Head of Strategic Communications 100%

• 11 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Opfikon, Zurich The Head of Strategic Communications contributes to shaping the way Climeworks communicates its strategy, performance, progress, and impact to key audiences. Reporting to the Head of Media & Issues, Tristan Lebleu, this position supports the development of the corporate narrative and strategic messaging for Climeworks, helping to ensure a clear, consistent, and compelling story through executive communications, thought leadership, corporate channels, and key reports, including the Annual Report, the Sustainability Report, and quarterly investor reports. The position will also work directly with the VP Communications & Branding on several key projects related to corporate messaging, strategic writing, and reporting. Working at the intersection of communications, strategy, and business performance, this role collaborates closely with the Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Technology teams to translate complex information into clear, credible, and compelling communications. This is a hands-on, writing-focused role, intended for an exceptional communicator who combines remarkable editorial skills with good business judgment and the ability to work effectively with high-level stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Strategic Communications, Narrative, and Messaging • Develop and refine Climeworks' corporate narrative, positioning, messaging framework, and supporting evidence. • Develop messaging for key strategic priorities, market developments, partnerships, company milestones, and corporate issues. • Help ensure consistency and clarity in how Climeworks communicates about its business, strategy, progress, and impact. • Work directly with the VP Communications & Branding on selected priority narrative and messaging projects. Corporate Reporting • Support the development and delivery of Climeworks' Annual Report, Sustainability Report, and quarterly investor reports. • Help shape the narrative, editorial structure, and messaging of these reports, and write high-quality content that tells a clear and consistent story of the company's performance and progress. • Collaborate with business units and high-level stakeholders to gather contributions and translate them into clear, accurate, and engaging reporting content. • Help manage reporting timelines, content development, and stakeholder review processes from planning to publication. Executive Communications and Thought Leadership • Support the development of high-impact executive communications, including speeches, op-eds, articles, presentations, and LinkedIn content. Experience and Skills • Native-level mastery of English and exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain complex subjects clearly and persuasively. • Excellent editorial judgment and the ability to identify the most important story within complex information. • Solid hands-on experience in developing corporate narratives, strategic messaging, and executive communications. • Approximately 8 years of experience in corporate communications, financial communications, investor communications, journalism, corporate reporting, sustainability communications, or a related field. • Experience contributing to annual reports, sustainability reports, investor communications, or other major corporate publications is a significant asset, but not essential. • Good understanding of corporate strategy, corporate performance, and stakeholder communications. • Experience working independently with senior executives and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. • Experience in internal corporate communication is preferred, although strong agency experience may also be relevant if it includes substantial strategic writing and messaging work. • Experience in the fields of climate, sustainability, energy, technology, infrastructure, or another complex industrial sector is an advantage. Skills • Exceptional writer and editor. • Intelligent, energetic, and ambitious, with growth potential. • Strong strategic and business mindset. • Excellent stakeholder management and influence skills. • Highly organized and able to manage multiple priority projects simultaneously. • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment. • Attention to detail, with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy. • Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented. • Strong sense of responsibility and commitment. Languages • Mastery of English is required. Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted as you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage *all* qualified candidates to apply - regardless of their background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and people from minority backgrounds often only apply when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, do not hesitate. If you think you are an excellent candidate for this position, we would love to hear from you, even if you do not tick all the boxes. Together, let's tackle one of humanity's greatest challenges. What we offer: • Leave: Enjoy 25 days of paid leave per year, plus public holidays. • Flexibility: Work as it suits you