Job Purpose

To lead external communications for the organisations, and develop and manage the organisation’s communication campaign activity. You will manage staff where appropriate and work in a small Senior Management Team with Director and Operations Lead to ensure collaborative delivery of other core activities including media planning, media outputs, social media, stakeholder engagement, outreach.

Job duties

Lead external communications across the organisation, ensuring impact, consistency and alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and deliver communications strategies for campaigns, research reports, legal action, fundraising and political engagement.
Manage digital and communications staff and, where necessary contractors, supporting professional development and high-quality outputs.
Plan and deliver media engagement, including writing press releases, cultivating journalist relationships, pitching stories and responding to media opportunities.
Oversee digital communications, including social media strategy, website content, newsletters and supporter communications.
Work with campaign and research staff to translate complex policy or scientific material into accessible, engaging content.
Protect and strengthen brand identity, tone of voice and visual consistency across all materials and channels.
Track and evaluate communications impact, using analytics, media coverage and stakeholder feedback to improve performance.
Represent the organisation externally, including in coalition spaces and stakeholder forums.
Contribute to organisational planning and strategy as part of the Senior Management Team

Essential criteria

Significant experience in strategic communications, media relations or public affairs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive copywriting.
Proven ability to develop and lead communications strategies.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ability to translate complex information into compelling public messages.
Experience of managing staff and external suppliers.
Experience in digital content creation, website and social media platform management.
Commitment to environmental and social justice values.
Experience in crisis communications or reactive media work.

Desirable criteria

Experience working in a campaigning, charity or advocacy organisation.
Knowledge of marine or environmental issues.
Graphic design or video editing skills.
Experience in website development
Gaelic or Scots language skills

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Benefits

Generous leave allowance
6% matched pension contribution

Job Purpose

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