Manager, Programmatic Communications

C40 Cities

Manage communications strategies for C40's climate actions while collaborating with internal teams and drafting materials. Support programmatic outputs and align messaging with organizational goals.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £54,920 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, coordinate and execute communications strategies for projects spanning a number of climate action sectors, including clean energy, buildings, food, waste, urban planning, transport, climate resilience and air quality.
Work with colleagues across Communications and CSN to align and coordinate opportunities and outputs between funder, regional and organisation-wide goals.
Lead in the drafting, editing and creation of communications materials, including key messages, press releases, resources for target audiences, social media materials, web content, copy and graphics for creative assets.
Support with tracking programmatic outputs and reporting.
Ensure that programmatic messaging aligns with C40’s overall mission, voice and graphic identity.
Support organisational fundraising efforts by developing materials and streamlining communications offerings.
Provide creative input and participate in regular brainstorming sessions on all aspects of delivering the Communications Team’s priorities.
Assist in the review and processing of proposals and scope of work documents, and contracts for freelancers, photographers & agencies as needed.
Contribute to Communications Team internal workshops, brainstorming and ideation sessions Support the alignment of communications activities (including programmatic messages and outputs) within C40’s broader leadership actions and objectives.
Attend, coordinate and provide feedback on cross-team meetings, as required, as a representative of the Communications Team.
And any other duties appropriate for the grade.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong writing and editorial skills, and an ability to express complex, abstract ideas to a variety of audiences in an accessible and engaging way.
Excellent eye for detail and a clear and concise writing style.
Excellent project management skills.
Experience creating and supporting the development of communications materials across a variety of digital channels and formats.
Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously and remain focused in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
Be passionate about C40’s work and mission.
Excellent team player and collaborator with strong relationship management skills.
Experience in the climate sector is preferred but not required.
Fluency in English – spoken and written – is required.
Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off: Full-time employees receive 35 days of paid time off annually, which includes all national holidays.
Company Shutdowns: In addition to the standard paid time off, C40 provides two non-contractual, non-statutory shutdown weeks each year (mid-year and end-of-year) for a full break.
Parental Leave: All employees are eligible for up to 52 weeks of parenting leave. The first 16 weeks are paid at 100% of the employee's current salary. Weeks 17 through 52 are unpaid by C40, unless payment is required by national law.
Flexible Working: C40 supports flexible working arrangements to enhance work-life balance, provided they align with business requirements.
Time off in Lieu (TOIL): Employees can take TOIL to recover following periods of excessive hours or travel.
Sick Leave: Entitlement to sick leave increases upon the successful completion of the employee's probation period.
Employee Training: Training and development opportunities are available to all staff (excluding temporary staff and interns) after they have completed and passed their probation period.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential services, such as counselling, are accessible for short-term support.
Pension scheme : C40 offers a pension scheme to employees in eligible locations. Availability is determined by the country of employment.
Private Health Insurance: This is provided in countries where publicly funded healthcare is not available.

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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