Communications Manager - Nature and Food

Company Description Systemiq is a system change company and certified B Corp, driving the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change. We work across five critical systems—energy, nature and food, materials and circular economy, sustainable finance, and urban transformation—to deliver real, lasting impact. We believe systems change starts with people change. That means curiosity, collaboration, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work.

Since our start in 2016, we have grown to more than 300+ people working across locations in Brazil, Germany, France, Indonesia, Netherlands, UK and the US. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

The Role

As Communications Lead, Nature and Food, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying SYSTEMIQ’s narrative on the transformation of global food and nature systems. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts, analysts, strategists, and partners to craft compelling, evidence-based stories that inspire action across diverse audiences—ranging from global businesses and investors to policy-makers, philanthropies, and NGOs.

You will be part of SYSTEMIQ’s wider communications and engagement team, collaborating closely with colleagues leading corporate communications, digital engagement, media, and partnerships. The Nature and Food communications function is expanding, and there will be opportunities to support recruitment and team development in 2026.

 

Key responsibilities

Communications strategy

• Lead the development and delivery of the communications strategy for SYSTEMIQ’s Nature and Food portfolio.
• Shape messaging and narrative frameworks that articulate SYSTEMIQ’s vision for prosperous, equitable, and nature-positive systems.
• Identify strategic moments, campaigns, and partnerships to amplify SYSTEMIQ’s impact and visibility across global audiences.
• Ensure communications activities align with SYSTEMIQ’s wider positioning, tone, and brand strategy.

Stakeholder management

• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including project teams, senior leadership, funders, and partners.
• Translate complex research and systems insights into accessible, persuasive content for non-technical audiences.
• Act as a key liaison between technical experts and communications colleagues, ensuring coherence across outputs and platforms.

Convening and strategic dialogues

• Shape and support high-impact convenings, dialogues, and events that bring together leaders across business, philanthropy, policy, and civil society.
• Work with programme teams to design communications and engagement strategies that drive action beyond the event itself.
• Develop post-event content and insights (e.g., summaries, briefings, op-eds) that sustain momentum and influence decision-making.

Client and project communications

• Advise on and lead the communications components of major client and partner projects.
• Develop communications toolkits, messaging, and launch plans that enhance visibility and policy or market influence.
• Collaborate with SYSTEMIQ’s design and digital teams to deliver high-quality products, including reports, briefings, and thought leadership.

Reputation and issues management

• Support proactive reputation management for SYSTEMIQ’s Nature and Food portfolio.
• Anticipate potential risks and ensure consistent, accurate messaging in all public communications.
• Coordinate with SYSTEMIQ’s corporate communications team on media engagement and external representation.

 

About You

You are a strategic communicator and storyteller who thrives on complexity and collaboration. You can move comfortably between big-picture strategy and detailed execution, balancing intellectual rigour with creativity.

Essential experience and skills:

• 8–10 years’ experience in strategic communications, ideally within sustainability, environment, or international development sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver communications strategies across multiple audiences and channels.
• Experience translating technical or policy content into compelling narratives and campaigns.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with an eye for clarity, tone, and impact.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills, including experience advising senior leaders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Familiarity with food systems transformation, nature-based solutions, or regenerative agriculture.
• Experience working in or with consultancies, foundations, or multilateral organisations.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.

Why join SYSTEMIQ

• Be part of a globally respected systems change organisation driving transformation for climate, nature, and equity.
• Work alongside leading experts in sustainability, economics, and policy.
• Shape the public narrative around one of the most urgent challenges of our time: building a food and nature system that works for all.

Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
• Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
• Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.

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