Grace & Blacksmith Consulting is recruiting on behalf of its client — a mission-driven organisation in the non-profit media and advocacy space — for a senior leadership role.
This is an opportunity for a strategic communicator who can shape narratives, drive advocacy, and build powerful communities at scale.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As the Communications & Movement Building Lead, you will lead the organisation's communications, public engagement, and narrative positioning.
You will combine storytelling, advocacy, and digital strategy to influence public discourse and mobilise communities around critical social issues.
Compensation: ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂæ800,000/month (Gross)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Communications & Narrative Leadership
Lead the organisation's communications and movement-building strategy
Shape messaging, tone, and narrative across all platforms
Ensure alignment across programmes, advocacy, research, and digital outputs
Advocacy, Media & Campaigns
Design and execute high-impact advocacy campaigns
Build and manage relationships with media, policymakers, and influencers
Lead public-facing messaging and media engagement
Oversee creative direction and external partners
Digital & Content Strategy
Oversee digital platforms and social media presence
Drive creation of high-quality content (reports, blogs, multimedia)
Use analytics to improve reach, engagement, and influence
Events & Public Engagement
Provide oversight for major events, forums, and dialogues
Ensure strong storytelling, visibility, and audience engagement
Drive post-event communications and impact
Community & Movement Building
Lead membership and engagement strategy
Build strong communities of practice and partnerships
Amplify organisational voice through stakeholders and networks
Crisis Communication
Develop and implement crisis communication strategies
Lead response during sensitive or high-risk situations
Performance, MEAL & Reporting
Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, influence)
Produce reports for leadership and stakeholders
Use insights and feedback to continuously improve strategy
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
6 - 7+ years in communications, advocacy, or related roles
Strong experience in media engagement, campaigns, and brand management
Proven ability to lead strategy and manage teams
Excellent storytelling, writing, and editorial skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Proficiency in digital platforms and analytics tools
Bachelor's degree required | Master's degree is an advantage
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Increased visibility and influence across media and advocacy spaces
High-impact campaigns driving measurable change
Strong community engagement and membership growth
Growth in digital reach and audience engagement
Effective reputation and crisis management