Director of Communications & Membership – Join Our Team

The Landscape Research Group  is seeking to appoint a part-time (3 days per week) Director of Communications and Membership to join our small team of staff to oversee the charity’s operations. 

This work-from-home role will see the post holder collaborate with the Board in developing our charitable activities and achieving greater impact from them. Ongoing work includes strategy development and expanding and diversifying LRG operations. 

About the Role

The Director of Communications and Membership will contribute to the shared leadership of Landscape Research Group, developing and implementing the organisation’s strategic and operational plans. They will lead on communications and membership development, and manage the website, social media channels, membership software, and databases. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing the finances associated with membership payments and renewals, using Stripe and Restrict Content Pro.

The role includes managing the development and expansion of LRG’s regional and thematic networks; organising, chairing, and driving forward actions for the Events and Membership Sub-Committee (comprised of several members of the LRG Board); and overseeing the administration, promotion and associated functions of the annual Research Fund and events programme.

The Director of Communications and Membership will be a member of the senior management team, alongside the Director of Operations, and will share responsibility for ensuring sound financial control and good governance across all aspects of the charity. This is a first-tier post, directly responsible to, and reporting to, the LRG Board of Trustees.

How to Apply

Please download and read the full Job Information Pack above, which includes a detailed job description and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

If you have any questions or need further information, contact us at admin@landscaperesearch.org

Job Information Pack

Timelines

Application deadline: Monday 22nd September at 9am 

Interviews will be held online during the week of Monday 6th October 2025

The successful candidate may step into the role immediately. 

LRG does not allow discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, ethnic or socio-economic background, age, family circumstances, marital status or civil partnership, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity or other irrelevant difference and is committed to working with diversity in a positive way. We welcome and encourage applications from groups of people who are under-represented including black and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. The principles of fair and open competition will apply and appointments will be made on merit.