Communications Officer

Employer: The Country Trust

Location: Remote working. This role involves travel and occasional overnight stays (with mileage reimbursed) across England and North Wales. While we prioritise the use of public transport this is not always feasible. Therefore, a valid driving licence is essential for this position.

Working hours: 14 hours per week (0.4)

Pay: 25,000 FTE (full time equivalent)

Closing date: Midday, Monday 1st September

• Job description

  Communications Officer (Partnerships, Influence and Impact)

  Employed, permanent contract. Reports to: Digital Manager and Strategic Development Lead.
  Hours: 14 hours per week (0.4) Pay: £25,000 FTE (Full Time Equivalent)
  Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
  Location(s): Home based. Fully remote working.

  Imagine a role where your creativity and collaborative approach help connect supporters to a powerful mission, shifting the dial in the food and farming education sector so more children facing disadvantage can discover their connection with the land that sustains us all.

  We’re seeking a skilled communicator and digital storyteller equally comfortable crafting social media posts, drafting briefing notes, or capturing and editing film content. You’ll be passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and supporting social change through engaging communications that inform, connect and inspire.

  You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to drive engagement, raise our profile, and grow our digital presence through impactful multimedia storytelling. Your work will help bring the voices of children, families and communities to partners and supporters nationwide, placing The Country Trust’s mission at the heart of national conversations about wellbeing, education and tackling the poverty of opportunity.

  This role involves travel and occasional overnight stays (with mileage reimbursed) across England and North Wales. While we prioritise public transport use, this is not always feasible. Therefore, a valid driving licence is essential.
   

  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  Communications & Influence

  • Develop and deliver strategic, multi-channel communications that translate complex ideas into compelling messages to increase our influence across media, policy, and partner networks.

  Multimedia Storytelling

  • Create and deliver impactful, accessible multimedia content that amplifies beneficiary voices, supports advocacy, and aligns with our brand and strategic goals.

  Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

  • Develop and tailor impactful communications and materials that strengthen partnerships, engage funders, and support collaborative initiatives with partner organisations.

  Press, Media & Digital Oversight

  • Support on press and social media communications by managing media relationships, crafting timely content, and optimising outreach to amplify our advocacy and campaigns.

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