Communications and Engagement Director

Rewilding 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.

Applications

If you have what it takes to help us, please send your CV as well as a one page summary
demonstrating how your skills, experience and behaviours will enable you to lead Rewilding
Britain’s communications and engagement work. Please send these to
[email protected] by 9am on 29 January 2024.

First round interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 7 February 2024. Candidates
successful in the first round will be invited to second round interviews in person in London on
Friday 16 February 2024.

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.