Head of Communications

📍 Full remote (UK)

🕐 Permanent

📅 Full-time

🌱 Conservation

About the role

About the org

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The opportunity

Whitley Fund for Nature is a UK-based charity backing exceptional wildlife conservationists across the Global South. As Head of Communications, you'll lead the organisation's entire external voice — from press and media strategy to digital channels, storytelling, and fundraising communications.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who knows how to build and protect a mission-led brand, and who can translate complex conservation work into compelling narratives for donors, media, and the public.

What you'll do

Lead and develop the communications function — currently a small, high-performing team of three
Own the editorial strategy across all owned, earned, and paid channels
Manage media relations and act as a senior spokesperson where required
Partner closely with the fundraising team to support major donor and trust communications
Oversee digital presence including website, social, and email
Represent WFN at sector events and within the conservation communications community

What we're looking for

Significant senior communications experience, ideally within the charity, NGO, or nature/environment sector
Proven track record of building or significantly developing a communications function
Excellent written and verbal communication — strong editor and confident presenter
Experience working closely with senior leadership and boards
Genuine commitment to conservation, sustainability, or the natural world

About Whitley Fund for Nature

Founded in 1993, Whitley Fund for Nature has awarded over £20 million to more than 200 conservationists in 80+ countries. The charity funds and champions grassroots leaders doing exceptional work protecting wildlife and wild places.

WFN is a small, ambitious team based in London, operating with the energy and agility of a startup and the credibility of a 30-year institution.

Working here

Fully remote with optional co-working space in London
Quarterly in-person team days
Flexible hours within a core 10am–4pm window
Genuine work-life balance — this is not a culture of overwork

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WFN actively encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds
Remote-first culture stated explicitly

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Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged.

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Closing date

30 April 2026

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Location

Full remote · UK-based

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