Head of Communications Salary: Banding Level 5 £45,000 - £50,000 Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Taunton, Somerset. Opportunity for hybrid working The Head of Communications is a fundamental role within this wildlife charity. The role is responsible for leading the development and coordinated delivery of the organisation''s communications in line with the Wilder Somerset 2030 strategy. This includes identifying key audiences, crafting core messages, and selecting effective communication channels to raise awareness and understanding of the charity''s work. The postholder will support staff across the organisation in achieving the strategy''s aims while managing a team of specialists and responding to emerging issues professionally and astutely. Working across teams, the Head of Communications will develop and deliver an annual communications plan that meets the organisation''s priorities. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Responsibility 1: Leadership and Cross Team Working Strategic Planning: Lead the development of the communications delivery plan and annual calendar, involving all areas of the charity, defining key audiences, messages and channels with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding of the organisation. Provide effective leadership and build strong working relationships with departments across the charity to ensure integrated communications plans and campaigns are developed and implemented to achieve the maximum impact with ..... full job details .....