Senior Communications Associate Food & Nature - UK

The GSCC Network is seeking a Senior Communications Associate for Food & Nature in the UK, based in London. This full-time role involves developing strategic communications to promote sustainable food systems, engaging with media, and building partnerships with various organizations. The ideal candidate should have experience in media relations, impactful campaign delivery, and strong writing skills. The application deadline is June 9, 2025.
Senior Communications Associate Food & Nature - UK Application Deadline: 9 June 2025 Department: FNCD Employment Type: Full Time Location: United Kingdom Description About the role This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC) , a global network of communications professionals working in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a program hosted by the Meliore Foundation. We're looking for a Senior Communications Associate for Food - UK who wants to play a role in shifting the UK to a more sustainable food system. This new role will focus on shaping the national and regional conversation about food, health and the environment. We are looking for a media campaigner with experience of working with mainstream UK print and broadcast media who knows how to develop and action a strategic communications plan, build press relations and develop partnerships to generate compelling stories which help shift debates. If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply. About the team You’ll be joining our Food and Nature team, and reporting to the Senior Lead for Food and Farming. We lead the GSCC’s work to increase political attention and action on the role that the land-use sector plays in delivering a wide array of public goods including environmental protection. We are a 10-person team of campaigners, media and digital experts who use strategic communications to get food and nature top of the political agenda. How you'll contribute Co-developing the strategic communications plan to promote the shift to sustainable food systems in the UK; Working with specialists to define audiences, gather audience insights and run message testing; Building relationships with key partners, including NGOs, think tanks, academics and professional bodies; Generating compelling media stories including commissioning insights, analysis and research; Leading on media relations and outreach - building a network of journalists across mainstream, trade and digital media outlets; editorial engagement; advising partners on media tactics; media monitoring and reactive media work; Providing expert comms advice to a network of UK partners working on relevant topics; Project management of communications outputs and deliverables such as pitch packages for journalists and digital content creation. Our ideal candidate has Track record of developing and delivering impactful strategic communications campaigns - demonstrated through media hits and reach of traditional and digital media; Extensive experience of how to use different media including traditional legacy media, trade press and new digital media to run and win effective campaigns; Media relations - experience of working directly with journalists, pitching stories, building journalist relations, media nous for what makes a good story for UK mainstream media and relevant trade outlets; Writing skills - demonstrable experience of drafting compelling copy including press releases, press pitches and social media posts; Partnerships - experience of developing and working with a broad range of partners such as NGOs, think tanks and academics as well as advising organisations on communications strategies with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships; Digital - understanding of how to integrate digital media into traditional media outreach; Understanding the political dynamics of food systems, climate change and rural affairs in the UK and the challenges and opportunities this presents for communications. Why join us? Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature; Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work; Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world; A full-time position under an employment contract, with a foreseen duration of 24 months. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered. Location: flexibly remote in the UK #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year

Experience: 5 years required