- £40,000-£43,000 (FTE; dependent on experience; contract or day rates will be considered)
- 12-month contract
- Based in London (currently working from home; other locations will be considered, but when possible, the ability to work from London on a regular basis is essential).
The Cares Family is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.
ABOUT THE CARES FAMILY
The Cares Family’s mission is to help people find connection in a disconnected age. Our objectives are to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst younger and older people alike; improve people’s connection, belonging, purpose and power in a rapidly changing world; and bring people together to reduce social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.
Those relationships have had a dramatic impact. 98% of young people involved say they have a stronger connection to the community. 73% of older neighbours involved say their isolation is reduced; 86% are better able to appreciate the changing world; and 77% say their relations with young people have improved. Neighbours report feeling reduced loneliness, improved understanding across generations, a deeper sense of belonging, and “part of something bigger”.
But as the Covid-19 pandemic has shown, loneliness is not just a personal crisis for younger and older people; it’s also a broader public health crisis and a national political crisis. It affects millions of people – from people newly working from home or cooped up in university halls, to new parents; middle aged men to digitally savvy teenagers; LGBT+ people to new migrants. In fact, those who are already marginalised in society experience its consequences the most.
So, as well as improving individual lives and community togetherness, The Cares Family has started to have an impact at the systemic and cultural levels too – through storytelling and campaigning work that are rapidly increasing our profile and making an even bigger difference.
In 2018, the then Prime Minister launched the government’s first ever loneliness strategy (which we lobbied for and helped shape) at a Cares Family social club. We have received coverage in The Economist, The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph and on BBC1’s News at Ten and Channel 4 News, as well as support from Russell Howard and Florence and the Machine. And in 2018, our Founder and CEO was appointed one of 20 inaugural Obama Fellows, bringing new attention to our issues and work.
We are therefore at a moment of opportunity to make an even bigger difference in the year ahead. We plan to do that with our ‘Action, Voice, Power’ strategy – increasing our local action with new projects, raising up the voices of human experience through new campaigns, and working to ensure national and local government make new investments to reduce loneliness, and build connections across perceived divides.
ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGNS PLANS
That’s why we are looking for a Campaigns Lead to put rocket boosters under our systemic and cultural impact. Specifically, you will work with our CEO to develop and execute a cross-party, public-facing campaign coalition, which is already in development, to rally public and political support for a major government investment in building connection over the next generation; with our creative Programmes teams to enable local intergenerational activism in London, Liverpool, Manchester and other places to help build togetherness and change systems locally; and with our innovative Projects team to guide national campaigns like Intergenerational Week.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant and proven experience driving change at the national level – and knows how to build the campaign architecture, narratives, relationships, coalitions and media coverage to affect national policy change in Westminster.
- Is collaborative – and knows how to bring together and coordinate a coalition of organisations with their own distinct goals to create a coherent, powerful message that will achieve its goal.
- Knows how to mobilise people – through clear, actionable ‘asks’ of the public, online and offline, and by bringing our neighbours, teams, partners and politicians with them.
- Has the expertise to appraise data, create targeted emails and social media content that motivate people to take action, and tell beautiful stories that inspire change.
TO READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE CARES FAMILY'S WEBSITE.
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Population Matters is looking for an experienced Senior Campaigner to play a key role in achieving our vision of a future in which a stable human population co-exists in harmony with nature and a healthy planet.
The Senior Campaigner will be a role model and driver of success in our four-person Campaigns and Communications team. You will help shape our policies and strategy, but most important of all will relish the responsibility of delivering designated campaigns to a high professional standard, with support from the Head of Campaigns but a great deal of independence. This role requires at least three years’ campaigning experience, or similar, in the charity/NGO sector.
Population Matters has no central office - the role is home-based and, in line with our strategy of increasing Population Matters’ global reach, you may be based in any country. Flexibility in working hours can be negotiated for overseas candidates but you will be expected to regularly meet and work directly with colleagues during UK working hours. Being self-motivated, disciplined and able to work on your own initiative and virtually is therefore a key requirement for this role. Some travel may be required (expenses paid).
