[Hiring] Desk Lead @Meliore Foundation (FUP)

Role Description

This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation.

We are hiring a Desk Lead – Denmark to steer the Danish efforts to implement impactful communication and capacity building measures within a dynamic global network of strategic communications professionals. This role combines strategic ownership, team leadership, and operational oversight.

• Translate network-wide priorities into a coherent strategy with national relevance for Danish and wider EU-level policymaking.
• Set clear objectives and priorities in cooperation with the Europe team.
• Ensure that resources are aligned to maximise impact.
• Deliver strategic advice and actively craft and deliver communication interventions to enhance the public debate on climate change, transition priorities, and adjacent issues.

The successful candidate will be a politically savvy communicator and well-organised individual with excellent people skills who enjoys crafting impactful communication for real political change.

If you enjoy a work environment that gives you room to manoeuvre responsibly and creatively within dynamic policy contexts, this position may be for you.

We are looking for a candidate who can work independently and doesn’t shy away from diving into energy and climate policy and insights to assess the best communication course of action.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional communication experience, with a proven track record of successful strategic communications and/or impactful political results.
• Active networks of influential Danish actors including political leaders, policy-makers, academics, finance sectors, progressive business and/or civil society leaders.
• A strong understanding of the processes and dynamics of policymaking in Denmark as well as in the EU.
• Extensive experience in leading campaigns, with deep knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in climate campaigns.
• A proven track record of landing strategically impactful stories and opinion pieces, preparing spokespeople for media interviews, leading digital campaigns, and an ability to analyse political consequences of communications efforts.
• Residency in Denmark (preferably in or near the Copenhagen area).
• Fluent and flawless written and oral Danish skills and an advanced level of English, with experience in producing engaging and impactful communications materials in both languages.
• A genuine interest in and passion for addressing climate change and the green transition.
• Proven expertise in the Danish political and media landscape and the value of strategic story placement in an international political context; existing media contacts highly desirable.
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
• The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Google Workspace.
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.

Requirements

• Develop comprehensive communication strategies and narratives, monitoring Danish political and media landscapes to identify emerging opportunities and intelligence for climate-related advocacy.
• Follow the political and media debates in Denmark alongside the team to identify opportunities for engagement and acting as a source of intelligence for colleagues and partners.
• Proactively plan for crisis communications, preparing strategies and responses for potential issues to manage risks and safeguard climate initiatives.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with diverse partners across business, industry, finance, science, civil society, and government.
• Cultivate and sustain networks with key journalists and editors across mainstream and specialist media to secure impactful coverage.
• Identify and leverage new channels, platforms, and influential messengers to expand the reach and amplify the voices of our partners.
• Execute communication strategies by delivering and/or overseeing high-quality materials and interventions, including press pitches, media briefings, and campaign content.
• Co-create and implement campaigns around key political moments, coordinating with in-house insights and digital specialists to ensure consistency across all platforms.
• Provide capacity building for partners by setting high standards for shaping, drafting, and pitching content that boosts climate action.
• Line manage the Danish desk team member(s), setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional development to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Monitor impact and outcomes, analyzing media metrics to draw recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage the desk budget by aligning resource allocation with strategic priorities, tracking spend, anticipating needs, and making informed decisions to ensure efficient use of resources.

Benefits

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature.
• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work.
• Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer).
• Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development.
• Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays.
• Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full-time position for 12 months.
• Location: Denmark, flexibly remote. Some international travel will be required.