Communications Manager - Nature

Forestry England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestry England is looking for a passionate Communications Manager to lead storytelling for the Biodiversity Programme. This exciting role involves crafting narratives on landscapes, species re-introduction, and conservation efforts, engaging various stakeholders and making a positive impact on the environment. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, supporting career development and professional learning.

Benefits

28.97% pension contribution

25 days holiday per year

Employee benefits scheme

Free parking and entry to National Arboretums

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and public relations.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives about biodiversity.
• Experience in managing stakeholders and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop narratives for the Biodiversity Programme.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Manage projects related to conservation efforts.

Skills

Communication

Storytelling

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

We are Forestry England.

We live and breathe forests.

Job title - Communications Manager (Nature)

Salary - £39,135

Join us. We're foresters, professionals, and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.

Together, we’re using our scale and expertise to grow the nation’s forests for everyone. We’re already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow and delivering today, creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We're providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe, and producing sustainable timber.

What you’ll do

Forestry England is seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications Manager to tell the story of our Biodiversity Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to craft compelling narratives about our landscapes, species reintroduction, and conservation efforts.

Please see the job description on our website for more information about what we need from you.

Where you’ll work

The role is flexible within reach of a Forestry England office. The post holder should have regular access to the National Office in Bristol for team contact. Travel and overnight stays are required as the role involves contacts across Forestry England.

Benefits

• Salary includes an average of 28.97% contribution to your pension, with membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts on shopping, hotel stays, mobile phones, electrical items, insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, and wellbeing apps.
• Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums.
• Support for career development and professional learning.

Read more about benefits on the Forestry England website.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a 200-word statement on relevant experience and a 500-word personal statement. Details are on the application form. The assessment will include the Behaviours: Communicating and influencing, Working together, Managing a quality service, Delivering at pace.

Successful candidates will undergo criminal record and security checks.

If you require reasonable adjustments, please email [e-mail].

More about our application process is available on the Forestry England website.