Head of Communications & Marketing

TransitionZero; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TransitionZero, a climate analytics nonprofit, seeks a Head of Communications & Marketing to drive brand reputation and product adoption. This hybrid role involves strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and content development, supporting energy transition initiatives globally.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

20 days work-from-anywhere allowance

Home office setup allowance

Private healthcare after probation

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in energy or related sectors.
• Experience with software startups and agile processes.
• Exceptional English writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing communications and marketing strategies.
• Managing public relations and company communications.
• Collaborating with product teams for user engagement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Digital marketing

Public relations

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About Us

We are a climate analytics nonprofit established in 2021. We provide system modelling data, software and analysis to support energy transition planning and decision-making. We are currently grant-funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation, Google.org, Sequoia Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and European Climate Foundation, among others. Our data, software and analysis are used by analysts in or working with government agencies, asset owners, operators, utilities, banks, and institutions. We are excited to be launching our energy system modelling platform (Scenario Builder) in Q2 ‘25.

At TransitionZero, we understand that diversity is an essential component of a successful team, whether that be diverse ways of thinking, personal or professional backgrounds and skills. We aim to be the most talented nonprofit in our vertical, spearheading innovative data solutions through our culture of inclusivity and adaptability. We are now looking for a Head of Communications & Marketing to join our team.

Our people are our greatest asset, and the diverse experience, skills and perspectives individuals bring to our organisation are the driving force behind our success. We will therefore consider all qualified applicants in the recruitment process as we welcome all the unique qualities and experiences that make you, you.

About The Role

This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that effectively reach target audiences, build our brand reputation, and drive the adoption of our data-driven insights and growth of our products. This hybrid role is based out of our London office near Waterloo Station and reports to the COO.

TransitionZero develops open and accessible electricity system modelling data, software, and insights to support analysts working on transition planning with or for governments in low- to middle-income countries. We're looking for a communications leader who understands the risks and opportunities of the energy transition and has the skills and experience to be responsible for communicating and promoting our mission, products and analysis and will develop a coherent plan for both software and analysis products, with the latter showcasing the former.

You will work cross-functionally with our Product and Analysis teams to drive engagement with our datasets, software, and model-led insights. You will manage a content marketer and have access to freelance graphic design and in-country specialist communications support through our partnerships. Product marketing support will be available subject to additional funding.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications:
• Managing TransitionZero's public relations and company communications strategy.
• Seeking opportunities to insert TransitionZero’s energy system modelling expertise and findings into wider energy transition narratives and conversations.
• Proactively securing op-eds, data visualisations, and expert commentary opportunities with media outlets.
• Growing our network of energy journalists, policy analysts, key opinion leaders, and private/public partners in our focus markets (currently Southeast and East Asia).
• Providing strategic communications support to the CEO and Co-Founder – social media strategy, media engagements, and high-level speaking opportunities.
• Product & User Marketing:
• Project managing and owning the ongoing launch marketing strategy for Scenario Builder.
• Collaborating with the Product team on communications initiatives that attract new users to Scenario Builder, such as educational webinars, workshops, live demonstrations and briefings with media.
• Designing processes for user feedback and engagement, working with the Product and Technology teams to ensure this feedback is reflected in the roadmap.
• Ensuring we have ambitious marketing strategies for the different user segments of Scenario Builder.
• Content Development & Marketing:
• Managing a content marketing specialist and keeping our content machine firing with high-quality, model-led articles, data visualisations, email newsletters and social media content.
• Writing compelling press materials that translate complex modelling outputs into clear, concise, and actionable media releases.
• Creating comprehensive global and regional communications campaigns for report releases and delivering impactful launches for reports, datasets, and new model runs.
• Supporting our analysts in the development of pixel-perfect research reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Events:
• Owning the company events calendar, securing speaking engagements and partnerships that help meet our grant objectives.
• Distributing media releases using our internal database, or in collaboration with freelancer/contract support and partners.
• Reporting & Internal Communications:
• Owning reporting for communications outcomes associated with our grants, ensuring we’re clearly measuring and communicating the impact of our work.
• Keeping the rest of the team informed about stories & narratives relating to our product development and in-country impacts.
• Brand Management:
• In partnership with our external brand designer, ensuring quality and brand consistency across all public-facing outputs.
  
  

About You

You’re a digital native communications professional with demonstrated experience delivering strategic communications results for complex, technical energy research aimed at influencing government policy. You will have the aptitude and experience to create a communications and marketing strategy that supports both our software product and our model-led insights. Your ability to develop creative strategies, passion for impactful marketing, and knack for leveraging data to weave compelling narratives are essential skills that will help drive our mission forward. Our communication strategy spans product and analysis, so you will be able to quickly build working relationships with data engineers, product managers and energy analysts. While we are a rapidly growing tech startup, we are also a non-profit, so a high level of adaptability and willingness to approach challenges with creativity and curiosity is essential. We work globally, so you will be able to demonstrate a nuanced understanding of diverse cultural landscapes, consumer behaviors, and regulatory environments.

Skills & Experience

• Six to eight years plus experience working in energy or adjacent sectors or within another quantitative field that has relevance to the energy transition (e.g. finance, policy)
• An understanding of, or hands-on experience in, software startups and agile working processes
• Exceptional English writing skills
• Comfortable managing engagements with C-suite executives and high-level government officials
• Strategic communications vision – you’re able to distil complexity into actionable, measurable outcomes on a global and local level
• Experience working on international projects
• Solutions-oriented, adaptable, and happy to roll up your sleeves when the role demands it
• Empathetic and mindful of different ways of working, and respectful of the unique skills that the people you manage and collaborate with bring to work
• An appreciation of content-led marketing and curiosity about the constantly evolving world of social media
• A desire to have a real impact on the energy transition
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• 25 days annual leave (excluding UK public holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday
• 20 days annual allowance to work from anywhere in the world
• Hybrid working and core working hours model
• Allowance to set up your home office
• Annual budget and dedicated leave time for relevant training courses
• Enhanced gender-neutral parental leave (4 months full paid)
• Private healthcare following successful completion of the probation period
• Yearly team offsite
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness to everyone.

Studies have shown that some people from marginalised or underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet all of the hiring guidelines or qualifications. Whoever you are, even if you don't meet all of the criteria, if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to this role, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire!

At TransitionZero, we're looking for people who are genuinely passionate about what they do, and we welcome all people, regardless of their background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact our People Team ([e-mail]) for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

About Us

We are a climate analytics nonprofit established in 2021. We provide system modelling data, software and analysis to support energy transition planning and decision-making. We are funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation, Google.org, Sequoia Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, European Climate Foundation, among others. Our data, software and analysis is used by developers, financiers, planners and think tanks internationally.