Nature Activation and Marketing Officer

Job description

Job Introduction

Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year pro rata
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Internal Secondment/ Fixed Term for 18 months

This role is available for 18 months. Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

What You'll be doing
Join Luton Council as a Nature Activation and Marketing Officer and help bring more people closer to nature, parks and green spaces across the town. As part of the Roots to Healthy Places programme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund through the Nature Towns and Cities initiative, you'll help deliver an exciting programme of community events and marketing activity designed to inspire residents to enjoy and connect with nature.

Working within the Culture and Creativity team, you'll plan and deliver a varied programme across two summer seasons, including family events, physical activities, creative workshops, performances, talks and guided tours. You'll also create engaging content to promote activities and showcase Luton's green spaces through the Step Forward Luton website, social media and place app.

We're looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic communicator with experience or knowledge of marketing or communications, alongside skills in content creation, design, event delivery and project management. If you're passionate about engaging communities, supporting wellbeing and helping people discover the benefits of nature, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for
We're looking for a proactive, creative and organised individual with experience in event planning, project management or marketing, and a real passion for engaging communities. You'll plan and coordinate events and campaigns, work with partners and stakeholders, and help encourage more people to discover and enjoy Luton's green spaces.

You'll be a confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to create engaging content for social media and digital platforms and develop a range of promotional materials. Experience using design tools to create assets such as social media graphics and leaflets would be an advantage.

You'll also be comfortable using data and feedback to evaluate projects, produce clear reports and make recommendations. Strong organisational skills, initiative and a positive, solution-focused approach are essential, along with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and work effectively with a diverse range of communities and stakeholders.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help inspire more people to connect with nature and discover what Luton's green spaces have to offer.

About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits.

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our 'How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: Please click here for further information.

Attached documents:

• Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf - Luton Values Flyer
• PREF106223 M1 202605 Nature Activation and Marketing Officer Essential Criteria.pdf - Nature Activation and Marketing Officer - Job Description