About the International Water Association

The International Water Association is a worldwide network for water professionals and corporations, with a membership in the fields of water services, infrastructure engineering and consulting. It connects more than 10,000 experts within the international water sector. IWA is a network structured to promote multi-level collaboration among its diverse membership groups, to share the benefit of knowledge on water science, technology and management worldwide.

The role includes:

1. Thought leadership, content creation and promotion - As part of the Marketing and Communications Strategy, develop a narrative to engage external audiences in IWA key thematic issues and programmatic areas to further position the IWA as a thought leader and global reference point for all those with a professional interest in water and water management.

2. Communications and Marketing for IWA Congresses, Events & Awards - Produce communications and media materials and content for IWA events according to IWA’s enabling, influencer and/or representing functions.

3. Media relations - Contribute to establishing, developing and maintaining media contacts to disseminate IWA’s message together with the team according to IWA’s media calendar and converged media strategy:

Key Selection Criteria

• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with media relations and external communications;
• Experience of developing and delivering communications plans and strategies;
• Good experience of working with executives to deliver messages on target to key audiences;
• Proven track record of producing written and audio-visual communications and marketing content;
• Good understanding of social media and digital interactive networking platforms;
• Good networking skills to identify stories and develop contacts;
• Project management skills;
• Good interpersonal skills, appreciation of multi-cultural environment and the ability to gain understanding and cooperation across all areas of the organisation and its members and participants
• 3+ years’ experience in international communications is desirable.

About the role

• Duration: Permanent, with 3 months probationary period
• Duty station: London, UK
• Salary Range: £28,000 - £ 32,000 per annum
• Reporting to: Director of Marketing & Communications