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Communication Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Communication Manager About the Client Our client is a London UK based non-profit think tank working on the cutting edge of climate and sustainability issues. Their highly original analysis of the climate agenda has been covered by media globally, used and acted on by hundreds of investors and has informed numerous campaigns. They are probably best known for their unique platform for analyzing corporate lobbying on climate policy. Other work streams are the FinanceMap platform assessing the financial sector and its impact on climate as well as a Japanese collaborative venture . Joining our client represents a great opportunity to be part of a friendly and dynamic team, work with their global network of partners in the finance, media and campaigning worlds and help develop their cutting-edge content which is helping shape the agenda on the climate crisis. They offer their team members the chance to immediately make an impact on the climate emergency using the power of data and knowledge directed through powerful levers. About the Role Our client’s success depends on mutually beneficial relationships with their partners and stakeholders who rely on their content. As Communications Manager your role will be to ensure they are maximizing the potential of their current and future partners. Primary among these are the media. While they have a significant media presence, you will develop a long-term strategic approach, working closely with their project managers and analysts as well as the media, you will ensure that they are communicating effectively and consistently with a range of key partners in finance, the corporate sector, other non-profits and their philanthropic funders. You will thus take responsibility for evolution of their branding and messaging and work with their developer, designer and administrative staff to ensure the entire team implements this effectively. You will also support their Directors in direct engagements with this range of partners and become the relationship manager in many cases. Our client places great importance on written communication and you should be prepared to support and also lead the team in creation of reports, proposals and other content to meet their exacting standards of both style and presentation. They value teamwork and make maximal use of productivity tools like salesforcedotcom, slackdotcom, dropboxdotcom and others. Key Responsibilities: Developing and managing their media outreach strategy Frequent and effective communication with a range of individuals in key media Evolving and implementing their branding, house style and messaging across all their communication routes (web, reports, proposals, presentation tools) With the support of their Directors engaging with their finance, business, NGO and foundation partners, including personal contact with their key partners on a regular basis Managing their social media (Twitter, Linkedin) Managing and enforcing the IM house style in all their communications, including final checks on all written communications with support from the team Generating event and speaking opportunities for the team Manage their communications assistant who maintains their salesforcedotcom database system This role will report to the Executive Director and work closely with Project Managers of their key work streams Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and handle time-sensitive work Excellent analytical, numerical skills Excellent internet and MS Office skills Experience with Salesforcedotcom, desktop publishing, Dropbox and Mailchimp is highly desirable but your ability to quickly learn new systems to an advanced level is essential Fluent English with excellent writing skills (they aspire to the writing style of The Economist) A good university first degree BSc/BA Right to work in the UK Knowledge of their work area (climate change/finance/business nexus) is useful Salary, Location and Start Date: The position is based in their office at 40 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 Working from home and flexible hours are possible Salary depending on experience/qualifications While they envisage a full-time role, they would consider working with a suitably qualified individual on a part time contract basis Start date as soon as possible How to Apply Our client values diversity and provides equal opportunities to all candidates. Please provide your CV (two-page maximum), cover letter (one-page maximum) and reference/s to the link provided and the Hiring Company will be in direct contact.