Climate-KIC is the EU’s largest public private partnership addressing climate change through innovation to build a low carbon and climate resilient economy. We address climate change across four priority themes: urban areas, land use, production systems, decision metrics and finance. Education is at the heart of these themes to inspire and empower the next generation of climate leaders. We run programmes for innovators across Europe via centres in major cities, convening a community of the best people and organisations. Industry emissions account for 30 per cent of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate- KIC’s Sustainable Production Systems theme is therefore building a new foundation for Europe’s industry, fostering innovation that decouples economic growth from unsustainable resource use and greenhouse gas emissions. We are looking for a
Communications Expert (m/f) – Sustainable Production Systems
in Full-Time
in Berlin
Fixed term to 31 December 2018
Start date: 1 November 2017
Purpose of the Role
The Sustainable Production Systems (SPS) team needs short-term support to boost the quality of communications relating to the breadth of theme activities. Additionally, the team needs support with communication and dissemination activities for a new project funded under the Horizon 2020 SPIRE framework in which SPS will be involved (SCALER Project).
The communications requirements of the SPS Theme are coordinated by the Climate-KIC DACH Communication Manager (1 day / week) located in Berlin, supported by a comms colleague in London (1 day / week), and colleagues working for the theme and flagship programme provide a mix of support for communication activity. The requirements for the SCALER project are coordinated through the SPS Business Development Lead.
The external communications expert will help the Sustainable Production Team to refine and produce exemplar external communications messages and collateral, with a focus on:
1. SPS Thematic Activities
- Producing an upgraded standard set of PowerPoint presentation slides for the theme (for events, business development, partner search)
- Creating content and refining the templates for theme and flagship webpages
- Creating case studies for key projects
- Clearly capturing and articulating the value added by Sustainable Production Systems activities and research results
- Simplifying language and messages to ensure they are readily understandable to a wide audience, and can be easily used across theme and flagship activities
- Setting up and delivering Social Media Campaigns and a newsletter
- Manage/coordinate SPS related events and speaker placements
2. H2020 SPIRE – SCALER Project Activities
- Creating a detailed communication and dissemination strategy and action plan based on WP5 of SCALER proposal, including an event and publications management plan
- Creating, managing and co-ordinating content for SCALER : website, e-newsletter, social media channels, smart art or infographics to boost engagement and awareness for the project, reports on communication, dissemination & stakeholder activities, stakeholder map under guidance from project partners
- Create SCALER stakeholder engagement strategy
Key Relationships
- Climate-KIC Communications colleagues
- Sustainable Production Systems team
- Partners and strategic alliance organisations
- External agencies
- SCALER consortium partners and stakeholders
Person Specification
- A good understanding of climate change, circular economy, sustainability and innovation issues, including experience of messaging in this communications space
- Strong editorial skills
- Experience in B2B and B2C communication, preferably in the manufacturing and production industry
- Experience in guiding agencies/external communication professionals
- Ability to translate complex material into easy to read promotional copy
- Proven ability to develop and deliver high impact communications campaigns
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload and meet competing stakeholder requirements
- Communications and PR strategy development experience
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Collaborative with excellent teamwork skills
- Cultural sensitivity and proven ability to thrive in a multi-cultural team
- Relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Application Process
Climate-KIC values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. Your application should consist of a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter describing briefly how your profile, skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, and outlining your interest in and vision for the role. Please send your full application to recruitment@climate-kic.org.
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