Communications & Marketing Officer

Summary

The contract is part time and permanent, and the hourly rate is £13.74. Your working time will be 5.00 hours each week. The employer, National Trust, is a charity. You will be based at Hughenden, which is an estate, which could mean diversity in the role. Note some estates are far from public transport. It is located in Buckinghamshire.

Closing date 02-11-2025

Job Description

**Important notice**

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

As a Communications and Marketing Officer for the Hughenden, West Wycombe and Central Chilterns property group you'll be responsible for letting people know about the place, and how they can visit. 

This role is 2-3 days a week, which can be flexible but will require regular weekend and bank holiday working.

Hughenden Manor was the country home of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disreali and for top secret World War II operation, Hillside.West Wycombe is a beautiful mansion and designed landscape, still lived in by the Dashwood Family. The Central Chilterns is a collection of stunning landscapes.

The estate office is located at Hughenden Manor which is situated a short distance from High Wycombe and local transport links are excellent.

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We have an annual plan covering communications and marketing, and your role from will be to achieve what’s on that plan. We have some ambitious targets that you’ll be aiming at, including reaching new and diverse audiences, so there’s room for creativity and fresh ideas.  
Your day-to-day work will cover things like creating new content on our web pages, and making sure that existing information remains relevant and accurate, running social media accounts, creating promotional materials and writing and distributing press releases. 
You'll be working closely with your colleagues on site and the Trusts regional advisers, known as consultants. You'll be part of a team making sure that we're sharing the best stories we can, with a focus on spreading the word about places to visit and letting people know about the Trust’s conservation work. 

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: 

  • ability to create and manage engaging content across web, social media, and on-site materials
  • ability to use audience insight to inform marketing strategies and support programming that deepens connections with visitors
  • understanding of the National Trust’s brand guidelines and channel strategies to ensure consistent and effective communication
  • happy to work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • good at managing multiple priorities and marketing projects efficiently
Additional criteria for all other applicants:  
  •  experienced in writing and speaking clearly 
  • skilled in working with IT (including Microsoft Office) 
  • good at solving problems, and able to work on your own initiative 

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme 

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

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