Campaign Adviser

Changing Markets is looking for an experienced campaigner to join our dynamic team in running and winning market transformation campaigns. They will work on our high-profile campaign to reduce emissions in the fashion sector and hold big corporate polluters accountable. The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a hybrid working environment (attendance at the London office is required three days a week).

The role

We are looking for a campaigner with at least 3-5 years’ campaigning experience, strong interpersonal skills with a desire to learn and build collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders. We are also looking for a reliable colleague, who can occasionally meet tight deadlines and manage demanding workloads when needed.

A successful candidate must have:

• strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to critically assess complex information, identify key findings and translate them into clear and compelling campaign materials;
• the ability to commission and coordinate research by external consultants to build the evidence base needed to win campaigns;
• excellent English writing skills;
• good communication and presentation skills;
• networking skills and the proven track record to create and run coalitions;
• good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment with occasional heavy workloads;
• an interest in and understanding of environmental and climate issues, with a willingness to learn more about fashion supply chains and their environmental impacts;
• attention to detail;
• willingness to travel for work, sometimes at short notice.

It’s a plus if the candidate:

• is fluent in another language;
• has good understanding of environmental and climate issues in the fashion sector, including supply chains and how companies measure and report their environmental impacts;
• has experience using social media creatively to support and advance campaigns.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer:

• A meaningful role in a fast-paced, mission-driven and growing organisation.
• Flexible working environment which offers a lot of creativity and experimentation with different tactics.
• A supportive and passionate international team.

About Changing Markets Foundation

The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We create and support campaigns that expose irresponsible corporate practices and shift market share away from unsustainable products and companies towards environmentally and socially beneficial solutions. We work on a range of different topics at the intersection of environmental and social issues and have a strong track record of winning campaigns. Our campaigns have focused on major players in the food, fashion and plastic sectors – to name just a few. You can explore all of our current and past campaigns here.

Salary and benefits

36,000-40,000 £/year, depending on experience. We also offer benefits, such as health and life insurance, and an annual sports and wellbeing allowance. Annual leave is 25 days per calendar year plus Bank Holidays.