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Title

Political Campaigner

Posted
Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location England (London & Greater) - UK
Town/City London
Salary (Minimum)
39696
Salary (Maximum)
46140
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 15/02/2021
Company Name Greenpeace UK
Contact Name
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description

£39,696 - £46,140 per annum

Permanent / Full time (37.5h)

Based in Islington, London

 

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and organised political campaigner to join the Greenpeace Politics Team. You will help us monitor and analyse political opportunities in the UK to help win campaigns. You will work with our campaign teams, network of supporters and volunteers to help them campaign for action to protect our climate, oceans and forests. You will work with politicians from all parties to champion and deliver policies and political change for a green and peaceful world.

 

Your day-to-day work will involve advising campaigners in the development and implementation of political strategies and lobbying for their projects. You will help to develop policy positions in key campaign areas, and advocate for agreed policies to political audiences, and in the media. And you will help with research, intel-gathering and networking to help to maximise the impact of Greenpeace’s political tactics.

 

The person we are looking for will have experience and knowledge of the UK political scene, and be a great communicator who works well in teams and thrives in a fast-moving environment.

 

For the full job description and person specification, please download the applicant information pack.


Greenpeace is an international non-profit global campaigning organisation. Our independence and global reach enable us to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. We investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.

Requirements

You will need:

  • In-depth knowledge and interest in UK politics, including experience of working with Parliamentary processes.
  • Experience of political lobbying at a national or international level, including the ability to establish and maintain effective contacts and relationships with senior and influential external individuals and bodies.
  • Experience of developing and implementing successful political strategies in association with campaign work.
  • Ability to work constructively and effectively with other team members.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people, both verbally and in writing - including the media, volunteers and other NGO representatives.

Lastly, and most importantly, you will need to demonstrate a genuine passion for Greenpeace’s mission and enthusiasm for learning about our campaigns.


To Apply

For further information, please download the applicant information pack. Please ensure to save this file to your computer for future reference. Once the job listing has closed you will no longer be able to access it online.

 

If you have any questions, please email us at huk@greenpeace.org. Please note that this email address is only for information. All applications have to be filled out on the website and cannot be submitted through email.

 

We recommend taking a look at this document that contains top tips for filling out your application, complied by our recruitment team.

 

If you have any questions, please email us at huk@greenpeace.org. Please note that this email address is only for information. All applications have to be filled out on the website and cannot be submitted via email.

 

We ask that all applicants complete the online Monitoring Form along with their application.

 

Greenpeace UK 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.

 

CLOSING DATE: 9am, 15th February 2021

INTERVIEWS: 24th February 2021

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