Digital Communications Officer

Digital Communications Officer
Permanent, Full time – 35 hours per a week
Closing date 12noon on 21st July 2024
Interviews 1st round: 31st July and 1st August 2024
Interviews 2nd round: 8th August 2024

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is a thriving charity based in Shrewsbury with over 300 regular
volunteers and around 50 staff. We have a vision of a thriving natural world, where
Shropshire’s wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and
ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature.

The Digital Communications Officer will support the delivery of communications, campaigns and
marketing by developing, implementing, tracking and optimising website and digital
communication channels. This includes social media, digital advertising and fundraising,
integrated campaigns, SEO, marketing automation, content design and development, website
development and maintenance, specific channel selection with alignment for relevant audiences.

Working on campaigns, appeals and projects that directly relate to Shropshire’s wildlife
conservation and people’s connection with nature, whilst maintaining the proactive/reactive
pace of digital communications day to day. The role will ensure the continued delivery of
creative, impactful communications and engagement activities under the principles of equality,
diversity, and inclusivity.

We’re looking for those who have an excellent understanding of digital communications concepts
and best practices, that have experience of effectively using various digital platforms (e.g.
MailChimp, Crowdfunder and social media platforms) and emerging technologies for awareness
raising and/or income generation; to engage with different audiences at relevant journey
milestones.

Further to this you’ll have skills and experience in writing engaging creative content, stories
and messaging relevant for influencing different audiences to convey complex information
clearly and strong project management skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure to
meet deadlines.

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.

Why work for us – benefits we offer:

• Flexible working
• Home working
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 after 5 years’ service
• Flexible salary sacrifice benefits such as Cycle to Work and EV Hire Purchase
• Generous pension
• Coaching
• Support with training and development to assist career progression
• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire’s
wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological
emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine
projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to
restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50
staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are
increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our
local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.