Senior Communications Manager

GFMD Women in Media Working Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to enhance its external communications. You will lead impactful communications campaigns, manage content partnerships, and support the Senior Leadership Team with key initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in communications, excellent organizational and writing skills, and a personal interest in social issues. The role offers the chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a communications capacity, ideally for an international organization.
• Ability to juggle multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively.
• Experience representing teams and organizations with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications campaigns for key initiatives.
• Develop and lead content partnerships for the Foundation's work.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with speeches and briefings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Research and analytical skills

Fluency in English

Job description

Thomas Reuters Foundation are seeking a Senior Communications Manager to join their busy Communications team and contribute towards the organisation’s external communications efforts. Reporting to the Global Director of Communications, this is an incredible opportunity to land a senior role in a fast-growing corporate Foundation working on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

About You

As Senior Communications Manager at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Lead on the planning and execution of impactful and strategic communications campaigns for key initiatives arising from the Foundation’s core thematic areas of work
• Act as the Communications lead for one of the Foundation’s thematic focus areas, establishing and leading on the delivery of an annual comms work plan to support its core objectives
• Develop and lead content partnerships, strengthening and diversifying partners and overseeing deliverables for key Foundation initiatives
• Represent the Foundation at external meetings and on calls with partners and donors when needed, and build relationships with their relevant comms teams
• Provide support to the Senior Leadership Team in the form of speeches, briefings and talking points for external speaking engagements
• Support the wider organisation’s external communication needs; identify content to be promoted, set strategic objectives and devise creative distribution plans using data-driven learnings where appropriate, collaborating on design, audience and social media strategies
• Devise press outreach and liaison strategies as and when required
• Write and edit a wide variety of internal and external communications materials that may include opinion editorials, content for social and digital platforms, press releases, newsletters, the Foundation’s annual report, and various other documents promoting the organisation’s work
• Support on the communications activities around key Foundation events, including the Trust Conference, ensuring consistency in quality
• Provide guidance and feedback where appropriate for more junior members of the Communications Team

About the Role

To be their Senior Communications Manager, you will likely:

• Have proven experience working in a communications capacity, ideally for an international organisation or a fast-paced industry
• Be an excellent communicator with strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills
• Be an exceptional writer, with excellent pitching, editing and proof-reading skills
• Have exceptional organisational skills and an ability to juggle multiple workstreams and to prioritise and deliver accordingly
• Have proven experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and be confident representing your team and organisation in the appropriate environment
• Be able to work independently and proactively
• Have rigorous attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy, and exceptional research and analytical skills
• Have an ability to work creatively, speedily and accurately under pressureHave a personal interest in social, humanitarian and/or environmental issues
• Fluency in English is essential, and additional languages are an advantage
• Experience in the development sector and/or charity sector, project management skills and a passion and understanding for the work of the Foundation are desired but not essential

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of this role, and why you are interested in both the position and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Use "Senior Communications Manager" as the subject line of your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note, the deadline for applications is Friday, 9th January 2026 at 11.59 pm GMT.

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