Manager, Programmatic Communications

Department: Communications

Reporting to: Head of Programmatic Communications

Location: London, Nairobi — please note that if your right to work in one of the listed locations is not confirmed at the time of applying, C40 will be unable to proceed with your application.

Salary: (Grade 4) London GBP £54,920, Nairobi KSH 4,317,193 gross per annum — due to its commitment to maintain equity and fairness, C40 operates on a spot salary model. This means that our employees are paid the same salary according to their grade and location.

Term: Fixed Term Contract until the 31st May 2028 (The appointment and the duration of the role are subject to the final approval of funding)

Background: C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before. Our international staff work with the C40 network under the leadership of city governments to deliver this mission. Using a data-driven approach, our team identifies and promotes the exchange of proven programmes and policies developed by cities; provides world-class research, technical expertise and access to key partners to deliver new programmes and policies with cities; and communicates cities’ individual achievements and collective leadership.

Diversity Statement: C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision‑making, we deliver better. We believe having a diverse workforce ensures we connect better with all the different communities and people affected by the climate crisis. This enables us to make better decisions which lead to better outcomes in the work we do through increased creativity, productivity, greater global impact alongside a broader perspective and approach to our work. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is for C40 to be an environment where everyone, from any background, can flourish and can be themselves whilst contributing to our mission. If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience. If you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process. C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums. We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort.

Department description: The C40 Communications team is responsible for strategically positioning C40 as one of the world’s most impactful climate organisations by celebrating the ambitious, equitable action underway in C40 cities and establishing our mayors as global leaders of the climate movement. Through our global communications, creative campaigns and events, we aim to shift the narrative and inspire real progress on the greatest challenge humanity is facing today.

Position Description: This position will support the C40 Climate Solutions and Networks (CSN) team, overseeing six programme areas focused on priority climate action sectors and interventions: Energy and Buildings; Transport; Urban Planning; Waste and Food; Air Quality and Ports; and Climate Resilience. Under these programmes, the CSN team operates more than 15 networks that facilitate city‑to‑city best practice sharing on a particular climate action area, such as Clean Energy or Zero Emission Vehicles, and support cities to deliver on the mayoral commitments made through C40’s Accelerators. Climate Solutions and Networks also provides technical assistance support to cities, often in conjunction with other C40 teams and programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Support, coordinate and execute communications strategies for projects spanning a number of climate action sectors, including clean energy, buildings, food, waste, urban planning, transport, climate resilience and air quality.
• Work with colleagues across Communications and CSN to align and coordinate opportunities and outputs between funder, regional and organisation‑wide goals.
• Lead in the drafting, editing and creation of communications materials, including key messages, press releases, resources for target audiences, social media materials, web content, copy and graphics for creative assets.
• Support with tracking programmatic outputs and reporting.
• Ensure that programmatic messaging aligns with C40’s overall mission, voice and graphic identity.
• Support organisational fundraising efforts by developing materials and streamlining communications offerings.
• Provide creative input and participate in regular brainstorming sessions on all aspects of delivering the Communications Team’s priorities.
• Assist in the review and processing of proposals and scope of work documents, and contracts for freelancers, photographers & agencies as needed.
• Contribute to Communications Team internal workshops, brainstorming and ideation sessions.
• Support the alignment of communications activities (including programmatic messages and outputs) within C40’s broader leadership actions and objectives.
• Attend, coordinate and provide feedback on cross‑team meetings, as required, as a representative of the Communications Team.
• And any other duties appropriate for the grade.

Person Specification:

• Strong writing and editorial skills, and an ability to express complex, abstract ideas to a variety of audiences in an accessible and engaging way.
• Excellent eye for detail and a clear and concise writing style.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience creating and supporting the development of communications materials across a variety of digital channels and formats.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously and remain focused in a demanding and fast‑paced environment.
• Be passionate about C40’s work and mission.
• Excellent team player and collaborator with strong relationship management skills.
• Experience in the climate sector is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in English – spoken and written – is required. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Other Requirements: Applicants must already have the right to work in the listed locations. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role. We seek to recruit individuals who not only have the appropriate skills and experience for the role, but are committed to carrying out their roles in line with our organisational values.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: Full‑time employees receive 35 days of paid time off annually, which includes all national holidays.
• Company Shutdowns: In addition to the standard paid time off, C40 provides two non‑contractual, non‑statutory shutdown weeks each year (mid‑year and end‑of‑year) for a full break.
• Parental Leave: All employees are eligible for up to 52 weeks of parenting leave. The first 16 weeks are paid at 100% of the employee's current salary. Weeks 17 through 52 are unpaid by C40, unless payment is required by national law.
• Flexible Working: C40 supports flexible working arrangements to enhance work‑life balance, provided they align with business requirements.
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL): Employees can take TOIL to recover following periods of excessive hours or travel.
• Sick Leave: Entitlement to sick leave increases upon the successful completion of the employee's probation period.
• Employee Training: Training and development opportunities are available to all staff (excluding temporary staff and interns) after they have completed and passed their probation period.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential services, such as counselling, are accessible for short‑term support.
• Pension scheme: C40 offers a pension scheme to employees in eligible locations. Availability is determined by the country of employment.
• Private Health Insurance: This is provided in countries where publicly funded healthcare is not available.

Application Process: Closing date for applications is Thursday, 2nd July 2026 at 5pm UK Time. C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications early. To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit www.c40.org, follow us on Twitter @c40cities and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/C40Cities. For any queries about the role, please contact careers@C40.org. Kindly note that this email address is for recruitment related queries only. We are unable to accept CVs and cover letters sent to this inbox. We can only accept and process applications that are submitted via our website. C40 is an equal opportunities employer.