Senior Communications Manager - CGI

Applications are now open for a Senior Communications Manager in a growing communications team at the Climate Governance Initiative, based in Cambridge which works to drive action on climate change in company boardrooms globally.

The role offers the opportunity for an experienced communications professional to make an impact on a positive agenda by promoting the Initiative's global presence, running multi-channel campaigns and helping to develop the Initiative's communications strategy.

This role is a fixed term contract to offer maternity cover at the level of Senior Communications Manager and is part of the Communications & Engagement team.

Job Purpose

The Senior Communications Manager reports to the Associate Director for Communications and Engagement, and is responsible for promoting a positive and relevant presence for the Initiative to a diverse global audience, both within and beyond our own network.

Main Duties:

• Line-manage a Communications Manager (part-time) and the Digital Communications Executive (full-time).
• Work with the Associate Director for Communications and Engagement on the development and implementation of the Initiative’s brand and communications strategy.
• Develop and implement multi-channel campaigns to support the Initiative’s objectives and content, and evaluate metrics to inform future campaigns.
• Ensure consistent use of the Initiative’s brand on materials and events across the network and by partners in line with the brand guidelines.
• For new Chapter launches, manage the Initiative brand and approve PR plans, liaising with the Initiative’s Engagement team and the Chapters.
• Manage the production of written and visual assets to promote content and events, working with the Digital Communications Executive.
• Support the Director’s speaking programme by responding to speaking invitations, preparing speaking notes and presentations.
• Provide direction in media relations, build relationships with relevant journalists and write, issue and pitch press releases.
• Create and manage content on the Climate Governance Initiative website using WordPress and in line with best practice in UX.
• Manage social media channels to ensure a steady stream of content, and plan/write social media posts, with a focus on LinkedIn and X.
• Produce the monthly email newsletter, sourcing content from the Engagement and Content teams.
• Provide regular updates on strategy and comms activities to the Governing Board’s Communications committee.
• Commission and oversee the work of external agencies and suppliers such as photographers, videographers, software developers and podcast producers.
• Develop an awareness and understanding of the external climate governance marketplace, keeping up-to-date on other organisations in the same area.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post-holder may be asked to take on different tasks as required. All employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of the Centre and College. The Senior Communications Manager will be required to work on site but may also work for part of the week remotely. Working pattern to be agreed with the Associate Director.

Benefits include:

• Free lunch in College
• Contributory Pension and Life Insurance
• Medicash health plan
• Enhanced holiday
• Flexible working (role dependent)
• Employee recognition and reward scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking

We are committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff. Working at Hughes Hall means being able to access comprehensive welfare resources, social opportunities, and professional development. You can access excellent benefits and be supported by initiatives designed with your wellbeing in mind.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.