Communications Manager

Organisation: Angling Trust
Salary: £36,000 plus contributory pension
Location: Home-based or office working (Ilkeston or Leominster), with national travel
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 30 September 2025
Job Description: We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Communications Manager to provide strategic oversight of the Angling Trust’s National Angling Strategic Services (NASS) contracts and to lead communications for our fisheries support programmes.

This is a key leadership role, managing Communications Officers working on Participation and Enforcement communications, while also working closely with the Environment Agency to co-create impactful campaigns that promote fisheries support, coaching, enforcement and angler engagement.

You’ll report to the Head of Communications and collaborate with senior colleagues across the Trust. This is a full-time role, fixed term until March 2028 (with possible extension), that will suit an individual with strong strategic communications experience and a knowledge of freshwater angling and environmental issues.

What you’ll be doing

Lead communications for the Angling trust and NASS contract Fisheries programmes.
Provide line management to Officers delivering Participation and Enforcement communications.
Develop and oversee integrated communications plans across NASS strands (Fisheries, Participation and Enforcement).
Enhance storytelling and content quality across all areas of NASS.
Ensure consistent messaging and tone across multiple channels.
Work with the Environment Agency and partners to deliver collaborative campaigns.
Monitor performance and demonstrate value for money through effective reporting.

Who you are

Experienced in managing communications teams or freelancers.
Skilled in developing and delivering multi-channel communications strategies.
Strong at stakeholder engagement and working with external partners.
Excellent written communication and organisational skills.
Knowledgeable about freshwater fisheries and angling issues in England.

What will make you stand out

Experience in the public or non-profit sector on funded contracts.
Experience in angling, outdoor recreation or sports NGB communications.
Experience with communications measurement and reporting.

What’s in it for you

Salary of £36,000 plus contributory pension.
Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, occasional evenings/weekends.
Home-based or office working (Ilkeston or Leominster), with national travel.
25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Laptop, phone and expenses provided.

Who we are

The Angling Trust is a not-for-profit organisation representing recreational fishing in England – one of the country’s largest participation sports. Our mission is to protect, promote and develop angling while caring deeply for the aquatic environments that make fishing possible.

We collaborate with Fish Legal, a separate membership association that uses the law to protect the rights of its members throughout the UK whilst fighting pollution and other threats to the water environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to fighting for the future of fish and fishing.

Want to join us?

We believe a diversity of backgrounds, experience and opinions builds the strongest team, so we encourage those from under-represented groups to apply.

For more information about the role, please contact peter.devery@anglingtrust.net

To apply direct, email our Head of Finance, IT & HR Paul Gant at people@anglingtrust.net with your CV and a short covering letter explaining how your skills and experience make you the right fit.
How to apply: For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit https://anglingtrust.net/about-us/angling-trust-vacancies/.