Content Creator

The Big Cat Sanctuary

Kent Closing date for applications is: 1st Feb 2026.

Content Creator for The Big Cat Sanctuary (Permanent, Full-Time)

We’re looking for a creative, ambitious, and highly organized Content Creator to join The Big Cat Sanctuary. This is an incredible opportunity for a creative with potential to help shape the digital presence of one of the UK’s most exciting conservation organisations. You’ll work within the BCS Marketing Team to bring stories of wildlife, conservation and daily life at BCS to audiences around the world. Based primarily at The Big Cat Sanctuary, this role will also take you to Hertfordshire Zoo, at various events (both internal & external) — capturing everything from behind-the-scenes moments with big cats to promotional material, educational content, as well as fun facts and interactions across the entire site.

You’ll need to be confident behind the camera, full of ideas, and passionate about creating engaging, high-quality content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

- Content Production: Research, plan, film, and edit high-quality, original photo and video content for TikTok, Instagram (including Reels), YouTube (short and long form), and other relevant channels.

- Digital Storytelling: Bring The Big Cat Sanctuary’s unique world, ranging from animal care to global conservation efforts, to life through dynamic, entertaining, and emotionally resonant stories.

- Trend Awareness: Stay up to date with social trends, challenges, and algorithm shifts. Actively pitch new creative concepts tailored to platform trends and audience behaviour.

- Content Strategy: Collaborate on campaign and posting strategies to grow engagement, watch time, and follower count, helping shape the digital presence of the BCS.

- On-Location Coverage: Regularly capture content at The Big Cat Sanctuary and occasionally, Hertfordshire Zoo, including events, behind-the-scenes work, and educational features with animals and various team members.

- Content Library Management: Maintain organised archives of video/photo content, properly labelled and accessible to the wider media team.

Who We’re Looking For

- A natural storyteller with a passion for wildlife, people, and conservation.

- Strong videography and editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, or similar.

- Confident with DSLR or mirrorless cameras for both video and photography.

- Knowledgeable about TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube trends and tone.

- Creative thinker with an eye for engaging social-first content.

- Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

- Confident working around animals and in varied filming environments.

- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle required.

Why Join Us

- Be at the forefront of wildlife storytelling with a fast-growing online brand.

- Help shape the future of conservation communication.

- Opportunity to be part of real-world conservation impact.

- Work in a dynamic, passionate, and purpose-driven environment.

- Unique opportunity to work with a zoo/sanctuary in a conservation setting.

- Access to filming equipment and editing software.

- Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team contributing to global wildlife conservation.

What to Expect in the Role

- 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days; generally worked between 08.00–17.00, with evening and weekend work as required to cover events and deadlines.

- Includes regular weekend/Bank Holiday work (with the opportunity for overtime or TOIL).

- 28 days paid holiday, plus Christmas Day off as standard.

- Full uniform provided.

- Starting salary £28,000 per annum.

- Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.

- Staff discounts and other benefits, including free access to UK and European zoos and collections, regular team gatherings and celebrations, and a company Conservation Award (giving team members the chance to travel together to one of our supported global conservation project partners).

- As a growing organisation, there will be lots of opportunities for you to learn, develop and take on new challenges.

- Start Date ASAP.

Apply for this job

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter, along with any relevant examples of your work, to lisa@thebigcatsanctuary.org using “Content Creator” as the subject.

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