Conservation Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Communications Manager (Conservation Zoos)
ZSL —London
- £37,265 - £39,394 a year
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Grassland Conservation Officer (Operator)
The City Of London —London
- £35,310 - £39,380 a year
- Seasonal
- Communication skills
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Ranger
National Trust —Tadworth
- £27,612 a year
- Weekend availability
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Part Time - Countryside Ranger - Lock Up
Lampton Services —Feltham
- Up to £30,479 a year
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Driving
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
5d
Animal Keeper (Zoo Keeper) - All Sections
Hemsly Conservation Centre —Sevenoaks
- £22,915.20 - £26,843.52 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
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Information Ranger
The City Of London —London
- £35,310 - £39,380 a year
- Weekend availability
7d
Research Fellow Mental Health COST
University College London —London
- £43,981 - £52,586 a year
- Part-time
- Psychology
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Research Fellow METIUS project
University College London —London
- £43,981 - £52,586 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Machine learning
- JavaScript
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Client Success Specialist - Sustainability Solutions
Institutional Shareholder Services —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
Research Fellow DESTINY project
University College London —London
- £43,981 - £52,586 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- JavaScript
- Software development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Sustainability Leadership Skills Coach
LDN Apprenticeships —London
- £43,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Quick apply
12d
Nature Restoration Trainee x 2
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Send
- £18,506 a year
- Part-time
4d
Sustainability Professional Skills Coach
LDN Apprenticeships —London
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Destination Sustainability Executive
JLL —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
1d
Sustainability Consultant
Sweco UK —London
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Construction experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
Sustainability Consultant
Sweco —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Construction experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
Commercial Delivery Intern
Zora Ecosystems —London
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Technical Officer
The City Of London —London
- £44,110 - £49,140 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
4d
Climate Data Scientist
Institutional Shareholder Services —London
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Administration Assistant - Sustainability
POWERCOR LTD —Weybridge
- £24,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
Quick apply
11d

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Communications Manager (Conservation Zoos)

ZSL -
London

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Job details

Permanent
£37,265 - £39,394 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Animal care
IT

Full job description

Purpose of the role

The Communications Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering strategic communications that protect and enhance the reputation, profile and public understanding of ZSL’s Zoos.

Acting as a trusted communications adviser to Zoo leadership teams, operational colleagues and subject matter experts, the role provides expert guidance on messaging, audience engagement, reputational risk and communications opportunities. The postholder will ensure that communications activity is planned, coordinated and aligned to organisational priorities, helping colleagues communicate clearly and confidently with external audiences. They will proactively monitor the external landscape to identify emerging reputational risks, contentious issues and opportunities, providing strategic counsel to ensure communications and media plans are developed with appropriate foresight, sensitivity and risk mitigation.

The role leads the development of compelling earned media and storytelling activity for London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo, while also working across owned, shared and partner channels to maximise reach and impact. It translates animal, visitor experience and commercial priorities into clear, audience-focused communications that build support for ZSL’s mission and strengthen the Zoos’ role as trusted, relevant and inspiring visitor attractions and conservation organisation.

This role is based in our Regent's Park office and is expected to be onsite for three to four days per week due to the nature of the role.

Key responsibilities:

Act as a trusted communications adviser to Zoo leadership teams, operational colleagues and subject matter experts, providing guidance on messaging, audience impact, media engagement and reputational risk.
Lead proactive earned media activity for the Zoos, developing compelling stories, press releases, media pitches and features that build profile, understanding and brand support.
Embed communications planning early in key Zoo projects, campaigns, animal moments, operational changes and public-facing initiatives.
Identify communications opportunities and risks, advising colleagues on the most appropriate approach, timing, channels and narrative.
Translate animal care, visitor experience and commercial priorities into clear, engaging and audience-focused communications.

About You

Experience of developing and delivering communications plans that support organisational priorities, reputation and audience engagement.
Proven experience of delivering proactive earned media activity, including identifying stories, writing press materials, pitching to journalists and securing quality coverage.
Confidence in delivering breadth and depth of a full range of content production, from press promotion to developing content, reels and social media content for a range of channels and audiences
Ability to act as a credible communications adviser, providing clear guidance on messaging, audience impact, reputational risk and channel approach.
Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to identify compelling narratives from animal, conservation, science, visitor experience and commercial activity.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage.

About Us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

What do we offer?

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:

Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages

We may close this role early or extend the closing date due to the number of applications we receive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We anonymise applications until interview stage to ensure a fair hiring process. It’s important to highlight your unique skills, experience, and knowledge. Over reliance on AI-generated content may miss key criteria outlined in the job description and reduce the effectiveness of your application.

If you have any questions about this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with our recruitment team at – [email protected]

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