Location
Camden, with flexible home working up to 2 days per week

Hours
5 days per week, flexible hours

Salary
£44,000 per annum

About Power for People
Power for People is a not-for-profit organisation campaigning for the UK to rapidly transition to 100% renewable energy, ensuring this benefits local communities. Founded in 2017 by three veteran campaigners with extensive experience in successful Parliamentary campaigns, we have grown quickly to tens of thousands of supporters nationwide. Our work focuses on mobilising public support to influence legislative and policy changes at Westminster. We collaborate with MPs, Peers, grassroots groups, and national organisations to advance community-run renewable energy schemes and other transformative environmental legislation.

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and highly organised Campaigner to cover a six-month sabbatical. You will work on a major Parliamentary campaign aimed at securing new legislation to enable dramatic growth in local renewable energy projects. Your role will involve engaging MPs and Peers, grassroots organising, managing public communications, fundraising, content creation, and research. Daily tasks will vary according to campaign priorities, requiring flexibility and the ability to switch between different work streams.

You will mobilise supporters, local groups, and national organisations to advocate to their MPs, drafting inspiring communications for supporters, media releases, social media, and our website. The role may involve some travel across the UK to meet community groups and local journalists to recruit and build campaign profile. You will provide tailored support to supporters lobbying their MPs, including assisting with written communications and preparing them for meetings.

Fundraising responsibilities include drafting grant applications and reports, managing financial administration, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will work closely with a small, effective team, receiving guidance and mentoring from the director. You will also line manage a Campaigns Assistant who will support your work. There is potential to extend employment beyond six months depending on performance and funding availability.

Main Responsibilities
- Managing recruitment and engagement of supporters and community groups, including developing new engagement strategies
- Corresponding with Parliamentary staff and national organisations supporting the campaign
- Advising supporters on effective MP engagement
- Organising lobbying events in constituencies and Parliament
- Drafting funding applications, reports, and identifying new funding sources
- Writing press releases and liaising with media at all levels
- Creating engaging social media and website content, and managing the website
- Monitoring and evaluating supporter engagement strategies

Experience
- Ability to present complex material clearly and concisely in writing
- Strong relationship-building skills to inspire and motivate others
- Effective verbal communication skills for in-person, phone, and video interactions
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

About you
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm for tackling the climate crisis
- Flexible and able to manage multiple work streams
- Passionate about environmental and social change
- Comfortable working in a small team and managing others

Desirable
- Experience in climate change policy and political campaigning
- Experience writing grant applications or fundraising
- Experience managing administrative and financial tasks
- Experience organising or supporting public events
- Experience working with local, regional, or national media
- Experience managing social media accounts and contact databases
- Experience using website content management systems (e.g. Squarespace)
- Knowledge of Parliamentary processes

Encouraging Diversity
We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of background. We particularly encourage applications from people from disadvantaged backgrounds, minority groups, or those identifying as having a disability. If unsure about applying, please get in touch for a conversation.