Your successful track record as a campaigner will show your in-depth understanding of the process of developing effective campaigns, and how to implement and adapt them in changing circumstances. You are adept at establishing and developing great stakeholder relationships, and confident in representing your organisation at events, at meetings and in the media. You are sensitive to the challenges and opportunities of developing and managing relationships with individuals and organisations internationally. You also have the analytical and communication skills needed to bring our message home to audiences of all kinds, including the ability to write authoritative and impactful reports, lobbying material and other communications.
Most importantly, you are passionate about protecting our planet, securing global justice, empowering people and communicating our positive message. You will be tackling challenging issues and obstacles, including institutional inertia, entrenched views, and sometimes suspicion of the population agenda. You will need to be flexible, creative, committed and dogged, and you’ll be working in a supportive, committed team where those skills will be shared and valued.
About Us
Population Matters (PM) is a UK-based charity working globally to achieve a sustainable future for people and planet.
Our Vision is a future in which a stable human population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.
Our Mission is to drive positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment.
Our Approach is to campaign, inform, lobby, undertake research and do all we can to encourage an open, fair-minded and constructive debate about population. We promote positive, practical, ethical solutions – encouraging smaller families, inspiring people to consume sustainably, with the aim of enabling everyone to enjoy a decent quality of life whilst respecting and sustaining the natural ecosystems upon which all life on earth depends.
We believe everyone should have the freedom and ability to choose a smaller family. We support human rights, women’s empowerment and global justice.
OUR CURRENT CONTEXT
From three employees in 2016 to 10 in 2020, Population Matters has grown its team and ambitions significantly in the last few years. Our goal is ‘Take PM Global’ over the next 3-5 years, extending our reach and impact globally, strengthening existing partnerships and forging new ones, and influencing and effecting change through international policy forums and processes. In developing these new relationships and activities, we will be respectful, sensitive and willing to learn from our partners and other stakeholders. We will maintain a truly global perspective, whilst in parallel, we will continue to enable individuals and communities to make informed choices at the personal and grassroots level.
Join our campaigns team
We have a positive story to tell, and much to achieve. Growing human population is one of the most important drivers of our environmental crisis and in many parts of the world, is holding people back from leading the lives they deserve to lead. Alongside reckless and unsustainable consumption, the billions we’ve added to our numbers in the last few decades are punishing our planet. Multiple scientific studies and international reports repeatedly affirm that it must be tackled if we’re to contain environmental crises such as the climate emergency and the sixth mass extinction. Meanwhile, from poverty to patriarchy, population is inextricably linked with some of our gravest economic and social global justice issues.
The good news is that the solutions are all positive:
- Eradicate poverty and inequality
- Empower women and girls
- Provide a proper education for all
- Ensure everyone is free and able to use modern family planning
- Promote the benefits of smaller families
Population is far from the only driver of our current environmental crisis, and Population Matters supports multiple solutions to address it. Our role, however, is to highlight this one, and help it assume its proper place on the policy agenda. We are not just the only registered charity addressing this issue in the UK, we are the largest and most effective campaigning organisation on population internationally.
Leveraging scientific consensus and public concern to achieve change is our challenge, and our opportunity. We need an ambitious, capable and brave campaigner, willing to tackle inertia, misunderstanding and prejudice, forge positive relationships with friends and allies, and find effective ways of promoting the effective, ethical solutions that will empower people, improve lives, protect our planet and help achieve global justice.
Salary Range and Terms and Conditions
UK based: Salary range: £30-35,000pa; 6% employer’s pension contribution
Contractor status on suitable terms will be considered for overseas candidates
Population Matters is a virtual organisation and the position is home-based, with regular meetings by video and, where possible, in person with other members of the team. Some travel within (for UK-post holders), to, and/or outside the UK is likely (expenses paid). The role is offered on a full-time basis, but we are willing to consider other arrangements in certain circumstances.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.
Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter (no more than 500 words) via CharityJobs
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 5th February 2021. Interviews will be held between 18th - 26th February 2021.
We’re sorry but due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 17th February 2021 you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
Population Matters is a UK-based charity working globally to achieve a sustainable future for people and planet.
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Job Title: Campaigns Manager
Hours: 35 hours
Salary: £36,434 London based, £33,122 -home based
Type of Employment: Permanent
Dept and Location: Communications & Campaigns
Line Manager: Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns
Direct Reports: N/A
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Advocacy is a core part of Teenage Cancer Trust’s purpose and reason to exist. This new role will be vital to ensuring young people with cancer have a voice and their needs are not only heard but acted on and met. The Campaigns Manager will play a significant role in shaping the organisation’s approach to public campaigning. The post holder will coordinate a programme of integrated influencing campaigns, mobilising supporters to influence policy change at a national and local level across the four UK nations.
This role will act as the lynch pin, coordinating integrated policy led campaigns to achieve multiple objectives across influencing, awareness and fundraising. They will understand how campaigning works alongside public affairs as part of an external influencing approach and will coordinate and support activity appropriately.
The role will work closely with key stakeholders including young people affected by cancer, services colleagues and professionals within the NHS to implement campaigns that will positively impact on young people’s lives.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role.
Closing Date: 31st January 2021
1st stage interviews: Week commencing the 08th February 2021
2nd stage interviews:Week commencing the 15th February 2021
We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
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Would you like to work in a lively and effective organisation that is behind a growing movement of people building genuinely and permanently affordable homes
Do you thrive on the challenge of running advocacy and communications campaigns to mainstream new ideas, support grassroots organisations and generate income?
We are seeking a candidate to cover our existing manager's maternity leave for 15 months, allowing handover before and after the leave.
Community land trusts (CLTs) are a growing force for social good. They are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage affordable homes as well as shops, pubs and other assets that are important to that community.
As the Campaigns and Business Development Manager you will play a key role with our Chief Executive to ensure we maximise our impact while increasing our income from our services.
About the National CLT Network
The National CLT Network is the national membership body for community land trusts established in 2010. We provide resources, training and advice for CLTs, and work with government, local authorities, lenders and funders to establish the best conditions for CLTs to grow and flourish.
We are a small, dedicated and ambitious team. In the decade since we were founded we have been highly successful in raising the profile of CLTs in government and industry, and now want to take the community ownership of land and affordable housing mainstream.
Our successes have had the following impact:
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A rapid growth in CLTs from 30 in 2010 to over 340 in 2020;
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One in three local authorities providing some kind of support to CLTs in their area;
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Over 1,000 homes built by CLTs with another 23,000 community led homes in the pipeline.
About the role
Working closely with our small, dynamic and ambitious team, this role will work at a senior level to ensure the National CLT Network delivers effective advocacy and communications campaigns, and to deliver a set of services for members and third parties that achieve impact and income. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and two officers, who you will line manage.
Areas of responsibility:
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The development and implementation of advocacy and communications campaigns, led by the Chief Executive.
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Managing communications and marketing channels including media relations, our website, social media and publications.
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Leading the membership service including recruitment and renewal, a programme of events, and fee-paying services.
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Development of other services that achieve our aims while also generating income for the charity, including fee-paying events, sponsorship opportunities and corporate partnerships.
The challenges and opportunities for this role in the coming year include:
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Developing our next major advocacy campaign, and continuing our Parliamentary and sector lobbying to extend the Community Housing Fund.
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Bedding in a brand new website.
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Renewing and rethinking partnerships with four corporate partners, and looking for new partnership opportunities.
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Bringing in new sources of income to expand the team’s capacity and grow the charity.
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Developing our membership offer to deliver greater value more efficiently, and support a growth in membership.
