Grassroots Development Lead

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a Grassroots Development Lead to enhance grassroots activism across England. This part-time role involves training activists, developing strategies, and leading nationwide projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in campaigning and mobilising communities, with a commitment to empowering grassroots voices.

Benefits

4-day workweek

Learning opportunities

Vibrant culture

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating training and coaching programs for activists.
• Solid understanding of building people-powered movements.

Responsibilities

• Support grassroots growth and development.
• Create and deliver training for activists.
• Develop strategies to strengthen the movement.

Skills

Mobilising Groups

Campaigning Experience

Training Facilitation

Activism Knowledge

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term Salary: 17.5 hours per week
Regionally: £22,342 - £23,539
London: £24,336 - £25,531 per annum

Job Description

As one of two Grassroots Development Leads in the England Team, you’ll be responsible for supporting grassroots growth and development, ensuring the network can campaign effectively.

You’ll create and deliver training to support existing activists and local groups; develop and implement strategies to build and strengthen the movement across England; and lead nationwide project work, including network events.

Key Skills and Attributes

We seek passionate grassroots activists skilled in mobilising and supporting groups to design and run impactful campaigns. You should have a solid understanding of building people-powered movements, with knowledge of various activism approaches, including online and in-person methods. Experience in facilitating training and coaching programs for activists is essential. A strong advocate for bottom-up, people-powered movements, you will ensure grassroots voices are central to Friends of the Earth.

If you have practical campaigning experience and align with our values, we encourage you to apply.

The Team

The England Team is at the heart of Friends of the Earth’s campaigns, working directly with local action groups and contributing to regional and local successes.

Application Details

• Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025 (23:59)
• Contract Type: Fixed-term, covering a secondment until March 2026
• Hours: Part-time (17.5 hours/week)
• Location: Flexible across England
• Salary: Full-time equivalent: Regional £38,304 - £40,354; London £41,719 - £43,769 per annum. For 17.5 hours/week: Regional £22,342 - £23,539; London £24,336 - £25,531 per annum. London salary applies if based in the London office at least two days/week.

Applications are accepted only via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer competitive benefits, a good work/life balance including a 4-day workweek with no pay loss, learning opportunities, and a vibrant culture.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with long-term conditions or impairments. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates meeting essential criteria, in line with the Disability Confident standard.

Employees representing Friends of the Earth must not also represent political parties to maintain our political independence. Permission is required for non-public political roles.

Friends of the Earth is dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting wellbeing, leading campaigns, providing resources, and driving solutions to environmental challenges.