Associate Director (London)

Browning Environmental Communications is looking for an exceptional, strategic and commercially-driven Associate Director to support its outstanding delivery of communications in the field of clean energy and environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities and Scope:

• Act as the primary liaison for a range of clients in the UK, Europe and beyond including public and private companies, cleantechs, NGOs and foundations, scientific organizations, and multilateral organisations.
• Devise effective strategic media and stakeholder engagement strategies and support integrated campaigns alongside digital, design and content colleagues.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the political, economic and policy forces shaping climate and environmental action, and the broader communications landscape.
• Effectively manage teams to deliver to agreed timeline and budget, overseeing quality and operational performance to meet client objectives.
• Identify opportunities to develop and grow the business and support through proactive network-building and contributing to proposals, pitches and organic growth opportunities.
• Act as an ambassador for Browning and the topic of environmental sustainability communications at external events and industry forums.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience managing teams on high-profile accounts at a leading communications agency.
• Experience in communications in one or more of the following subject areas: clean energy, decarbonisation, circular economy, nature restoration, or carbon markets.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field from an accredited college or university will be advantageous.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Passionate about climate action and environmental sustainability, and committed to impact.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to serve as the daily client contact for multiple clients simultaneously, with a proven track record of responsible client-related financial management, including effectively managing within client budgets.
• Demonstrates the ability to deeply understand clients' goals, business models, and their stakeholders including customers, employees, investors, policymakers, regulators, etc.
• Strong leadership skills including ability to multi-task, delegate, manage assignments, and evaluate team members' work effectively, and to share knowledge effectively with team members and drive a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Competitive salary & discretionary annual bonuses. Flexible working and weekly work from home days.