Deadline: Ongoing
The Iseal Alliance is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Manager based in London, UK.
The Communications Manager will play a major role in developing our communications plans and execution, which will support the development of the ISEAL Alliance and its aims.
ISEAL is the global membership association for sustainability standards with a mission to strengthen sustainability standards systems for the benefit of people and the environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communications Manager will perform the following functions-
- Work with key stakeholders and staff to develop stories, blogs, articles, factsheets and other creative approaches to bring life to the work and aims of the ISEAL Alliance.
- Initiate and deliver communications collateral, managing translations, editing, printing and digital distribution.
- Establish relationships with key creative consultants.
- Undertake quality control for the ISEAL brand. Manage and update ISEAL’s website, ensuring up-to-date, accurate and compelling content and stories, and develop and oversee ISEAL’s social media presence.
- Implement promotional strategy for ISEAL events with particular focus on design, marketing and branding.
- Support the development of a communications network of professionals working in ISEAL members’ communications teams. Contribute to development of ISEAL communications strategy and content strategy and lead appropriate elements that grow awareness and engagement among key stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of agreed communications activities.
- Lead the development of a new social media strategy at ISEAL in 2015.Supervise a range of communications consultants and vendors that provide additional support and services for ISEAL communications, including graphic designers, printers, writers, PR professionals, translators, and local professionals in emerging markets (Brazil, India and China).
- Commit to continuously increase knowledge of ISEAL work and the wider context of voluntary standards and sustainability issues.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any relevant subject or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
- An engaging writing style, able to capture ideas and complex messages and make them accessible to a variety of audiences.
- Significant experience in writing, editing and content production.
- Substantial work experience in a role focused on communications, particularly sustainability or non-profit communications.
- Experience working in the Corporate Social Responsibility, environmental, social or developmental sectors.
- Strong time/process management skills and ability to establish priorities and work to deadlines.
- Self-motivation and flexibility to deal with a range of tasks in a growing organisation.
- Knowledge of and experience in working professionally with social media.
- Familiarity with virtual meeting and presentation tools (e.g. Skype, GoToWebinar).
- Comfortable with flexible autonomy and having a supervisor based in a remote location.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a current CV and a statement explaining how they meet the selection criteria for the position via email with the subject line “Manager, Communications.”
For more information, please visit Iseal Alliance.
