Location
Hackney, London, with some attendance to our London office in Stockwell. (London salary applicable to candidates who live in London or are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

Hours
Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Salary
£35,389 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting communities to create lasting change? Do you believe that people most affected by climate breakdown, nature loss and inequality should have the power to shape the decisions that affect their lives? Friends of the Earth is looking for a Community Organiser to work alongside local communities, activists and our local action groups to build power, develop leadership and support community-led campaigns that achieve meaningful local change. This is an exciting opportunity to help strengthen grassroots organising locally, supporting people to come together around shared priorities and take action on the issues that matter most to them.

The England team is at the heart of grassroots organising at Friends of the Earth and is responsible for supporting nearly 200 Local Action Groups across England to build power and campaign for change.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Closing date: Wednesday 28th October 2026 (23:59)
Contract: Fixed term for 24 months, subject to funding

Key Skills and Attributes
You’ll be skilled in:
- Relationship Building: Able to build trusted relationships with diverse communities, partner organisations, activists and decision-makers, engaging people around shared priorities and creating inclusive spaces for participation.
- Community Organising and Campaigning: Ability to support communities to identify issues, build collective power and develop campaigns that influence decision-makers and deliver meaningful local change.
- Facilitation and Leadership Development: Skilled in facilitating meetings, workshops and community activities, with the ability to develop the confidence, skills and leadership of others through training, mentoring and support.

About You
We particularly encourage applications from People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments, as we are committed to eroding historic barriers and creating a movement inclusive of all backgrounds.

Friends of the Earth is committed to the Disability Confident standard and guarantees an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

Additional Information
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent the organisation are not allowed to represent political parties to maintain party-political independence. Staff wishing to hold non-public facing official roles in political parties should seek permission from the Senior Management Team.