Job description
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and organised individual to join a team that is helping the entire advertising industry navigate the net zero transition. The Ad Net Zero Programme Executive will be part of the Ad Net Zero team based in London which services the Global Group supporters and our expanding international chapters, including the UK and US. The role will report into the UK Director and ensure that we encourage our supporters on their sustainability journey and feed insights back into the program to enact change.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting the development and implementation of the Ad Net Zero action plan by tracking supporter progress and assisting with key supporter relationships
In partnership with the commercial team, coordinating the process for new supporter onboarding, inductions and the renewal of existing contracts
Running the supporter comms programme, including the creation of supporter emails, supporting Ad Net Zero educational webinars
Running the regular external comms, including LinkedIn posts, monthly UK newsletters, and webinar reminders
Supporting the wider team with ad hoc projects and tasks, including scheduling, recording basic videos and research projects
Assist with the organisation and running of key events throughout the year including the Campaign Ad Net Zero Awards and Leadership Breakfast
Coordinating and scheduling a range of important meetings, with internal and external attendees, often across time zones and organisations
Answering supporter questions and offering guidance and consequently feeding insights from supporters back into the program to enact change
Reviewing Foundational Pathway responses to inform the annual progress report and supporter reviews
Keep on top of the Ad Net Zero CRM system Nutshell to ensure the programme coordination amongst team members and International chapters is efficient and reliable
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have solid foundational experience within a sustainability-focused role, with demonstrable skills and experience in reporting.
We are also open to candidates from the wider advertising industry, with a demonstrable interest and passion for sustainability, with relevant training (such as the ANZ Essentials certificate).
The successful candidate will have:
Data analysis experience, with the ability to digest detailed annual and/or sustainability reports and extract relevant information for Ad Net Zero's requirements
Proficient experience of using Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Demonstrable project management skills
The ability to proactively manage their own workload, juggle a varied and busy task list, and diplomatically manage others when needed.
Exceptional communication skills, particularly when speaking to clients / supporters.
A proactive and problem-solving attitude
Understanding and/or curiosity of the broader context of climate change and the way businesses can influence and participate in this
An appetite to further their sustainability knowledge, including attending relevant industry events, reading industry articles and reports.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please click the button below and complete the application form. Please take your time answering the application questions fully, in your own words (not AI*) so we can get to know the real you and why you are right for the role. Cover letters are welcome, but optional, and again, should be your own work, not AI. Please ensure during the application questions or optional cover letter that you take the time to highlight your experience and passion for sustainability, and your experience with reporting.
*Thinking of using AI in your application? Read this first – we understand the benefits of AI (you can even read about our AI taskforce here). However, we want to know about the real you, so please ensure your application questions and/or cover letter are your own thoughts, are tailored to the questions and this specific role, and tell us about you personally. We will use your application questions (and cover letter) to assess the effectiveness of your communication skills.
Application deadline – Monday 3rd March 2025 at 9am
Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and successfully shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the above deadline. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Package
Terms of employment
Location: Central London (Hybrid*)
Salary: £30-33k (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
*We are a hybrid working company – requiring employees to work in our Central London office circa 3 days a week (50% in total). Given the nature of the role, flexibility on working days and times may be needed to support member meetings and events.
Benefits
Private medical insurance, 22 days holidays (+Bank holidays, increasing to 25), Enhanced employer pension contributions, Life Assurance and Income Protection, Learning & Development budget, Mobile phone allowance, Company social events
The Agency
The Advertising Association promotes the role, rights and responsibilities of advertising and its impact on individuals, the economy and society. We are the only organisation that brings together agencies, brands, and media to combine strengths and seek consensus on the issues that affect them. Through wide-reaching engagement and evidence-based debate we aim to build trust and maximise the value of advertising for all concerned.
About Ad Net Zero
In November 2020, the Advertising Association launched Ad Net Zero, an industry-wide initiative to help UK advertising respond to the climate crisis caused by CO2 emissions. Ad Net Zero’s mission is for immediate, collective industry action to help achieve real net-zero carbon emissions from the development, production, and media placement of advertising. In summer 2022, a Global Group launched and expanded the programme internationally, with immediate focus on the US market and now extends to 7 markets across the world.