We’re looking for a motivated person to join our team and help to deliver a range of communications for environmental research projects. You’ll work alongside graphic designers, copywriters, web-developers and video editors to produce, distribute and monitor communications content. As a digital communications assistant you will:
- Create, maintain and update website content using Drupal and Squarespace
- Create and send email newsletters
- Produce, edit and proofread a range of communication materials including news items, newsletters, blog posts, reports, scripts for videos and podcasts
- Create, schedule and post social media content for professional and public audiences on Instagram and LinkedIn
- Provide technical support for online events and facilitation support at in-person events
- Monitor and analyse website and social media activities and produce internal reports
- Provide administrative support including event administration, note-taking and working with colleagues on reports and presentations
Organisation background
Countryscape is a multi-disciplinary company, combining the creative skills of a communications agency with the scientific knowledge of an environmental consultancy.
Countryscape is also a partner in Oppla, a web-based knowledge hub and community focussed on natural capital, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions. Oppla has grown to become the world’s largest community dedicated to nature-based solutions and the Oppla team manages communications for several large scientific research projects (predominantly those funded by the EU Horizon programme).
In this role you will primarily be working on Oppla projects, helping to communicate the latest environmental science to diverse audiences including government, business, civil society, the general public and the scientific community itself.
Conditions of service
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 based on experience
Hours of work: The basic working week is 37 hours. Flexible working will be considered.
Annual leave: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days plus 8 public holidays.
Location: Based in Manchester with the opportunity to work from home.
Application process
To apply for the position, please complete the Application Form on this page and upload a copy of your CV. Applications without a fully completed application form will not be considered. Enquiries should be addressed to jobs@countryscape.org
Closing date: Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 12:00 noon
Interview dates: Friday 17th May
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