Strategy and Communications Manager, Polling & Audience Insight

Our ideal candidate has

To succeed in this role, you will have all the below qualities:

• Solid experience of audience research and in particular a familiarity with polling for the sake of audience research, including things like segmentations, message testing and survey writing.
• Strong and demonstrable experience of spotting opportunities to pro-actively develop research that will influence opinion formers and communications professionals.
• Strong and demonstrable experience of an ability to communicate clearly about research findings to non-specialist audiences. Experience of doing this to people who have English as a second language is a particular asset, albeit not essential.
• Some experience of translating insight from audience research into practical advice for campaign strategy development.
• A comfort with working remotely if needed and across different time zones.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language;

Nice to haves:

• Experience of polling in the context of election campaigns is a particular asset
• Experience of working on communications or campaign strategies.
• Additional languages are an asset.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• 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 with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year.

Location:flexibly remote.

Some international travel will be required. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

Contract and Benefits disclaimer: Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction. We will confirm eligibility and the applicable terms during the hiring process.

Salary / Fee: Meliore sets compensation levels through a systematic alignment with local market data, taking into account the responsibility level of each role or the expected level of services and the skills and experience of the selected candidate. We apply a consistent, equitable, compensation policy, and provide data on our calculations and pay or fee ranges, in all locations where we operate. Our compensation practices reflect our commitment to fairness, inclusion, and accountability, and are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with evolving market standards and organisational values.

Guide for applications

This job may suit those who, for instance, have worked in polling and research agencies, in-house insight teams within the private and not-for-profit sectors or those who have worked for political parties - but we will consider applications from everyone!

Please submit both a CV and a cover letter which makes clear how you meet the person specification. Applications which only submit a CV will not be considered. We prefer someone who can work full time but requests for part time (eg 4 days a week) will be considered.

We are working with an external recruitment partner to support us with this hiring process. If you have any questions about the recruitment process or would like to verify the partnership, please feel free to contact us directly.

If you have further questions about the role, please contact steven.akehurst@meliorefoundation.org

About Meliore Foundation (FUP)

A place to thrive!

We’re an international network that values genuine diversity. We know that tackling the climate emergency will need all of society and we want our network to be reflective of the richness of that society. We are looking for people who bring their best, most professional and effective selves to work. People who are respectful, kind and have a sense of fun. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences are key to how you go about your work. We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups to apply.

About the Meliore Foundation

Our vision is for a world where science-based facts on climate help guide the public debate. The Meliore Foundation endeavours to put just, inclusive and equitable solutions to global issues at the core of the world's political, social, environmental and economic discourse. To help achieve this vision, Meliore provides operational support and regranted funding for aligned programmes engaged in strategic communications and campaigns.