Project Officer - Engagement and Branding in Birmingham

Are you a natural communicator with a flair for engagement? Do you want to make a meaningful difference to protected coastal wildlife, such as beach‑nesting and wintering birds, in one of the UK’s most amazing coastal landscapes? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and people‑focused Project Officer to help us inspire, inform, and connect with communities and activity groups across the Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dedicated team working to protect and enhance a unique and beautiful part of the country where nature, heritage, and sustainable livelihoods go hand‑in‑hand. The role is to provide maternity cover for one year.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the planning and delivery of outdoor nature‑based events that inspire and engage different stakeholders, such as dog‑walkers, schools, watersports users, and more.
• Play a key part in raising awareness and encouraging positive behaviours around our most vulnerable wildlife, particularly beach‑nesting and wintering birds that depend on Norfolk’s unique coastal habitats.
• Work closely with landowners, land managers, and local communities to promote best practices and positive behaviours in our protected landscapes.
• Develop and roll out clear, inclusive, and consistent signage around sensitive areas.
• Create compelling content for social media, newsletters, and publications to support the wider work of the Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape and our partners.
• Deliver our Communications Strategy with creativity and care.

Who We’re Looking For

• Skilled in engagement – comfortable leading events and talking to diverse audiences.
• Experienced in project delivery, with the ability to manage multiple strands of work.
• Confident creating accessible and inclusive campaigns.
• A great team player with the ability to build strong partnerships across sectors.
• Experienced in engaging with volunteers and developing volunteer networks.
• Interested in protecting coastal wildlife, particularly beach‑nesting and wintering birds.
• Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares – about people, place, and making a difference for our species and landscapes.

What We Offer

• A flexible working environment – with the opportunity to work from our offices in Holt or Norwich, partner sites/premises around the North Norfolk coast, and from home when appropriate.
• A supportive culture of learning and professional development.
• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• The chance to shape how people connect with and care for one of England’s most cherished coastal areas.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service.
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as: Norfolk Rewards – our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers.
• Relocation expenses (where applicable).
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions.
• Tax‑efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes.
• Access to our tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility).