Location: Home-based, remote role.
Contract: 1 FTE, with flexibility for the right person.
About the Global Cooksafe Coalition
The Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC) is an unprecedented alliance of experts committed to the electrification of cooking in all buildings in the OECD by 2040 and worldwide by 2045.
Launched in Australia in late 2022 and in the UK in 2024, the GCC is a response to the growing awareness of the impacts of dangerous fuels and their use for cooking.
The coalition has the support of celebrity chefs, major global property companies and leaders in health, aid and development, climate change and renewable energy.
Find out more about the GCC here.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced communications professional to drive our global communications strategy. This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about improving global health and climate outcomes, enjoys activating a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve communications objectives and can support and motivate colleagues to deliver impactful work across different time zones.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Experience designing and implementing successful communications strategies that support the delivery of positive social, corporate or political change – as an indicator, we imagine the ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, but we are open to consider candidates with less experience who possess the required skills.
- A high level of strategic thinking and an understanding of how to leverage different campaigning approaches to achieve objectives, including community organising and knowledge brokering
- The ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling and nuanced messaging
- A proven track record of crafting and landing compelling stories in high-impact media that advance campaign objectives
- Existing relationships with journalists in at least one relevant media area, such as news, health, sustainability or food
- Experience managing communications teams in a collaborative and effective way, and a willingness to support colleagues from other teams to develop relevant skills
- A general understanding of building decarbonisation and the energy transition
- Fluency in English
- The right to work in the country you live in (please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for a business visa or work permit at this time
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or French
- A passion for food and cooking culture
What We Offer
- A role in which you can have a tangible impact on global health and climate outcomes
- The chance to join a supportive and inclusive team that combines their determination to improve health and climate outcomes with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work
- A flexible work environment and the space to shape and develop your role
- A diverse network of influential stakeholders in multiple countries
- Competitive remuneration for the not-for-profit sector
Key responsibilities
Strategy
- Expand the existing global communications strategy to cover new geographies and audiences, and develop associated implementation plans
- Participate in broader campaign and organisational strategy development, contributing perspectives on the role of communications
Media
- Build relationships with key media contacts
- Select, brief and liaise with media spokespeople
- Develop key media messaging and oversee the development of pitch content
- Lead on media liaison for both reactive and proactive opportunities
Knowledge Brokering
- Coordinate the development and promotion of knowledge products, including case studies, research reports and toolkits
Management
- Hire and manage contractors and agencies as necessary for the implementation of the communications strategy
- Manage the Communications Manager, and lead on the recruitment and management of any other communications professionals required as the GCC grows
Coordination
- Coordinate with the wider team and coalition stakeholders to oversee the implementation of the communications strategy and to continuously refine it to reflect new opportunities and challenges
Reporting
- Oversee the global communications budget forecasting
- Contribute to internal and external reporting of the GCC’s communications activities
How to Apply
If this role sparks your interest, please send a CV and cover letter in PDF to monica@cooksafecoalition.org
Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages and it should outline why you are interested in this role and how you fit the selection criteria.
Please indicate ‘Head of Communications’ in the subject line.
Applications close 21 July 2025 at 23.59 CEST.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.
