Stour Valley Restore Engagement and Communications Officer

What will you be doing?

A rare and exciting opportunity to work on developing projects that engage local communities in the Stour Valley in readiness for a stage 2 National Lottery Heritage Fund application. If the development phase is successful it will lead into a full 5 year delivery phase. You will be responsible for communications, profile and branding. The Stour Valley Restore themes cover biodiversity, landscape, heritage, community, access and creative. This is one of two posts in the development phase, the other being a full-time Development Officer.

You will be self-motivated, have experience of working with local communities, including children, organising events, publicity, promotion and branding. Project management skills and knowledge of local countryside and general conservation issues are essential.

The Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership is one of seven countryside partnerships covering the county of Kent.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

To apply please visit www.kent.gov.uk/jobs to complete an online application form. Job reference: REF/TP/101920/14531

Thanks to National Lottery Players

Closing date: 22nd May 2026

Interviews: TBC

About you

For an informal discussion or should you require any further information, please contact Jon Shelton jon.shelton@kent.gov.uk or 07938 059827.

About us

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.