Communications Co-ordinator - London, United Kingdom - CDC Group

CDC Group
CDC Group
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Our mission and objectives

  • British International Investment is the UK's development finance institution, owned by the UK Government. We invest with the aim of solving the biggest global development challenges by investing patient, flexible capital to support private sector growth and innovation.
  • We have 75 years of experience successfully supporting the sustainable, longterm growth of businesses in Africa and Asia, and have recently expanded to invest in the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean.
  • We invest to achieve impact and a financial return which is then reinvested for more impact. Over the past five years, we have committed £7 billion of new investments, with our net assets growing in value to approximately £8.1 billion. We are now invested in 1,400 businesses which directly employ over 950,000 workers and support many more. Over the next five years, we plan to grow further, and aim to commit around £9 billion of new investments over the period.
  • Our current fiveyear strategy responds to the opportunities and challenges facing developing and emerging economies. To ensure our capital is used in the best way possible to meet these opportunities and challenges, it sets out three clear strategic objectives to invest in productive, sustainable and inclusive development. These objectives mean an increased focus on climate finance, including investing in green infrastructure; on financing digital transformation; and on driving inclusive outcomes, including through diversity finance.
  • In the last few years, we have expanded our presence in Africa and Asia by opening new offices in Bangladesh, Egypt, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Ghana and Singapore; with further expansion planned.
  • We are a team of over 600 and place immense value on diversity within our organisation.
  • Read more about us and the strategy at

About the Communications team

  • BII's Communications team is responsible for managing the organisation's reputation, building and maintaining public confidence, and helping generate a welcoming operating environment both internally and externally to support the organisation as it executes its mandate and strategy.
  • Our goal is to win hearts and minds in support of BII's work and to inspire action in support of making investments, building new partnerships or encouraging others to follow our lead.
  • Our target audiences are broad. They range from UK stakeholders who hold us accountable; prospective and existing investees; broader inmarket audiences; impact investors and responsible businesses; the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); to our own employees.
  • Broadly we oversee communications strategy, media relations, digital communications, marketing communications, internal communications and reputation management.

Purpose

  • This is key role in a highprofile corporate team. The role will provide administrative, communications and coordination support to help the team deliver its strategy and keep their plans on track.
  • A background working within a communications and events team is strong advantage.
  • Strong organisational skills, a commitment to high quality work, along with a positive attitude, common sense and willingness to learn are all important.

Key responsibilities
Team organisation and project co-ordination

  • Manage the communications grid, team calendar, team inbox and update the corporate events calendar and other key content on Sydney (BII's intranet) with key events.
  • Coordinate crossteam projects.
  • Provide daytoday organisation, diary and travel management for the team.
  • Arrange regular team meetings and team events.
  • Process invoices, expenses and contracts to ensure timely approval; keep all relevant logs uptodate.
  • Manage and maintain BII's subscriptions for publications and corporate memberships. Track renewal dates, ensure the service is still required and liaise with suppliers to negotiate good deals.
Supporting our corporate communications

  • Build internal networks to support the team with sourcing and posting content and stories from within BII on our intranet.
  • Maintain the people section of the BII website, photos and bios.
  • Work with our external photographer (23 times per year) to ensure we have uptodate photos of all members of staff and our Board.
  • Assist with the organisation of BII events including helping to find venues, event setup, invitations and the production of materials. Attend events as required.
  • Manage communications materials including assistance with drafting, proofreading, production, stock control and distribution.
  • Support the maintenance of accurate data in our CRM system.
  • Manage the general enquiries inbox, providing prompt and helpful responses, or sharing with appropriate teams within BII.
  • Excellent technical, research, written and verbal communications skills, a strong service ethic and loads of energy and enthusiasm. The ability to diplomatically m
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