Head of Communications

This role is a unique opportunity for a talented communications and PR professional to take on a pivotal role at the John Muir Trust. As the UK charity dedicated to the protection of wild places, we are seeking an exceptional individual to play a critical role in building our audience and gaining support for wild places.

You will provide leadership and hands-on technical expertise to build a wider audience to raise awareness of wild places and stimulate public support to protect them in the UK. If you are an experienced strategic communicator with strong PR credentials and a passion for wild places, we want to hear from you. The Head of Communications will work collaboratively with colleagues to influence how we engage and motivate a wider audience.

Key duties include:

• Lead the delivery of strategically aligned integrated communications activity.
• Develop and deliver a media relations plan to enhance the Trust’s reputation and visibility.
• Responsible for day-to-day media relations and enquiries.
• Oversee the development of our social media activity.
• Lead the strategic development of the Trust’s brand to ensure it remains compelling, recognisable and aligned with our vision.
• Support the Trust’s approach to reputation management and crisis communication, ensuring issues are anticipated and responses are strategically aligned.
• Oversee the development of our digital platforms – including our website.
• Oversight responsibility for our publications and communications assets.
• Oversee the development of high quality on-site interpretation across the land in our care, to increase awareness and understanding of wild places.
• Embed collaborative approaches to develop compelling stories and inspiring content.
• Monitor the effectiveness of campaigns and provide insights for measuring success.
• Develop and embed horizon scanning processing to identify emerging opportunities and issues across the wider environmental landscape.
• Lead and mentor our communications team, ensuring their growth and performance.

Please click the apply now for the full job description and application form, we look forward to hearing form you.

The John Muir Trust is committed to realising our ambitions through a diverse team.