Communications Officer

Interested in using your communications skills to make a meaningful impact? This role supports the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland by delivering media relations, creating compelling content across multiple channels, and helping to grow engagement and visibility with key audiences.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering exclusively with the Woodland Trust in their search for a Communications Officer until end of December.

The Role:

• Develop and deliver the annual communications plan for the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland, aligned to national strategy and regional priorities.
• Produce and distribute press releases, feature articles, and other written communications.
• Manage media enquiries and identify and coordinate PR opportunities.
• Contribute to promotional content across e-newsletters, magazines, and local materials.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on communications activity and impact in Northern Ireland.
• Support delivery of events and associated PR activity, including media opportunities.
• Build and maintain media relationships, manage the Local Media Volunteer, and support regional adaptation of national stories.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Experience in marketing, communications, and audience engagement using appropriate channels and methods
• Proven experience in media relations, including print and broadcast, with a track record of securing coverage.
• Strong digital skills, including social media management, website content, and CMS platforms.
• Ability to tailor communications to different audiences and represent an organisation professionally and effectively.

Desirable:

• Qualified in communications (e.g., CIPR or equivalent) with a desire to grow, collaborate, adapt, and deliver strategic, impactful communications.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £33,738.90
• Fantastic annual leave allowance, 35 days total
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Based in Bangor, 1 day per month in the office
• Onsite parking
• This role offers the opportunity to support the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland by delivering impactful communications, strengthening media and stakeholder engagement, and raising awareness of the organisation's work across key audiences.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

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