Communications

• Support delivery of communications across website, email newsletters and LinkedIn.
• Draft, proofread and edit event communications, announcements and supporter updates.
• Manage website updates and routine content maintenance.
• Assist in promoting events, publications, guidance and thought leadership.
• Support communications planning and campaign execution.

Networks and Community

• Coordinate supporter networks, roundtables and working groups.
• Manage logistics, invitations and communications.
• Liaise with speakers, supporters and participants.
• Help create a positive and professional experience for participants.
• Capture actions, attendance and follow-up requirements.

Events Delivery

• Coordinate virtual and in-person events, including invitations, registration, logistics and delivery.
• Manage registrations, attendee communications and event administration.
• Support logistics and event delivery.
• Gather feedback and prepare post-event summaries and reports.

CRM and Operations

• Maintain accurate supporter and stakeholder information.
• Support segmentation and targeted communications.
• Produce attendance and engagement reports.
• Support effective use of digital systems and tools.
• Use AI and other digital tools responsibly to improve efficiency, supporter experience, content development and operational effectiveness.

Planning, Organisation and Ways of Working

• Plan and manage defined workstreams to agreed deadlines and standards.
• Work independently in a remote environment and effectively in-person when required.
• Collaborate across a small, flexible team and support activity beyond the core remit where needed.
• Use good judgement and discretion with senior stakeholders, supporters and partners.
• Work confidently across multiple digital systems and tools.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Interest in business ethics, responsible business and ethical culture.
• Experience in digital marketing, content, events, membership, supporter engagement or B2B communications.
• Good working knowledge of CRM, CMS and marketing platforms such as HubSpot or WordPress.
• Comfortable using CRM, analytics and engagement data to improve communications and supporter experience.
• Experience delivering communications across email, website and LinkedIn.
• Experience coordinating in-person and/or virtual events.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, speakers, partners or professional audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, organisational and project management skills.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• Basic understanding of SEO, analytics and performance tracking.
• Experience using AI and emerging digital tools to support communications, content creation, stakeholder engagement, marketing or administration.
• Experience in a membership, network or stakeholder-based organisation.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written communication.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail focused.
• Confident, professional communicator with colleagues, supporters and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, flexible and willing to support a small team.
• A self-starter, able to work independently and manage priorities.
• Digital confidence, comfortable learning new systems and curious about emerging technologies and new ways of working.
• Thoughtful and responsible in the use of AI and emerging tools.
• Values-led and committed to the IBE’s purpose and standards.
• Professionalism, discretion and reliability.

Experience and Level

The successful candidate will typically have at least 3 years relevant experience and be able to deliver defined workstreams independently with oversight.

Why Join Us?

• Join a respected organisation helping organisations navigate complex ethical challenges and strengthen ethical leadership, governance and culture.
• Be part of a community that brings together ethics leaders, boards and senior decision-makers to share ideas, explore good practice and learn from one another.
• Work with a small, ambitious and collaborative team and a wider network of supporters, experts, academics and partners.
• Help turn practical insights into guidance, leadership development, events and advisory support that make a real difference in organisations.
• Contribute to work with tangible impact for organisations, employees and society.

We Welcome Diverse Perspectives and Experiences

At the IBE, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive values-led organisation where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to contribute fully.

We encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector, including but not limited to people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and people with lived experience of disadvantage. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible, please let us know.

Next Steps

To apply for this position, please submit the following via email to applications@ibe.org.uk by 5pm Monday, 7 September:

• A CV detailing your professional experience and education.
• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the key responsibilities (no more than one-page A4).
• Include details of your current notice period and your earliest possible start date, in addition to indicating your preferred weekly working hours and salary expectations (as per the advertised range above).

We expect the successful candidate to be within reasonable travelling distance of London, as regular in-person meetings and event attendance will be required. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please confirm in your cover letter that you meet this requirement; evidence will be requested at the interview.

Timeline

The closing date is 7 September. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first round interview on Microsoft Teams on 22 or 23 September. Second interviews will be conducted in-person (in Farringdon) on 29 or 30 September. We will share any decisions by 5 October.

We try to respond to everyone, but we are sorry if, due to the resources involved, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.