Job Description

Marketing and Communications Lead

Lloyds Register

Location: London, UK

What we're looking for

The Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (MDH) is a LR Foundation funded programme with the purpose of accelerating the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. This is achieved through providing evidence-based insight to enable informed decision making and building partnerships to unlock barriers in transition pathways to innovate and demonstrate routes to scale. The Hub produces research, evidence-based insight for stakeholders in the maritime ecosystem including government and finance, covering sustainability in everything from energy sources to onboard low carbon technologies

The Marketing and Communications Lead is responsible for amplifying the Hub's voice and brand, shaping the external narrative across digital, media, events and publications. This role will develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications strategies that increase visibility, stakeholder engagement, and support the Hub's influence and impact. Working closely with the Hub's programmes teams and within a complex corporate and partner-focused environment, the postholder will ensure content aligns with the Hub's identity and mission as a social-impact non-profit, effectively communicating technical insight to diverse audiences across industry, policy and civil society, and building collaborations to unlock communication and influencing channels globally. They will also play a central role in positioning the Hub as a global thought leader in maritime decarbonisation.

The role

Develop and deliver a strategic marketing and communications plan aligned to the Hub's mission, Theory of Change, and stakeholder needs. Lead the creation and dissemination of compelling content across digital platforms, media, publications and events to increase visibility and influence. Shape the Hub's visual identity and messaging framework, ensuring consistency, quality and resonance across all touchpoints. Manage media relations and public engagement activities to position the Hub as a credible thought leader in maritime decarbonisation. Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex evidence and research into accessible formats for a wide range of audiences, including industry, finance, government and the public. Build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external collaborators, including within the Lloyd's Register family and the Hub's network of partners, to expand the Hub's reach and influence Monitor and evaluate communications performance through analytics and stakeholder feedback, adapting approaches for impact. Support the delivery of key stakeholder and partnership events, including global forums, campaigns, and thematic launches. Manage relevant suppliers (e.g. creative agencies, web developers) and internal contributors to ensure high-quality outputs. Proficient user of marketing and communications tools, platforms and technologies, including but not limited to Loom.ly, Optimizely, Word Press, Canva. Contribute to continuous learning by capturing and sharing lessons from communications and engagement initiative


Key Health and Safety ResponsibilitiesEliminate or minimise employee's exposure to risks by reviewing, regularly, the health and safety risk register, applying appropriate controls, communicating results of risk assessment and ensuring health and safety is considered in the planning and execution of all LR activities. Manage your own and your team's compliance with health and safety rules, instructions, systems and legal requirements, ensuring employees are suitably trained and adequate resources are available to work safely Monitor and review health and safety performance, observe safety behaviours in the workplace, taking appropriate corrective and preventative action as necessary and suggesting and implementing improvement activities.

What you bring

Degree in marketing, communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field or relevant equivalent professional experience. Proven track record of at least 5 years in senior communications or marketing roles Demonstrable experience in developing and executing integrated communications strategies across digital, print, events, and media. Demonstrable experience in managing complex collaborations to develop impactful and far-reaching campaigns Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling content for varied audiences. Strong knowledge of brand management, digital analytics, and media engagement techniques. Experience working in cross-functional, impact-driven teams with an understanding of social impact and behaviour change communications Familiarity with the maritime sector, climate action, or decarbonisation is highly desirable. Skilled in project management, supplier coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment with diverse global partners Tools, Platforms, Software proficiency - Optimizely, Canva, Loom.ly


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