The Rivers Trust
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The Rivers Trust is a leading environmental charity and the umbrella body of The Rivers
Trust movement, comprising over 60 independent local charities. Our vision is
for wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all. We are at a critical point in our history as
we expand to deliver projects to protect and replenish this critical part of the natural
environment, and our research and expertise is now needed more urgently than ever as water
supply and quality move up the public agenda.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Assistant to join our busy team and to work
across the organisation, sector and the wider rivers trust movement to support us to achieve
our vision.
This is a full time, home-based, position on a two-year fixed
term contract with potential to become permanent. You can be based
anywhere in mainland UK, with some travel to meetings and conferences mainly in England and
Wales. We offer flexibility around working hours, including the option of a 9 day fortnight –
time off in lieu is also available. We offer 25 days holiday pro rata (rising to 28 days) plus
statutory public holidays. We are happy to make adjustments for people with disabilities and/or
caring responsibilities, and we welcome applications from all communities.
The role is a grade 2 position with a starting salary of £23,091 (pro rata for part time roles)
plus benefits including 9% employer pension contribution.
The main duties and responsibilities are:
- Assist with day-to-day media engagement including arranging interviews and distributing
press statements.
- Establish strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders including
journalists, eNGOs, and policymakers.
- Maintain our media contact list.
- Monitor key news and sectoral trends.
- Identify media engagement opportunities for the Rivers Trust movement.
- Monitor media coverage and produce regular and bespoke reports.
- Assist with creating, editing, and proofreading communications and promotional
materials.
- Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of virtual, in-person and hybrid
events for internal, sector-wide and public audiences.
- Maintain The Rivers Trust events calendar.
- Manage event registration and mailing lists.
- Prepare and produce event collateral including invitations, agendas and feedback
surveys.
- Help maintain and regularly use CRM system
- Support individual donor fundraising activities
- Work with key partners and stakeholders to meet deliverables and deadlines.
- Support the general functioning of the Communications & Advocacy team
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the
following criteria:
Knowledge, skills, experience, and personal qualities:
Essential
- Good general standard of secondary education including GCSEs or above AND part or full
qualification in PR, events or related area, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Strong sense of teamwork with ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and thrive
in a dynamic environment.
- Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Proven event delivery experience.
- Professional phone manner and interpersonal skills.
- Full competency in Microsoft applications including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Forms.
- Generally comfortable using basic digital tools or ability to learn quickly.
- An interest in rivers and the environment.
- Driven and highly organised, positive, can-do attitude, highly creative.
- Great initiative and ability to be self-motivated, comfortable with remote working.
Desirable
- Experience of CRM systems.
- Experience of running online events.
- Experience of media monitoring and distribution software.
- Video editing ability.
- Experience of fundraising.
- Experience of planning and implementing digital content, including website management.
- Valid driving licence and own car, personally insured for business use.
Everyone who works for us is expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive working
culture and follow our policies and procedures including Health & Safety, EDI,
Cybersecurity and GDPR. Please note we can only accept applications made through this site,
and not sent by email or other methods. If you have any questions not answered in the
advert or on the Recruitment FAQ, please contact [email protected] – please
don’t use this email address to apply as we can only accept applications made through this
system.
Closing date: 8th July 2024
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