Administrator (Communications Assistant, Internal Communications Team)

Are you passionate about playing your part to end the nature and climate emergency and also developing your communication skills in a leading conservation charity? If so, then the RSPB has a volunteering opportunity just for you.

We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join our Internal Communications Team.

You’ll be helping us to keep our employees and volunteers up to date with latest news and to get them involved and excited about all the amazing work going on across the RSPB.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and fun team. Most of us work from home with occasional visits to RSPB offices and team gatherings which of course you will be included in.

What you will be doing

• Writing and editing stories for our internal communications channels, including our intranet and weekly emailsmonthly newsletters
• Publishing content on our intranet (SharePoint) – we can teach you how to do this!
• Video editing – training will be provided
• Supporting the team to plan and deliver internal communication activities
• Help with administrative support for the Internal communications team

We are looking for someone with …

• Excellent communication skills eg the ability to write and edit clear and engaging stories
• Some technical knowledge and the ability and enthusiasm to learn more. Experience of using Microsoft Office software and video calling platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom would be ideal.
• Good organisational skills and someone who works well as part of a busy team.
• Some knowledge about nature would be great but you don’t need to be an expert!

What's in it for you

• An opportunity to use your enthusiasm and communication skills to make a real difference to nature. This is your chance to make a positive impact for nature!
• The opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming team.
• A chance to learn all about how the RSPB works and gain experience working for an environmental charity
• Developing your skills and experience.
• The RSPB will provide: Regular line management support
• Access to RSPB’s wellbeing support programme, affinity groups and online training courses.

As part of the recruitment process, we would like to ask you to submit a CV to karen.theedom@rspb.org.uk

The RSPB is committed to better-reflecting society within our workforce and are keen to encourage more applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and younger people who are currently underrepresented in the RSPB workforce. Due to the nature of this role, we require people aged 18 or over.

We believe in equality of opportunity and are open to discussion of any adjustments you might need to achieve your full potential. We are committed to better reflecting society within our workforce and are keen to encourage more applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and younger people who are currently underrepresented as RSPB employees and volunteers. All applications will be judged solely on merit.