About the European Climate Foundation
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.
We support over 280 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
As towns, cities and countries around the world declare climate emergencies, seas rise, forests burn, glaciers melt, increasing numbers of people take to the streets demanding urgent action and our societies begin to wake up to what the science has been saying for many years, there has never been a more important time to be working on climate change.
About the role
ECF is currently accepting applications for an experienced and highly driven team leader to direct the European arm of an international network of strategic communications professionals in the field of climate and energy. The role offers a unique opportunity for an individual with a sincere interest in European politics and climate issues to work with a talented team and play an active role in helping speed up the low carbon transition across Europe and beyond.
The Network Director should be an experienced and highly driven communications strategist in both social and traditional media, as well as a team leader who can oversee and direct country desks in the UK, Germany, France, Poland, Spain, Turkey as well as in Belgium, and helping partners across the region interface with an international network of communications experts.
We are looking for someone who has extensive experience of management across different geographies and cultures and a proven ability to build and maintain trust with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be someone with a track record of having developed teams via remote management. The Director will support colleagues to achieve impactful results through developing and implementing creative strategies that shift the political debate and public discourse on energy and climate issues. A considerable amount of work is focused on building alliances and alignment with new and existing partners, so strong diplomatic and negotiation skills are important. Further information will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.
Key responsibilities
The Network Director will report to the Managing Director, Strategic Communications and will be responsible for:
Experience and competencies
A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation
What we offer
A competitive remuneration (relevant to location).
Location
Negotiable within Europe, co-location with colleagues depends on location, working from home is an option and could be required in light of COVID measures.
You must be in possession of the relevant work permit for your work location.
Start date
As soon as possible
How to apply
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.