Syli - pronounced SOO-Lee - supports mission-driven journalism in service of informed audiences around the world. We have a specific focus on climate activities. We are a recently established non-profit (UK community interest company). 

We want to see a world in which everyone has access to equitable, trustworthy, and accurate information. We support and advance impact-focused journalism by fostering new, forward-looking concepts and identifying sustainable financial models for journalism. We are creating a healthier, more sustainable media ecosystem for better informed global audiences who are empowered to take action for the benefit of all people, communities and the planet. 

We are looking for an Ecosystem Development Manager, a critical role in driving our global journalism initiative forward and turning our internal strategies into external action.

Within a growing team of creative and development professionals, this role is a facilitator and connector, responsible for building, organising and marshalling a network of collaborative and collaborating organisations around the world poised to share our mission and deliver impact.

Public broadcasters, media houses, influential organisations and news agencies: you will be the gravity that draws them into the orbit of the work we are doing to make climate a relatable part of news outputs and conversations around the world.

This is a role for an adaptable candidate who excels at shaping, building and managing partnerships, facilitating communication, and identifying opportunities for mutual benefit within the ecosystem. Key measures of success would include growth, successful collaborations, cohort building and ultimately impact in changing the way climate stories are told around the world.

The position is for an immediate start and is a hybrid role, primarily working remotely but with in-person meetings in both London and Guildford in Surrey, so you must be within commutable distance to these locations.  In-person meetings may be up to 6-8 times a month.

You must already have the right to work in the UK. You will need to ensure you have access to a suitable professional and confidential environment with a reliable internet connection to carry out your duties.
The position is part time, three days a week. This role could be worked as defined days or defined hours spread across Syli’s core working days of Monday to Friday.

This is a fixed term contract ending 31st August 2026. However, pending securing the required funding, there will likely be the opportunity to extend the contract after the first term.

The pay for this role is £30,000 (£50,000 FTE) per year.

• Relationship Building: Establishing and nurturing connections with key players in the ecosystem, across a range of media and institutions whose purpose is the communication of climate information to the public.
• Strategic Partnerships: Identifying and developing strategic alliances or cohorts that can drive growth and innovation within the ecosystem.
• Community Engagement: Organizing events, workshops, and other activities to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among ecosystem members.
• Opportunity Identification: Recognizing and capitalizing on potential collaboration and strategic opportunities for Syli and its partners within the ecosystem.
• Communication and Advocacy: Promoting Syli’s vision and values and advocating for its interests across a variety of territories and 
• Performance Tracking: Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the ecosystem and its key initiatives.

We have identified what we think you'll need to know and be able to do, and what experience you’ll have, in order to do well in this role.
A background in a partnership building role or similar with experience gained in a small or rapidly growing organisation is essential, preferably in an international organisation.

• Strong organisational and time management skills; can successfully create and keep deadlines, set goals and milestones, manage projects, and prioritise tasks.
• A capable verbal and written communicator; able to write and speak clearly with accurate spelling and grammar, and listen effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise and cope with the demands and respond to emerging needs with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• A record of engaging and building relationships with senior stakeholders
• Experience of facilitating successful collaborations
• Experience organising and guiding community-building activities
• Strong organisational and coordination experience
• Process driven; excellent attention to detail, can follow procedures and use systems as well as implement new ones.
• IT skills; capable user of Google’s Workspace business apps and collaboration tools in a professional capacity.
• Self-motivated: able to take the initiative and perform tasks with minimal supervision in a predominately remote-working environment.
• Professional and reliable; can maintain an appropriate workplace demeanour, uphold confidentiality and respond calmly to stressful situations and changing priorities.
• Excited to support the growth of a new initiative in the journalism and climate space.
• Experience in ecosystem mapping and analysis.
• Proven ability to design and implement strategies that foster innovation and collaboration across diverse and complex stakeholder groups.
• Experience coordinating with policy makers or regulatory bodies to align ecosystem growth with relevant frameworks or incentives.

If this sounds like you, or if you feel that you have what is needed to succeed in this role but your background is a little different from above, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to talk to us informally before applying, get in touch.

To Apply
Please submit a CV and a cover letter, addressing how you are qualified for this role, highlighting the skills, knowledge and experience you bring.

The Process
We will review applications as they come in and will follow a set process to reduce bias in selection. The closing date for applications is midnight (UK time) on Wednesday, October 29th. The process will include an initial interview during the week commencing 3 November 2025 and final interviews to take place during the following week. We may close applications early if we find the right person for this role.

A Bit More About Us
Syli is a non-profit organisation and by joining us you’ll become part of our passionate, energetic team committed to achieving Syli’s social objectives. All the work we do is underpinned by our values of sustainability, synergy, equality and transformation.

It’s important to us that Syli is a great place to work for everyone - here a bit more about what you can expect as a Syli employee:

• Working hours: 9am to 5pm (UK time) Monday to Friday are our core working hours.
• Location: We are a hybrid company and while there is flexibility there is a requirement for some in person working in this role which will primarily be in London.
• Wellbeing: We believe good physical and mental health is important for everyone and we support and encourage our team to make wellbeing habits part of their working day.
• Fika: a weekly opportunity to grab a cuppa and hang out online and socialise with your colleagues.
• Environmental action: being climate friendly is at the heart of everything we do and the way we work.
• Professional development: as we work together as a team to transform the media ecosystem, we are committed to ongoing learning and innovation.
• Tech equipment: laptop provided so you can do your job.
• Pension: with ethical fund options available after successful completion of probation.
• Annual leave: time to switch off and get away is something we value, that’s why we give our UK employees 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you are unable to apply via the online application portal or require any amendments that will assure a fair process, please get in touch.