Communications Officer

Welshwildlife; Aberkenfig; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wildlife charity in the UK seeks a Communications Officer to create engaging content that raises awareness for wildlife conservation efforts. This role involves content creation for various channels, managing social media engagement, and collaborating with media outlets. The ideal candidate should have experience in communications and a passion for nature. This full-time position offers opportunities for home working within the UK and is vital for promoting membership and fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating engaging content for various platforms.
• Ability to manage and analyze communication channels for effective outreach.
• Familiarity with email marketing strategies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for website, social media, and e-news.
• Grow online communities and engage new audiences.
• Coordinate monthly e-news and develop email marketing journeys.
• Assist with media enquiries and press releases.
• Support in production of membership magazine.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Email marketing

Media liaison

Design and copywriting

Brand consistency

Education

Experience in communications

Knowledge of wildlife conservation

Job description

Communications Officer

Closing date: Monday 26 January 2026 Salary: £26,114 Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Choice of office base in Bridgend, Brecon, Cilgerran or New Quay with some home working (you must live in the UK).

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Communications Officer! We're looking for a creative individual with an eye for design and flair for storytelling to create engaging content across our communications channels to inspire action for nature. If you have a passion for wildlife in Wales and experience in communications apply today!

The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales is a charity dedicated to protecting the region’s most precious wild places for people and wildlife. As Communications Officer, you'll coordinate the development and delivery of our communications. You'll be responsible for creating engaging content that showcases our work to inspire action for nature. You'll work to raise the profile of the Trust to encourage further memberships, donations, and support. As one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the Wildlife Trusts movement to strengthen our collective voice for wildlife.

Main responsibilities

The Communications Officer is required to have a sound knowledge and empathy in relation to The Wildlife Trust movement. Specifically, the following tasks are an essential part of the job content:

• Content creation: Work collaboratively to create engaging content for our website, social media and e-news – including videos, blogs, graphics, etc.
• Manage communication channels: Work to grow our online communities and engage new audiences. Collate and analyse social media and website analytics to inform future communications plans.
• Email marketing: Coordinate monthly e-news and develop e‑mail journeys for warm leads.
• Media liaison: Assist with media enquiries and visits, as well as the writing and distribution of press releases.
• Magazine production: Assist with production of our membership magazine, including design and copy.
• Interpretation design: Support wider team with interpretation design, including the production of templates in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Ensure brand consistency: Ensure a consistent brand image and voice across all communications.
• Promote membership: Work with our membership team to promote membership via communication channels.
• Support fundraising: Work to promote legacy campaigns, support fundraising efforts and encourage donations.
• Coordinate campaigns: Collaborate with other Wildlife Trusts on national campaigns as well as local e‑actions.
• Digital innovation: Research new opportunities and develop innovative ways to communicate our key messages to members and the general public.
• Support the Fundraising & Communications Manager in the day‑to‑day communications and to undertake other duties appropriate to the post.

For further detail, see job description and person specification below.

Key dates

Please send your completed application form and Welsh language assessment (available to download below) to [e-mail] with the job title as the subject line. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.

Application closing date: Monday 26 th January at 5pm

Interview date: Wednesday 4 th February at Head Office in Bridgend (The Nature Centre, Parc Slip, Fountain Road, Tondu, Bridgend, CF32 0EH).

If you haven’t received any communication from us after Friday 30 th January your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff, volunteers and supporters. We welcome applications from people from groups which are underrepresented in the conservation sector, particularly people from minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and people from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Even if you do not feel you meet all the criteria, please do submit an application. We can provide training and support to the right candidate.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

You must be a UK citizen to apply for this role.