Communications and Marketing Manager, 24/7

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Summary

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and creative marketing and communications specialist, to sink their teeth in a campaign around corporates that want to source fossil fuel free electricity (carbon free) every hour, every week. This is new terrain in the energy transition, and as part of a small team the candidate will be exploring that new territory with some of the largest companies in the world, pushing the boundaries and speeding up the energy transition. This a part- time position (4 days/week) until at least November 2025, we're looking to hire someone by mid-July.

About Climate Group

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 welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

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.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.

About the role

The energy transition is moving fast, and so will this role. We're starting a new campaign to push for carbon free electricity every hour, every day, and this position will be a key driver of the campaign when it comes to Marketing and Communications. One day you'll be working to highlight some of the great work of our partners, the next you're drafting a video-script, writing for a newsletter, taking a tech-deep dive on battery storage with experts, or updating our site - data led, making our customer journey as efficient as possible.

You won't be alone, though: you'll not just be part of a small, dedicated campaigns team, but also of a wider international comms team where you can bank on the knowledge of marketing, comms, media, public affairs and events specialists. Together, we work on the biggest issue of our time: fighting climate change.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drive marketing, communications and media work around our 24/7 CFE campaign
• Build and implement our strategic and integrated innovative marketing/comms campaign for the 24/7 CFE initiative, using the full breadth of the marcomms toolkit, including media, digital, social, and newsletters.
• Lead on the development of a campaign website, project managing internal and external stakeholders, creating an impactful user experience for visitors.
• Drive corporate buy-in for the transition to hourly matched carbon free electricity, building an engaged, international network of brand ambassadors.
• Deliver the right messaging, at the right time, in the most effective way, to support and deliver the aims of our key initiatives to our key audiences.
• Work closely with the 24/7 CFE campaign team and the wider communications team to effectively communicate technical concepts to a range of stakeholders, adhering to best practice and seeking innovative ways to drive global awareness.
• Help shape Energy and 24/7 CFE sessions during our key events (including Climate Week NYC).

About you

We value strengths and the desire to learn - if you meet the majority of the criteria listed below, please apply.
Essential

• Experience of working in a fast-paced communications team delivering strategic multi-channel (corporate) campaigns, including developing digital content
• Experience of managing relationships with key campaign partners and stakeholders.
• Understanding of, or strong interest in, the energy transition
• Outcome driven with high ambitions for the organisation and your own work
• Innovative, always looking for ways to improve outputs and processes Focused on using the best tools to evaluate marketing and comms effectiveness
• Experience working with stakeholder databases and digital marketing systems, in particular Salesforce and Pardot
• Focused on using the best tools to evaluate marketing and comms effectiveness

Desirable

• Experience with website CMS and project managing website builds
• Experience with media

Our location

You'll be based in our London head office near Tower Bridge, and will enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

As well as having excellent green credentials, our open-plan workspace offers the ultimate flexibility for your working day, whether you're working collaboratively, hosting a hybrid meeting with your global colleagues, or need some focus time in an acoustic booth or at a standing desk. The building is accessible for people living with disabilities, and offers a well-equipped gym, secure bike parking and showers.

The role will require occasional international travel.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a fixed-term part-time position (4 days a week) until November 2025, with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.

Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if we can make it work for the role and within the team then we will.

The salary offered is £39,000 to £42,850 per annum, based on experience.
In addition to the rewards you'll find from working with friendly, passionate people who'll challenge and help you grow, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• 25 days' holiday per year, plus public holidays
• 10% non-contributory pension scheme following three months' service
• Long-service holiday bonus of an additional day after three and six years' service
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Cash plan and private medical insurance on completion of probation
• Supportive family policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave as well as fertility treatment support
• Monthly wellbeing allowance plus Headspace membership
• Paid leave for volunteering, moving house and getting married
• Life assurance cover from first day
• E-bike/bike loan scheme of up to £1,000
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Comprehensive learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential, including access to LinkedIn Learning

Apply now

Submit your application now using the 'Apply for this job' button.

Your application should be in the form of a CV and one-page cover letter covering why you want to work with Climate Group and how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the competencies outlined above.

If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Sheena Craig, Head of Energy Campaign Communications, [email protected].

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 8 May 2024. We'll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the UK are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by Climate Group.

Please note we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.