Corporate Communications and Media Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Summary Are you looking for an exciting, full-on corporate comms and media role in climate, in which no two days will be the same - and you'll likely get to travel to New York for Climate Week NYC? We're looking for a driven and well-organised Corporate Communications and Media Manager to join our international Communications team in London. By joining Climate Group, you'll be working on the most important story of our era: the fight against climate change. You'll be at the forefront of our mission: to drive climate action, fast. This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate comms manager, media manager, or an ex-journalist with a love for corporate comms. About the role The Communications and Media Manager plays a pivotal role in further strengthening our profile and our narrative, and that of our CEO and other key players in our organisation. Your focus will be on media, so you'll increase our presence in relevant media including broadcast and podcasts. You'll also profile us and our leadership on social media, through speaking slots at events, and through any other opportunities. Your main objective will be to proactively strengthen Climate Group's profile through our presence in relevant media, on digital platforms and at events, ensuring our impact is widely seen and recognised by relevant audiences. You'll have an 'always on' mindset, always looking for opportunities to highlight our vast expertise and impact. You will be central in the coordination of our media work in our campaigns, our narrative across our work, as well as overseeing and finetuning our media monitoring and reporting. The role reports to the Director of Programme and Corporate Comms, in the international Communications team. Key responsibilities will include: Leading our strategic media work; further strengthening our relations with (inter)national journalists, broadcasters and podcasters, our targeted media presence and our impact. Strengthen the profile of Climate Group, its CEO, its Board and the wider EMT through media and social media presence and through other strategic profiling opportunities such as events and speaking opportunities. Briefing senior management ahead of media interviews and major speaking opportunities. Writing thought leadership content including speeches, op-eds, social media posts, blogs and other site content, and podcast content. Ensuring Climate Group has a consistent and engaging external narrative, that shines through across our platforms and campaigns. Monitoring external impact and reputation and supporting with issues management. Supporting and sometimes driving our external comms work around our flagship events and campaigns. Vigorously plan to maximise the comms success of major pieces of work, including reports, briefings and events. About you Essential: A good network among relevant media and journalists. Proven success in developing and delivering impactful, integrated media strategies. Proven success in corporate comms, and profiling organisations and its leadership across (social) platforms. A dynamic, flexible and diplomatic professional with the ability to drive through ideas in complex networks. An international and 'always on' mindset with a good understanding of comms campaigns. Able to balance strategic thinking and development with implementing ideas. Desirable: Experience in working with businesses as well as NGOs. Good understanding of geopolitical trends, especially in Asia and the EU. Fluent in English, other languages are desirable. Willingness to travel occasionally. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines. Commitment to the mission of Climate Group and our work. About Climate Group Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all. We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action. Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We encourage applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities, as we value a wide range of experiences and perspectives. Where you'll work Based in our London office, near the iconic Tower Bridge, you'll enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement - three days in the office, two days from home each week. Our office is designed to support both collaborative work and focused individual time. It includes accessible facilities, a well-equipped gym, secure bike storage, and showers. Occasional international travel can be required. The nature of the role also requires working flexible hours when required to support events and announcements across international time zones. What we offer This is a permanent position. The salary offered is £41,000 to £44,000 per annum, based on experience. Many of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if it works for the role and the team, we'll do our best to accommodate. Beyond working alongside friendly, motivated colleagues who will support and challenge you, we offer a fantastic benefits package: Generous holiday allowance:

25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure. 10% employer pension contribution:

Non-contributory scheme available after three months' service. Long-service reward:

An additional day's holiday after three and six years with us. Flexible and hybrid working:

Supporting your work-life balance. Comprehensive health benefits:

Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation. Family-first policies:

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments. Wellbeing perks:

Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership. Additional leave options:

Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married. Peace of mind:

Life assurance from your first day. Cycling support:

E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000. Travel made easier:

Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme. Investing in you:

Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation. Apply now Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights how your experience and values align with our mission. If you need further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Rik Goverde, Director of Programme and Corporate Communications at [email protected]. The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on

9 February 2025.

We'll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome early applications. To be eligible for this position, you must meet the necessary criteria or hold a work visa to work in the UK. Please note that Climate Group does not cover relocation or sponsorship costs. We will not be working with recruitment agencies for this role.

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