Interim Director of Marketing & Communications

For a 7-month maternity leave cover, we are looking for a senior marketing and communications professional who can start on June 22, allowing for a one-month handover. The person will own strategic communications across all Impact Europe communication channels as well as the planning, production, and delivery of two flagship conferences — Business of Impact (September 15–16, 2026, Portugal) and Impact Week 2027 (February 2027, location to be finalised from shortlist) — while managing the sponsorship pipeline and existing partner relationships across both events. The role includes strategic oversight of a three-person marketing and communications team capable of independent execution. Roles & Responsibilities 1) Strategic Communications (~25%) Own Impact Europe’s communications strategy and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across all channels: Define and steer the overall communications narrative, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and event milestones Oversee content planning and editorial direction for newsletters, website, social media, and member-facing communications Ensure brand consistency and thought leadership positioning across all external touchpoints Act as senior communications advisor to the CEO and leadership team on public messaging and positioning 2) Event Production & Delivery (~35%) Full ownership of event operations for both conferences: Venue finalisation, supplier coordination, and local partner management Programme logistics, registration systems, and on-the-ground delivery Post-event reporting and debrief coordination 3) Sponsorship & Revenue (~25%) Drive commercial revenue across both events: Sponsorship sales and tailored partnership proposals Stewardship of existing sponsor relationships through the full event cycle Ticket revenue and registration strategy to meet combined targets Coordination with event production on sponsor deliverables and visibility 4) Team & Communications Oversight (~15%) Provide strategic direction to three direct reports (Karina, Juliane, Tom): Set priorities and messaging direction for content, newsletters, social media, and website The team is execution-capable and needs a senior steer, not hands-on management Ensure communications are aligned with event milestones and organisational messaging Ensure coordination with other teams (Membership, Knowledge, Policy) and report on progress to leadership team Manage 2026 and 2027 budget & forecasts Skills & Qualities 6–8+ years in marketing, communications, and/or event management, ideally within the European impact investing, sustainable finance, social enterprise, or adjacent policy ecosystem Proven track record in strategic communications and brand positioning for mission-driven organisations Demonstrable experience delivering B2B events at scale (500+ attendees) Commercial sponsorship development and partner management experience Experience managing supplier and venue relationships across multiple European markets Comfortable working with and reporting to C-level stakeholders Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Cvent (event management), HubSpot (CRM), Airtable and standard project management platforms English fluency essential; French, German or Portuguese, are a strong plus Self-starter who can pick up workstreams mid-flight — active sponsor conversations and partially developed event plans will be inherited Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities in a network organisation Strong stakeholder management and the ability to make decisions without heavy oversight Strategic communicator with strong editorial instincts Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach Reporting & Stakeholders Reports to : Angela Wiebeck, CEO Works closely with : Fundraising & Partnerships manager, Head of Membership and Market Development Leads, and external sponsors/partners Manages : Three-person marketing and communications team (Karina, Juliane, Tom)