Job Description

Job title: Senior Campaigns Manager

Salary 50,152 per annum

Location:

London, E1 (Flexible hybrid of office working and work from home)

Contract/Hours: 35 hours per week, Full Time, Permanent

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Senior Campaigns Manager to oversee the development of campaign actions, mechanics and activities that grow public support for fairer global trade. This role will lead on the development and design of campaign mobilisation approaches that drive up support and action from the UK public, particularly among younger people, and ensure ongoing public engagement with our advocacy goals.




This role will also support the Head of Campaigns in the development and delivery of the Foundation's overarching campaigning strategy, including stakeholder engagement and coalition building, with the aim of driving change in partnership with businesses, government, civil society, and other decision-makers in order to achieve trade justice




You'll need to be an excellent relationship builder and passionate advocate with experience in campaign management, public engagement, and building public mobilisation approaches. You will also need to be able to quickly adapt and respond to changing political and public landscapes, have strong creative, strategic thinking and evaluation skills and experience of managing and using campaigning software platforms such as Engaging Networks to drive engagement. If you have experience of event management, working with ambassadors and a background in the global development or sustainability sectors that's great, but it's not essential.




Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.



Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.



Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade's global decision-making.




We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.




At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.




The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.




We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: 11 June 2025 (10am)

Interviews will take place 16/17 June 2025

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Purpose

The Senior Campaigns Manager role oversees the development of campaign actions, mechanics and activities that grow public support for fairer global trade. They will lead on the development and design of campaign mobilisation approaches that drive up support and action from the UK public, particularly among younger people, and ensure ongoing public engagement with our advocacy goals.



This role also supports the Head of Campaigns in the development and delivery of the Foundation's overarching campaigning strategy, including stakeholder engagement and coalition building, with the aim of driving change in partnership with businesses, government, civil society, and other decision-makers in order to achieve trade justice.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Growing public support

Lead on the development and design of public mobilisation approaches that leverage the influence of the UK's Fairtrade grassroots movement and engage the wider public, particularly younger people, in driving action by politicians and businesses to achieve trade justice.

Strategic support

Support the Head of Campaigns in the design and execution of a responsive and robust campaigning strategy that will grow support from younger audiences, innovate our offer and build relationships and networks to increase reach and engagement.

Collaboration

Collaborate with the Public Affairs, Media and Marketing teams to deliver high-quality, on-brand campaigning actions, resources and communications that utilise and support Fairtrade's influencing and brand strategies

Team Support

Provide senior support and guidance to the Junior Managers in the Campaigns team, supporting them in assessing


and innovating partnerships and delivering high-quality engagement activities across audiences. Line manage the Campaigns Officer, providing development and coaching

Monitoring impact

Monitor the impact of the team's annual mobilisation and engagement activities. Lead on ensuring that the team are capturing and communicating results, learnings and recommendations for reporting against the organisations objectives and KPIs.

Data Management:

Ensure adherence to Fairtrade data gathering and policies across the team's day-to-day work.

Deliverables in this role

Provide strategic support to the Head of Campaigns. Develop and lead our public mobilisation strategy Audit our campaigns work and impact Line manage and develop the Campaigns Officer Collaborate and align with the wider Communications and Advocacy Team Manage team budget and data

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

Proven experience in campaign management, public engagement, and building public mobilisation approaches. Strong project management experience, including delivering projects on time and within scope. Experience in senior stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Strong understanding of advocacy and public engagement strategies Experience of developing youth strategies and growing youth support Experience of leading and engaging in coalitions and networks to drive change

Desired:

Experience in the non-profit or sustainability sector Knowledge of trade and Global Development trends Experience collaborating with international partners and stakeholders Experience of line management

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

Proven ability to adapt and repond to changing political and public landscapes. Strong creative, strategic thinking and evaluation skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Ability to excite and engage audiences internally and externally Experience of managing and using campaigning software platforms such as Engaging Networks and CRM platforms such as Salesforce Budget management skills. Experience with data analytics and financial reporting.

Desired:

Knowledge of international sustainability standards and frameworks. Experience in event management Experience of developing relationships with ambassadors

Fairtrade Values

We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends, to promote diversity, equality and inclusion in everything we do, and champion our values.



Fairtrade's global values are:

'Accountability', 'Integrity', 'Respect' and 'Partnership'

. These values should be embedded in your work and behaviour, and any associated policies and processes adopted consistently



At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us.

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost, and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder as appropriate.