Communications Senior Associate (Editorial and Digital Content) in London

Palladium is recruiting for a Communications Senior Associate (Editorial and Digital Content) to join the UK PACT Communications team. This UK-based hybrid role will support the delivery of strategic communications across the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme.

About UK PACT: UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) is a flagship ODA technical assistance programme funded by the UK Government. It supports countries with high mitigation potential, providing them with the expertise they need to cut emissions quickly and grow their economy sustainably. Running since 2018, it works in partnership with over 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to tackle the most pressing climate issues they face across forests and land use, energy, finance, governance and transport and cities.

This Opportunity: The postholder will play a key role in identifying and developing compelling stories of change, translating complex technical work into clear, engaging narratives that demonstrate impact, value for money, and alignment with UK government priorities. The Senior Associate will lead on content planning and development, ensuring a strong pipeline of high-quality communications, and will work closely with UK PACT’s Communication Manager to deliver a streamlined communications strategy across the global portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years of relevant experience working in editorial, digital content delivery, and stakeholder engagement, preferably within a publicly funded or international development programme. This is a full-time, UK-based hybrid project role on a fixed-term contract from September 2026 initially to 31 March 2027, with potential for extension subject to individual performance and programme continuation.

Location: This role is ideally based in Palladium’s London or Bristol office. Candidates must have current work authorisation in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applications from outside the UK may be considered, subject to Palladium’s registration status and timezone compatibility with the UK.

Palladium typically supports a hybrid working schedule of 3 days in office, 2 days from home.

Reporting Lines: The Senior Associate will report to the UK PACT Communications Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Content leadership and storytelling
  • Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality content across UK PACT under the strategic direction of the Communications Manager.
  • Identify and shape compelling stories of change that clearly articulate the what, why, and how of UK PACT’s work.
  • Support the Communications Manager in developing and refining key messaging aligned with FCDO priorities.
  • Apply sound editorial judgement to identify potential reputational risks in content and messaging, and assess opportunities to strengthen positioning, escalating where appropriate.
• Digital and platform management
  • Manage day-to-day content planning and publishing across channels.
  • Support the maintenance and improvement of UK PACT’s website.
  • Ensure quality control and consistency of tone, messaging and branding across outputs.
  • Input on tracking and reporting against platform KPIs, including engagement, reach and follower growth, providing insight to inform strategic decisions and optimise performance.
  • Develop and draft engaging social media content, including short-form video scripts, carousels and infographics, including supporting the delivery of the UK PACT LinkedIn strategy.
• Stakeholder management and coordination
  • Work alongside the Communications Manager to manage relationships with key stakeholders across the programme – including FCDO, counterpart governments and implementing partners.
  • Coordinate with FCDO, embassies and High Commissions to align messaging and maximise amplification.
• Planning, insight and quality assurance
  • Support forward planning, editorial calendars and content pipelines, including fund-level communications plans aligned to the Global Communications Strategy.
  • Ensure all outputs meet quality, accuracy and approvals requirements, in line with UK government standards.
  • Work with the Communications Manager to produce regular performance insights, using data to strengthen content and communications approaches.

Essential Criteria:

• Approximately 4+ years of relevant professional experience in communications, digital content delivery, and editorial leadership.
• Excellent editorial judgement, with strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, including ability to review and quality-assure content drafted by others and to write blogs and other long-form pieces when required.
• Experience working closely with senior colleagues and providing advice on communications strategy, including coordinating approvals and supporting the delivery of strategic communications plans.
• Proven experience developing content for digital platforms, particularly LinkedIn.
• Experience using design tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Express to create digital communications assets.
• Experience using digital analytics and performance data to inform content and communications strategy.
• Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture, linking communications activity to wider programme goals and external context.
• Professional fluency in English.

Desired Criteria:

• Experience working on government-funded programmes.
• Knowledge of climate change, energy transition, or sustainable development.
• Experience working across multi-country or fund-based programmes.
• Familiarity with value for money and results frameworks.
• Experience of managing relationships with suppliers and consultants (e.g., designers, AV, event/platform providers), including developing briefs and reviewing deliverables.
• Experience contributing to website content optimisation and user experience (UX) improvements.
• Experience delivering online events/webinars and managing email/mailing lists (CRM or equivalent), including supporting communications for Calls for Proposals and partner engagement.

Key Competencies:

• Collaborative working and team support.
• Strategic thinking and judgement.
• Strong storytelling and narrative development.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing.
• Analytical mindset and use of data.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Resilience, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including coordinating inputs and deadlines across distributed teams and partners.
• Professionalism and discretion, including commitment to neutrality when engaging with stakeholders (including political stakeholders).

Additional Information: This is a fast-paced role working in close partnership with the Communications Manager across a complex, global programme. The successful candidate will be confident leading and coordinating the development of high-quality communications content, balancing hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. They will be able to see the bigger picture, identify opportunities to strengthen UK PACT's communications, and apply sound judgement to ensure outputs are engaging, effective, and aligned with programme and UK Government priorities.

About Palladium: Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world’s most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation—strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development.

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