Head of Communications (parental leave cover)

About the role
We are looking for an experienced communications professional to drive and deliver our global communications strategy and maintain momentum across our target regions during a period of parental leave. This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about improving global health and climate outcomes, enjoys activating a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve communications objectives and can support and motivate colleagues to deliver impactful work across different time zones.
Selection criteria
- Experience designing and implementing successful communications strategies  that support the delivery of positive social, corporate or political change. We imagine the ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, but we are open to consider candidates with less experience who possess the required skills.
- A high level of strategic thinking and an understanding of how to leverage different campaigning approaches to achieve objectives, including community organising and knowledge brokering
- The ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling and nuanced messaging
- A proven track record of crafting and landing compelling stories in high-impact media that advance campaign objectives
- Existing relationships with journalists in at least one relevant media area, such as news, health, sustainability or food
- Experience managing communications teams in a collaborative and effective way, and a willingness to support colleagues from other teams to develop relevant skills
- A general understanding of building decarbonisation and the energy transition
- Fluency in English
- The right to work in the country you live in (please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for a business visa or work permit at this time)
Experience designing and implementing successful communications strategies  that support the delivery of positive social, corporate or political change. We imagine the ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, but we are open to consider candidates with less experience who possess the required skills.
A high level of strategic thinking and an understanding of how to leverage different campaigning approaches to achieve objectives, including community organising and knowledge brokering
The ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling and nuanced messaging
A proven track record of crafting and landing compelling stories in high-impact media that advance campaign objectives
Existing relationships with journalists in at least one relevant media area, such as news, health, sustainability or food
Experience managing communications teams in a collaborative and effective way, and a willingness to support colleagues from other teams to develop relevant skills
A general understanding of building decarbonisation and the energy transition
Fluency in English
The right to work in the country you live in (please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for a business visa or work permit at this time)
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or French
- A passion for food and cooking cultures
Knowledge of Spanish and/or French
A passion for food and cooking cultures
What we offer
- A role in which you can have a tangible impact on global health and climate outcomes
- The chance to join a supportive and inclusive team that combines their determination to improve health and climate outcomes with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work
- A flexible and supportive work environment
- A diverse network of influential stakeholders in multiple countries
- Competitive remuneration for the not-for-profit sector
A role in which you can have a tangible impact on global health and climate outcomes
The chance to join a supportive and inclusive team that combines their determination to improve health and climate outcomes with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work
A flexible and supportive work environment
A diverse network of influential stakeholders in multiple countries
Competitive remuneration for the not-for-profit sector
Key responsibilities
- Deliver the existing global communications strategy, adapting where necessary in line with organisational priorities during the cover period, and develop associated implementation plans
- Participate in broader campaign and organisational strategy development, contributing perspectives on the role of communications
Deliver the existing global communications strategy, adapting where necessary in line with organisational priorities during the cover period, and develop associated implementation plans
Participate in broader campaign and organisational strategy development, contributing perspectives on the role of communications
- Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts
- Select, brief and liaise with media spokespeople
- Develop key media messaging and oversee the development of pitch content
- Lead on media liaison for both reactive and proactive opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts
Select, brief and liaise with media spokespeople
Develop key media messaging and oversee the development of pitch content
Lead on media liaison for both reactive and proactive opportunities
Knowledge brokering
- Coordinate the development and promotion of knowledge products, including case studies, research reports and toolkits
Coordinate the development and promotion of knowledge products, including case studies, research reports and toolkits
- Hire and manage contractors and agencies as necessary for the implementation of the communications strategy
- Manage the Digital Communications Manager, and lead on the recruitment and management of any other communications professionals required as the GCC grows
Hire and manage contractors and agencies as necessary for the implementation of the communications strategy
Manage the Digital Communications Manager, and lead on the recruitment and management of any other communications professionals required as the GCC grows
Coordination
- Coordinate with the wider team and coalition stakeholders to oversee the implementation of the communications strategy and to continuously refine it to reflect new opportunities and challenges
Coordinate with the wider team and coalition stakeholders to oversee the implementation of the communications strategy and to continuously refine it to reflect new opportunities and challenges
- Oversee the global communications budget forecasting
- Contribute to internal and external reporting of the GCC’s communications activities
Oversee the global communications budget forecasting
Contribute to internal and external reporting of the GCC’s communications activities
How to apply
Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages and it should outline why you are interested in this role and how you fit the selection criteria.
Please indicate ‘Head of Communications (parental leave cover)’ in the subject line.
Applications closeMonday 30th March 2026.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.