Senior Communications Officer
Hybrid (within and outside the UK) with occasional travel to our London office (International maximum + or – 2 hours from GMT/BST)

The Organisation

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

The Hub for Housing Justice (HHJ) is a collaborative initiative led by civil society networks and research organisations that aims to advance housing justice by co-designing agendas, sharing resources, aligning advocacy efforts and promoting learning and action. We convene the Hub’s Secretariat, aiming to strengthen the capacity of civil society groups and their networks to influence policymaking, seeking to promote more just and sustainable housing conditions for the world’s majority, reduce poverty and discrimination, recognise the needs of migrants and marginalised groups and make communities more resilient to the effects of climate change.

We are currently seeking a Senior Communications Officer to join our team on a part-time basis, working 21 hours per week for a one year fixed term contract.

The Benefits

– Salary of £44,892 – £49,423 per annum (pro rata)
– 25 days’ annual leave per year, increasing with service (pro rata)
– Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
– 7.5% employer’s pension contributions (applicable to those based in the UK only)
– An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits (applicable to those based in the UK only)
– An interest-free season-ticket loan
– A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work (applicable to those based in the UK only)
– An employee assistance programme
– Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
– Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
– Flexible working options
– Support for learning and development
– Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
– Dependents leave
– Eye tests and glasses
– Therapy treatment

The salary range advertised in GBP is applicable in the UK only, and the salary offer in another country would depend on the local terms and conditions. We only use the UK salary structure to determine starting salaries, but it will not apply to salaries outside the UK thereafter.

Please note some of the benefits stated above are only applicable to those based in the UK.

This role is also open to those who live outside the UK, as long as you have the right to work in the country you wish to reside in.

This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced communications specialist with both print and digital experience and a passion for sustainable development to join our innovative organisation.

You’ll have the chance to be at the forefront of driving key communication initiatives, collaborating with global partners to advocate for housing equity and environmental justice whilst influencing policy and making a tangible impact on communities around the world.

What’s more, you’ll be working in a collaborative and supportive environment that values your expertise, offers extensive professional development opportunities and empowers you to contribute to meaningful, real-world change.

The Role

As a Senior Communications Officer, you’ll be at the heart of driving the creative and strategic communications for the Hub for Housing Justice (HHJ) Task Team.

Your role will be all about bringing the initiative’s goals to life through vibrant storytelling, engaging stakeholder interactions and dynamic knowledge sharing. You’ll craft and implement a compelling communications strategy, creating eye-catching digital and printed content, managing our social media channels and keeping our project contact databases in tip-top shape.

You’ll also get to showcase your creative flair by designing and hosting a variety of internal and external events, where you’ll handle everything from event communications to publications and logistics.

Additionally, you will:

– Share the exciting findings from our action research projects and advocate with both local and global players
– Keep the HHJ website fresh and engaging with content that speaks directly to our audiences
– Help shape and refine HHJ’s documentation with your creative input

About You

To be considered as a Senior Communications Officer, you will need:

– Experience co-ordinating the production of print and digital communication outputs
– Experience implementing marketing communications strategies and campaigns through to completion
– Experience working with websites and organisational social media accounts
– Experience writing and editing content to short deadlines for print and online media
– Experience of setting up, promoting and managing events
– Experience managing creative suppliers and a pool of freelancers
– Experience providing communications support or training to others

The closing date for this role is 12th September 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Senior Communications Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Marketing & Content Executive, Senior Marketing Officer, or Senior Marketing Co-ordinator.

IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don’t satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.

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