We are searching for two communications officers to join our communications team at the UK Wild Otter Trust (UKWOT). UKWOT is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and no one within the charity is paid. Please find more information below.
We are looking for people who can commit to at least 4 hours a week, however variations can be discussed.
1x Volunteer Communications Officer (Website/SEO/Google Ads)
1x Volunteer Communications Officer (Video Content creator for TikTok and Instagram Reels)
Volunteer Role Descriptions
Volunteer Communications Officer (Website/SEO/Google Ads)
We are looking for a volunteer to focus on managing UKWOT’s website and online shop, creating SEO content for our website and creating Google Ads. The volunteer would also be involved in the Communications team as a whole and may be asked to help with other tasks outside of Google Ads, website and SEO.
The role would include:
- Creating SEO content for UKWOT’s website and ensuring the website is kept up to date.
- Assisting with online shop product updates.
- Creating, monitoring and evaluating ads using UKWOT’s Google Ads account.
- Helping with other tasks within the charity where needed.
What are we looking for?
- A passion for animals and conservation and a good knowledge of UKWOTs work or willingness to learn.
- Experience managing websites, preferably using wordpress and writing SEO content.
- Experience using google ads is desirable but not required.
- Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills, with ability to design, create and implement content that engages audiences and drives brand awareness and growth.
- Excellent written English, oral communication, and interpersonal skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are extremely important as we are a small team that volunteers remotely.
- A collaborative team-player, while also able to work well independently.
- This position is remote and would require you to have access to a computer and internet access.
Volunteer Communications Officer (Video Content creator for TikTok and Instagram Reels)
We are looking for a volunteer to focus on assisting existing volunteers with creating video content for UKWOT’s social media accounts, in particular TikTok and Instagram Reels. The volunteer would also be involved in the Communications team as a whole and may be asked to help with other tasks outside of video content creation.
The role would include:
- Working alongside existing volunteers to create content, schedule posts, community engagement and review analytics for UKWOT’s social media accounts, focusing on TikTok and Instagram.
- Ensuring the charity’s social media policy is followed.
- Keeping up to date with social media trends.
- Creating engaging, informative, and educational videos for use across the charity.
- Helping with other tasks within the charity where needed.
What are we looking for?
- A passion for animals and conservation and a good knowledge of UKWOTs work or willingness to learn.
- Experience managing social media channels, in particular TikTok and Instagram.
- Excellent IT skills, including experience using canva.
- Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills, with ability to design, create and implement content specifically for a range of social media platforms that engages audiences and drives brand awareness and growth.
- Excellent written English, oral communication, and interpersonal skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are extremely important as we are a small team that volunteers remotely.
- A collaborative team-player, while also able to work well independently.
- This position is remote and would require you to have access to a computer and internet access.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, detailing why you want to volunteer for us and your skills to Summer Hales via summer@ukwot.org. If you have examples of your work please send them also (these aren’t required).
