Advocacy jobs in United Kingdom

EJF is seeking a dynamic, experienced Campaign Manager to coordinate and drive our emerging climate and ocean campaigns. This senior role will help deliver EJF's ambitious goals to drive global action to avoid climate breakdown and safeguard ocean ecosystems. From defending climate refugees to stopping deep‑sea mining, you will work on a diverse range of issues. You will possess the strategic foresight, political acumen, and advocacy skills to secure high‑impact outcomes across jurisdictions. Reporting to the CEO and working alongside our global teams in 16 countries, you will lead cross‑cutting campaign initiatives, oversee implementation, and support on‑the‑ground teams to amplify their reach and influence.

• Coordinate the execution of EJF's emerging climate and ocean campaign areas, aligning national and global advocacy.
• Lead campaign initiatives on issues including climate refugees, fossil fuel divestment, mitigation, protection of blue carbon, stopping deep‑sea mining and industrial fishing bans in marine protected areas.
• Monitor relevant policy developments, identify key opportunities, and represent EJF in strategic spaces, including multilateral forums, legislative meetings and media.
• Collaborate with international offices to strengthen campaign coordination, knowledge‑sharing and cohesive messaging across regions.
• Work with EJF's investigations, research, and communications teams to produce and deploy impactful policy briefings, reports and other campaign materials.
• Engage with partners, funders and other allies to build coalitions and support for campaign goals.
• Contribute to internal capacity building and mentor junior team members as required.

• This role is for an experienced, action‑oriented campaigner who is deeply committed to environmental justice, and requires at least 5‑7 years of professional experience delivering high‑impact environmental or human rights campaigns with demonstrated strategic impact.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including experience coordinating complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent political judgement and policy advocacy skills; confident engaging with government, civil society and private sector audiences.
• First‑class writing and presentation abilities, with an ability to translate complex issues into persuasive communications.
• Experience working internationally to deliver campaign impacts.
• Proven commitment to environmental justice, human rights, and systemic change.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven, with the ability to work under pressure and across time zones.
• Convincing interpersonal and team collaboration skills in multicultural environments.
• A strong and demonstrable commitment to EJF Mission, Values and Vision.

• Experience in climate, ocean or other relevant campaign areas.
• Fluency in a relevant second language.
• Experience working in or with partners from the Global South.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Contract: Full‑time, permanent. Salary range: £50,000‑£60,000 per annum, depending on experience and location.

• Generous annual leave that increases with service.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Private healthcare package.
• Employer pension contributions that grow with length of service.
• Office locations in Bath and London with excellent facilities.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Strong professional development and career progression opportunities within a fast‑paced, global NGO.

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) exists to protect the natural world and defend our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We believe in equity and justice and the urgent need to respect, defend and empower communities most at risk from climate breakdown, biodiversity collapse, and environmental injustice.

EJF campaigns internationally, presenting field‑based evidence and strategic advocacy to shape policies, drive systems reforms, and secure lasting environmental protections. Our campaigns focus on four interlinked areas: ocean, climate, forests and wetlands, and the protection of environmental defenders. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced person to join one of the world's leading organisations working at the intersection of environmental conservation and human rights.