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Salisbury, Wiltshire (Hybrid)
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Tusk is looking for a creative and passionate Communications Officer to support our mission accelerating the impact of African-driven conservation.

The role will provide support to Tusk’s integrated communications strategy, taking a leading role in the implementation of Tusk’s digital communications, especially social media platforms, e-shots, and the creation and curation of digital assets. The communications strategy covers Tusk’s operations and fundraising in both the UK and the US, as well as project activity in Africa.

We need an adaptable and driven individual with experience in content creation and managing social media channels for an organisation, as well as supporting strategic communications campaigns. A passion for the natural world is a bonus!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Communications

  • Implement Tusk’s social media strategy in line with Tusk’s overarching communications strategy, ensuring it adheres to Tusk’s values and brand guidelines, including language and tone of voice
  • Produce compelling and shareable content for Tusk’s social media platforms, including videos, images and text
  • Support the day-to-day management of the organisation’s social media channels, including scheduling, backend platform administration, boosting posts and paid social advertising.
  • Analyse social media performance and explore opportunities to drive audience engagement and growth
  • Develop promotional films on Tusk’s work
  • Keep the Tusk website up to date, writing and uploading regular news posts and blogs
  • Prepare regular e-shots in line with the overarching communications strategy and send to Tusk’s e-newsletter subscribers in both the UK and US, and analyse their success
  • Create or commission digital content as needed
  • Collate digital assets and toolkits for sharing with project and corporate partners as required

Communications Strategy

  • Support the Head of Communications with the implementation of Tusk’s communications strategy, working with other Tusk team members as required.
  • Monitor the media for relevant stories, opportunities and trends.
  • Support the Head of Communications with setting digital channel KPIs as well as compiling social media, e-shot and campaign reports.
  • Research and identify relevant opportunities for Tusk to react to news, participate in online discussions and share insights to strengthen the brand’s authority.
  • Share with the team weekly news updates from project partners and the wider conservation sector


Reports to: Head of Communications

Location: Tusk Office, Tisbury, Wiltshire (with the possibility of some working from home).

Working Hours: Candidates must be able to work five days a week (Mon-Fri). Tusk’s working day is 8 hours long with 1 hour for lunch. Core working hours are 10:00 to 15:30. The other 2.5 hours will be allocated between the start and end of the day.

Salary: in the region of £30,000 - £32,000 according to experience.

Holiday: 25 days per annum (in addition the office is closed for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year)

Other benefits: Tusk provides access to a stakeholder pension scheme, private medical healthcare and death in service cover

How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter.

Closing date: Friday 12th June. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Organisation
Tusk Trust View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

Tusk’s accelerates the impact of African-driven conservation, to protect threatened species and habitat, and empower local communities.

Posted on: 22 May 2026
Closing date: 12 June 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Communications, Digital, Conservation, Content Writing / Copywriting, Environment / Animal, Social Media, Video / Film, Wildlife

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