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S&P Global Communications Director, Sustainable1 in London, United Kingdom

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Team:

S&P Global Sustainable1 is S&P Global's single source of essential ESG and sustainability intelligence. The Communications team is essential to raising awareness, building and protecting the global brand and reputation of S&P Global Sustainable1 externally through message and campaign development. We are a high-performing, proactive, creative, enthusiastic, results-driven team with exceptional internal and external relationships. There is a great degree of autonomy and opportunity to lead, underpinned by a strong support system, and we perform seamlessly as a collaborative team.

Responsibilities and Impact:

  • Leading and executing external communications programs, working proactively with senior business leaders and stakeholders throughout EMEA and globally

  • Building and maintaining exceptional journalist relationships

  • Keep a clear pulse on issues and market trends that could impact the Business to help inform strategy on communications campaigns and media relations

  • Supporting issues management framework through media and stakeholder management

  • Message development in collaboration with key groups including marketing, commercial and research.

  • Leveraging your resourcefulness, creativity, and flexibility to develop and execute on impactful external communications campaigns

  • Be part of a ‘best in class’ team at a globally recognized company and work with globally significant leaders in sustainability

What We’re Looking For:

  • 10+ years in an external communications function focusing on ESG and sustainability within a financial services organization or related corporate field, either in-house or for an agency

  • Strong track record of successfully creating and implementing communications strategy in the sustainability sector

  • Significant experience in media relations

  • First class communication skills – written, verbal and presenting

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, an MBA is beneficial

  • Keen interest in, and good understanding of, business and financial markets including the associated instruments

  • Fluency in English

  • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

  • Easily able to switch between conceptualizing and spearheading projects and participating in team projects; you are a team player

  • Highly organized with superb attention to detail

Grade/Level: (relevant for internal applicants only): 12 or 13

About Sustainable 1

S&P Global’s centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

  • Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.


Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.


103 - Middle Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), CMCOAF103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 295684

Posted On: 2024-04-14

Location: London, United Kingdom

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