Job Description

Communications and public affairs manager

Clean Air – London

About the role

The Communications and public affairs manager is an exciting new role at ClientEarth. You will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs and communications campaign that will enable ClientEarth to build on the success of its high profile legal case to significantly further its Clean Air agenda in London and nationally. The role comes with a high level of responsibility and freedom for creativity and original thinking.

About you

You have an established record of leadership in senior communications, public relations or external affairs roles, and a track-record of developing and implementing a successful media and public affairs campaign. You have a solid knowledge and understanding of UK politics, at both the London and national levels and are able to quickly grasp complex areas of science and law. You are a clear and creative communicator, able to influence, convince and collaborate at a high level, and to build and support partnerships and networks. You are adaptable and resilient, able to work independently in diverse settings, and work collaboratively within a team.

About us

ClientEarth is a public interest environmental law group founded in 2007. ClientEarth brings together law, science and policy to create practical solutions to key environmental challenges. Working in partnership with civil society and policy-makers, ClientEarth is committed to securing the rights of citizens and civil society to participation, information and justice in environmental matters. In Europe and beyond, ClientEarth’75 strong staff includes legal experts qualified in more than nine jurisdictions based in offices in London, Brussels and Warsaw. Our programmes cover biodiversity and ecosystems, climate and energy, and health and environment.