Communications Manager; maternity leave cover

About the role

Heal is looking for maternity leave cover for a Communications Manager who will create and deliver strong, brand-building content about Heal’s work which wins hearts and minds and makes us stand out in a crowded space.

People tell us that our comms is really good, so you’ll be keeping up that reputation. You will need to be familiar with a broad range of comms activities, so you will have around two years’ experience in a broadly based comms role.

You will be a very good writer, confident and secure in your use of English, including grammar, punctuation, nuance, tone and style. You will be able to find new ways to say the same thing and create novel content which catches people’s attention and makes them read on, engage with us and support us. You’ll need to proactively look for opportunities to increase awareness of Heal’s work and rewilding in general, and find ways to engage new audiences.

• Leading on all social media activity including creating engaging content across Heal’s social media channels and monitoring and scheduling all posts
• Editing and creating content for both the Heal Rewilding and Heal Somerset websites
• Creation and delivery of monthly and quarterly newsletters
• Analysing analytics for social media, websites and newsletters to help inform future activities
• Working with the Learning and Sharing Manager and Marketing and Events Coordinator to support with the promotion of events and activities across the organisation through the creation and promotion of compelling promotional materials
• Identifying PR opportunities, liaising with the media and writing and delivering press releases
• Ensuring a smooth user journey across social media and the website for those booking events, donating, sponsoring 3×3 squares or any other such activity
• Working with other members of staff to provide communications support for campaigns and activities
• Ensuring all external communications are at an excellent standard and on brand
• Carrying out any other duties as may be reasonably required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing social media channels, websites and newsletters
• Creative content creation skills
• Excellent prioritisation skills
• Strong organisation skills

If you meet our essential criteria and would like to apply to join our team as maternity leave cover for our Communications Manager, please complete the application form below. Please note, all recruitment at Heal follows aname-blindapplication process – the purpose of this is to reduce the impact of unconscious bias. This is an important part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

All applicants are required to anonymise their application, using a random six-digit  an identifier instead of their name. Please see the guidance within the application pack for instructions. Any applicants who fail to comply with the name-blind process will be immediately rejected

Contract:

Full time, maternity cover (12 months)

Salary:£32,000 plus NEST pension

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work (if / when required, not as standard)

Location:

Heal Somerset, Lower West Farm Barn, Witham Friary, BA11 5HH
(and open to discussion about some home working if commute is 45 minutes or more)

Final date to receive applications:5pm on Sunday 5 July 2026

Start date:

24 August 2026

Interviews:

• Stage 1 shortlist – week commencing 13 July (online via Zoom)
• Stage 2 final – week commencing 20 July (in-person at Heal Somerset)