Climate Ambassadors Communications Lead

Full-time, fixed-term until (September 2027)
Closing Date: 23:59 1 December 2025
Interview Date: Week starting 8 December 2025

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Are you a passionate communicator ready to inspire change across the education sector? Do you believe in the power of storytelling to mobilise climate action? If so, we invite you to apply to lead the national communications for the DfE-funded Climate Ambassadors programme, a transformative initiative helping schools, colleges, and nurseries across England take meaningful steps toward sustainability.

As our Communications Lead, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic national programme that connects trained volunteers with education settings to support climate action planning. You’ll shape and deliver strategic messaging, create engaging content, and ensure our communications reach and resonate with priority audiences—especially those harder to reach.
This is more than a communications role. It’s a chance to amplify hope, drive action, and build a greener future through education.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver a national communications strategy for Climate Ambassadors.
• Create adaptable resources and messaging for regional hubs.
• Manage social media, newsletters, and the programme website.
• Collaborate with Department for Education Sustainability Support Programme communication teams: Sustainability Support for Education; National Education Nature Park, and Let’s Go Zero.
• Champion inclusive and accessible communications.
• Support wider environmental communications at the University of Reading one day per week.

Who You’ll Work With
You’ll be based in the University’s External Relations team, reporting to the Director of Communications and Engagement, and working closely with the Head of School (Mathematical, Physical and Computational Science) consortium partners, and national sustainability programmes.

Who We’re Looking For
You’re a skilled communicator with:

• Experience delivering communications for a large project or organisation or multi-stakeholder environments.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, engaging content for diverse education audiences.
• Knowledge of climate and sustainability, and Understanding of inclusive communications practices and digital accessibility.
• Professional in the use of social media tools including LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Above all, we’re looking for someone creative, collaborative, and committed to making a difference.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a national movement for climate action in education.
• Work with inspiring partners and passionate volunteers.
• Help shape the future of sustainability communications.

Contact Details for Advert
Contact Name: Andrew Charlton-Perez
Contact Job Title: Head of School (Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences)
Contact Email Address: a.j.charlton-perez@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Vicky Pearson
Alternative Contact Job Title: Director of Communications and Engagement
Alternative Contact Email Address: v.a.pearson@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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