Digital Engagement & Communications Assistant
Hawk and Owl Trust
Are you a creative digital communicator with a passion for wildlife and conservation?
The Hawk and Owl Trust is looking for a Digital Engagement and Communications Assistant to help inspire and grow our audiences through engaging online content and promotion of our public events.
About the role
This varied, hands-on role supports the planning and promotion of our public events programme while leading on social media, website content, and digital communications. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our online presence, engaging members and supporters, and helping more people connect with our conservation work.
Key responsibilities
- Promote and support delivery of the Trust’s public events programme
- Plan, create, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms
- Update and manage website content, including news and wildlife features
- Produce e-newsletters, wildlife updates, and support member communications
- Work closely with staff and volunteers to gather stories and content
- Monitor and respond to digital engagement, particularly during busy seasonal periods
About you
You’ll have:
- Experience managing social media and creating engaging digital content
- Strong written communication skills
- Confidence using websites, CMS platforms, and digital tools
- Good organisational skills and a flexible, collaborative approach
- A genuine enthusiasm for wildlife conservation and the values of the Trust
Experience in the conservation, environmental, or charity sector is desirable but not essential.
Working pattern
- 2 or 3 days per week (depending on organisational need and season)
- Office hours: 08:00–16:00
- Some flexibility required to support events and time-sensitive content
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the Trust’s online application form and include:
- A CV with full employment history
- A handwritten personal statement (scanned or photographed)
- A sample of relevant work
- Details of two references
About Hawk and Owl Trust
At the Hawk and Owl Trust, we are passionate about conservation, education, and community engagement to ensure a thriving future for birds of prey and their ecosystems.
We believe in a world where birds of prey and their habitats are safe, thriving, and accessible for all to experience and protect. Through dedicated conservation efforts, research, and education, we work tirelessly to preserve these magnificent species and the environments that support them.
At the Hawk and Owl Trust, we are passionate about conservation, education, and community engagement to ensure a thriving future for birds of prey and their ecosystems.We believe in a world where birds of prey and their habitats are safe, thriving, and accessible for all to experience and protect. Through dedicated conservation efforts, research, and education, we work tirelessly to preserve these magnificent species and the environments that support them.
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