Senior Communications Officer, Heavy Industry

Climate Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving climate action swiftly. As a Senior Communications Officer focused on Heavy Industry, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility of initiatives aimed at decarbonizing steel and concrete. Your creativity and writing prowess will be essential in crafting impactful content that resonates across various platforms, helping to shape policies and drive membership growth. This dynamic role offers the chance to collaborate with international teams and engage with key industry stakeholders, making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

10% employer pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working

Comprehensive health benefits

Family-first policies

Wellbeing perks

Additional leave options

Life assurance

Cycling support

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with experience in writing diverse content.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to various time zones.

Responsibilities

• Execute integrated communications campaigns for net zero initiatives.
• Generate compelling press releases and social media content.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Campaign experience

Stakeholder engagement

Fluency in English

Job description

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Summary

Join us in driving climate action, fast, and speed up the decarbonisation of steel and concrete - which combined are responsible for around 15 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. As Senior Communications Officer, Heavy Industry, you'll focus on growing our membership base, driving the global uptake of low-carbon steel and concrete, and using communications to help shift policies.

If you are an excellent and creative writer, with a passion for climate action, and thrive in a dynamic, international environment, this is your chance to have real impact.

About the role

The Senior Communications Officer, Heavy Industry is a focused role within the Programme Communications team, vital for our mission to drive climate action, fast. The role's key goal is to strengthen the profile of our initiatives SteelZero and ConcreteZero, the work of our Heavy Industry team and Climate Group. You will do this by creating impactful content for our communications channels, seizing opportunities, and finding creative ways to get our expert spokespeople into media .

On a day-to-day basis, you'll immerse yourself in the workings of the Heavy Industry team and work closely with the Communications Manager, Heavy Industry Campaigns. But you'll also work very closely with communications colleagues in our other (Energy, Transport, and Food), our Marketing Team, and comms colleagues in our international offices in New York, New Delhi, Amsterdam and China.

The role reports to the Communications Manager, Heavy Industry Campaigns.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Feed into and execute strategic and integrated communications campaigns for the Heavy Industry system, to shape the global agenda and policies around net zero steel and concrete. This includes substantial communications on our SteelZero and ConreteZero initiatives.
• Support the international growth of our membership by working on effective external cross-channel communication campaigns, and membership communications.
• Generate and communicate compelling press releases, stories, blogs, case studies, social media posts, briefings and thought leadership articles that promote our work, working with member companies and colleagues as appropriate.
• Help shape Heavy Industry sessions during our key events (Climate Week NYC, Climate Group Asia Action Summit) and developing other opportunities.
• Deliver innovative communications approaches and the right messaging, at the right time, in the most effective way to support and deliver the aims of our key initiatives to our key audiences.
• Leverage and build the reputation of the Climate Group as a whole by implementing our brand strategy and identifying opportunities that support all our business and wider work.
• Attend key events and support senior colleagues on the global stage where needed, building relationships with members and key industry stakeholders along the way.
• Use your experience of working across communications channels, including media, digital, social and events.
• Leverage the advice and support of colleagues with specialist expertise in media, events, marketing and digital communications.
• Contribute to quality, growth and innovation in our communications activities.

About you

We value strengths and a passion for learning - if you meet most of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Excellent writer with strong communication skills, able to work at pace.
• Experience in writing briefings, op-eds, social media posts, blogs, website content, and media and podcast briefings.
• Experience of working with a range of different stakeholders to increase the reach of communications content.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required to support events and announcements across international time zones.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Campaign experience and good understanding of climate issues, and the decarbonisation of steel and concrete in particular.

About Climate Group

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We encourage applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities, as we value a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Where you'll work

You'll be based in our London head office near Tower Bridge (SE1 2NQ), a 12-minute walk from London Bridge station and enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

As well as having excellent green credentials, our brand new open-plan workspace offers the ultimate flexibility for your working day, whether you're working collaboratively, hosting a hybrid meeting with your global colleagues, or need some focus time in an acoustic booth or at a standing desk. The building also offers a well-equipped gym, secure bike parking and showers.

The role will require occasional international travel

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a permanent position.

Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if we can make it work for the role and within the team then we will.

The salary offered is £33,610 to £36,970 per annum, based on experience.

Beyond working alongside friendly, motivated colleagues who will support and challenge you, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure
• 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months' service
• Long-service reward: An additional day's holiday after three and six years with us
• Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance
• Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation
• Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments
• Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership
• Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married
• Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day
• Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000
• Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme
• Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation

Apply now

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights how your experience and values align with our mission.

If you need further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Alexandra Brandt Corstius, Communications Manager, Heavy Industry at [email protected].

The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on 4 May 2025. We'll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the UK are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by Climate Group.
Please note we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.