trust is an environmental charity with 40 years’ experience in caring for and inspiring others with green spaces. We believe that connection to nature can catalyse action to protect the environment, as well as provide vital mental and physical wellbeing benefits for people.

Together with our supporters, Earth Trust is guardian of some extremely special and inspiring places full of nature and heritage. We care for 500 hectares of woodland, farmland, wildflower meadows and wetlands, which receive more than 200,000 visits a year.

We use these amazing places to engage and inspire people and to demonstrate nature-based solutions to climate, biodiversity and public health crises, that we hope others will take and use elsewhere. We work to champion access to green space for everyone, to deepen engagement with nature, and to share our learnings about managing land in a way that is gentle on the earth.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, volunteering opportunities, family friendly, flexible working wherever possible, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. 26 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, plus an additional 3 days of leave over Christmas and bank holidays. Up to 7.72% employer pension contribution.

Inclusivity

Earth Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief.

Contact

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please email [email protected]