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Head of Communications

apply before April 30, 2024

Description

Built by Nature is seeking a passionate and strategic Head of Communications to develop and execute inclusive and impactful communications plans and campaigns in support of our timber and biobased building transformation-focused programmes and to develop and share the stories and impact of our network and grantees. The primary focus will be on European markets but with growth into international markets, likely in Africa and Asia, over the next few years.

Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating with the wider team and board, you will help shape, lead and scale communications for Built by Nature in service of its mission, and support the creation of an ecosystem of solutions that help the timber and biobased building transformation scale.

Key responsibilities

Strategy development: Lead the development of an integrated communications strategy for BbN to position the organisation as the leading, trusted voice of the biobased construction materials movement.

Strategic messaging. Craft and manage the successful flow of strategic messaging related to our programmes and individual initiatives throughout our communications and brand channels to engage and empower our most important stakeholder groups to add their voice to the biobased building transformation narrative.

External relations. Make recommendations and provide tactical assistance to build and leverage the voices of our programme and management teams to help achieve programmatic goals through a range of online and offline channels, including coaching on the team’s personal social media, recommending speaking engagements, media training, and drafting and placing articles to inform, engage and mobilise target audiences. Manage freelance copywriters and external PR consultants in support of these efforts and contribute to our thought leadership strategy to help shape the foundation’s agenda at key external events.

Partner Management: Develop messaging, talking points, press releases, op-eds and communications toolkits where it makes strategic sense, to tell the story of our work through and with our partner organisations.

Channel management: Actively manage and grow BbN’s social media channels and digital presence, such as the website, to ensure messages reach the right audiences and have the Head of Communications | 3biggest possible impact, as well as provide our network and partners with maximum amplification support.

Events management: Leading an events coordinator and external service providers in hosting impactful, connective events, both online, offline and in a hybrid setting, to engage the wider network of stakeholders, in line with the network’s strategies and key learnings from frontrunners and ambassadors, and in collaboration and support of the CEO and the wider BbN team.

Learning. Proactively contribute to a learning dynamic by supporting the team in researching, analysing and sharing new and relevant insights with the wider team and embedding monitoring, evaluation and learning within communications activities.

Culture: As part of the BbN team, play an active role in the development and maintenance of a culture of excellence, teamwork and trust.

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