Marketing and Communications Officer

Do you want to use your communications and marketing skills to make a real difference for people and nature?

We are looking for a creative and organised Marketing and Communications Officer to help inspire more people to connect with and care for the River Aire.

In this varied role, you’ll lead engaging campaigns that showcase our work, grow our digital presence, create compelling content across multiple channels, and build relationships with communities, partners and the media. You will also lead on how we can communicate more effectively within the organisation. Your work will play a key role in increasing awareness of our river restoration projects, volunteering opportunities and community initiatives, helping to build support for a healthier River Aire.

If you’re an excellent communicator with experience in digital marketing, content creation and campaign delivery and you’re passionate about using your skills to create positive environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Tuesday 8th September 11.59pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 9th September
Provisional Interview Date: Friday 18th September

About us

The Aire Rivers Trust is a small charity of dedicated and friendly people who want to improve our River Aire and its catchment. We are part of a national network of Rivers Trusts, each of which works to improve their river for people, wildlife and the environment. We believe in connecting people, places and nature.

Our vision for the River Aire is that it will be a thriving river valued for its environmental, social and economic benefits, and which is actively appreciated by the community for its diverse ecology and contribution to flood risk management.

The work we do is both important and varied. A typical week can include anything from designing habitat improvements to liaising with landowners, clearing litter from the riverbanks or working with local community groups to help people understand the importance of looking after their river.

What we offer

Hours: 22.5 hours a week, with occasional evening or weekend work required. We do not pay overtime and so any out of hours working will be compensated by Time off in Lieu.

Travel: Some travel within the Aire catchment area for meetings and stakeholder engagement.

Location: The role will be based at our offices in Greengates, Bradford, with options for hybrid working available.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with increases linked to length of service (pro rata for part-time roles)
• Enhanced Pension Scheme (up to 9%)
• Hybrid working
• At the discretion of Trustees an enhanced sick pay offer (pro rata for part-time roles):
  • During the first year of service, 20 days full pay and 20 days half pay
  • During and after the second year of service, 40 days full pay and 40 days half pay