The Oceans Campaigner, reporting to the Head of the Oceans Campaign, will be responsible for the day-to-day running of key aspects of the campaign and help ensure its strategy is implemented effectively and on time. The role requires good coordination with the communications and fundraising departments.

·Support the implementation of EIA’s Oceans Campaign strategy

·Carry out detailed research into scientific and technical aspects of the campaign

·Assist in the production of high-quality campaign materials such as briefings and videos

·Attend relevant UK and international meetings

·Assist in generating media coverage of the campaign, including blogs, press releases and social media initiatives, and build media contacts

·Develop and maintain a network of high-level external contacts

·Represent the campaign to a range of outside contacts such as politicians, civil society, industry and the media

·Plan and participate in field investigations

·Assist with campaign fundraising, including reporting requirements

·Contribute to the campaign’s monitoring and evaluation processes, financial planning and budget tracking

·Contribute to the production of the annual Oceans Campaign strategy and participate in EIA’s long-term strategic planning processes

·Strong advocacy skills are essential

·Ability to analyse complex social, political, economic and environmental parameters in ways that inform EIA’s work and communications

·Ability to conduct detailed targeted research projects and tasks

·Strong interpersonal, communication and time-management skills

·Knowledge of international and European marine policy, particularly relating to cetacean conservation and marine plastic pollution

·Ability to understand highly technical and scientific issues

·Proven writing skills tailored to multiple audiences (technical reports, blogs etc.)

·Ability to speak, read or write additional languages is desirable, in particular Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish

·Legal right to work in the UK

·Degree or (preferably) post-graduate education in relevant area

·Minimum two years of experience as part of a campaigning organisation, research organisation or equivalent

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