Group Communications Manager

JOB TITLE: Group Communications Manager

HOURS: 37.5 hours/week 

LOCATION: Central London Office, Hybrid working with 2 days per week on site

REPORTING TO: Group Head of Communications

GRADE: Manager (£50,000 - £55,000)

Tracker Group is a UK-based, not-for-profit think tank. Our aim is to enable a Parisaligned, nature-positive global economy by aligning capital market actions with planetary boundaries. We are the home of the two award-winning research brands, Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker, which together comprise Tracker Group, combined under one corporate entity since 2022.

Together, we mobilise investors and corporates alike to intervene in the practices destroying our planet, working towards the necessary, fundamental changes in our world's financial markets to respect the environmental boundaries we know our planet has.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Group Communications Manager at Tracker Group is responsible for providing support to and deputising for the Group Head of Communications across all Communications activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in developing and delivering Communications workstreams.
• Support the Head of Communications in creating a mid to long-term strategy aligned with business goals.
• Provide expert advice on Communications activities to senior management.
• In close liaison with the Head of Communications, ensure that Tracker Group messages are delivered to key audiences in the appropriate manner, whether through the media, through support for our direct engagement programme, through programme specific launches and events or through ensuring participation in relevant international platforms.
• Monitor emerging trends under the Head of Communications' direction.
• Help develop strategic themes to enhance brand awareness through media exposure.
• Contribute to a consistent Tracker Group style guide and support staff accordingly.
• Work with Research programmes to develop specific communications and media plans for research dissemination.
• Ensure high-quality outputs through editing and copy checking.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communications activities using data and insights.
• Support media and external deliverables, including crafting messaging, managing media contacts, and overseeing press releases.
• Collaborate with the communications agency and manage external resources.
• Assist in crisis management if needed, including messaging and media outreach.
• Help plan and coordinate online and physical events.
• Provide Audio Visual support, including presentation and speech writing assistance.
• Ensure strong internal communications align with corporate values.
• Share best practices to promote continuous improvement.
• Minimize environmental impact in the role.
• Ensure all acquired Intellectual Property remains with Tracker Group and is properly managed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience:

• Experience of working in sustainability communications either in a non-profit organisation, think tank, corporate or financial sector.
• Experience in creating engaging social media content and developing a social media strategy.
• Significant communications experience in media, corporate communications, journalism or other relevant field.

Skills:

• Management and Strategy: Management skills with the ability to support the delivery of an organisational communications strategies.
• Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into coherent narratives, reports, content for media outreach.
• Writing skills: Excellent writing and editing skills including report editing, press releases, narrative development, blogs etc.

Personal Attributes:

• Passion for the Mission: A strong commitment to Tracker Group's mission of enabling a Paris-aligned, nature-positive global economy.
• Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working environment, including travel to Central London as required. Other travel may be required from time to time.
• Initiative: A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take the initiative and drive projects forward and the energy, passion and gravitas to engage people, negotiate, and persuade.
• Highly Motivated: With the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Values: To understand the Tracker Groups values and role model these to others, treating colleagues with respect.

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Knowledge of video/photo editing programmes e.g. Storykit.

QUALIFICATION:

• Education: A degree in a relevant field.

BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: £50,000- £55,000 per year, based on experience.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Minimum of two days in the office, with the rest either from the office or home.
• Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day for every year worked (up to a maximum of 30 days per year).
• Pension Contribution: 7% employer contribution.
• Health Benefits: Possibility to opt into private healthcare.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Access to a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Up to four weeks per year working remotely.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

At Tracker Group we are fully committed to building and nurturing a strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome everyone.  We champion a healthy and inclusive work environment, where ALL people are welcomed, included, and respected - a place where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We believe that accepting, celebrating and valuing the richness of diverse cultures, opinions and experiences is what motivates, engages and empowers us and is a key part of Tracker Group's success.  Our vision is that Tracker Group will continue to thrive and grow with a diverse mix of unique, bright, talented and passionate people joining us, people who care about the world we live in and the future of its environment. As such we welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity, socio-economic background, ethnicity, nationality, culture and global region.