Communications & Marketing Officer

People who work for the National Trust are as varied as all the places we care for. That's why we look for staff from all backgrounds, with a variety of skills and abilities, to help the Trusts cause. As a Communications and Marketing Officer for Mid Ulster (The Argory, Springhill, Ardress, Wellbrook, Grays, Derrymore and Coney Island, you'll be responsible for letting people know about the place, and how they can visit. You will be contracted to work 3 days per week and you might be asked to work occasional weekends or bank holidays if there are events planned in or if we need cover as Duty Manager. Your office will be based at The Argory, however you will be working across Mid Ulster. What it's like to work hereYoull be working as part of Visitor Operations and Experience team across the Mid Ulster portfolio to support inclusive and engaging content. Whilst youll be out and about creating content, you will also be busy inspiring the teams to develop content that we can share with our supporters to engage and unlock new audiences. Your office will be based at The Argory and you will have to work occasional weekends when the properties are running events. What you'll be doingWe have an annual plan covering communications and marketing, and your role from will be to achieve whats on that plan. We have some ambitious targets that youll be aiming at, including reaching new and diverse audiences, so theres 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 Trusts conservation work. Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if youre: familiar and confident with various marketing techniques, including digital and social media experienced in writing and speaking clearly someone who puts people first, and understands why great customer service matters skilled in working with IT (including Microsoft Office) good at solving problems, and able to work on your own initiative The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its 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 were 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 Skills: solving problems Customer Service Benefits: Employee Assistance programme