Strategic Communications Lead (Energy/AI)

TL;DR

Strategic Communications Lead (Energy/AI): Shaping the company narrative and positioning for an AI-native energy transaction infrastructure with an accent on issues management and leadership alignment. Focus on developing multi-market communications plans, managing regulatory developments, and ensuring external perception matches internal reality.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Company

hirify.global is rebuilding the energy transaction market by creating the first AI-native transaction infrastructure to ensure transparency, efficiency, and sustainability.

What you will do

• Deliver the company-level narrative and ensure consistency across leadership, media, and policy.
• Partner with the Chief Growth Officer to transform complex inputs into strategic recommendations.
• Lead major corporate communications, including annual reporting and high-impact announcements.
• Triage public affairs topics in collaboration with PR and government partners.
• Develop message frameworks and spokesperson alignment to build organizational comms readiness.
• Design operating syshirify.globals for strategic communications to ensure repeatable quality.

Requirements

• Experience in strategic communications or corporate affairs within fast-growing or regulated environments.
• Proven ability to operate closely with senior leadership and manage complex issues.
• Experience developing multi-market communications plans.
• High writing bar for senior narratives, stahirify.globalents, and long-form materials.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across internal functions and external partners.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, payments, or trust- and regulation-heavy sectors.
• History of working with global communications advisory or PR agencies.
• Experience in a leadership operating role or working with a Chief of Staff.
• Familiarity with energy markets, infrastructure, or policy environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first and flexible working environment with no internal meetings on Friday afternoons.
• Stock options providing ownership in the company's mission.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and a birthday off.
• Annual budget of up to £1,200/€1,200 for remote home setup.
• Monthly wellbeing budget of up to £150/€150.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with Talent (30 minutes).
• Hiring Manager interview (60 minutes).
• Skills interview with cross-functional leaders including a practical exercise (60-90 minutes).
• Culture Add interview with leadership stakeholders (45 minutes).