Are you passionate about sustainable built environments and their power to fight climate change, while improving lives? Do you want to work with a dynamic team, and an exciting and diverse global community that together are striving to transform the building and construction sector towards net zero carbon emissions?
Then consider applying for one of our available positions below, or send us your resumé and covering letter to keep on file for future positions.
Collectively, the World Green Building Council global network is transforming the building and construction sector across three impact areas — climate action, health & wellbeing, and resources & circularity.
Location: UK Hybrid/Remote
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (12 months)
Start date: Ideally May–June 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are seeking an experienced Head of Communications (maternity cover) to lead WorldGBC’s Marketing and Communications function during a one-year maternity leave period.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of WorldGBC’s comms strategy, campaigns and organisational messaging during a key period of global engagement.
The role will provide strategic comms leadership, oversee the Marketing & Communications team, and ensure high-quality storytelling, thought leadership and campaign delivery across our global programmes.
The successful candidate will bring strong sustainability comms experience, strategic judgement and the ability to lead a small, high-performing team within a fast-moving global organisation.
Please see the full job description here.
How to Apply
Please submit your application via this link.
Application deadline: 20th April 2026
WorldGBC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We pride ourselves in making our organisation what we believe to be one of the best places to work in the world. Working at WorldGBC provides unique benefits and compelling job opportunities that align with our mission and values, and we strive continuously to create a rewarding and energising work environment that supports every staff member in their career development.
We strongly encourage work life balance, recognising that we do our best work when we are rested and regularly rejuvenated. We offer significant holidays; some of the best maternity and paternity benefits; the opportunity to travel the world; unique training opportunities created and led by other team members; annual ‘inspiration days’ to provide every staff member with free time to pursue creativity and innovation, as well as reconnect with what inspires them.
Last year, 100% of our staff said they were proud to be a part of Team WorldGBC. We hope you’ll join us and find out why!