Details
The role is for a fixed term 15-month post with the desired start date being 29th March or 5th April to cover our existing manager’s maternity leave, and ending on the 18th June.
The role is part time: 4 days/28 hours a week, the working pattern is negotiable.
The salary is £30,400 - £34,400 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience (£37,000 - £43,000 FTE)
Benefits include 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rated from 30 FTE), a generous employer match scheme for pension contributions, healthcare and a personal training budget. Full terms and conditions available in the job pack.
The National CLT Network is the official charity supporting Community Land Trusts in England and Wales.
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Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team.
The Campaigns Officer is a new and exciting role for the Trust and crucial to our strategic delivery of creating a Wilder Essex. In this role you will work within Essex Wildlife Trust’s Communications team, driving forward our campaigns and advocacy work that will inspire, engage and mobilise people to take action for nature.
If you are an energetic self-starter with experience in campaigning, policy and community engagement, you would like to work at a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Company and you feel you would fit in our friendly, committed, passionate and professional organisation then we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent
Circa £29,000 per annum
Currently working from home
Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
The Advocacy team at Unicef UK works to improve private sector and government policy and practice on child rights in the UK and internationally, by presenting decision-makers with a compelling case for change based on evidence, through lobbying and public campaigning. We work hard to ensure children’s voices are at the heart of this work.
We are currently recruiting for a Youth Campaigns Officer to join us. You will play a key role in motivating the UK public, from children and young people to campaigners, to engage with Unicef UK’s advocacy priorities. This means enabling children and young people to develop their skills and become powerful advocates for change themselves, alongside campaigners taking action in support of children and the issues we work on.
To succeed, you will have worked with children and young people and understand safeguarding best practice. You will have a basic understanding of youth engagement and public campaigning principles, as well as experience of project work from concept to delivery and understanding of project management process.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 25 January 2021.
Interview date: Thursday 4 February 2021 via MS Teams.
We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.
We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for children.
Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
UKLGIG, the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is recruiting its first campaigns role dedicated to improving the asylum and immigration system for LGBTQI+ people.
UKLGIG has been supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and campaigning for their rights since 1993. We are now looking for a Senior Campaigns Officer to help galvanise a new supporter base in favour of an asylum and immigration system that treats LGBTQI+ people fairly and with dignity, and provides safety to those in need of international protection. This is a unique opportunity to apply your experience and knowledge of public campaigning, building relationships with allies and ensuring meaningful involvement of people with lived experience to mobilise LGBTQI+ audiences to campaign for reform of the asylum and immigration system.
You will:
- Work closely with the Executive Director to develop and deliver an impactful campaign strategy that mobilises new audiences and influencers, particularly those outside the refugee and migration sector, to build pressure for reform of the asylum and immigration system to the benefit of all those who go through it.
- Build relationships with potential allies and mobilise LGBTQI+ audiences to take campaign actions.
- Ensure people with lived experience are meaningfully involved in UKLGIG campaigns.
UKLGIG is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
Owing to the nature of the work with vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and to disclose all unspent criminal records at the point of conditional job offer.
HOURS: Full-time (35 hours per week). Job sharing will be considered. Occasional work in the evenings and at weekends may be required when face-to-face working resumes but with plenty of notice.
LOCATION: UKLGIG’s offices are based in Borough, central London. All UKLGIG staff are currently working from home due to Covid-19. A mix of working at home and/or the office is likely for the foreseeable future. When face-to-face working resumes, there might be occasional travel outside London with plenty of notice.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days per year, increasing by one day per holiday year after two years of employment up to a maximum of 28 days
CLOSING DATE: 10.00 am, Thu 21 January 2021
INTERVIEW DATES: 3 and 4 February 2021
HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and person specification. Email your completed application form and optional monitoring form to the email address in the Job Description. We do not accept CVs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The MEDIA DIVERSITY INSTITUTE is seeking a social media campaigner to lead the strategic development, management, design, coordination, and delivery of the new phase of its Get the Trolls Out! project (GTTO) to counter hate speech against religious minorities in Europe. The next phase of GTTO will cover 7 European countries and is designed to challenge stereotypes, debunk discriminatory ideas, and shape public opinion by developing inclusive content and leveraging traditional and new media platforms. Applicants must have a minimum two years of relevant practical experience in successfully developing and executing trans-national social media campaigns in the field of diversity.
Location: London
Start: 1 March 2021
Deadline for applications: 24 January 2021
How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this role with the subject line “Social media campaigner application London”. Interviews will be held between the 27th of January and the 3rd of February 2021.
Please note, this role is conditional upon receiving eligibility to work in the UK and two relevant references.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development and implementation of Get the Trolls Out! social media campaign strategy, as well as specific project campaigns.
- Management of the project’s digital channels (website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), in close partnership with the project manager and the partner organisations in Europe, to enhance the visibility of the project and strengthen engagement.
- Lead on creation of regular visual content for social media platforms
- Monitoring campaign progress through social media and website metrics, such as Google analytics, Facebook Insight, and Twitter Analytics, using these tools to target digital activism and campaigns activities
- Provision of strategic advice to the European teams involved in the implementation of the project
- Use of ad manager platforms for social media accounts
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Demonstrable belief in MDI’s values, the importance of diversity in the media, and an overall understanding of media’s influence on our societies
- Fluency in English with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to create compelling stories
- Excellent knowledge of how to produce engaging social media content
- Ability to maintain and develop a brand working within messaging guidelines and using the appropriate tone of voice
- Confident in using social media including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and associated tools
- Able to use photo and video editing software such as Photoshop and Adobe Premiere, as well as design software such as Canva
- Knowledge of content management systems to update website content
- Organised and proactive in developing a range of content to deliver on organisational and team objectives
- Experience and demonstrated success in developing and implementing international social media campaigns, with knowledge of messages, audiences and delivery methods
- Experience and knowledge on the use of data analytics to target digital activism and campaign activities, including expertise and knowledge on designing clear metrics for monitoring progress
- Great organisation, prioritisation and planning skills
- Knowledge of fundamental Human Rights such as Freedom of Expression and Right to Equality, with a focus on religious discrimination in conventional and social media in Europe
- Experience in designing, executing, and analysing ads on social media
- Team player with demonstrable work ethic
Desirable
- Experience of working through strategic alliances in order to deliver a successful campaign, and the ability to anticipate, coordinate and facilitate activities
- Knowledge and/or experience in campaigning on TikTok
- Experience of having lived and/or worked in one of the countries where this project is based (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, UK)
- Additional language skills in Flemish, French, Hungarian, Greek, Polish and/or German
The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) works internationally to encourage accurate and nuanced reporting on race, religion, ethnic, class, disability, gender and sexual identity issues in media landscapes around the world. While our work is grounded in the principles of freedom of expression and values of diversity and inclusion, our day-to-day work focuses on cultivating practical skills to combat negative stereotypes and disinformation and improve media and information literacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a UK-based non-governmental organisation working to secure a world where natural habitats and environments can sustain, and be sustained by, the communities that depend upon them for their basic needs and livelihoods. EJF is dynamic, agile and effective, and the team works across nine countries in Europe, Asia and Africa.
EJF is working to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and associated issues, such as human rights abuses. To do this, we work with governments and industry to promote transparency and traceability within seafood supply chains and markets. We conduct detailed investigations into illegal, unsustainable and unethical practices and actively promote improvements to policy-making, corporate governance and the management of fisheries along with raising awareness among consumers to incentivize market-driven solutions.
EJF’s global team also work on a range of other campaigns where environmental insecurity impact human rights. These include climate, forests, cotton and activist training.
Japan is one of the largest and most important seafood markets in the world. We are seeking a campainger based in Tokyo who is passionate about protecting the marine environment and the livelihoods and other human rights of those who depend upon it. The succesful candidate will be an experienced, determined and motivated person who has an understanding of advocacy, fisheries governance or other relevant fields. You are expected to be able to work independently and with international colleagues to conduct research, develop strategies and represent EJF to relevant organisations.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Research and analysis to identify seafood tainted with IUU and human rights abuses in Japanese supply chains;
- Liaise with internal and external partners, stakeholders and decision-makers to develop and implement a detailed advocacy plan in Japan, including representing EJF in high-level meetings and events;
- Raise the awareness and understanding among Japanese industry, media and other key stakeholders about the problems of IUU fishing and human rights abuses in the seafood industry;
- Work in collaboration with partner groups to progress campaign objectives; and
- Develop EJF materials in Japanese and vice versa.
Requirements
- At least three years professional experience in environmental policy, oceans issues, human rights, government and/or other relevant fields;
- Demonstrable professional experience in research, public affairs or communications;
- Attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritise tasks; and
- Professional level fluency in English and Japanese.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
King's College London Student's Union is looking for a Campaigns Organiser to work within the Community Representation Team to:
Lead on supporting the growth, planning and delivery of KCLSU campaigning and organising activity ensuring that elected officers and students are enabled and empowered to create strategic, people powered campaigns.
Support our student officers to develop, shape and deliver their agenda, providing advice, coaching and guidance on how to develop impactful campaigns and projects.
Work with the community representation team to embed people powered campaigning and organising across all areas of our work ensuring that students from every segment of the membership are empowered to make change through campaigns.
The ideal candidate would be experienced working with groups, supporting them to organise and deliver impactful campaigns on areas of shared interest. They will need to know about utilising online and offline organising and campaign tactics and have a passion to empower and enable individuals and grassroots movements.
KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
If this is you, please download and complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form from below and email directly through the kclsu website.
Applications close: Monday 1st February 9am
Interview date: Thursday 11th February
Assessment type: Interview and Presentation
Campaign Manager
We are seeking a Campaign Manager to oversee our newly recruited staff team and ensure effective delivery of the campaign, with a particular focus on political influencing, policy and research.
Campaign Manager Responsibilities:
To date the campaign has been entirely run by volunteers, but as it has grown and developed there has been an increasing need for staff support to ensure that we are as effective as possible and have the best possible chance of achieving our campaign objectives. The Campaign Manager will take on responsibility for the day-to-day running of the campaign, as well as developing campaign strategy alongside the campaign team who are all personally bereaved. The post-holder will bring experience in influencing political and public opinion in order to build a successful campaign, as well as an ability to build strong partnerships with other organisations and campaigns.
This role will line manage two other paid roles, the Press and Communications Officer and Campaign Coordinator. Support will also be provided by a large pool of volunteers with a range of responsibilities and expertise. We are really excited for the potential these new roles bring to take our campaign to the next level and amplify the voices of bereaved families to secure positive change.
Campaign Manager Requirements:
• A strong understanding of how a small campaigning organisation can work most effectively.
• Ability to supervise or line manage staff and/or volunteers.
• Systematic and organised approach.
• Understanding of the role political influencing plays in winning campaigns
• Experience of engaging with politicians around contested matters of public interest
• Ability to advise, support and lead campaign team to carry out political influencing activities
• Ability to formulate and implement political influencing strategies
• Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of political processes in the UK
• Ability to build strong and lasting relationships with partner organisations
• Experience of working in partnership in a campaigning context
• Ability to advocate for and represent the campaign in meetings and publicly, if required
About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working to provide a voice for families bereaved by Covid-19. We have more than 2,000 members who are all personally bereaved and at the heart of everything we do. We’re campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic so that families can get answers and lessons can be learnt to prevent further loss of life. Alongside our campaign to secure an inquiry, we are also campaigning for improved bereavement support for families and to ensure that those bereaved are protected from hardship.
As a group of volunteers we've already produced agenda-setting front page news stories, garnered support from hundreds of thousands of people, given oral testimony to influential parliamentary committees, held high-level political meetings and been discussed by the Prime Minister in Parliament. Now we’re recruiting paid staff to take the campaign to the next level.
