Desk Lead - Denmark, Strategic Communications and Campaigns

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. The Desk Lead – Denmark translates network-wide priorities into a coherent strategy with national relevance for Danish and wider EU-level policymaking, sets clear objectives and priorities in cooperation with the Europe team, and ensures that resources are aligned to maximise impact. The Desk Lead – Denmark will deliver strategic advice and actively craft and deliver communication interventions to a diverse set of media, stakeholders and multipliers from various thematic areas in order to enhance the public debate on climate change, transition priorities and adjacent issues towards relevant audiences in Denmark and abroad. 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. You have profound knowledge of political dynamics, including the inner workings of government and political parties. You should also possess a strong team-player mindset and be a collegial sparring partner for your direct report, other desk leads and external partners. Building on experience in communications, journalism or public affairs, you have a keen sense of storytelling and pitching, and understand the power of narratives to shape political agendas and ultimately help support momentum towards sustaining climate ambition in democratic governments. If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply.