Communications and Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about wildlife, nature and connecting people with the natural world? Cofnod is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications & Engagement Officer to help raise awareness of our work, celebrate wildlife recording and inspire more people to get involved in nature conservation across North Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine communications, creativity and a love of the environment, working with a network of wildlife recorders, conservation organisations and local communities.

Employment Terms

Contract: A permanent post, commencing from 1st April 2027
Hours: Part time, 14 hours per week. Flexible working, with an agreed amount of time in our office
Salary: Pay is linked to Local Government Pay Scales. Starting salary will be £10,395 pro rata / £25,989 full time equivalent
Pension: Our pension scheme has a 7.5% employers contribution.
Leave: Will be calculated pro rata, including statutory leave, the period between Christmas and New Year and 26 days annual leave, rising to 29 days within 3 years.
Location: Bangor, LL57 4FG. Some remote working would be considered. Some work-related travel will be required.

Purpose

To develop, coordinate and deliver Cofnod’s communications and engagement activities in support of its strategic priorities. The post-holder will raise awareness of Cofnod’s services and the importance of biological recording and LERC’s, strengthen relationships with existing wildlife recorders, ecology students and encourage new audiences to participate in recording wildlife across North Wales.

The role will lead on the administration of, creation and delivery of engaging, accessible and consistent communications across Cofnod’s website, social media channels, newsletter and in-person activities. It will also support the promotion of training opportunities and events, develop relationships with relevant organisations and communities, and monitor the effectiveness of communications in increasing engagement and biological record submissions.

Through these activities, the post-holder will help position Cofnod as a trusted authority for biodiversity information in North Wales, while contributing to the wider aims of wildlife conservation, public participation and environmental understanding.

See the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 8th January 2027.

If you wish to know more about this post, please email us.