Senior Communications & Marketing Officer (Fixed Term Full Time, 37.5 hrs per week, until 20 September 2026) – 28,000 pa – Chesterfield.
Summary
We’re looking for a passionate storyteller to join Hardwick Hall as our Senior Communications & Marketing Officer on a fixed-term maternity cover. In this role you’ll play a vital part in bringing our conservation work to life through compelling content, leading the delivery of our communications and marketing plan, and providing visible, hands‑on leadership to grow audiences and support ambitious plans for visitor experience, engagement and impact.
What it’s like to work here
The team at Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill are passionate about connecting people with one of the National Trust’s most significant places. Set within a historic estate shaped by the legacy of Bess of Hardwick, the property combines internationally important heritage with ambitious plans for growth and restoring nature. The role is based on‑site and may require working some weekends and bank holidays.
What you’ll be doing
As Senior Communications & Marketing Officer you’ll lead the development and delivery of the communications and marketing plan, ensuring it supports business objectives and connects people with our work as a conservation charity. You’ll create and coordinate compelling, audience‑focused content across a range of channels—digital platforms, social media, on‑site interpretation and PR activity. Working closely with the regional consultancy, you’ll help promote the property’s programme and wider offer, ensuring our stories reach and resonate with visitors, local communities and wider audiences. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the property to understand audiences, support programming, and maintain consistent, engaging communication aligned with the National Trust brand. You’ll also manage reputation, support PR activity, and contribute to national and regional campaigns.
Who we’re looking for
- Organised, able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
- Skilled at both written and spoken communications
- A team player who can also work independently on initiative
- Quick to absorb information and generate written content and imagery
- Able to create captivating year‑round marketing plans
- Skilled proof‑reader
The package
We value inclusion and diversity and provide a range of benefits, including a substantial pension scheme, free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18), rental deposit loan scheme, season ticket loan, EV car lease scheme (for eligible roles), work‑place perks (gym memberships, shopping discounts, cinema discounts), holiday allowance (up to 32 days based on length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme), flexible working, employee assistance programme and free parking at most Trust places.
National Trust place
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ
Documents
- Senior Communications & Marketing Officer – Career Level B.pdf
Requirements
Compliance. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Additional information
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions about your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
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