Hybrid Programme Manager, Communications

at Forest Stewardship Council

• Job title: Programme Manager, Communications
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bonn, Germany

About the role

• Programme Manager managing communications team for FSC promoting sustainable forestry solutions. Leading content planning, social media engagement, and communication strategy at global events.

Responsibilities

• Managing people, budget and processes within the communications unit across content planning and production: social media management, channel oversight, storytelling and visual production.
• Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive thought leadership strategy around FSC’s priority areas that positions FSC as a trusted leader in responsible forest management.
• Profile FSC at major events via compelling story-telling, thought leadership and social media management.
• Ensure that communications content from across the house and regions is fed into social media planning and editorial calendar and contributes to the promotion of FSC’s three priority areas.
• Lead the systematized identification of content opportunities to increase social media engagement across FSC SoMe channels.
• Review, approve, and refine content which will be packaged for SoMe to ensure it reflects FSC’s brand voice, key messages, and platform-specific best practices.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback on copywriting, visuals, and messaging to support team learning and improve content quality.
• Strong experience of a range of communications analytics, M&E methodologies and tools.
• At least five years experience iteratively applying M&E to improve communications performance.
• To plan, monitor and manage workloads of staff across the comms team.
• To develop and manage budgets for all activities of the comms team.
• To ensure staff reporting to the comms programme manager comply with the rules and regulations of FSC.
• To lead the development of communication and related skills of staff within the comms team.
• To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements of all staff under supervision.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Journalism, Media, Communications or Marketing).
• At least five years’ experience managing communications teams.
• At least five years of professional experience working on media relations, social media management and event coordination and management.
• Strong experience of implementing monitoring and evaluation methodologies to measure the success of communications campaigns.
• Strong writing skills in multiple formats and for multiple channels.
• At least eight years experience developing and implementing communications plans strategies.
• Demonstratable ability to solve problems efficiently.
• Solution oriented attitude to work.
• Service oriented attitude to work.
• A strong sense for diligence and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to plan and organize work.
• At least five years of managing staff.
• Computer Skills – good skills in the use of/experience with: Standard software packages (MS Office). Adobe Creative Cloud skills are a plus.
• Communication Skills: English (spoken and written). Spanish or French is a major plus Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to shape messages for intended audiences. Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Experience in communicating with the media. Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

Benefits

• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.
• Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff.