The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) works across three continents to support the transition to successful market economies. Its focus is on delivering prosperity by enabling a well-run and sustainable private sector. The EBRD does this with a unique business model, combining financing, advice and policy reform. It invests in private sector development in 40 countries, and is a multilateral endeavor of 77 countries, the European Union, and the European Investment Bank. The EBRD is Ukraine’s largest institutional investor, with 49,000 firms projected to benefit from wartime support. In addition to its investment services, EBRD offers economic expertise, political engagement and policy reform, and services for the development of capital and financial markets. 

The EBRD seeks its next Managing Director, Communications, the communications leader of the Bank, who attends executive committee, and reports to the Bank’s President, Odile Renaud-Basso. The Managing Director is responsible for leading the Bank’s external and internal communications, a role critical to strengthening the Bank’s visibility, profile and reputation among a wide array of stakeholder, and the wider public, on a global basis, and in its countries of operation. The Managing Director promotes awareness of the EBRD’s transition mandate, mission and activities, while helping to safeguard and enhance the Bank’s reputation.

Compelling candidates will bring extensive experience in corporate and/or governmental communications and media, with a proven ability to strengthen organisational reputation, build stakeholder confidence and advance strategic objectives through effective communications. They will bring a well-developed understanding of geo-political and economic issues affecting economies, particularly those within the EBRD’s regions. They should also demonstrate the proven ability to think strategically and shape innovative, forward-looking communications strategies that advance the Bank’s objectives and reputation. The role is based at the EBRD’s headquarters, in London. 

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the EBRD on this appointment. For further information about the role, the position specification, and the details about how to apply, please visit Managing Director, Communications Job Details | EBRD. Alternatively email belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on 25 October 2026.