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Campaign Officer - Oil and Gas at Oceana UK
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Contract: Permanent
Based: Hybrid working - London or Cornwall office three days per week with two
days home working.
Reports to: Campaign lead – Oil and Gas
Are you an ambitious campaigner and passionate about the ocean?
• Are you passionate about protecting the ocean, stopping fossil fuel expansion, and
delivering climate justice?
• Are you a campaigner with a track record in supporting innovative campaigns that inspire
the public and hold policy makers to account?
• Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, climate, and/or marine sectors?
• Do you have experience of building collaborative partnerships with other NGOs and other
stakeholders?
• Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations
with an exciting and expanding UK presence?
Oceana
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global
scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies... to make
the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than
275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive
habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent
new hope for the world's oceans.
We operate as a combined international organisation. Through recent expansion, our talented
staff consists globally of about 240 people, working in more than 12 countries, including
scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts.
Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside
climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing
new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
Oceana has a vision for thriving seas around the British Isles, using highly visible campaigns
and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean
abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our
issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing
policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in
London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and
delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.
We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team
we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical
and exciting moment for our ocean & climate campaign. The position can be based in Oceana’s
UK flexible workspaces in Cornwall or London. Regular travel may be required to meet team
members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
The role will be directly supporting our campaign to end new oil and gas
drilling in UK waters, and drive forward our Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling , a
coalition of over 50 organisations united behind this goal. You will help Oceana to embed our
role as a leading marine organisation in the marine conservation space the UK on this crucial
issue, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful change. This is a very
exciting time for the energy transition in UK seas and Oceana is leading the marine front
against further expansion of oil and gas.
Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning and communications, but we’re
equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a
self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing
team.
Role Overview
• Support the delivery of Oceana’s Oil & Gas campaign, working with the relevant campaign
lead and other colleagues.
• Convene and coordinate the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling , including organising
in person and online meetings and establishing joint alliance campaign plans and activities.
• Gather evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public
mobilisation.
• Manage specific projects within our Oil & Gas campaign, and draft campaign letters,
materials and briefings as directed by the Campaign Lead.
• Commission and manage consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely
with the rest of the team.
• Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign
communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.
• Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana
campaign goals.
• Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals
with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.
• Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.
• Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider
organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.
• Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.
• Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
• At least two years of professional experience in campaigning.
• Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers
• Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as
with key institutions and decision-making processes.
• Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue
• A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.
• Degree or masters in environmental or marine science, or a related field (Desirable but not
essential).
Skills and knowledge
• Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to high level stakeholders and engage
in relevant debates and negotiations.
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple
workstreams effectively.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling
inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
• Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
• Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it
serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from
candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
• Application Deadline: 11th November 2024
• Interviews: 25th/26th November 2024
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