Communications and Social Media Officer

Fish Legal is a unique not-for-profit membership association with an enviable track record of
using the law effectively to combat pollution and other threats to fish and the water
environment.

We are looking for a talented and self-motivated communications professional to help us tell
our story and the value of our work to everyone who cares about healthy rivers, lakes and seas.

Working under the direction of the Head of Practice you will be responsible for developing and
implementing Fish Legal’s communication strategy creating, aligning content creation with the
organisation’s strategy and objectives. Your work will be key to providing context for our
legal actions, demonstrating and communicating the impact of our work across the UK. This is a
new role which sits within a wider strategy of raising Fish Legal’s profile and amplifying its
reach and visibility.

We need a wordsmith who can translate technical legal cases into content that resonates and
inspires, someone with a flair for creating attention grabbing social media content who can
help up speak to loyal supporters and connect with new audiences.

The successful applicant will have a strong belief in the power of communication to drive change. They will need to also have a passion for conservation, fisheries, environmental justice and healthy water environments, with a particular interest in freshwater.