About the European Climate Foundation
The European Climate Foundation is a major philanthropic initiative. We work to tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emissions society at the national, European, and global levels. We support over 1,000 partner organisations across Europe and the UK to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced political communications specialist to lead the UK communications strategy for elite audiences and traditional media.

Key responsibilities
The Senior Associate reports to the UK Strategic Communications manager and is responsible for:

• Strategic implementation: planning and delivering ECF’s UK communications strategy for elite audiences and traditional media
• Political insight: monitoring developments in UK politics and providing strategic communications advice to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Grant-making: scoping projects, soliciting proposals, commissioning studies, and evaluating and reporting on impact
• Convening: building partnerships with key individuals and convening organisations to share insights and expertise
• Networking: cultivating high-trust relationships in the media and political ecosystem.

Person specification

• Political communications experience: a strong track record of developing and delivering effective communications strategies
• Media expertise: adept at shaping media narratives and managing relationships with traditional media and political stakeholders
• Political judgment: Strong understanding of the current political context and the role of public opinion and campaigns in driving change
• Collaboration skills: Excellent collaboration, diplomacy and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate effective alignment and action among a diverse group of colleagues and partners
• Project management: Well organised, with strong project management skills, including monitoring, impact analysis and reporting
• Approach: Positive, can-do attitude with a pragmatic, flexible approach to securing impact
• Climate context: Good knowledge of the media, campaign & policy landscape on climate change