COMMUNICATIONS LEAD – FULLY REMOTE (GLOBAL) | RETHINKING ECONOMICS INTERNATIONAL | £25,360–£27,144 PRO RATA (4 DAYS/WEEK)

Position Title: Communications Lead (4 Days/Week – Open to Job Share)
Location: Fully Remote (Specific Countries/UTC +4/-4 Only – Including Kenya, UK, South Africa, Germany, Denmark, and Listed Nations)
Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed-Term (Likely Permanent After First Year)
Number of Vacancies: 1 (Or 2 in Job Share)
Application Deadline: January 25, 2026 (23:59 UTC)
Category/Department: Communications / Campaigns / Marketing
Salary: £31,700–£33,930 Full-Time Pro Rata (4 Days: £25,360–£27,144) + 5% Increase April 2026 + Fair Pay Review

Introduction

Rethinking Economics International, a global network of students/academics/professionals building better economics in society/classroom (started 2012 student movement), is recruiting a Communications Lead (4 days/week – open job share) to lead external communications, maintain channels, support new systems (membership launch/governance changes), and rollout new brand/website in pivotal 2026.

Reporting Associate Director, this remote role (specific countries/UTC zones) demands creativity/organisation/leadership representing RE voice across social media/newsletters/website/press/email journeys. Ideal for passionate communicators interested new/pluralist economics, social media trends, accessible content, and remote team ownership. Youth/female/PwD/marginalized encouraged. Strong economics/campaigning/movement background advantage.

About Rethinking Economics International

Rethinking Economics (RE) international network students/academics/professionals building better economics society/classroom. Started 2012 student movement, grown youth movement relearning/rethinking/rebuilding economics.

RE fosters culture curiosity/care/courage, challenging mainstream economics addressing climate/inequality. Remote team supports global network campaigns/training/events.

Responsibilities

Purpose: Lead external communications Rethinking Economics.

Main Areas

Manage communications@rethinkeconomics.org inbox.
Create/schedule content REI social media (Twitter/YouTube/Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn)/day-to-day management.
Source content/send monthly newsletter.
Produce/publish/review website content (REI blog).
Liaison/recruit students/writers/designers/video editors content creation.
Oversee email journeys/write copy new membership offer.
Own RE relationships press.
Support creation/delivery REI communications strategy.
Support rollout new brand/redevelopment rethinkeconomics.org website.

Person Specification – Key Skills and Experience

Wide competencies – fit some essential/desirable + learning potential encouraged. Experience paid/voluntary welcomed. Economics/campaigning/movement background advantage.

Technical Competencies & Experiences
Essential

Fluency English (written/spoken).
Social media management Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn/YouTube.
Effectively using email mobilise supporters/create/send newsletters Action Network/similar (Mailchimp).
Graphic design Canva visual assets social media.
Copy writing social media/newsletters/website/email journeys/etc.
Using WordPress/similar CMS publish web content.
Reporting measurable success communications output.
Spot/exploit communications opportunities.
Planning/delivering communications projects measurable results.
Passion reform economics teaching/practice.
Understanding social media strategy/algorithms high level.

Desirable

Fluency language other English.
Interest/understanding economics (alternative/pluralist).
Deliver engaging training.
Project management.
Cultivating media relationships.
Cultivating online communities.
Working freelancers.
Strong branding understanding/communications role.
Editorial experience campaigning organisation/campaign.
Working volunteer organisers campaigns/communications role.

Essential Organisational Competencies & Experiences

Uphold REI values curiosity/care/courage.
Utilise online tools Zoom/Google Suite/Trello.
Manage workload meet deadlines/standards/competing priorities remote minimal supervision.
Project manage role parts/oversee budgets/scope resources projects/activities.

Terms & Conditions

Reporting To: Associate Director
Starting Salary: £31,700–£33,930 pro rata (4 days: £25,360–£27,144). 5% increase April 2026. Fair pay review (global pay/4-day week potential) likely April 2027. Non-negotiable experience-based; re-negotiate post-probation.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Fixed-term (likely permanent after first year)
Hours: 4 days/week, 7 hours/day (unpaid lunch hour). Flexible; Tuesday required. Evening/weekend occasional (TOIL).
Location: Remote. Associated offices Manchester (UK)/Johannesburg (South Africa)/Berlin (Germany)/Copenhagen (Denmark). Must UTC +4/-4 & specific countries (including Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania/Rwanda/Nigeria/South Africa/Germany/UK/etc. – full list role). Demonstrate fully remote work ability.
Travel: Reimbursed work-related (not commuting).

Benefits

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays pro rata + winter break (25 Dec–1 Jan not entitlement).
Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid maternal/primary; 10 weeks paternal/supporting.
Personal Investment: Shared training budget role-relevant.
Remote Benefits: Up to £200/year home payment; coworking contributions; home equipment budget.
Pension: 5% employer matched.
Country-Specific: Meet statutory + rough UK equivalence.

How to Apply

Apply for Communications Lead at Rethinking Economics International – Deadline January 25, 2026

Complete Application Form (including Equal Opportunities Monitoring) above by January 25, 2026 (23:59 UTC). Submit work evidence portfolio/relevant links.

No AI answers – authentic voice required.

Interviews: Stage 1 short phone week February 2; Stage 2 Zoom week February 9/16.

Informal discussion/accessibility: recruitment@rethinkeconomics.org