Communications & Members Manager

Climate Strategies is hiring a Communications and Members Manager to further develop
and deliver our ambitious Communications and Membership Engagement plans.

About Climate Strategies

Climate Strategies works at the science-policy interface, advancing climate policy by
facilitating meaningful interactions between decision-makers and researchers across Europe and
internationally. We are an international, not-for-profit research organisation with an
expansive network of world-leading researchers as members.

What we do

• Inspire: We incubate cutting-edge ideas & co-create innovative research with members,
  partners & stakeholders.
• Convene: We initiate & organise events, bringing people together to shape & share
  climate-related research.
• Engage: We facilitate productive dialogue amongst our members, trusted partners and other
  researchers, policymakers & stakeholders that comprise the CS ecosystem.
• Translate: We publish accessible research which is inclusive, has a broad reach &
  results in positive change.

About the role

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with a passion for using innovative communications methods for tackling the climate
  emergency and/or similar social justice issues.
• A confident and ambitious relationship builder and communicator who can build and nurture a
  diverse global network of researchers, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
• A creative and innovative individual with an eye for detail who can translate complex
  ideas/concepts into a range of engaging, digestible and accessible communications
  products (e.g. videos, infographics, briefings).
• Someone with impeccable organisational, planning and time management skills, who can work
  flexibly and multitask across a small team.
• A natural leader who can effectively manage daily responsibilities while aligning them with
  broader organisational goals.

Your main responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Management and Programme teams to develop, deliver and continually
  evaluate Climate Strategies’ Communications AND Member Engagement Strategies.
• Translate complex research documents into engaging digital content (e.g. social media,
  press releases, op-eds) for a range of target audiences.
• Review, edit and proof scientific reports, press releases, op-eds and other publications.
• Conduct daily media monitoring and manage the Communications Calendar to identify comms and
  member engagement opportunities.
• Ongoing management of websites, social media channels, and email campaigns.
• Support the coordination and/or dissemination of virtual and in-person events
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets
• Line Manage the Comms and Members Associate/Officer
• Lead engagement and build relationships with members to support our mission and goals.
• Oversee spending for communication and membership engagement activities.
• Conduct regular evaluations of the impact of communication and member engagement activities
  and improve to meet organisational goals.

Essential criteria

• Relevant university degree (e.g. Communications, Climate and sustainability, Journalism,
  International Development); Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience using digital communications to meet organisational and/or campaign
  objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing, proofreading, layout and
  design, and content creation.
• An ability to translate complex concepts into digestible, engaging communications products
  (e.g. toolkits, newsletters, policy briefs) for a range of audiences, using feedback from
  programme and networks staff, research partners and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in (digital, social) media, and proven
  ability to propose and deploy outside-the-box solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners, a diverse global
  network of researchers and policymakers, and journalists.
• Experience managing teams and the ability to direct the work of others with compassion and
  authority.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to work
  flexibly, multitask, and produce, coordinate, and deliver projects independently in a dynamic
  environment.
• Advanced digital skills including the Microsoft Office Suite, content creation tools (e.g.
  Canva, Social Pilot), all major social media platforms and associated analytics tools.

Desirable Criteria

• An existing network of media contacts which you can use to raise awareness of the Climate
  Strategies brand.
• Experience of using communications to amplify the impact of technical projects, including
  data visualisation.
• Knowledge of the international climate policy landscape.
• Good understanding of the intricacies of working for a nonprofit or social/environmental
  organisation.
• Proficiency in other languages.

Location

This position can be based either in our co-working space in the
Netherlands (Utrecht) or London (near Liverpool Street). The position
is hybrid, and applicants are expected to commute to either the Utrecht
(NL) or London (UK) office at least once per week.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands or the UK for at least 18
months from the starting date of the contract. Please note that we are unable to sponsor work
visas for this position.

What you get:

At Climate Strategies, we offer a sector-competitive salary. Salary indication will be based on
experience (FTE): €39-48k (including holiday allowance) for the NL and £37-46k for the UK.
Final salary offer will be based on experience.

We recognise that non-salary factors contribute to employee happiness and job satisfaction,
hence we offer a large range of benefits that are designed to give you the flexibility and
autonomy you need to achieve your goals and work-life balance while also making a meaningful
impact on the world. This includes:

• Ability to work from home and our offices in Utrecht or London, with flexibility in working
  hours.
• Opportunity to attend project and major international climate events.
• A unique opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading climate researchers and help
  them make their work more impactful.
• Room for new ideas and personal growth and development.
• A supportive, international and diverse team.
• Pension Plan
• Parental Leave
• Personal development opportunities

Beyond these perks, we’re committed to giving our employees autonomy and the freedom to take
ownership of their work, so you can truly make a difference and feel empowered in your role.

Hear from Senior Programme and Impact Manager, Adriana Chavarría Flores about
her time at Climate Strategies:

“My 4 years at Climate Strategies have been an exhilarating journey. The organisation
consistently challenges me and supports my professional development, allowing my progression
from Programme and Communication Associate to Programme Officer, and to my current role as
Senior Programme and Impact Manager. I highly value the opportunity to work at the forefront of
relevant areas such as just transitions, energy transitions, industrial decarbonisation,
climate diplomacy and other, to work alongside and learn from our network of leading climate
researchers, and to catalyse climate action and cooperation across key stakeholders
internationally.”

Hear from Coltrane Morley-Williams, Programme and Networkers Officer, about
his experience at Climate Strategies:

“My [time] at Climate Strategies has been an incredible experience, being my first role in
the field of climate policy and research, I have been extremely fortunate to work across a
number of Climate Strategies projects including the Coal Regions in Transition initiative, Post
Coal Future Labs and Net Zero Political Economies. Through these projects, I have had the
opportunity to attend various conferences including the EU’s Just Transition Platform
conferences in Brussels and COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh (only three months after joining).

“The opportunity to engage with world-leading researchers within the Climate Strategies
members network has also been both motivating and inspiring. Climate Strategies has shown great
commitment to, and provided me with a platform for, my personal and professional development
highlighted by my recent promotion from Programmes & Networks Associate to Programmes and
Networks Officer.”

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV (max. 2 pages) and cover later (max. 1 page)
explaining how you meet the essential criteria using Google Forms here. If you do not have a Google
account, you will not be able to complete this form. Please send your CV and cover letter
to [email protected] instead.

In your cover letter, please state your right to work in the Netherlands or the
UK.

Deadline for applications is 11th September but we will be considering applications on
a rolling basis.

Commitment to equal consideration

We are committed to ensuring that all qualified candidates receive equal consideration for
employment without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make
every effort to remove barriers to employment and create a level playing field for all
candidates.