Communications & Marketing Officer

Summary We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer to join our team in the Peak District. Working across a portfolio of three National Trust properties in the National Park, you'll support the delivery of the marketing and communications plan. Your work will connect people with nature and the rich history of the area, promote vibrant events, and raise the profile of vital conservation work. You'll travel across the portfolio and to work at different sites as part of your role and milage expenses between properties will be covered. Please be aware that there is limited public transport in this rural area. We support flexible working from any of our portfolio offices (Ilam Park, Longshaw Estate, Edale). Interview date: 2nd November 2026 What it's like to work here Working for the National Trust in the Peak District offers the opportunity to be part of a passionate and knowledgeable team caring for some of the UK’s most varied and inspiring landscapes, including Ilam Park, Dovedale, Longshaw and the High Peak. You’ll use your skills to help protect and shape the future of some iconic places. These places are full of opportunities and powerful stories of people, access, and nature. You’ll report into the Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, working closely together to shape and deliver communications plans across the portfolio. The role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, with the opportunity to make a local impact and contribute to the aims of the National Trust. What you'll be doing You'll be on the lookout for a great story, to capture the attention and interest of our audiences. We have some ambitious targets, including reaching new and diverse audiences, so there’s room for creativity and fresh ideas. Your day-to-day work will include, creating content for, and managing, web and social media, copy writing, creating promotional materials, writing press releases and handling press enquiries. You'll support key campaigns that deepen connections with the National Trust. Each day could look quite different: Sometimes you’ll spend time creating content on the moors of the High Peak with our ranger teams, and other days you’ll be working on the communication for a community arts project or promoting seasonal events. You’ll work where the stories and the projects are. You’ll follow relevant image capture and storage compliance guidelines, and work within the National Trust’s brand and tone of voice guidance. You’ll be collaborative, self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working within shifting contexts and timelines. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you’re: familiar and confident with various marketing techniques, including digital and social media creative with strong written and verbal communication skills someone who puts people first, and understands why great customer service matters skilled in working with IT (including Microsoft Office) able to use and edit digital media, with knowledge of design, image, video and web editing tools good at solving problems, and able to work on your own initiative Please provide a cover letter alongside your CV. The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.