Head of Communications - Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom - Dartmoor National Park Authority

Dartmoor National Park Authority

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Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Head of Communications & Engagement
Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon

About Us

Dartmoor National Park Authority is the body that oversees the vibrant, living, working landscape and community that is Dartmoor National Park.

With the breath-taking landscape, iconic wildlife and beautiful villages, we work to conserve and enhance all of Dartmoor's special qualities, supporting the associated businesses and communities in partnership with local and national stakeholders.

We protect and maintain natural habitats and areas of ecological significance across Dartmoor, maintain public access to this beautiful space, provide the ranger service and act as the planning authority.

We are now looking for a Head of Communications & Engagement to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits:

Salary of £40,478 £45,495 per annum
Flexitime working arrangements
Generous annual leave entitlement
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Based at our stunning HQ on the National Trust's Parke estate near Bovey Tracey

This is an unmissable opportunity for a high calibre communications professional with a fantastic leadership style to join our prestigious organisation.

From the iconic Dartmoor Ponies to beautiful, stark moorland, Dartmoor has inspired generations of writers and artists to create some of the best known literature and paintings in modern culture.

You will have the chance to tell the story of our incrediblenational park, impart vital information to our visitors and make sure we remain one of the foremost visited areas in the West Country.

So, if you are eager to join an organisation that supports local communities, the rural economy and our beautiful Dartmoor landscape, we want to hear from you

The Role

As our Head of Communications & Engagement, you will ensure we provide a programme of positive, proactive communications and engagement to promote our work.

It's a vital time to join us as we ensure the evolving story of Dartmoor is communicated effectively.

You'll oversee the Communications and Engagement Team tasked with increasing public understanding of the National Park and the Authority's role.

You will devise a clear plan of engagement activity to support our priorities, focusing on work that inspires long lasting connections with the National Park.

Managing our reputation, you will oversee all media relations and be the lead officer in developing and delivering our communication plans.

Additionally, you will:

Oversee digital communications, including our websites
Oversee the management of Visitor Centres
Develop external funding bids for programmes of outreach activity
Support the 'Dartmoor Foundation' communications
Develop and manage annual service plans and budgets

About You
To be considered as our Head of Communications & Engagement, you will need:

A minimum of five years' management experience at a senior level
Experience developing and delivering communication plans
Experience communicating the vision and values of an organisation
To be confident using social media as communication tools
Excellent ICT skills including use Microsoft Office packages
At a minimum, a degree, professional marketing or communications qualification, (CIM, CIPR or similar), proven suitable sector experience in a marketing and/or communications role

Other organisations may call this role Communications Lead, Head of Marketing, Head of External Communications, Head of Communications, Communications Manager, or Senior Communications Manager.

Closing date:
Friday 10 March 2023

Interview date:
Tuesday 21 March 2023