Director of Engagement, Communications & Marketing

We work to protect our ocean, and all that depends on it, the wildlife, the people, and now, our planet. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.

We are now looking for a Director of Engagement, Communications & Marketing to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits
- Salary of £56,000 to £63,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Annual leave starting at 27 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
- 6% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay - full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
- Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
- Cycle-to-work scheme to help you buy a bike

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for building powerful movements, shaping narratives, and driving change? Do you have the strategic expertise to grow an engaged community of supporters, amplify our impact, and position us as a leading voice for ocean health?

We ll provide the platform you bring the ideas, energy, and expertise to craft compelling campaigns, spark conversations, and grow an active community of changemakers who care about the future of our ocean.

Leading a talented team of specialists, your work will influence public narratives, elevate our impact, and inspire action at scale across the UK.

If you re a digital innovator with a flair for storytelling, a passion for mobilising people, and the leadership skills to guide a high-performing team, read on and apply today!

The Role
As Director of Engagement, Communications & Marketing, you ll lead the strategic direction of your directorate, amplifying our mission to protect and restore the ocean.

Shaping our brand and communications, you will spearhead bold digital campaigns that expand our reach across multiple platforms, while driving supporter engagement, increasing income, and building lasting relationships.

Beyond this, you'll also deepen our understanding of audiences, helping us connect authentically and meaningfully turning supporters into advocates and advocates into a movement for marine protection.

About You
To be considered as a Director of Engagement, Communications & Marketing, you will need:

- Proven senior leadership experience in marketing, communications, campaigns, or supporter engagement
- A track record of growing and mobilising communities, increasing engagement, and building long-term support
- A deep understanding of digital engagement, revenue building, brand development, and multi-channel campaigning
- Exceptional people leadership skills, with the ability to build a high-performing and motivated team
- A passion for ocean conservation and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do

The closing date for this role is 28th March 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Director of Communications, Director of Digital Engagement, Director of Marketing and Communications, or Director of Supporter Engagement.

Webrecruit and Marine Conservation Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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