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Director of Communications

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join a global sustainability non-profit organisation as their Director of Communications, for a 12-18 month FTC, joining their Senior Leadership Team, based in London.

This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a rapidly developing organisation during a critical period for global climate and nature efforts. You will own and deliver the Communications strategy and lead a team of 10 across Internal Communications, Storytelling & Data Insights, and Media Relations and Spokesperson Engagement teams to build the charity’s brand and profile. You will further develop their brand and external profile and build strong partnerships globally. The team are amazing and talented, they have great staff retention and provide a fast-paced working environment!

It is essential you have the following:

  • A strong existing network in the corporate sustainability, ESG data or climate policy space, including media.    

  • Demonstrable ability to apply strategic priorities and value proposition to high-quality storytelling, media announcements, events, interviews and market collaborations.

  • Advanced knowledge of environmental issues, market data needs and the direction of travel on key climate and nature data topics.

  • Experience working with partners to deliver data analysis and insights.

  • Experience in leading large, global, diverse and distributed teams and developing strong collaborative, accessible and inclusive working relationships to succeed together.

  • Accountability for financial performance of a global function.

  • A proven ability to build and maintain an effective top-tier journalist network.

Please apply ASAP, as the charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. I look forward to discussing the opportunity with you.

  • Salary £90,000 - £110,000 depending on experience

  • 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. Generous non-contributory pension provision.

  • 12- 18 months, paternity cover contract. Looking to start as soon as possible.

  • Central London- Hybrid, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

Please note, only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered and contacted. You will also need the right to work in the UK.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.