Ocean Campaigner (Plastics)

Location: London Islington
Department: Oceans
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

The Ocean Campaign seeks to improve the status of marine ecosystems and wildlife by reducing threats posed by marine plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Within this programme we work to strengthen and implement international, European and UK policy on plastic leakage, consumption and waste.

This role focuses on EIA’s work on plastic pollution. We are seeking to ensure that the incoming global treaty to end plastic pollution across its life cycle and in all environments is ambitious and fit for purpose.

About you:

• You must be educated to degree level (or other relevant professional experience) or higher in a relevant subject
• You will have knowledge of UK and international environmental policy, ideally with regards to plastic pollution and key stakeholders operating in the space
• Knowledge of UK and international policy institutions and processes as well as global plastic pollution policy development and solutions would be an advantage
• You will have experience of working for a campaigning organisation or equivalent with proven experience of researching, evaluating, and critical analysis of data for campaign purposes
• You must be able to demonstrate policy and advocacy experience, ideally in the environment sector
• You will demonstrate strong advocacy skills, including the ability to clearly explain and justify rationale and recommendations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to relay to a high degree of accuracy and fit for purpose for a variety of audiences
• Experience of project and budget management, monitoring and evaluation and strategy development ideally with experience working directly with donors

Please refer to our job pack for more information on role specifications

What we offer:

Location: Hybrid working possible – UK-based role, offices in London Islington at least 2 days per week and remaining home working. Frequent international travel is required as part of the role.

Hours: 40 hours per week, including a paid hour for lunch

Salary: £34,000-£37,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Holiday: Annual leave package of 25 days annual leave (+ days off between Christmas and New Year) + Bank Holidays + day off on your birthday, with an additional day per year up to a max of 29 days.

Benefits: 4-8% pension contribution, mental health and wellbeing support programme

Please refer to the job pack for further details for closing dates and how to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Interviews will be held virtually.

By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. EIA UK is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

EIA UK is committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups and minorities.

About us

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is a UK-based charity who investigates and campaigns against environmental crime and abuse.

Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants and tigers, and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. We work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, we reduce the impact of climate change by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing related illicit trade and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector.

Campaigning is central to our work as we strive to influence decision-makers for better protection of the environment. To achieve campaign goals we use the findings of our unique research and investigations, along with our expertise, to pro-actively press for change.

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