Communications & Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job title: Communications & Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: London or remote within the UK

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Start Date: Early to Mid-April 2023

We are a climate analytics not-for-profit established in 2020 with the mission to accelerate climate action using data to support planning decisions in electricity and industry. We are entirely grant-funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation, European Climate Foundation, Generation Investment Management, Google.org and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and our data is used by developers, financiers, planners and think tanks internationally.

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 not-for-profit in our vertical, spearheading innovative data solutions through our culture of inclusivity and adaptability. Now we are looking for an experienced communications and marketing professional to provide maternity cover for around one year.

Our people are our greatest asset, and the diverse skills and perspectives individuals bring to our organisation are the driving force of our success. 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. 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 You

TransitionZero is seeking an experienced and capable communications/marketing professional to manage our comms function while our current communications and marketing manager is on maternity leave, for around 12 months from April 2023. The successful candidate will take on all responsibilities related to managing the communications and marketing of the organisation, including comms strategy, digital marketing and public relations. The role also includes liaising with comms-related contacts at partner organisations and coalitions, and being a central point of contact for TransitionZero’s comms launches. This role reports to the Head of Data Insights and is responsible for managing an external press consultant. 

Responsibilities:

You Will:

Manage communications strategy: 

• Refine, adapt and execute the communications strategy, working closely with the Head of Data Insights and external press consultant, including managing deliverables and adjusting project pipelines as required.
• Inform and monitor budgets for communications initiatives.
• Liaise with communications representatives from relevant coalitions and partnerships, representing TransitionZero, and manage comms-related contractors when required.
• Manage brand consistency in messaging and visual identity across all channels and outputs.
• Report on comms and marketing metrics against KPIs.

Manage digital comms and marketing: 

• Manage the social media accounts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Mastodon) according to the communications strategy, including creating and posting engaging content and responding to engagement. 
• Manage the website (Squarespace) with a focus on improving SEO and updating regular content such as blogs and press releases, adding new team members, and making other edits as required.
• Create and send marketing emails and newsletters (Mailchimp), manage the email list and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Create simple graphics for social media and digital content (Canva).
• Manage the planning, set-up and promotion of TZ webinars. 

Manage public relations:

• Act as the internal and external point of contact for coordinating comms and launches.
• Manage the relationship with TZ’s external press consultant, coordinating and supporting press activity and dealing with incoming press opportunities where needed.
• Develop and maintain a calendar for key external events for TransitionZero to comment on, such as COP, G20 and major industry reports e.g. from the IEA.
• Manage TZ’s engagement with external events and conferences.