Director of Communications and Engagement

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An influential charity is seeking a Director of Communications and Engagement to join their Global Executive Team. This newly created role is pivotal in driving sustainable business practices and fostering impactful communications. The ideal candidate will lead a talented team, shaping the organization’s voice and strategy while ensuring alignment with global priorities. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a positive shift towards a sustainable economy, working alongside leaders in business and finance. If you are passionate about sustainability and have a strong background in communications, this role could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• Experience leading communications and engagement functions.
• Background in business or finance with sustainability understanding.

Responsibilities

• Shape A4S's theory of change and oversee resource allocation.
• Develop multi-channel communications and engagement strategy.
• Monitor progress against strategy and track performance.

Skills

Senior management experience

Communications and engagement functions

Understanding of sustainability issues

Strategic and organizational skills

Ability to develop relationships

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Director of Communications and Engagement, London

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Client:

Ellwood Atfield

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

06157f283d49

Job Views:

7

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

The opportunity:
Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) is seeking a Director of Communications and Engagement, a key member of the A4S Global Executive Team. This is a newly created role, with the individual playing a critical leadership role within this influential charity, helping to drive impact globally, and make sustainable business, business as usual. The director will lead the overall communications and engagement agenda, working with a small but talented team, as well as global leaders from the business, finance and communications worlds. They will help to ensure that A4S reaches its target audiences and inspires action that will achieve real impact. This important communication leadership role is a rare opportunity to join a passionate team in an organization making a positive difference towards a more sustainable economy.

A4S was established by His Majesty The King when he was The Prince of Wales in 2004 "to help ensure that we are not battling to meet 21st century challenges with, at best, 20th century decision-making and reporting systems". A4S works at the highest levels with representatives from the global business, finance and accounting community to inspire action and drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy.

Main responsibilities include:

• Play a key role in shaping A4S's theory of change, strategy, work programme and resource allocation and support and oversee effective implementation as a key member of A4S’s Global Executive Management Team.
• Oversee development and implementation of the multi-channel communications, engagement and events strategy, driving global brand awareness and ensuring alignment with overall strategic priorities.
• Shape A4S’s organizational voice and messaging, and ensure this is reflected throughout A4S materials and activities.
• Monitor progress against the strategy, setting annual plans and budgets, tracking performance against KPIs and goals and overseeing the function’s reporting to the A4S Global Executive Management Team and the Board of Trustees.
• Line manage senior communications and engagement staff and support their continued professional development.

Key skills and experience required:

• Senior management experience leading communications and engagement functions, including leading cross-organisational activities.
• Background in the business or finance world, with an understanding of sustainability issues and the role of business in sustainability, as well as how to communicate effectively with A4S’s target audiences.
• Experience of leading teams, line managing and developing senior roles, and working in a collaborative way across organisational functions.
• Ability to interact and engage with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders, to develop excellent working relationships.
• Strong strategic and organizational skills, with proven ability to prioritize own and team’s workload to meet tight deadlines.