Marketing and Communications Lead, Zürich (Kreis 11)

About the role As Marketing and Communications Lead, you will drive how and where the Innovation Foundation shows up to engage our core audiences: organisations in philanthropy and practitioners in social innovation. The aim is to raise awareness of our unique model of philanthropy among our peers, to excite them about adopting our ways of working and/or to engage them directly with our projects. This requires a“push and pull” approach. Push is tailored, audience‑specific outbound information to inform, excite and engage. Pull entails mining our community for information and insights that will keep our finger on the pulse of what matters to our stakeholders. At present, this is a one‑person team which requires the ability to both drive strategy and ensure execution, working in a matrix with the rest of the Foundation plus external providers.

In this role, you will report directly to the Managing Director, with a high level of autonomy, decision‑making and freedom. You will act as “air traffic control” to set the strategy and then mobilise an array of internal and external resources (agencies, freelancers, partners, etc.) for implementation. Thus, you are adept at building relationships and influencing others while working in a matrix.

Feel free to apply if you are based in Switzerland, UK or Germany.

What you’ll be doing

Transform the Foundation’s strategic approach to marketing and communications, creating a dynamic push‑pull approach of feeding compelling, current content and pulling data, stories and insights from our community

Position the Foundation as a cutting‑edge leader, transforming the face of philanthropy

Work closely with an array of stakeholders across the lab cycle (researchers, end users, partners, Venture Teams, etc.) to constantly capture and leverage storytelling and insights from the ground

Sharpen our thought leadership focus and external representation to ensure we show up where it matters and reach our core audiences where they are

Own and drive the Foundation’s narrative and voice, maintaining brand integrity

Act as air traffic control to orchestrate delivery through a mix of internal and external resources (agencies, freelancers, partners, etc.)

Use data and analytics to drive strategic decision‑making

Be bold, take risks, move fast and learn constantly

About you

7+ years leading communications and/or marketing in an international setting, preferable with a social impact focus

Track record of transforming marketing and communications functions to align with organisational strategy and change

Demonstrated ability to craft and execute an integrated, digital‑first, multi‑channel strategy to drive stakeholder engagement

Expertise in vetting and using cutting‑edge marketing and communications technology, including genAI‑enabled tools and platforms

Practical experience with human‑centred design, start‑ups, and innovation

Growth mindset and a high degree of comfort with ambiguity

Experience mobilising hybrid teams, running agencies and orchestrating an array of service providers. Ability to delegate and work effectively in a matrix

Proven track‑record of increasing audience, reach and engagement, with expertise in measurement and use of data to drive decision‑making

Strong storytelling skills across various media (particularly video)

Native‑level English fluency; proficiency in at least one additional European language (preferably Spanish, French or German)

Passion for social impact and at least exposure to the social sector

Comfort working in a fast‑moving, complex, international environment

Why choose us? This is not a traditional marketing and communications job. It’s a chance to transform the MarCom function to match the new strategy of a pioneering organisation that is reimagining corporate philanthropy. You’ll work directly with thought leaders, experts, end‑users and innovators. It gives you the chance to test cutting‑edge technology and ideas, trynew approaches, fail fast and move forward. You’ll be part of a small, agile team with the backing of a global company where you have space to stretch your creative skills, bring fresh energy, and shape the role to your own strengths and ambitions.

Inclusion We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

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