Campaigns Officer

Are you looking to build a career in campaigning? Do you want to work in a rewarding role where you can make a difference to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness? If so, you may be the person we are looking for!

We are seeking an organised, passionate and results-driven Campaigns Officer to join the team, working for the leading charity provider of mental health services in England.

This is a permanent, hybrid-working role, offering flexible working and some amazing benefits!

Position: Campaigns Officer

Location: London/hybrid (working in the London office a minimum of 2 days a week)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: £26,457 to £30,140 per annum (£29,457 to £33,140 per annum inclusive of London Allowance)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 8 July

Interview Dates: Tuesday 16 July and Wednesday 17 July

The Role

This is an exciting time to join the team, with a new integrated campaign planned for the late summer.

In this role, you will be central to our mission to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. You will help to plan and deliver creative campaigns that mobilise supporters to bring about change in Westminster and Whitehall.

You will be responsible for monitoring the performance of campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement to achieve the campaign objectives. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks for our campaigns team and manage our online software platforms to ensure campaigns are engaging and targeting the right decision-makers.

The role sits within the dynamic Communications and Campaigns team, and you will work alongside, draw on the expertise of and learn from social media, digital content and media specialists.

About You

I have the essentials covered:

• I am passionate about the power of campaigning to make a difference to people’s lives.
• I have a meticulous eye for detail and am a self-starter, using my own initiative to drive campaigns.
• I am comfortable working with data, with experience of using databases and Microsoft Excel.
• I am a persuasive communicator, able to build good relationships.
• I have excellent project management skills.
• I have a good understanding of how to devise and use a range campaigning tactics.
• I have a good understanding of government and parliamentary processes and ways of influencing key decision makers.
• I am very confident using email marketing software to communicate with warm audiences.
• I have experience of website content management systems and creating engaging web content.
• I am creative, with the ability to develop new ways of delivering messages.
• I have experience of using petitions, email-to-target actions and other tactics.

About the Organisation

Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England that supports thousands of people through groups, services, campaigns and advice and information. This work supports the organisation in delivering its mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

In everything the charity does, it seeks to demonstrate the values: Passion, Equity, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.

You will also receive: 

• Employer funded pension
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Training opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
• Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off
• Plus many more great benefits…

“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member

We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as Campaigns, Communications, External Affairs, Online Campaigns, Campaigns Officer, Communications Officer, External Affairs Officer, Online Press Campaigns Officer, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Campaigns Officer, Policy, Website, Content, Campaign, Marketing and Campaigns Officer, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, Campaign Manager.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact - recruitment@rethink.org