Campaign Intern (paid – London Living Wage)

Start Date:  From early July 2021 (precise start date to be agreed), for a fixed term of 12 months, at 5 days per week

“Throughout my time at CHEM Trust I really felt the benefits of working in a small team, as I could gain experience across the range of issues that CHEM Trust works on. This role would suit a person looking to gain plenty of hands-on experience in science communications and fundraising. 

It was also great to work alongside people with so much experience in policy processes and chemicals regulations. The whole team is very friendly and supportive, and they were keen to help me develop in the role.”

Anabel, the previous Campaign Intern at CHEM Trust.

Mission of the organisation:

CHEM Trust’s Vision is a world where humans and wildlife co-exist with a sustainable chemical industry, and synthetic chemicals are prevented from causing long term damage to wildlife or humans, by ensuring that chemicals which cause such harm are substituted with safer alternatives.

We are a small, dynamic and influential NGO, working mainly at EU and UK levels. We are science based, and work closely with NGOs and others in Brussels, around Europe and beyond.

More information about CHEM Trust’s work and team is available from our web site http://chemtrust.org

Summary of this role

The intern will work with the Head of Advocacy, the Executive Director and other members of the team in order to support and develop CHEM Trust’s work, maximising our effectiveness and impact.

As CHEM Trust is a small organisation, you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of our work, and learn from our extensive experience of campaigning, advocacy and policymaking.

You will also learn about working as part of a network of civil society organisations across  Europe, and how we work with other stakeholders such as civil servants, politicians, academics and business.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing our communications to multiple audiences, including writing our  newsletter, writing blogs, writing social media content and checking materials.
• Working with the Fundraising team to support the timely writing of reports for funders and support in updating current funders.
• Working with the Head of Advocacy and the Executive Director on our web & social media strategy and implementation.
• Working with the Head of Advocacy and Executive Director to prepare papers for the CHEM Trust Trustees.
• Helping CHEM Trust work efficiently, by developing and implementing organisational systems.
• Working with the Head of Advocacy, the Executive Director and other CHEM Trust staff and NGO partners to develop and implement campaigns and projects.
• Organising meetings, round tables, and conferences as appropriate.
• Developing an understanding of our work and participating in our strategy and planning.
• Depending on the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, this role may include limited travel, for example to Brussels. It may also include working outside normal hours - we operate a time off in lieu system.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Effective team working, including with a virtual team
• Excellent written and spoken English, including the ability to write accurately about complex or technical topics.
• Confidence in communicating with a wide range of people including experts, the public and the media.
• Good research and analytical skills
• A commitment to protecting the environment and human health
• IT literate, with a good understanding of social media
• Ability to understand scientific concepts
• Experience of campaigning and/or advocacy
• An understanding of databases and mailing techniques
• Scientific or similar background
• Experience of policy making processes
• Experience of using social media tools

Profile

Required skills and competencies:

Useful skills and competencies

You must also have the right to live and work in the UK.

NB: This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Location and working hours

• 5 days per week, 35 hrs per week. (NB: Most of the team work a 4 or a 3 day week.)
• Holiday: 28 working days per annum in addition to the normal public holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year.
• Salary: £19,747 pa; £10.85 per hour (= London living wage) plus pension contributions after the probationary period.
• Depending on the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, CHEM Trust will pay for between 1 and 4 days per week (to be discussed) of office space at Impact Hub Kings Cross, York Way, London. This is where the Executive Director and 3 other team members are based. Other days (if relevant) may be worked from home.
• CHEM Trust will provide a laptop, software etc for the period of the internship.

How to apply

To apply, please send us:

• Your CV
• A 2-4 page (max) covering letter explaining (with examples) how you would be a good fit for the role outlined in this job description.
• NB: Your CV or the cover letter should include the names and contact details of two references with knowledge of your work
• In your CV or cover letter please confirm you have the right to live and work in the UK

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented in the UK charity sector.

Send the application to: eleanor.hawke@chemtrust.org

The deadline for applications is 9am UK time on Monday 24^th May 2021.
We plan to interview shortlisted candidates virtually (via Zoom) in the week commencing 7^th June 2021.

Unfortunately, we only have the capacity to contact shortlisted candidates.