Director of Campaigns and Communications (Responsible Investment Charity)

CIVITAS RECRUITMENT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment firm is seeking a dynamic Director of Campaigns and Communications for a prominent UK charity. This pivotal role involves shaping impactful campaigns and strategic narratives that influence corporate behavior. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading high-level communications and campaigns, coupled with strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive systemic change in responsible investment and engage with key stakeholders in the financial system.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading complex campaigns or communications at senior level.
• Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate them compellingly across audiences.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for campaigns and communications.
• Lead integrated advocacy and public campaigns.
• Oversee media outreach and digital strategy.
• Build partnerships with investors and civil society.
• Represent the charity externally at events.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Director of Campaigns and Communications (Responsible Investment Charity)

Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to support a fantastic UK charity in the recruitment of a dynamic and visionary Director of Campaigns and Communications. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping high-profile, high-impact campaigns and building strategic narratives that challenge corporate behaviour and activate investor influence.

The Organisation

The organisation is an independent UK-registered charity working to build a financial system that serves people and the planet. They are experts in responsible investment, harnessing the influence of investors, pension funds and civil society to improve corporate behaviour on environmental, social and governance issues - from climate change and health to worker rights and corporate accountability. Through research, rankings, investor engagement, coalition-building and public campaigns, the charity challenges harmful practices and drives systemic change in the global financial system.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for campaigns, communications and civil society engagement
• Lead integrated advocacy and public campaigns that elevate the charity's voice
• Oversee media outreach, digital strategy and storytelling across channels
• Build and nurture partnerships with investors, civil society, policy makers and funders
• Represent the charity externally, including at high-level events and in the press
• Align campaign goals with organisational priorities and funding strategy

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned communications and campaigns leader with a proven record of delivering high-impact advocacy and narrative strategy. You will bring:

• Substantial experience leading complex campaigns or communications at senior level
• Excellent strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate them compellingly across audiences
• Strong leadership and people-management experience
• A values-driven approach that aligns with the charity's mission and commitment to equity and inclusion.

If the role sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria, please apply immediately or alternatively contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information, including the job pack.