Campaign Officer Vacancy: Capital Clean-up Campaign
Filed under: Community Action & Campaigns
Organisation:
London 21 Sustainability Network
Title:
Campaign Officer
Salary:
£22,500 pro rata
Job Function(s):
Management
Location:
Old Street, London
Position Type:
Paid/Temporary
Part/Full Time:
Part Time
Closing Date:
25 Mar 10
Website:
www.london21.org
Contact:
James Scipioni
Contact Telephone:
07920131388
Contact Email:
james@london21.org
Details:
The Capital Clean-up Campaign is an exciting project that seeks to create a cleaner London in time for the Olympics in 2012 and beyond. The campaign draws together clean-up activities under a single banner to raise awareness of the importance of local environment quality issues with residents and visitors to the Capital. Following a successful campaign in 2009, we are looking to develop the campaign and continue to build momentum.
The Campaign is delivered as a multi-agency partnership between local authorities, statutory bodies and charitable groups. Campaign partners include local authorities, Keep Britain Tidy, charities London 21 and Thames 21, London Councils, Greater London Authority (GLA), London Probation, Metropolitan Police Association, and Government Office for London.
The candidate will work from the London 21 office in Old Street, with travel to meetings throughout the Boroughs.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
London 21, on behalf of the Capital Standards programme is looking to recruit an individual to take a pro-active role in the delivery of the Capital Clean-up Campaign objectives, with day-to-day responsibility for:
- Engaging campaign partners to encourage participation and where appropriate provide support
- Developing the Capital Clean-up Campaign events programme, including co-ordinating with individual event organisers
- Maintaining the Capital Clean-up event database to ensure accurate records and a structured system of stakeholder communication
- Updating the campaign website with volunteering opportunities and other relevant information
- Identifying and attracting commercial and non-commercial funding
- Monitoring clean-up activities and recording outcome information
- Attending selected clean-up events across London
- Assisting the Capital Clean-up Advisory Group in the creation and delivery of the launch and finale events
- Attending and providing administration support to Advisory Group Meetings
- Evaluating the 2010 campaign and producing evaluation report for the Capital Standards Steering Group
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues
- Experience of project management
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and ora
- Ability to represent an organisation to a diverse range of stakeholders
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of waste management issues
- Good geographical knowledge of London
- Experience in developing a communications strategy, and working with the media
- Access to computer for work purposes
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Please note that the length of contract is 2 months (May and June) with potential for extension (subject to funding).
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter demonstrating clearly how you meet the the requirements of the post, along with a CV to james@london21.org by 5pm, March 25th 2010.
INTERVIEWS
Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews shall be held on March 29th, 2010.
For more environmental vacancies see environmentjob.co.uk .