Campaigns Assistant

Campaigns Assistant

Contract type: Full time, fixed term, one year contract  

Salary: ~£26,000-£30,000 depending on experience  

Rolling applications, with a view to recruit ASAP.  

Location: Shoreditch, London (Hybrid working model – min 2 days in the office)

Overview

We’re hiring a Campaign Assistant on an initial fixed term, one-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high profile non-profit committed to changing the world. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, personable, and creative, with experience in campaigns and public mobilisation. The candidate should be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment, be capable of supporting multiple priorities in high pressure conditions and have experience working creatively on issues related to climate, finance, international development or social impact.  

About Us

Spearheaded by film maker, UN Advocate and co-founder of Comic Relief, Richard Curtis, Make My Money Matter works to transform the financial system, so it puts people and planet on a par with profit. There’re trillions in UK pensions and banks – we believe that money should be moved from the destructive, harmful investments of the past, into those which help build a future we can be proud of. 

Working across banks and pensions, our campaign includes three core workstreams: 

1. Public Campaigning: we’re delivering high profile, public campaigning to show the power of our money as a vehicle for good 
2. High Profile Partnerships: we’re ensuring all businesses, NGOs, universities, local authorities, and public figures align their money with their values 
3. Policy and Advocacy: we’re advocating for high impact reforms to government, industry, and regulators to secure long term, systemic changes within our financial system 

Progress since launch 

• £1.3 trillion of UK pension money committed to robust net zero 
• An 85 percent increase in public awareness of the link between money and climate change  
• 100+ organisations signed up to support our campaign – including IKEA, Tesco, and EY 
• 50,000 people acting on their money, with UK brand awareness up to 30% 

Our campaign has had significant success since launch, and we’re seeking a Campaigns Assistant to help us deliver on our ambitious plans for 2023 and beyond. 

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a creative and committed Campaign Assistant passionate about our mission. This is a diverse role requiring someone comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, juggling a variety of priorities, and operating in a fast-paced setting. You will be a flexible and enthusiastic team player with a track record of working in a campaigning environment. As currently envisaged you will primarily support two Campaign managers (Banking and Pensions). 

Core responsibilities

1. Campaign Planning and Delivery 
2. Support the Campaign Managers on campaign planning and execution for our banking and pensions work, including: 

• Identifying and delivering new campaign tactics to drive awareness and action 
• Developing creative content to help tell the story of our campaign to the public 
• Deploying public tactics to mobilise our supporter base  
• Assisting with research and insights to build campaign awareness  
• Support developing online and offline campaign materials and content, and communicating content to relevant stakeholders 
• Support on our social media and supporter communications activity  

1. Policy and Advocacy with Government and Industry 
2. Support Campaign Managers in the identification of, and preparation for, key political and industry advocacy opportunities, including; 

• Desk based research and analysis on key issue areas  
• Identifying forums, events, and moments to promote Make My Money Matter 
• Scoping and identifying opportunities for policy reform, and identifying and engaging key stakeholders to support on these goals 
• Translating advocacy asks into communicable, campaignable activity 

1. Strategy and Planning  
2. Supporting Campaign Managers and wider team on campaign planning: 

• Developing campaign plans to achieve Make My Money Matter aims 
• Keeping track of progress and reporting against goals 

1. Scoping growth and impact opportunities:  

• Helping scope new thematic areas or campaign tactics to improve our work 
• Identifying and building relationships with partner organisations 

1. General 
2. Support as required with campaign operations and events  
3. Support with basic organisational administration functions 

We’re looking for someone with:

• At least two years’ experience, preferably within a campaigning organisation, consultancy, public affairs and/or policy and advocacy environment  
• A track-record of delivery on campaign or advocacy goals 
• Experience working on finance, climate, international development, or public policy 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt messages to diverse audiences 
• Confidence supporting projects and organising events  
• Proven administrative experience and good standard of IT skills 
• The capacity to quickly build trust and establish relationships  
• Sound judgment, good attention to detail and a solution orientated mindset 
• Creativity, humour, energy, and proactivity; a sense of urgency for change 
• Experience in entrepreneurial settings, working independently and to tight deadlines 
• Has authorisation to work in the UK 

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary and generous pension contributions 
• Flexible working 
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) 
• Annual wellness subsidy 
• Early finish on payday 
• Monthly mobile phone bill contribution 
• 2 days off per year for volunteering 
• Opportunity to make an impact in the world with high-profile, mission-driven organization 

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and one page cover letter to [email removed - click apply for more details].  Please include current employment status and likely notice period. Please note that due to the high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to candidates who we wish to interview.  

Diversity and inclusion:

We strive to create a fair and healthy environment where all colleagues feel valued. We aim to cultivate a culture of collaboration and respect, where our people are highly engaged, empowered, and individual contributions are celebrated. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds