Managing Director, Communications
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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
- See official notice
- Basic salary estimate
- See source notice
- Deadline
- October 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM · Europe/London
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Radar brief
The Managing Director, Communications leads the EBRD's external and internal communications strategy, serving as a strategic adviser to the President and senior spokesperson while protecting the Bank's reputation. The strongest stated requirement is extensive experience and expertise in corporate and/or governmental communications and media with a proven ability to strengthen organisational reputation and advance strategic objectives.
This role is critical to strengthening the Bank's visibility, profile and reputation among key stakeholders and the wider public, and to promoting awareness of the EBRD's transition mandate, mission and activities.
What you would do
- Serve as a strategic adviser to the President on internal and external communications, positioning and reputation.
- Lead development and delivery of the communications strategy across media, external stakeholders and internal audiences.
- Provide leadership across the Communications Department to ensure cohesion, aligned messaging and effective delivery.
- Advise senior leadership on reputation and lead the Bank's response to communications-related crises and reputational risks.
- Build and maintain relationships with Board members, ministers and other key stakeholders.
- Act as the Bank's senior spokesperson.
- Contribute to the Bank's strategy and decision-making as an observer member of the Executive Committee.
- Lead the evolution of the Communications Department, including organisational design, transformation and adoption of emerging practices, technologies and AI-enabled capabilities.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- Extensive experience and expertise in corporate and/or governmental communications and media with a proven ability to strengthen organisational reputation and advance strategic objectives.
- A well-developed understanding of geo-political and economic issues affecting economies, particularly within the EBRD's regions.
- Proven ability to think strategically and shape innovative, forward-looking communications strategies.
- Demonstrable judgement in dealing with sensitive communications and PR issues.
- Strong track record of providing strategic communications counsel in a complex and politically sensitive environment with exceptional political acumen.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Very strong interpersonal skills and able to build and manage relationships with people at all levels within the Bank's constituencies.
- Ability to interact and operate at a high level, within the Bank and with ministers from shareholder countries.
Advantageous
- Strong networks across media and communications, in areas relevant to the Bank's strategy and operations.
- Able to inspire, lead and manage a large department and provide wider leadership within the Bank.
- Experience of leading and embedding innovation in communications, leveraging digital channels, emerging technologies and new engagement approaches.
Source notice
Purpose of Job The Managing Director, Communications is accountable for leading and overseeing the development of the Bank’s external and internal communications strategy. This role drives an innovative and strategically aligned approach to communications and is critical to strengthening the Bank’s visibility,…
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