Head of Communications

Lead communications for an ambitious, youth-led environmental education charity, using strategic storytelling and creative leadership to help build a national movement of young people driving change in their communities. Within our fun and dynamic team, the Communications Manager plays a key role in motivating and growing our network, spreading science-backed information, and providing practical suggestions for environmental action. You will use your storytelling expertise to create compelling narratives about Another Way’s work, particularly around our work with young people, to inspire individual and community change. You will own and lead Another Way’s communications strategy, with success measured through the growth, engagement, and impact of our national digital community. Your work will directly support organisational growth, funding opportunities, and our ability to reach and inspire young people across the UK.

This position reports to the CEO and Head of Vision, Amy Bray, and will work in close partnership with the Creative Content Officer and Science Communication Officer to deliver on the strategy that you will manage. This role is primarily a strategic role but as a small team, we may require additional support with content creation and delivery.

• Strategy and management (approximately 50% of time)
  • Lead, own, and evolve Another Way’s communications strategy, ensuring it aligns with organisational priorities and supports long-term growth and impact.
  • Refine and implement an effective and engaging communications strategy.
  • Use communications platforms to support the delivery of Another Way’s work.
  • Manage our communications team and freelancers, including the workplans of our Creative Content Officer and Science Communication Officer.
  • Create monthly reports of our comms channel reach and engagement.
  • Create seamless multi-platform communications campaigns with the support of the Another Way team.
• Social Media (approximately 30% of time)
  • Use platform analytics to maximize the impact and reach of Another Way’s social media content.
  • Expand Another Way’s digital community through the development and implementation of creative social media campaigns.
  • Manage paid ad campaigns.
  • Ensure messaging is consistent with charity-wide communications strategy and relevant for each platform’s target audience.
  • Oversee and support the creation of innovative, science-backed content in partnership with the Creative Content Officer and Science Communication Officer.
  • Ensure that Another Way’s external face is appealing, current, and credible.
• Creative Media (approximately 10% of time)
  • Use creative skills to support Creative Content Officer with designing graphics, posters, and resources where needed.
  • Produce, edit, and market the Power of 10 Podcast.
  • Use storytelling skills to support the Creative Content Officer with video development for online platforms.
• Website & PR (approximately 10% of time)
  • Oversee website’s SEO strategy and implementation by our Science Communication Officer.
  • Implement, measure, and improve digital marketing reach through search engine ads and paid advertising.
  • Craft compelling press releases for the media.

• Strong personal commitment to the values and objectives of Another Way.
• Proven experience in strategic development and implementation.
• Demonstrable success managing social media accounts.
• Experience using digital marketing to increase reach and visibility of a brand.
• Excellent storytelling, technical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) environmental issues and solutions.
• Ability to manage time and team members effectively.

• Basic photography, videography, and editing skills.
• Knowledge of content creation.
• Eye for design.

• Full-time, 5 days (34 hours) per week, allocated flexibility.
• £34,000 – £40,000 (dependent upon experience).
• Parental leave policy above statutory pay.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, birthdays and Christmas to New Year, and an annual team retreat (40 days total).
• Remote, with opportunities to travel throughout UK for events occasionally.

The Another Way team prioritizes the wellbeing and development of our employees and operates within a non-hierarchical structure to deliver maximum collective impact. We welcome and prioritize applications from global majority and ethnic minority individuals, young people, individuals with disabilities, and those who have experienced socioeconomic disadvantage. We also realize that marginalized genders may not apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the criteria and therefore encourage you to get in touch with us on our website if you are excited about the role but unsure if it would be a good fit.

To apply, please complete the application form: Application Form. Closing date: 25th February 2026. Interviews: Online, week beginning 9th March 2026.