Communication and Operations Officer

Communication and Operations Officer

Orangutan Foundation, founded in 1990, has a unique and diverse approach to orangutan conservation. Orangutan Foundation operates its own programmes in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo and our work is carried out by a team of dedicated Indonesian staff. We work in partnership with The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry. We place a strong emphasis on capacity building of key stakeholders who include local communities, local NGO’s, local business and regional government. With their inclusion comes conservation success and sustainability.

Our Mission

A future for Orangutans, Forests and People - saving orangutans by protecting their tropical forest habitat, working with local communities and promoting research and education.

Communication and Operations Officer Role

The Communication and Operations Officer will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the Orangutan Foundation’s UK office and in raising the profile of this international conservation charity. Working as part of a small team, reporting directly to the Director and working closely with the Finance Manager, this multi-dimensional role requires a motivated and proactive individual, who can manage their own workload and has excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

1.      Develop and grow digital online content. Create digital communications and develop social media content, create website blogs, monthly e-news and members’ biannual newsletter. Manage annual online appeals ie The Big Give

2.      Work with the Director and Finance Manager to deliver exceptional member and donor stewardship

3.      Maintain and update the charity’s website and online shop. Process shop orders, adoptions and donations from various online channels

4.      Respond to enquiries of supporters and members of the public

5.      Ensure the charity’s database is kept up to date and accurately maintained

6.      Attend charity events as and when required

Essential experience and requirements:

1.      Educated to degree level

2.      Excellent written communications skills

3.      Ability to create compelling digital communications about the Orangutan Foundation’s conservation field programmes

4.      Knowledge of wildlife conservation

5.      Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Desirable experience

1.      Experience using Canva, InDesign or similar

2.      Experience using Squarespace, WordPress or similar

3.      Experience using Adobe Photoshop

4.      Collating and analysing website/social media analytics

5.      Willingness to work occasional weekends or evenings

This is a full-time role with a starting salary of £28,000 and 22 days holiday per annum (plus office closure between Christmas and New Year). This position is initially based in the London office with the potential for hybrid working. Applicants must be UK residents or be legally permitted to work in the UK.

Interviews to be held week beginning 29th July. Please note that we will only contact successful applicants.

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