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Reference: 100215

Date Added: 10 September 2026
Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Job Title: Head of Campaigns

Working For: UK Youth For Nature

Location: Remote UK

Salary: £35,190 (pro rata)

Length of Contract: 12 Months

Job Details

Please See Full Job Spec Before Applying: https://www.ukyouthfornature.org/about-4 

Time commitment: Start 12 Oct 2026, 12-month contract (incl. 8 weeks probation), strong likelihood of renewal. Part-time: 3 days (24 hrs)/week, flexible hours. Remote UK, occasional travel.

Remuneration: £35,190 (pro rata). 20 days annual leave plus Christmas/New Year office closure. 3% pension.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop our campaign strategy for political impact on nature and wildlife
  • Coordinate campaigns and partner engagement with co-directors
  • Lead organising team meetings and campaigning partnerships, setting an example for volunteers and staff
  • Make confident decisions, explaining reasoning to the team while managing volunteer expectations
  • Build and maintain partner relationships across (and beyond) the environmental sector
  • Develop clear campaign plans: objectives, targets, tactics, comms and resources
  • Manage graphic designers, campaign coordinators, and external consultants
  • Support volunteers to stay engaged and fulfilled in their journey
  • Track and report campaign delivery against funder requirements
  • Be a confident public voice on social media and with the press, including video and interviews
  • Stay current on policy/campaigning areas and share opportunities with the team

Essential experience:

  • Public affairs and targeted campaigning towards politicians
  • Campaign strategy and design
  • Good understanding of the environmental policy space
  • Working independently
  • Desired experience:
  • Managing volunteers
  • Contributing to funding reports and applications
  • Confident public speaking and leading meetings

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Deadline - Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 11:59pm.

Application Details

To Apply:

Please send a CV and cover letter, explaining in no more than 500 words, why you would like the role and why you think you could carry out the responsibilities listed and meet the skills and qualifications.

Please send to applications.ukyouthfornature@gmail.com

Website: https://www.ukyouthfornature.org/

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