Director of Campaigns & Communications (Responsible Investment Charity)

Civitas Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Campaigns and Communications for a responsible investment charity based in London. The successful candidate will shape impactful campaigns and engage stakeholders, including investors and policymakers. Ideal candidates should have substantial leadership experience and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This pivotal role involves strategic oversight and representation of the organization in public forums.

Qualifications

• Seasoned communications and campaigns leader with proven delivery of impactful advocacy.
• Experience leading complex campaigns at senior level.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for campaigns and communications.
• Lead integrated advocacy and public campaigns.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Represent ShareAction at high-level events.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Director of Campaigns and Communications (Responsible Investment Charity)

Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to support ShareAction 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

ShareAction 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, ShareAction challenges harmful practices and drives systemic change in the global financial system.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Set the strategic direction for campaigns, communications and civil society engagement
• Lead integrated advocacy and public campaigns that elevate ShareAction’s voice
• Oversee media outreach, digital strategy and storytelling across channels
• Build and nurture partnerships with investors, civil society, policy makers and funders
• Represent ShareAction 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 ShareAction’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.