Communications & Marketing Consultant

We’ve got a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Marketing & Communications Consultant to join the Clandon Park project team.

Working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll be responsible for telling the story of our work and building support and engagement, both within the Trust and publicly.

In April 2015 a huge blaze gutted Clandon house, leaving it open to the skies. Our project seeks to bring the house back into use, creating a place to explore its history and making. Click here to find out more.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term contract for 12 months, starting as soon as possible.

Expected interview date: 8 March 2023.

What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Project Director, you’ll work closely with our team Curators, Project Managers and Community Engagement Manager to devise and deliver comprehensive, creative engagement plans which are grounded in a participative and inclusive approach.

At the National Trust our ambition is to be For Ever, For Everyone. We know we have a traditional identity and want to build on this to expand our relevance to new audiences. The house post-fire is not like any other National Trust property and we believe offers the opportunity to be more creative and welcome a wider range of people to engage with us on their terms.

The project team is based in Surrey/London. The role is flexible in terms of working pattern and remote/hybrid working arrangements can be discussed at interview. Fairly frequent travel to the project area will be required.

What you'll be doing:You’ll collaborate with colleagues in our central and regional communications teams to ensure our work on the project is aligned with the Trust’s strategic objectives, managing risk and identifying opportunities for national storytelling moments.

It's a strategic role, responsible for leading our approach with key senior stakeholders and our broad range of audiences, from National Trust members to specialists in architecture, conservation, design and heritage. It’s also a practical role in which you’ll lead the development and delivery of key messages, communications materials and tools, and stakeholder events.

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

• Who we're looking forUnderstanding of multi-channel strategy and delivery including managing digital channels
• Ability to developing complex stakeholder management plans: internal and external
• Public relations experience, including managing reputational risk
• Creative content creation: experience of briefing and managing third parties to create multimedia content

We value diversity and we strongly encourage and welcome a wide range of applications across all identities and backgrounds.

The packageThe 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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations

• Independent financial advice