Global Witness

Interim Head of Strategic Communications

Global Witness

London, Washington, D.C. or Brussels

We’re recruiting an Interim Head of Strategic Communications to lead Global Witness’ strategic communications.

About Global Witness

Our goal is a more sustainable, just and equal planet where humanity is propelled forward, away from the toxic practices of the past. This means fossil fuels staying in the ground, climate-critical forests standing tall and those on the frontline fighting the climate crisis, who defend our planet, are protected from persecution and attacks.

We want justice for those disproportionately affected by the climate crisis: people in the global south, indigenous communities and communities of colour, women and younger generations. And that the necessary energy transition is done equitably and with the interests of those groups in mind.

To do this we have to stand up to the corporate drivers of the climate crisis – the fossil fuel companies that continue to extract and burn when the science is telling us to stop, the global banks financing deforestation and the businesses that turn a blind eye, or worse are complicit in, attacks on defenders.

For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. Global Witness strives for cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion as only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better and more just future.

About the role

The Interim Head of Strategic Communications leads a talented team to ensure our campaigns are at the heart of our engaging and inspiring communications. You will be key in designing, delivering and supporting our media identity and presence, driving our campaign communications to make the impact and change they deserve.

This is a fixed term contract for 10 months, starting October 2024.

About you

You will be have demonstrable experience of leading, developing and executing strategic communications plans which deliver real impact. You will have the ability to network with a diverse range of media contacts globally to drive impact using effective communications and have an excellent understanding of how communications can influence change and campaign impact.

You’ll have a strong affinity to Global Witness’ values. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and allies is critical in this role and you’ll thrive in an environment where you frequently work with others to achieve our ambitions.

Working for us

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas, and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and annual leave. We also offer healthcare insurance, wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.

This role is open to be based in our London, Washington D.C. or Brussels offices and therefore to be considered you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the relevant office location. We are working under a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.

Applying

Please send in your CV (max 2 pages) and your responses to the shortlisting questions below to Recruitmentcampaigns@globalwitness.org by Midnight 20^th August 2024.

Shortlisting Questions

1. From information that is publicly available, what do you see are the key external opportunities for Global Witness to tell a compelling and cohesive story about our work during 2025? Please outline your thinking in no more than 500 words;
2. Using a recent example, how would you approach supporting different teams and campaigns to buy into an organisation-wide strategic communications plan or strategy? (In no more than 500 words);
3. Giving an example of where it has worked well for you in the past, what is your approach to supporting the wellbeing of colleagues working in communications? (In no more than 500 words).

To help us track your application please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Interim Head of Strategic Communications and please use the following file name protocol for your CV: ‘First Name_Last Name_CV’.

Interview

Virtual interviews will be held virtual on 29^th August but if anything changes, we will let you know. You will receive the interview questions 1 week ahead of the interview via email to enable you to prepare.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

Equality and Diversity

We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.

We need your help and co-operation to enable us to do this, but filling in this form is voluntary. The information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used for monitoring purposes.