Communications Manager

Royal Zoological Society of Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected,valuedand loved.

How you you’ll contribute to our mission

You’ll managethecommunicationsteam andactivity,includingmedia relations,internalcommunicationsandcorporate messaging.Collaborateacrossthe Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)tomaximise audience engagement, brand visibility and commercial performance andstrengthen our reputation as a global leader in conservation,scienceand community engagement.

Some of the thingsyou’lldo

• Support the delivery of the marketing, communications and sales strategy aligned with RZSS’ mission and long-term goals
• Lead on key aspects of the strategy, including reaching and engaging with new audiences
• Plan, draft, editand distribute press releases, media statements and briefing materials
• Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns
• Buildandmaintainstrong relationships with journalists and media outlets, influenceopinion, establish RZSS as a credible and trusted voice as a leading wildlife conservation charity and mitigatethe risk of negative publicity
• Monitor sentimentacross media channelsand flag potential risks to senior colleagues
• Designand delivercrisis response and reputational managementprotocols and training
• RepresentRZSS at sectorforums (e.g., BIAZA, ASVA, ACE, ALVA)

What we’re looking for:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experiencein communications
• Brand positioning and audience growth
• Excellent editorial and writing skills, paying attention to detail and tailoring materials for specific audience
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building
• Planning and deliveringcommunicationscampaigns
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines

Whatyou’llget in return

• Startingpro-ratedsalaryof£46,634 or£47,800(offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £51,979per annum
• 34 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Discount in both retail/catering
• Access to a healthcare plan
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance,wellbeingand family advice
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

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This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK and PVG Check

Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. ? The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found.

Interested candidates are therefore encouraged tosubmitapplications, as soon as possible.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. ? Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

We offer a range of great benefits which you can read about here .