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SalaryRewilding Britain - Communications and Engagement Director
Since Rewilding Britain was formed in 2015, rewilding has moved from a niche idea to playing a significant role in addressing some of the biggest global challenges we face. Rewilding Britain is at the forefront of this change, acting as a catalyst for debate and action, and demonstrating the power of working with nature to build a sustainable world where people thrive.
We’re significantly growing in size, impact, engagement and influence, punching well above our weight as an environmental charity. But we’re ambitious. We have to inspire more people to Think Big, Act Wild, engaging a movement of rewilders across Britain’s land and seas. We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Communications and Engagement Director to help develop our strategy and deliver our organisational objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing charity and directly contribute to our growth. As a critical member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you’ll play an instrumental part in promoting our vision and mission, championing rewilding and inspiring a movement for a wilder and more prosperous world.
You’ll be an experienced strategic communications specialist who is passionate about reaching our defined audiences, using insight to maximise their engagement with us. You’ll have a depth of experience in using compelling storytelling to inspire decision makers, and creating powerful, transformative communications and campaigns to influence public perception and build engagement.
Job purpose:
To lead the strategic design, development and delivery of Rewilding Britain’s communications, campaigns and engagement programme to shape the public debate, influence decision makers and inspire action.
Main responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Delivery
In line with organisational objectives, develop and deliver comprehensive communications and engagement strategies and activity plans.
Lead our team of content, digital and media specialists to develop the tools, content, insight and stories that maximise effectiveness and deliver compelling, impactful audience-centred communications
Work closely with the Rewilding Director to develop effective campaign and advocacy strategies to maximise our influence and impact with decision makers and key stakeholders.
Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to develop and deliver communications that drive the organisation’s fundraising strategy.
Play a key role in raising Rewilding Britain’s profile and influence as thought leaders
Content and External Engagement
Develop and define the organisation's key audiences, ensuring that these are segmented, prioritised, mapped and that the team have the tools to deliver tailored content.
Responsible for the development and management of our brand, ensuring it’s fit for purpose to engage our key audiences, with consistent messaging, visual identity and tone of voice across all organisational activity.
Build and maintain relationships with media owners, influencers and other relevant external partners and stakeholders.
Act as an ambassador for Rewilding Britain, creating opportunities to enhance our external profile, including as a speaker and media spokesperson.
Develop and implement crisis communication plans to mitigate and handle unexpected events
Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to shape and deliver internal communications processes and content.
Leadership and Management
Represent communications and engagement on the SLT and to the board of trustees, contributing constructively and creatively to SLT decision making on organisational matters and modelling a creative and positive culture, championing the organisation's core values.
Support our team of creative, media, marketing, communications and digital specialists to excel - balancing high-quality day-to-day outputs with a long-term strategic vision.
Manage the team’s budget, including compiling budgets, regular reporting and forecasting.
Oversee and support the recruitment of external consultants and agencies to supplement the team’s capacity and expertise.
Monitor and evaluate communications and engagement initiatives and performance, working collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders, making data-driven recommendations for optimisation.
Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure we comply with data protection and regulation responsibilities across communications.
Stay updated with industry and sector trends, emerging technologies and best practices in communications, campaigns and engagement.
Skills, experience and behaviours:
Experience
At least five years’ proven experience at a senior level of leading strategic communications, campaigns, engagement and/or external affairs to further organisational objectives.
Demonstrable experience leading teams to deliver impactful communications and content across all channels to maximise reach and engagement.
Proven understanding of customer management, including audience research, segmentation and insight to maximise engagement.
Significant experience of monitoring and analysing performance data, and making adjustments to maximise impact.
Experience in managing significant budgets and resources effectively.
Experience working in a sector relevant to rewilding, or proven understanding of the political landscape and the rewilding movement across the devolved nations, is highly desirable.
Skills
Exceptional time and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively to deadlines, meet targets and achieve demonstrable results in a rapidly changing context.
Excellent people management and leadership skills to build a productive and happy team
Powerful communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent strategic thinking skills with a proven ability to spot opportunities and solve problems.
Personal Qualities
Proactive, creative and flexible approach with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
Able to produce high-quality work at pace, thriving in a dynamic organisation.
Highly collaborative and adept at building and maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; your default is to work with others to deliver results.
Able to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems autonomously.
Committed to embedding Rewilding Britain’s vision for equality, diversity and inclusion throughout your work, and to bringing our values to life.
This job description is not all encompassing. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes.
Terms and conditions and Staff benefits
This role is a full time 5 day (35 hour) a week position. The salary is £60k to £65k depending on experience.
There will be some freedom for you to determine your own working arrangements each week, within limitations, providing the work is delivered.
Rewilding Britain employees benefit from 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part time roles), rising to 30 days over 5 years. A generous employer-matched pension scheme is also available.
We are a virtual team who all work from home, which will require a suitable home office working environment. Some meetings are held face to face across the UK, so a willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays is desirable.
Rewilding Britain is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. Candidates will be shortlisted and selected according to suitability for the post without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Rewilding Britain is not a licenced sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
