Job Description

The Impact Investing Institute seeks a full-time Communications and Programme Coordinator; this is a 1-year hybrid role located in the City of London, UK.As Communications and Programme Coordinator, you will create compelling content for the Institutexe2x80x99s digital channels, coordinate impactful speaking events, and provide essential programme support across the organisation. The role requires excellent writing and communication skills, a strong command of digital communication tools and platforms, events design and delivery, and stakeholder management. You will report into the Head of Engagement and Communications and deliver work across the organisation; accordingly, you will need to be comfortable working between and across teams, with and for a range of stakeholders.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1 xe2x80x93 Communications Strategy & Content

• Create and deliver compelling content across LinkedIn (weekly), email newsletter (quarterly), website, and marketing materials

• Proactively engage with colleagues to source content and stay informed of organisational activities

• Design and implement visual assets for digital communications using tools like InDesign and PowerPoint

• Maintain website content and manage analytics across digital channels, providing insights on audience engagement

• Support publication of reports by managing timelines and coordinating with external suppliers

2 xe2x80x93 Central Events Coordination

• Develop and manage a strategic speaking engagement programme for Institute spokespeople

• Build and maintain an events calendar by mapping industry events against Institute priorities, audiences, and available spokespeople

• Monitor communications and events inboxes, triaging and responding to inquiries

3 xe2x80x93 Programme Coordination

• Lead planning and execution of stakeholder engagements, including high-level meetings, workshops, roundtables, and larger events

• Coordinate all event logistics, from venue selection to day-of management

• Produce tailored, high-quality agendas and presentation materials

• Create compelling written materials (proposals, briefings, articles, presentations) that communicate complex ideas clearly across different communications channels

• Support programme management by tracking deliverables, risks, milestones, and KPIs for internal and external reporting

PERSON PROFILEEssential experience

• Leading the design and delivery of workshops and events

• Extensive use of digital tools and platforms, such as website content management systems, e-newsletters and LinkedIn

• Designing attractive and professional materials for external audiences

Desirable experience

• Familiarity with financial markets, investment theory and practice and/or social investment and impact investing

Skills and attributes

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear terms for a range of audiences

• Excellent interpersonal and professional relationship building skills

• Strong fundamental IT skills, across e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams

• Confident at multi-tasking and time management. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, keep multiple projects and objectives on track, and be responsive and adaptable

• Self-starter, happy to take initiative

• Team player, seeking input from colleagues and celebrating successes as a group

• Ability to quickly grasp new and complex concepts

• Committed to the belief that finance can be a force for positive change in society and that mainstream financial institutions have the opportunity to generate positive social impact

VALUES
The Impact Investing Institute's values xe2x80x93 We look for colleagues who are committed to the Institutexe2x80x99s values:1 xe2x80x93 CollaborativeWith regards to the Institutexe2x80x99s culture and team dynamics, we pride ourselves on being warm, collaborative, and compassionate. Being collaborative is essential because it:

• Creates a supportive environment where team members feel valued and heard

• Enables everyone to perform at their best

• Fosters an inclusive workplace culture that drives innovation and success

• Is key to achieving the Institutexe2x80x99s mission: as a market builder and small organisation, we work with others to drive change

We collaborate with diverse teams both within and outside the organisation to leverage a broad range of perspectives, ensuring we build out an inclusive and effective organisation that in turn accelerates an inclusive effective impact investing market.2 xe2x80x93 AmbitiousThe Institutexe2x80x99s sense of drive and achievement is underscored by being bold and ambitious, which is reflected in its:

• Determination to create lasting change

• Commitment to break new ground to grow the market, enterprising approach to challenges, agile and imaginative tackling of difficult problems

• Commercial mindset, focus on financial sustainability and the growth of an efficient and dynamic organisation

• Willingness to pursue bold goals in the impact investing space, but also in the Institutexe2x80x99s wider work around changing investment narratives and the system itself

This ambitious mindset is crucial for driving the systemic changes needed in capital markets and the broader financial sector.3 xe2x80x93 IndependentThe Institutexe2x80x99s strategic mindset and purpose are shaped by the commitment to being independent, forward-thinking, and authentic, which is vital because it:

• Ensures we maintain the Institutexe2x80x99s integrity and credibility

• Allows us to adapt to future challenges while staying true to the Institutexe2x80x99s purpose

• Strengthens the Institutexe2x80x99s ability to act as a bridge between different capital market actors and work towards transforming capital markets

ABOUT THE IMPACT INVESTING INSTITUTEThe Impact Investing Institute is an independent, non-profit organisation working to transform capital markets so they support a fairer, greener, more resilient future. We see impact investing as an effective way to achieve that transformation and so we work to accelerate the field, both in the UK and globally.Through the Challenge Lab, we come up with innovative solutions that help private finance better address societal challenges like preventative health, left-behind neighbourhoods and a fair transition to net zero. Via the Institutexe2x80x99s Field Building, we implement impact investing insights and know-how across financial services through applied research such as guides, training, networks and communities of practice. We also engage, and seek to influence, policymakers and regulators to create an enabling environment where impact investing can thrive, in the UK and globally.We have a wide, global network across financial services, social investment, businesses, government and regulators. The Institutexe2x80x99s work is rooted in collaborative partnership and co-creation: we take existing expertise as the Institutexe2x80x99s starting point and facilitate interactions and partnerships that catalyse fresh thinking and solutions.More information on the Institute can be found at: www.impactinvest.org.ukEmployment Type: Full time, one year fixed term contractLocation: Hybrid xc2xb7 London, City of, UK xe2x80x93 Central London, currently Moorgate (we work hybrid [option for roughly 60% office and 40% WFH])Salary: xc2xa334,000 xe2x80x93 xc2xa343,000 (GBP)+ 30 days paid holiday per annum (pro rata), and Pension Scheme with 10% employer contributionTeam: Comms and EventsSeniority level: JuniorApplication Deadline: 11:59pm, 18th May 2025 BSTTo Apply: Click on the link xe2x80x9cWhere to Apply.xe2x80x9d

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