Communications Manager (Wetland Cities)

‘Wetland Cities’ is a transformative five-year programme designed to establish Ramsar Wetland Cities in the UK.

 This exciting programme of work will develop and establish varied and exemplar urban wetlands, from supporting local wetland projects as part of deep-rooted community partnerships through to facilitating the inclusion of nature rich wetlands as part of major urban renewal projects, and restoration of existing degrading and impacted wetlands.

 This role will plan and deliver strategic communications for WWT’s Wetlands Cities programme. The post-holder will have the opportunity to shape strategic communications for a number of high-profile projects, as well as deliver creative communications across a range of channels and disciplines. Supported by the Senior Communications Manager, a key part of this role will focus on horizon-scanning, mitigating and managing potential and live risks to the project and the organisation. The post-holder will work alongside a number of multi-discipline project teams, with colleagues from Conservation, Science and Evidence, Philanthropy and Partnerships and Community Engagement, as well as external partners like local and combined authorities.

 This is an exciting opportunity to lead in communicating some of WWT’s biggest nature restoration projects to new and existing audiences and raise the profile of WWT and the superpowers of wetlands. The post-holder may also have the opportunity to take part in delivering communications for other projects in line with WWT’s strategic aims and priorities.

This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

We're looking for a passionate, creative individual who:

• Has experience planning and delivering integrated communications plans.
• Is confident writing for multiple channels to engage a range of target audiences.
• Has significant public relations experience, including writing for, pitching to and dealing with the media.
• Has experience of delivering high profile events that support the delivery of organisation objectives.
• Has experience of maintaining and developing networks of contacts internally and externally.
• Understands the need to identify and mitigate reputational risks and opportunities.
• Is an engaging story-teller, able to generate original ideas to support communication objectives, mitigate problems or develop and pitch in new stories.

Please view the full job description for all the responsibilities and specifications for the role.

We are based at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week. While this post is based at a WWT site with the opportunity for hybrid working, travel will be necessary within the south west for events and key meetings with stakeholders. This position will from time to time require work during some evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the post. 

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.