Location
Hybrid working possible – UK-based role, offices in London Islington at least 2 days per week and remaining home working. International travel is required as part of the role.

Hours
40 hours per week, including a paid hour for lunch

Salary
£48,000-£51,500 per annum depending on experience

About the Role
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is a UK-based charity investigating and campaigning against environmental crime and abuse. Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, focusing on elephants, tigers, and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. We also safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing threats from plastic pollution, bycatch, and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Additionally, we reduce climate change impacts by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing illicit trade, and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector. Campaigning is central to our work as we strive to influence decision-makers for better environmental protection through unique research and investigations.

We are seeking an experienced and committed campaigner to lead EIA’s strategy, investigations, and advocacy on mining-driven deforestation. The Forest Mining Campaign Lead will investigate, analyse, and advocate around mining operations and supply chains that drive deforestation, human rights abuses, and environmental harm. Working closely with partners in Indonesia, the initial focus is primarily on nickel and coal, with Indonesia as a key producer country and an emphasis on international markets and consumption. The role will develop and deliver governance strategies to reduce mining impacts on forests, strengthen accountability and transparency, and support communities affected by extractive industries. It will also support the goals of our climate campaign and contribute to a larger forest program supporting cross-cutting end goals.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with proven capacity in leading campaigns or projects in extractives, forests, environmental justice, and human rights. Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex findings into compelling advocacy outputs. Experience engaging with government, corporate, and civil society stakeholders at national and international levels. Strategic campaign planning, fundraising, investigative research, or supply chain analysis experience is an advantage. Knowledge of mining governance frameworks, trade systems, financial flows, and familiarity with international policy processes (e.g., UN, OECD, EU, IFC) is desirable. Solid budgetary experience is preferred.

About you
Committed to environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and community-led approaches. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural, cross-regional teams. Proficiency in other languages such as Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage. Willingness and ability to travel outside the UK at short notice.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.