Copywriter

Summary

Like the climate and biodiversity crisis that World Land Trust is trying to tackle through
protecting threatened habitats, we are at a pivotal point in our history. With an ambitious
strategic plan, we want to be more visible and even more engaging, but most importantly, we
want to communicate our ambition through our storytelling. How we share the stories of our
partners around the world as they work to protect land locally is a key area of success for us.
The Copywriter will use their passion for the written word to make a tangible difference to the
natural world through storytelling to increase our following and inspire our audience of new
and dedicated supporters. This role offers a real opportunity for someone looking to make an
impact, with the potential to develop in post as we continue to grow.

Working with World Land Trust

WLT is based in the UK and is unique within the conservation world. Reaching beyond its 30th
year of operation the Trust has grown from small beginnings saving critically threatened forest
in Belize, to become an internationally respected conservation organisation with a proven track
record, working with more than 30 overseas conservation NGOs on protection of threatened
habitats. WLT has developed its modus operandi without losing its vision, integrity and
transparency.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about the written word, with a proven ability
to write compelling copy for a range of audiences that explains complex issues in a way that is
both accessible and engaging. A thorough understanding of the different requirements of online
and print communications is essential, along with outstanding editing, copy-editing and
proofreading skills, enabling you to spot a typo a mile off! Your keen eye for detail and
understanding of the balance between too much and too little information in your writing marks
success in this role. Alongside your writing skills, you need to be able to prioritise your
workload to meet personal and team deadlines, adapt to change, and be an inclusive and
collaborative team player.

This post is available up to our full-time hours of 35 hours per week. Whilst our offices are
located in Halesworth, Suffolk, we know that our staff have valued the opportunity to enjoy a
healthy work-life balance. We build flexibility into the way we work from day one, including
options for hybrid working with supportive technology to enable remote connection and
collaboration. We believe that this supports our staff to achieve their full potential at work
and to maintain a healthy work life balance to do the things that are important to them. All
employees as a minimum are required to attend face-to-face Staff Quarterly Away Days in Suffolk
and our Communications Team meet monthly in London, along with any additional meetings/planning
days relevant to the team where we feel it’s important to have that face-to-face interaction to
build and maintain working relationships. 

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce, bringing new perspectives and different
experiences into the workplace. Our aim is to be an inclusive employer, providing a welcoming
and supportive environment for all staff, where staff can be the best they can be. We recognise
that we are underrepresented in some groups, so welcome and encourage applications from
minority ethnicities, those with disabilities, and all gender identities. What’s important to
us in this process is your skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to do the job and
that is where our focus will be to find our next new team member!

Applications

For the full application packs including job descriptions and person specifications, along with
details of how to apply, please follow the link to our website.
Closing date: 09:00am on Monday 29 January 2024. Interviews are expected to be
held on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 February 2024. Please note that the closing date given is a
guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.