Location:
Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in shared workspace – currently situated between Cockermouth and Carlisle) Contract type:
Initial fixed-term contract until March 2027 (with opportunity for permanent contract) Hours:
Full time, 36 hours per week Launched in 2022 and covering over 1800 square miles, Raise: Cumbria Community Forest hugs the western edge of the Lake District National Park and stretches from Carlisle in the north to Barrow-in-Furness in the south. We are a growing collective of foresters, artists and researchers, working with communities, landowners and regional policymakers to make a difference. Raise: Cumbria Community Forest is a member of England’s Community Forests. Collectively, the work of 15 community forests has formed the largest environmental regeneration initiative in England, and we are part of the Community Forest Trust, a national registered charity. Raise is a neurodivergent-led organisation that actively works with neurodivergent participants, partners, and practitioners. Wherever possible, Raise seeks to create positive opportunities for neurodivergent Cumbrian people, shine a light on neurodivergent experiences of green spaces, and celebrate neurodivergent cultures. The Marketing and Communications Manager is a new role created to support the continued growth of Raise: Cumbria Community Forest, building upon assets developed by an experienced Associate. The postholder will lead on developing strategies and implementing plans that increase the profile of our mission, our offer to landowners, and our engagement with communities. As a member of a small, dedicated team, this is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and practical implementation. You will deliver all day-to-day marketing and communications activities, including multichannel campaigns, social media management, and content creation. There’s also the opportunity to work with our foresters, engagement team, and local communities across Cumbria to plant trees, address barriers to accessing green spaces, and create a legacy. It’s an exciting time to join our organisation. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a marketing and/or communications role, preferably within the environmental or charitable sector, although this is not essential. The ability to work as part of an agile and dynamic multidisciplinary team is a must, as well as strong project management skills including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. We are passionate about people and the environment, so the postholder must be committed to the benefits of woodland creation and community engagement. The perks: Competitive rates of pay Hybrid working 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays An enhanced pension scheme In-house training opportunities If you would like to discuss the role or our Organisation further, you are welcome to contact James Cobbold (Director) by email:
info@raisecumbria.co.uk The closing date for this advertisement is 26th February 2025, with interviews expected to be held during w/c 17th March 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
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Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in shared workspace – currently situated between Cockermouth and Carlisle) Contract type:
Initial fixed-term contract until March 2027 (with opportunity for permanent contract) Hours:
Full time, 36 hours per week Launched in 2022 and covering over 1800 square miles, Raise: Cumbria Community Forest hugs the western edge of the Lake District National Park and stretches from Carlisle in the north to Barrow-in-Furness in the south. We are a growing collective of foresters, artists and researchers, working with communities, landowners and regional policymakers to make a difference. Raise: Cumbria Community Forest is a member of England’s Community Forests. Collectively, the work of 15 community forests has formed the largest environmental regeneration initiative in England, and we are part of the Community Forest Trust, a national registered charity. Raise is a neurodivergent-led organisation that actively works with neurodivergent participants, partners, and practitioners. Wherever possible, Raise seeks to create positive opportunities for neurodivergent Cumbrian people, shine a light on neurodivergent experiences of green spaces, and celebrate neurodivergent cultures. The Marketing and Communications Manager is a new role created to support the continued growth of Raise: Cumbria Community Forest, building upon assets developed by an experienced Associate. The postholder will lead on developing strategies and implementing plans that increase the profile of our mission, our offer to landowners, and our engagement with communities. As a member of a small, dedicated team, this is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and practical implementation. You will deliver all day-to-day marketing and communications activities, including multichannel campaigns, social media management, and content creation. There’s also the opportunity to work with our foresters, engagement team, and local communities across Cumbria to plant trees, address barriers to accessing green spaces, and create a legacy. It’s an exciting time to join our organisation. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a marketing and/or communications role, preferably within the environmental or charitable sector, although this is not essential. The ability to work as part of an agile and dynamic multidisciplinary team is a must, as well as strong project management skills including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. We are passionate about people and the environment, so the postholder must be committed to the benefits of woodland creation and community engagement. The perks: Competitive rates of pay Hybrid working 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays An enhanced pension scheme In-house training opportunities If you would like to discuss the role or our Organisation further, you are welcome to contact James Cobbold (Director) by email:
info@raisecumbria.co.uk The closing date for this advertisement is 26th February 2025, with interviews expected to be held during w/c 17th March 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
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