ShareAction is a campaigning charity that works with investors, policymakers and individuals to build a world where our financial system serves our planet and its people. Responsible investment can have a huge positive impact if harnessed to tackle global challenges such as inequality, public health and the climate crisis. ShareAction seeks to unleash this potential by defining standards for best practice, publishing hard-hitting research, campaigning with allies and empowering investors to drive progressive change within some of the world’s largest companies. This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation that is established as a leading voice in the responsible investment space, and play your part in helping to shape a fairer, more sustainable future.

Team

Smart, powerful communications are a cornerstone of our theory of change. Our dynamic and high-performing communications team develops compelling media and digital activity to inspire public and specialist audiences to support more responsible investment. The team is also responsible for shaping ShareAction’s brand, raising its profile and increasing its engagement and influence.

As Senior Media and Communications Manager you will shape and deliver ShareAction’s media strategy to support organisational objectives, line-managing junior colleagues and generating impactful coverage across a range of target media. Working with the Head of Communications, you will contribute to the development of ShareAction’s overall communications strategy and play a key role advising colleagues across the organisation on framing, messaging, tactics and risk. An excellent writer with strong news judgement and a network of journalist contacts, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, drafting hard-hitting press releases and op-eds, managing reputation and evaluating performance.

What you’ll do:

• You’ll lead on the design and delivery of ShareAction’s media strategy, with support from the Head of Communications, and contribute to the wider communications strategy and annual business planning process.

• You’ll manage ShareAction’s press office including handling requests, responding to breaking news, drafting media products, pitching and uploading content to the website, monitoring coverage and providing regular analysis.

• You’ll line manage media/communications colleagues, supporting them to set objectives, deliver high-quality work and develop their skills.

• You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver an integrated digital and media communications plans to support the launch of major reports and campaigns activity.

• You’ll organise an effective out of hours system for media requests and risk management. Some out of hours working may be required to support report launches or respond to urgent media enquiries.

• You’ll keep abreast of relevant national, EU and international news and build and maintain productive relationships with key journalists, opinion shapers and commentators.

• You’ll monitor potential risks to ShareAction’s reputation, working with colleagues to manage as appropriate.

• You’ll develop ShareAction’s spokesperson strategy, ensuring a diverse and effective roster of spokespeople are well-trained and adequately briefed ahead of any media engagement. Act as a spokesperson where appropriate.

What you’ll bring to the team

• You’ll have experience of working at a senior level in a press office or as a journalist and a strong track record of securing positive coverage.

• You’ll have a proactive approach and excellent written and verbal communications skills, and be able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced team and organisation.

• With knowledge of crisis communications and brand management, you’ll be able to play a key role championing ShareAction’s brand and raising our profile.

• You’ll be passionate about ShareAction’s mission and committed to our values of independence, courage, persistence, respect and inclusivity.

• With great line management experience and interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to build productive relationships with colleagues across the organisation and key external contacts.

• You’ll be able to design and deliver effective media strategies for diverse audiences that complement digital activity, and use tools to measure success.

Although not necessary it would be great if

• You bring a relevant professional qualification e.g. Chartered Institute of Public Relations

• You bring knowledge or experience of communications within a campaigning or advocacy organisation

• You’ve knowledge or experience of capital markets/the financial system

What we will do for you

• You’ll be part of an organisation working to make a meaningful difference tackling some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges.

• We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.

• You have space and support to really shape how we are viewed by the media u8

Location: Hybrid - London/Home

Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Who it reports to: Head of Communications

Salary: £40,000 -£46,000 per annum, pro rata. Plus 8 per cent pension (non-contributory) and benefits including a healthcare scheme

Closing date: 9am 17th August 2022

Interviews: There will be two rounds of interviews with the first round likely to be happening the week of 22nd August

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and so if you are not 100 percent sure that you meet all the requirements but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use the application questions to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.

We have a London office and we actively encourage staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available - such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

ShareAction’s London office is based in vibrant Bermondsey and a short walk from London Bridge underground and national rail. Remote working will remain the norm for many ShareAction staff as we continue to face the Covid-19 pandemic, with office space available as described in London for those who wish to use it.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.
Due to our size we are unable to sponsor visas.