Location: Anywhere in UK - Home Based
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months, possibility for extension subject to funding)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
You may have experience of the following: Campaign Manager, Campaigner, Campaigns Officer, Senior Campaigner, Policy Officer, Project Manager Researcher, etc.
Ref: 96315
Head of Domestic Abuse Prevention Campaign
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Domestic Abuse Prevention to provide leadership and strategic oversight for the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign and Everyone’s Business, a programme working with employers to tackle domestic abuse
Position: Head of Domestic Abuse Prevention (MAT Cover)
Location: Head Office/London Bridge
Hours: 39 hours per week – flexible, part-time and home working would be considered
Contract: 10 Month FTC (Covering a MAT leave)
Salary: £49,584k – £50,520k
Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Great Working Environment, In House Training, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications.
Closing Date: 1st February 2021
Interview Date: In order to avoid disappointment please apply at your earliest convenience as candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.
The Role
The Domestic Abuse Prevention programme builds on experience of supporting victims of domestic abuse and aims to bring about systemic change in the community response to domestic abuse.
UK SAYS NO MORE is a national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic abuse and sexual violence across the UK.
The campaign provides open-source tools and resources for individuals and organisations to take action and get involved in making a difference. It has been active in raising awareness through 16 Days 16 Films and through influencing the Domestic Abuse Bill. During 2020 it also mobilised the Safe Spaces initiative in partnership with pharmacies across the UK, providing a safe haven for those fleeing domestic abuse during the pandemic.
The charity also delivers Everyone’s Business working with employers to implement an internal response for employees that are or have previously experienced domestic abuse. When employers take action and respond to domestic abuse we know it saves lives.
About You
As the Head of Domestic Abuse Prevention you will Lead the development, planning and implementation of the UKSNM campaign and Everyone’s Business strategy and work plans. You will bring:
- Expertise in domestic abuse and sexual violence
- A passion for changing the community response to domestic abuse
- An exceptional track record of building strong and trusting relationships with corporates, charities and public sector
- Experience of managing a small but diverse team
- Excellent communication and influencing skills (written and verbal)
- The ability to manage projects within a complex organisation
- Experience of preparing and managing budgets
- Empathy with and understanding of the organisation’s charitable causes
- The willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as travel
So if you want to work for an organisation that offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression… apply today!
About the Organisation
The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions, as well as campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, the organisation supports people at the moment of crisis and enables them to build a life beyond crisis.
Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
You may also have experience in areas such as Domestic Abuse, Abuse Prevention, National Campaign, Campaign, Campaigns, Campaign Manager, Head of Campaigns, Campaigning, Head of Campaigning, Head of Programmes, Programme, Sexual Violence, Community Response, Community, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, Head of, Director, Communications and Campaign, Head of Communications, Partnerships
You will be responsible for planning and delivering communications and behaviour change campaigns. This includes campaign strategies which use a range of innovative channels to spread impactful key messages among communities and affect behaviours among target demographics, synching work with core charity activity. You will also build relationships with local partners including the media and manage campaign activities and events. You will line manage a Campaigns Officer.
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee the rollout of core campaigns in communities and any additional regional campaigns as agreed
* Work with Project Managers and other Campaigns Managers to identify Hub goals and target audiences
* Identify behaviours to affect and barriers preventing target audiences from adopting these behaviours
* Develop key messaging using behavioural science frameworks and present this messaging to stakeholders along with evidence-based rationale
* Test messaging with target audiences e.g. through conducting focus groups
* Draft impactful copy for and advise on campaigning materials e.g. flyers and posters to share key messaging as effectively as possible
* Plan and research innovative local channels relevant to target audiences to disseminate campaign messaging, both on the ground and online
* Devise creative ways to work with local media partners in Hub areas to deliver coverage including key messages
* Develop a digital plan to reach target audiences through social media, campaign websites and other online channels
* Build partnerships with publishing partners, schools, libraries, early years settings, business, cultural and sporting partners to embed campaign messaging in communities
Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and our work changes children's life stories. The charity is a rapidly growing organisation, with ambitious plans and amazing staff. We have 25 years' experience of delivering programmes and campaigns to improve literacy and partnerships are an essential part of our work with the education sector, with businesses and with community partners. We work closely with both national and local government. Our funders and partners include high street brands and large multinationals.
