Social Media Officer

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. A contemporary social media strategy
that matches this aspiration is key. The Social Media Officer will focus on all things social
in order to bring World Land Trust to life online, increasing our following, and engaging with
our audience of 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 the 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 candidates who are passionate about social media and who have up-to-date
knowledge and hands-on experience in using a wide range of social media platforms in a
workplace setting to spark engagement. Alongside this, you will have a track record in growing
and cultivating online communities that create positive brand perceptions. You will have the
ability and desire to gather insights from key social media marketing metrics to support
continuous learning and improvement of the way we communicate. You need to be able to
prioritise your workload and adapt to change and be an inclusive and collaborative team player,
as well as able to produce on-brand and on-brief social communications within your own
deadlines.

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.

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 pack, including job descriptions and person specifications, along with
details of how to apply, please click the Apply button to visit our website.

Closing date: 5.00 pm on Monday 17 July 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 August
2023.

Please note that the closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the
vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.