Communications Associate
Principles for Responsible Investment
- Closing: 5:00pm, 3rd Aug 2020 BST
Job Description
About the PRI
The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole. The PRI is truly independent. It encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks but does not operate for its own profit; it engages with global policymakers but is not associated with any government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.
Working at the PRI provides an opportunity to engage with highly motivated, culturally diverse professionals on a wide range of cutting edge issues, such as income inequality through the lens of sustainable finance. The PRI provides scope for development at all levels with opportunities for project leadership and management working alongside some of the most influential signatories and leaders across financial markets and economies. In combination with a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and flexible working policies, PRI is a highly engaging place to work on truly transformative issues.
Job description
We are looking for a dynamic professional with a keen attention to detail to provide support to a fast-paced communications team. The successful candidate will be joining a wider team of nine colleagues, and will have a flexible approach to tasks, be proactive, and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, this role will provide support across all areas of the digital communications function, including newsletters, social media, blogs and podcasts.
Core Responsibilities:
■ Manage the communications calendar, overseeing all newsletters and mailouts
■ Assist the Digital Communications Manager with preparing and posting social media content
■ Work with subject matter experts on submissions to the PRI blog
■ Assist with facilitating, recording and editing podcasts
■ Reply to queries in the PRI Communications inbox
■ Provide regular reporting to the Digital Communications Manager and Director of Communications, as required
■ Provide support to other functions of the Communications team where necessary, such as by uploading content to the website, facilitating video recording, providing Communication support during live events, etc.
■ Support the Digital Communications Manager in ad-hoc tasks and projects.
Core Competencies:
PRI expects roles at a ‘Associate level’ within the organisation to demonstrate skills across the following core competencies:
Analytical
Incorporates the fullest range of information available into analysis and decision making
Uses appropriate technical processes/systems to develop and evaluate options in an effective and time-efficient manner
Assimilates data to draws out relevant insights and findings from analyses
Identifies opportunities and risks to feed into decision making
Presents analyses in an appropriate format providing clear and concise recommendations
Business Awareness
Understands, and always works towards, the mission and the aims of the PRI
Is curious about what is happening in other parts of the PRI
Is Signatory centric – seeks to understand, listen and respond to Signatory needs
Understands own teams’ objectives and seeks to internalise them in own activities
Understands who does what at the PRI and uses the knowledge to complete activities
Collaborative
Approachable, credible and willing whenever engaging with colleagues
Actively and appropriately seeks input from others
Focuses on interacting with colleagues in an positive and open manner
Listens to what colleagues are saying, considers from different perspectives and tailor’s responses accordingly
Communicative
Writes succinctly and clearly tailoring level of detail to the requirements of the end user
Communicates clearly and precisely and able to convey thinking comprehensively
Provides regular, clear and concise communications to manager, colleagues or other relevant people to keep updated on activities
Structures and prepares well-written, logical outputs with limited guidance and editing
Developmental
Demonstrates self-awareness: actively seeks feedback from others and acts upon it
Explores new ideas with an inquisitive mind
Questions the status quo and suggests new ideas
Seeks out opportunities to drive continuous improvements in ways of working
Open-minded attitude which welcomes change and new ideas
Structured
Prioritises and organises time effectively, focussing on the key organisational priorities
Develops ways of working and processes to execute and improve efficiency across the PRI
Methodically tackles problems, working with colleagues where necessary
Takes account of the needs of other colleagues and/or Signatories when considering how to execute a piece of work
Promotes and utilises effective project management skills
Technical Competencies & Experience:
■ Educated to at least Bachelor’s level in a topic such as English, journalism, marketing or communications. Knowledge of responsible investment would be a plus.
■ Experience working in a busy Communications team.
■ Experience with email marketing, website CMS platforms, and working on platforms such as Marketing Cloud, would be a benefit.
■ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
■ Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills
■ A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others
■ Excellent relationship management
■ Language skills, other than English, are desirable
■ Eligibility to work in UK
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Mon 3rd Aug 2020
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Mon 3rd Aug 2020