C40 Project Manager, Strategic and Co-Chair Communications: Apply by 20 August 2026

C40 Cities is hiring a Project Manager, Strategic and Co-Chair Communications to join its Communications team in London. This full-time opportunity is suited to an experienced communications and project management professional who wants to work at the intersection of strategic communications, climate action, global city leadership and international partnerships.

The position offers a gross annual salary of £54,920 and is offered on an indefinite contract. The role is hybrid in London, with moderate travel required, and applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Project Manager Communications Job Overview

The successful candidate will work within C40’s Communications department and report to the Director of Strategic Communications, Media and Partnerships.

The role sits at the centre of C40’s communications work and will involve supporting strategic communications priorities, coordinating major projects, working with internal and external stakeholders and providing dedicated communications support to C40’s Co-Chairs.

The position combines communications strategy, project management, stakeholder engagement and coordination, making it particularly suitable for professionals who can manage multiple workstreams while producing high-quality written communications.

Key details include:

• Organisation: C40 Cities
• Position: Project Manager, Strategic and Co-Chair Communications
• Department: Communications
• Location: London, UK
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment: Full-time
• Contract: Indefinite
• Salary: £54,920 gross per year
• Experience level: Manager/Supervisor
• Closing date: 20 August 2026 at 4pm UK time
• Travel: Moderate travel required

About C40 Cities

C40 is a global network of nearly 100 mayors from leading cities working to address the climate crisis and build healthier, more equitable and resilient communities.

The network promotes science-based and people-focused climate action, with cities working to limit global heating to 1.5°C while improving outcomes for communities.

C40’s international staff work alongside city governments to identify successful policies and programmes, facilitate knowledge exchange, provide research and technical expertise, and communicate the climate leadership demonstrated by cities around the world.

The Communications team plays an important role in positioning C40 as a leading climate organisation while highlighting ambitious and equitable action being undertaken by its member cities.

Strategic Communications Responsibilities

The Project Manager will support the development and implementation of strategic communications plans around organisational priorities and major milestones.

Responsibilities will include drafting initial communications plans under the direction of the Director and coordinating their implementation. This will involve tracking deliverables, timelines, dependencies and progress to ensure projects remain on schedule.

The successful candidate will also monitor the impact of communications activities, identify opportunities for improvement and support strategic communications for the Breathe Cities programme.

Other responsibilities include supporting the Communications Network, maintaining relationships with members and helping organise network meetings and convenings.

The role will involve coordinating agendas, presentations, logistics and speaker briefings, followed by tracking actions and maintaining engagement after events.

The Project Manager will also draft and edit communications materials such as:

• Key messages.
• Press releases.
• Statements.
• Emails.
• Other strategic communications content.

Co-Chair Communications

A major component of the role will involve supporting communications related to C40’s Co-Chairs.

The successful candidate will help integrate Co-Chair communications priorities and workplans into C40’s wider milestone communications strategy.

They will also maintain forward planning for Co-Chair communications activities, ensuring that upcoming engagements, international events, announcements and communications opportunities are identified and properly coordinated.

This requires excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities involving high-profile stakeholders.

Project Management Responsibilities

Project management is central to the position.

The successful candidate will maintain administrative systems, workflows and processes supporting the Strategic Communications, Media and Partnerships team.

They will coordinate:

• Project plans.
• Meeting schedules.
• Action trackers.
• Reporting.
• Team workflows.
• Follow-up activities.

The role will also involve attending important internal and external meetings on behalf of or alongside the Director, documenting decisions, tracking actions and monitoring progress against agreed commitments.

Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners will be essential to ensuring communications projects are delivered effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

C40 is seeking someone with strong experience in both communications and project management.

Candidates should have experience drafting professional communications materials, including key messages and press releases, while also demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects and complex stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate should be able to quickly understand new subjects and work effectively across different areas of climate and international policy.

Important qualities include:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal English.
• Strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• A delivery-focused approach.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Experience working with senior or high-profile stakeholders.
• Ability to work across diverse cultures.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

An interest in developing a long-term international career focused on climate change and global action is also important.

Additional language skills would be desirable.

Benefits and Working Environment

C40 offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Full-time employees receive 35 days of paid time off annually, including national holidays. The organisation also provides two additional shutdown weeks each year.

Employees can access flexible working arrangements where compatible with business needs, as well as time off in lieu following periods of excessive work or travel.

C40 also provides parental leave of up to 52 weeks, with the first 16 weeks paid at 100% of the employee’s current salary.

Other benefits include professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme, pension arrangements where applicable and private health insurance in locations where publicly funded healthcare is unavailable.

Right to Work Requirement

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

This is an important eligibility requirement because C40 states that it cannot proceed with applications where the applicant’s right to work in one of its listed locations has not been confirmed at the time of application.

The role is based in London on a hybrid basis and includes moderate travel.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through C40’s official recruitment website. Candidates should not send CVs or cover letters to the recruitment email, as C40 states that applications can only be accepted and processed through its website.

The application deadline is:

Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 4pm UK time

C40 also notes that it reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated deadline, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced communications professional with project management expertise who wants to contribute to international climate action and work directly with a global network of city leaders. The combination of strategic communications, high-level stakeholder engagement, project coordination and climate advocacy makes the position particularly relevant to candidates seeking a senior international communications career.

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