Location
Southampton, Hampshire - Homebased

Hours
Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Salary
£31,792 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.

Experience
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with diverse communities, partner organisations, activists and decision-makers. Experience in community organising and campaigning, supporting communities to identify issues, build collective power and develop campaigns that influence decision-makers and deliver meaningful local change.

About you
Skilled in facilitation and leadership development, able to facilitate meetings, workshops and community activities. Able to develop the confidence, skills and leadership of others through training, mentoring and support. Passionate about social and environmental justice and committed to inclusive community engagement.

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 diverse and inclusive movement.

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

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, but a strong commitment to the values and mission of Friends of the Earth is essential.