Head of Communications (fmd)
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Job description
Climate Analytics is seeking an experienced strategic Head of Communications to set the vision and direction for global communications based on organisation mission and vision.
You will lead the development and execution of an organisation-wide communications strategy that advances our mission sharpens our positioning on 1.5C and climate policy and strengthens our brand and design system across all channels. As a member of the Management Team you will contribute to overall organisational strategy aligning communications priorities with research policy fundraising and partnership objectives.
You will lead the development and execution of an organisation-wide communications strategy that advances our mission sharpens our positioning on 1.5C and climate policy and strengthens our brand and design system across all channels. As a member of the Management Team you will contribute to overall organisational strategy aligning communications priorities with research policy fundraising and partnership objectives.
You will build and manage a high-performing communications team: directly line-managing 23 core staff providing leadership to communications colleagues across our global offices and overseeing specialist contractors. You will set standards for editorial quality and brand consistency ensure clear messaging and compelling narratives and guide the planning and delivery of flagship outputs including reports and briefings blogs and commentaries media materials proposals and promotional assets.
The Head of Communications will also steward Climate Analytics external profile and influence. You will develop audience and channel strategies oversee media relations and digital engagement manage reputational and issues risks and establish metrics and feedback loops to drive continual improvement and impact.
Responsibilities
Communications
- Lead and oversee both internal and external Climate Analytics communication activities and processes including media outreach digital communications and events.
- Work with the Executive Team Content Teams and Offices to further develop and implement a cohesive communication strategy with clear KPIs indicators of impact and robust monitoring and evaluation.
- In collaboration with the heads of our content teams steer strategy and plans for major projects and flagship publications and track delivery and impact.
- Advise the CEO and Management Team on strategic opportunities risks and reputation management.
- Ensure timely production of communications-related project deliverables aligning outputs to organisational priorities.
- Be the keeper of Climate Analytics brand identity and direct the development and periodic update of our identity and design guidelines templates and presentations
- Direct the redevelopment and continuous improvement of the Climate Analytics website (UX accessibility analytics-led optimisation SEO and content governance).
- Safeguard editorial quality: ensure accuracy accessibility and brand alignment across all published outputs. Direct message framing and prioritisation on the most pressing climate issues with Partnerships and Content teams.
- Oversee production of the Annual Report to clearly convey achievements strategy and impact to partners funders and the public.
Representation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent Climate Analytics at high-level events and conferences where appropriate including the release of publications/reports.
- Oversee global media relations cultivate strong relationships with priority global outlets and proactively position CA analyses experts and publications.
- Oversee general stakeholder engagement and communication ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications.
Executive Communications & Internal Communications
- Develop and coordinate executive messaging for the CEO (town halls partner meetings Board updates keynotes).
- Support Management Team members to articulate CAs impact consistently for internal and external audiences.
- Work with People and Content teams to strengthen internal communications and organisational storytelling.
- Develop CA spokespeople including directing media training to improve CA bench-strength of spokespeople across topic areas geographic regions etc.
Lead Communications Team
- Lead and manage the communications team and external contractors fostering a high-performing collaborative innovative work culture.
- Develop communications capacity across offices; ensure regional strategies align with global brand and quality standards. Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly accurately and in a timely manner.
- Recruit and onboard talent with a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
Your profile
Essential:
- At least 10 years experience in leading communications at a climate/environmental organisation
- At least five years experience of communications work with a global focus including perspectives of developing countries
- Experience in brand development corporate design/ corporate identity development or similar
- Educational or professional background in communications journalism marketing or similar
- A broad understanding of climate change decarbonisation international climate politics familiarity with the international climate/environmental NGO community and the UNFCCC climate process understanding of vulnerable countries circumstances
- Proven experience in executing successful launches events and multi-faceted communication campaigns
- Proven experience in working with key international news media
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal. Native-speaker level English (our working language). Knowledge of French is an asset.
- Strong management skills and a proven capacity to effectively organise the work of yourself and others.
- Great interpersonal skills highly motivated proactive good team player calm under pressure
- Excellent time management skills ability to work effectively on multiple workstreams at once and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Experience working in a multicultural environment with a wide range of stakeholders
- A genuine interest in the mission of Climate Analytics
- Willingness and ability to travel for important events such as Climate Weeks events and conferences such as the UNFCCC sessions.
- Fluency in German or a second UN language is an asset
Our offer
- A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.
- A positive and inspiring working atmosphere in an international team in Berlin. Our office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg surrounded by a dynamic startup scene.
- We offer a company pension plan.
- We cover your monthly Berlin public transport ticket.
Application deadline: 10th of January 2026
Start: As soon as possible.
Location: Berlin Germany
Terms:Full-time position two-year fixed term contract with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.
Salary: Between 85380 - 112113 gross annually in accordance with Level 7 of our renumeration scale.
Please apply with your:
- CV and cover letter
- An example of your work as relevant for this position including a short description of your role in developing this product
- A list of three referees
Please indicate in your cover letter your earliest starting date and your salary expectations.
Please apply exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can
unfortunately not be processed.
About us
Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at our headquarters in Berlin Germany and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa Australia & Pacific the Caribbean South Asia and North America.Click here to find out more.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science, analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5°C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at ... View more
