(Internal Vacancy) Communications Manager (6 months Fixed-term contract)

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Job Title: Communications Manager (6 months Fixed-term contract)

Team: Global Communications Team

Reports To: Communications Lead

Contract Length: 6 months fixed term contract

Grade: P4

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location.

Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Central (GMT + / - 3)

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.

Language Requirements: English

International Travel Requirements: Yes, Up to 20%

Budget Responsibility: None

People Management Responsibility: None

Team And Job Purpose

The Global Communications Team has a number of critical accountabilities: to lead and deliver our global media strategy, to lead and deliver integrated and impactful global/ regional communications, to drive social media presence for all SCI channels, to protect brand through crisis communications work, to work with COs and Members to drive income and influence through communications, and to lead global brand management, creative content & storytelling.

The Global Head of Communications leads a sub-team focused in particular focusing on the following: to lead integrated strategic communications, informed by audience insights and aligned to the Global Engagement Framework, to drive income and influence to enable the greatest impact for children. We collaborate with teams across the organisation including programmes, advocacy, philanthropy and partnerships to deliver impactful global narratives and communications packages that support effective global audience engagement and action.

Role purpose

To manage and develop integrated global communications strategies, plans and products that demonstrate Save the Children’s impact for and with children, driving visibility, engagement and fundraising. The role will manage communications around major influencing moments, and support communications for priority external impact products like the Trustees & Annual Report. This role will also be required to support the wider global communications team and be agile to support in a major emergency.

Principal Accountabilities

* Lead the development of global corporate communications products including our Trustees & Annual Report.
* Manage and develop integrated global communications strategies and plans that demonstrate Save the Children’s impact, driving visibility, engagement and fundraising.
* Coordinate and oversee communications around priority thematics, major influencing moments, and priority external impact products to ensure alignment with our global objectives.
* Lead the creation and dissemination of compelling messaging, content and products that reflect the diverse needs and voices of children and communities we serve, ensuring inclusivity and cultural competence.
* Foster and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including impact and influencing, members and cross-functional teams: media, content, digital, brand.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications initiatives, using both qualitative and quantitative metrics to inform and improve future strategies.
* Champion Save the Children’s values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity in all communications activities, ensuring that our work is transparent, inclusive, and aligned with our mission and values.

Essential

Experience and Skills

* Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term communications strategies that align with SCI's global objectives.
* Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills to coordinate communications around priority thematics and major influencing moments.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, partners, and supporters.
* Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Cultural Competence: Understanding and respect for diverse cultural perspectives and a commitment to fostering inclusivity within communications efforts.
* Analytical Skills: Ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications initiatives using qualitative and quantitative metrics to improve future strategies.
* Strong understanding and comprehension of key global issues and contexts
* Commitment to SCI Values: Demonstrates accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity in all communications activities.

Essential

Education and Qualifications

* Education: A degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.

Desirable

* Professional Qualifications: Recognised certification or professional development in relevant fields, such as strategic communications, digital media, or public relations, is desirable.

Key Relationships

Internal (excluding direct team and manager)

* Comms, media, digital, content and brand colleagues
* Fundraising and program funding colleagues
* I&I, programme and strategy leads
* Member comms colleagues
* Country office comms colleagues

External

* Sector peers, freelancers, agencies

Competencies

Cluster: Leading

Competency: Leading and inspiring others

Level: Leading Edge

Behavioural Indicator: Creates and engages others in a shared vision and strategy that will deliver more for children.

Cluster: Leading

Competency: Developing self and others

Level: Accomplished

Behavioural Indicator: Gives regular positive and constructive feedback to others.

Cluster: Thinking

Competency: Problem solving and decision making

Level: Accomplished

Behavioural Indicator: Makes informed strategic decisions based on full evaluation of the opportunities and risks of each idea and solution.

Cluster: Thinking

Competency: Innovating and adapting

Level: Accomplished

Behavioural Indicator: Openly talks about doing things differently pushing boundaries and ways of working to drive improvements.

Cluster: Engaging

Competency: Communicating with impact

Level: Leading Edge

Behavioural Indicator: Projects confidence and authority to influential audiences and makes the most of subject matter even when it’s less familiar.

Cluster: Engaging

Competency: Networking

Level: Accomplished

Behavioural Indicator: Builds strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

* Job Identification 13463
* Job Category Communications and Media
* Posting Date 08/11/2025, 01:58 PM
* Apply Before 08/18/2025, 11:59 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations CENTRE - London Worldwide