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Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer
We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator to shape the voice of the UK’s National Trails. Position: Senior Communications Officer
Salary: £32,000 FTE (4 days/week)
Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
Contract: Part-time (4 days/week), 1-year fixed term
Benefits: 25 days holiday pro rata, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year Closing Date: Midnight, Saturday 13th July 2025
Interviews: Online 29th July About the Role As Senior Communications Officer, you will lead on delivering a bold, inclusive communications strategy, raising the profile of the UK’s National Trails and building awareness of their value for people, places and nature. You’ll create and manage inspiring, accessible campaigns across digital, social and press channels; support National Trail teams across the UK with comms advice; and help shape public and stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to be the voice of a small, national organisation making a big impact. Key Responsibilities Include:

Deliver creative, multi-channel communications

Manage digital channels including the website, LinkedIn and Instagram

Write and distribute newsletters and member communications

Develop press relationships, draft media content and secure coverage

Lead a Communications Special Interest Group across National Trail teams

Provide accessible comms advice to member organisations

Support campaigns and events that influence public policy and stakeholder awareness Promote representation and inclusion across all content About You You’ll be a passionate storyteller with a flair for strategic communications and a commitment to inclusion and representation. Comfortable juggling day-to-day delivery with long-term planning, you’ll be just as happy drafting a press release as coordinating a campaign or advising trail partners. You will bring:

Experience of communications delivery across social and press

Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills

Knowledge of inclusive and accessible communication practices

Strong media relations and public engagement experience

Confidence working independently and with multiple stakeholders A passion for the outdoors and increasing access for all Desirable:

Experience with membership organisations

Knowledge of outdoor recreation, heritage or protected landscapes Familiarity with policy communications or stakeholder engagement About the Organisation The charity is the independent champion of the UK’s National Trails – iconic long-distance walking, cycling and riding routes. Connecting people to nature and the outdoors while advocating for accessible, sustainable trail experiences. Since their formation in 2021, they’ve grown quickly with an ambitious vision for a high quality, nature-rich National Trail network used and valued by all. To Apply You will be redirected to the organisation's website where you will be asked to submit a CV and a Covering Letter, please note that applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Manager, Campaigns Officer, Press Officer, Media and PR Officer, Digital Content Officer, Public Affairs Officer, or Marketing and Communications Executive. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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