Communications Officer – Temperate Rainforest

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About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity
and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature.
Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the
nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential
woodland habitats.

The Role: 

The Communications Officer – Temperate Rainforest is a funded placement until December 2025
through Species Survival Fund, for the chance to gain experience working alongside our South
West England Estate team. The role will help deliver our Rainforest Restoration Project,
further information about the project is listed in the Job Description.

The types of activities you might be involved in include: 

  • Collaborate with the Project Officer, and the wider South-West regional team to develop
    content and materials around the Rainforest Restoration project activities
  • Assist the Project Officer and the Engagement and Communication Officer (ECO) in the
    creation and delivery of a Rainforest Restoration communications plan
  • Engage in creating content e.g blogs, video projects, magazine articles, podcasts and
    explore other innovative media to inform and inspire different people (audiences) about the
    Temperate Rainforest
  • Work with the Project Officer and ECO to plan, develop and deliver the organisation and
    delivery of a ‘Rainforest Exhibition’ event
  • The chance to bring your own ideas and perspectives to the placement

This is a homeworking role with occasional travel across Devon and Cornwall.

The Candidate: 

You will have:

  • Experience in digital media and online communications content creation
  • Experience participating / running volunteering groups and events (desirable)
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • A keen interest in learning and developing new ideas, working with others to bring them to
    life
  • Experience of using Microsoft Word and email with the ability to use IT and learn new tools
    with support
  • Good attention to detail
  • A passion for the environment
  • A Full UK driver’s license with access to a vehicle (desirable) or ability to travel around
    the South West England region, mainly Devon and Cornwall.

You will be:

  • Organised and able to pick up new skills quickly
  • Able to build relationships with people easily
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willing to work weekends where necessary

Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.

Additional Requirements:

  • You’ll be aged between 18 – 25 years old (up to 30 for those with a neurodisability)
  • You’ll be based in Devon or Cornwall
  • You must be willing to undergo a DBS check

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

  • Introduction to planning and delivering a communication plan
  • Gain experience in informal blog writing and content creation
  • Introduction to Communications and Engagement and volunteer leader training
  • Gain environmental knowledge and experience, especially in Temperate Rainforest restoration

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

  • Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Full support, training and opportunities for professional development
  • A friendly and supportive line manager
  • A buddy system
  • An opportunity to network and learn about the wider sector
  • Enhanced Employer Pension
  • Life Assurance

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity
and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK’s diverse community. We support people from
all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.

Application Advice: Even if you don’t meet every requirement of the role, we
would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow
Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’
personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until
shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience
and passion for the role.

Apply Now: If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your
application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so
it’s a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to
make a positive impact on our planet.

Interviews will take place in-person on Thursday 24th October 2024. 



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