Oil and Gas Campaign Manager

Oceana Inc; Newquay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana UK is seeking a Campaign Manager to lead the Oil and Gas campaigns, coordinating with Science, Policy, and Communications teams. The role requires strong project management, strategic planning and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across the UK and internationally.

You will drive campaigns from design through delivery, manage budgets and timelines, and act as a public-facing representative for Oceana UK. Hybrid working in London or Cornwall with frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of campaigning experience, ideally toward ocean or environmental goals.
• Experience turning complex policy issues into engaging campaigns.
• Degree or masters in a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and deliver Oceana UK's Oil and Gas campaigns, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Plan projects with detailed methodology, roles, responsibilities and timelines.
• Oversee the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling and grow its impact.
• Represent Oceana UK as spokesperson to media, stakeholders and public events.
• Travel nationally and internationally to meet team members and stakeholders.
• Line manage the Oil and Gas Campaign Officer and support their development.

Skills

Campaign management

Stakeholder management

Policy advocacy

Public speaking

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Integrity and discretion

Education

Degree or master's in related field

Job description

Location: Hybrid working. Cornwall or London office three days per week, home working two days per week.

Job Purpose

The Oil and Gas Campaign Manager will manage and deliver 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 70 organisations united behind this goal.

Reporting to the Head of Campaigns, this role will be responsible for the design and practical delivery of innovative, engaging, and clear campaign plans to meet Oceana's goals to deliver an end to new oil and gas drilling in UK waters.

Eligible candidates should have proven experience in managing and delivering complex public campaigns to drive national policy change. They must be passionate, and able to develop and implement creative and bold campaign activities, alongside our small but experienced team.

The position will be hybrid, based three days per week (Tues-Thurs) in Oceana's UK offices in Newquay, Cornwall or Paddington, London. Regular national, and occasional international, travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations, including: Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and deliver Oceana UK's Oil and Gas campaigns, taking responsibility for their quality, timeliness and success.
• Contribute and advise on campaign strategies through annual planning and budgeting process, and through on-going detailed project planning.
• Design and manage delivery of all of Oceana UK's Oil and Gas campaign activities, including (but not limited to) campaign actions and launches, public mobilisations, digital actions, NGO partnerships and allies, coalitions and potential legal challenges.
• Plan all projects in detail, securing approval of all details, and documenting clear methodology, roles, responsibilities, and timelines in advance.
• Oversee the successful management of the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling, growing the alliance in number and impact.
• Manage the campaign calendar and budget, ensuring that all campaign deliverables are managed and delivered on time and to budget, with any updates accurately reflected in the quarterly reforecast process.
• Monitor and evaluate progress against plans, ensuring effective delivery of campaign objectives.
• Work with Science and Research colleagues to ensure that the Oil and Gas campaigns have scientifically robust foundations and evidence.
• Work with Policy colleagues to ensure campaign plans deliver effective lobbying and advocacy toward our goals, including through drafting briefings and letters, meeting and engaging decision makers, planning and attending events, and responding to consultations.
• Support the Communications team to ensure our campaigning plans and delivery are effectively reflected to engage supporters and other relevant audiences.
• In collaboration with the Communications team, manage consultants to design and deliver creative, digital, and design assets in support of campaign actions.
• Collaborate internally with UK Leadership Team and other relevant colleagues, including internationally, taking on board all relevant input, to ensure strong campaign impact.
• Commission and manage consultants to deliver campaign activities and events.
• Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana UK to ensure we advance our campaign goals with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil servants, politicians, NGOs, and businesses.
• Be spokesperson for these campaigns, representing Oceana externally in the media, social media, events, relevant networks, with partners, and in meetings.
• Line manage the Oil and Gas Campaign Officer, offering day-to-day support and learning, as well as longer term career development.
• Be present in person in the London or Cornwall office 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs), promoting a positive working culture.
• Help to draft timely, accurate and compelling funder and supporter reporting.
• Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation's values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally.
• Travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally, to meet with team members and wider internal and external stakeholders.
• Other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign and organisational objectives.

Candidate Requirements

Education and work experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in campaigning, ideally toward ocean orenvironmental goals (essential).
• Experience managing environmental protection or energy related campaigns in the UK, with an understanding of the main issues, processes and stakeholders involved.
• Experience turning complex policy issues into innovative and engaging campaigns.
• Degree or masters in a related field (preferred).

Skills and knowledge:

• Familiarity with energy and environmental regulations, legislation and policies in the UK, as well as with the key institutions and decision-making processes.
• Proficiency at understanding and distilling complex scientific issues for campaigning purposes.
• Excellent understanding of UK parliamentary and political processes and engaging in them for campaign advancement
• Excellent project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing and prioritising multiple workstreams, tasks, projects and timelines effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and impactful campaign outputs.
• Excellent management skills, and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and with other organisations and allies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and a proven commitment to improving these in the environmental space.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to speak confidently in the media and at events.
• Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.