The successful candidate will be available to start in January 2021. This is a contract running until the end of August 2021.
Salary £32,000.
This is a full-time role. The charity offers a flexible working environment, the office is based in London and ideally you will be office based a couple of days a week, and the rest of the time can be flexible. The role will also involve travel to 'Hubs' across the UK. Please ask me for more information.
Please call me 02078207305 or email [email protected] for more information. The charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and are keen to interview in December.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Campaign Assistant
We are seeking a Campaign Assistant to provide effective day-to-day support to the campaigning activities of the organisation, including through working with campaign volunteers, supporting internal and external campaign communications and ensuring smooth running of systems and processes.
Campaign Assistant Responsibilities:
To date the campaign has been entirely run by volunteers, but as it has grown and developed there is an increasing need for staff support to ensure that we are as effective as possible and have the best possible chance of achieving our campaign objectives. The Campaign Assistant will support the full breadth of the group’s activities and ensure the smooth running of the campaign. This will include organising campaign actions, taking day-to-day responsibility for the effective running of our systems and processes as well as supporting with handling our social media channels, press and other enquiries. It will also involve supporting our volunteer campaign team and liaising with group members.
This role will sit alongside two other paid roles, the Campaign Manager and Press and Communications Officer. Support will also be provided by a large pool of volunteers with a range of responsibilities and expertise. We are really excited for the potential these new roles bring to take our campaign to the next level and amplify the voices of bereaved families to secure positive change.
Campaign Assistant Requirements:
• Experience in campaigning and/or supporting a team to achieve its aims
• Ability to advocate for and represent the campaign in meetings and publicly, if required
• Ability to solve problems relating to the work of a busy campaign
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use social media to engage public audiences
• Experience of communicating clearly in face to face meetings and in difficult circumstances
• Ability to work sensitively around delicate issues such as bereavement
• Knowledge of, and interest in, current affairs
• Self-motivated and a high level of initiative
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required
• Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working to provide a voice for families bereaved by Covid-19. We have more than 2,000 members who are all personally bereaved and at the heart of everything we do. We’re campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic so that families can get answers and lessons can be learnt to prevent further loss of life. Alongside our campaign to secure an inquiry, we are also campaigning for improved bereavement support for families and to ensure that those bereaved are protected from hardship.
As a group of volunteers we've already produced agenda-setting front page news stories, garnered support from hundreds of thousands of people, given oral testimony to influential parliamentary committees, held high-level political meetings and been discussed by the Prime Minister in Parliament. Now we’re recruiting paid staff to take the campaign to the next level.
Location: Anywhere in UK - Home Based
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (6 months, possibility for extension subject to funding)
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December
You may have experience of the following: Policy, Campaigns Assistant, Policy Advisor, Policy Assistant, Communications Assistant, Campaigns, Data Administrator, etc.
Ref: 96316
Position: Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Scotland Office, Ratho (currently home-based)
Salary: £33,885 - £39,276 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 1
Department: Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced individual with experience of shaping policy and ability to communicate the position of the MS Society in Scotland to a wide range of audiences and develop its profile.
As a member of the management community, you will influence and implement the MS Society’s direction of travel in Scotland.
You will mobilise the Scottish MS Community to make a powerful case for continued improvement in the treatment, care and support of people living with MS.
Working with the wider Scotland team you will be outcome focused and deliver tangible results.
This is a fantastic role for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Scotland and enjoys taking a strategic and operational lead.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021
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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.