Essentials:

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed knowledge of the UK media and political landscapes and how they inter-relate
• A solid understanding of developing engaging content and growing accounts on social media, in particular Linkedin
• Well-developed knowledge of and experience in developing thought leadership communications strategies for senior leaders
• Ability to shape the strategic direction of an organisation's thought leadership programme by leading change, planning and organising activities of others to support work area objectives
• Ability to develop/improve the capabilities in thought leadership communications of other team members, motivating and mentoring colleagues to meet current and future requirements for this area of work
• Experience in working with and influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience in developing innovative solutions and contributing to strategic planning
• Experience of leadership and collaboration, working across a vast variety of teams internally to deliver outcomes.  

Desirables:

• Excellent at striking up new relationships and developing them
• Highly effective influencer
• Great networking skills and experience in working with partners
• Ability to work at pace, understanding the need to sometimes pivot or change direction at a late stage due to external world factors
• Creative thinker with a desire to try different approaches
• Experience working for or with a large and complicated organisation
• Understanding of issues facing nature and the environment
• Script writing skills  
• Understanding of B2B engagement and a broad media landscape.

Additional Information

This is a full time (12 months Maternity Cover) role working 37.5 hours per week. We reserve the right to extend/make perm at any time.

For all role enquiries please contact - emily.sanders@rspb.org.uk

In order to apply you will be required to upload a CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above.

We are looking to conduct interviews as and when applications come in so please don't hesitate to apply. We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position, and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.