At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and execute impactful communications strategies for climate action projects.
- Company: Join C40, a global network of mayors tackling the climate crisis.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days paid time off, flexible working, and comprehensive health insurance.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in climate action while developing your communication skills.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills, project management experience, and a passion for climate issues.
The predicted salary is between 54920 - 54920 £ per year.
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 £54,920 gross per annum, Nairobi KSH 4,317,193 gross per annum. C40 operates on a spot salary model, paying the same salary according to grade and location.
Term: Fixed Term Contract until 31st May 2028 (subject to final approval of funding).
Background: C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, working to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone can thrive. The organization uses a science‑based and people‑focused approach, enhancing global leadership in climate action through the Global Green New Deal and partnerships with labour, business, youth, and civil society.
Position Description:
- Support, coordinate and execute communications strategies for projects across climate action sectors including clean energy, buildings, food, waste, urban planning, transport, climate resilience and air quality.
- Work with Communications and CSN teams to align and coordinate opportunities, outputs, and goals between funder, regional and organisational priorities.
- Lead the drafting, editing and creation of communication materials—key messages, press releases, target audience resources, social media posts, web content, copy, and creative graphics.
- Track programmatic outputs and reporting.
- Ensure programmatic messaging aligns with C40’s mission, voice and graphic identity.
- Support organisational fundraising efforts by developing materials and streamlining communications offerings.
- Provide creative input and participate in brainstorming sessions across the Communications Team.
- Assist in reviewing proposals, scopes of work, and contracts for freelancers, photographers and agencies as needed.
- Contribute to internal workshops, brainstorming and ideation sessions.
- Collaborate on broader leadership actions and objectives within C40.
- Attend, coordinate and provide feedback on cross‑team meetings as a representative of the Communications Team.
- Perform other duties appropriate for the grade.
Person Specification:
- Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Excellent eye for detail and a concise writing style.
- Effective project management skills.
- Experience developing communication materials across digital channels and formats.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
- Passion for C40’s work and mission.
- Team‑player with strong relationship‑management skills.
- Preferred but not required: experience in the climate sector.
- Fluency in English—spoken and written; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
Other Requirements: Applicants must have the right to work in the listed locations. Moderate travel will be required.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: 35 days annually, including all national holidays.
- Company Shutdowns: Two non‑contractual, non‑statutory shutdown weeks per year.
- Parental Leave: Up to 52 weeks, first 16 weeks paid at 100% salary; remaining unpaid unless required by national law.
- Flexible Working: Supported where aligned with business requirements.
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL): Available after excessive hours or travel.
- Sick Leave: Entitlement increases after successful probation.
- Employee Training: Development opportunities after passing probation.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential short‑term counselling services.
- Pension Scheme: Available in eligible locations.
- Private Health Insurance: Provided where public healthcare is not available.
C40 is an equal opportunities employer.
