Interim Head of Campaigns

Salary:£51,821 - £55,479 pa pro rata

Contract:7 Month Fixed Term Contract starting end of February 2014

Location:London

Closing date:January 13th 2014

At ActionAid we are delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. It means we’re creating fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.

This contract is to provide cover for the permanent Head of Campaigns whilst they act up in to another role.

As Interim Head of Campaigns you will support the Director of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns by taking responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the Campaigns Team and the organisation’s campaigning programme. You will define goals and develop our campaigns on tax justice and women’s rights, also focussing on broadening our engagement and growing our campaigning base.

You will coordinate the delivery of high-quality and distinctive campaigns that promote our campaign signature and brand as well as improve campaigning effectiveness. You will also drive planning, budgeting and monitoring/evaluation processes to ensure we meet change and organisational objectives.

Expert at deploying marketing approaches and active engagement tactics to deliver high profile campaigns you will have substantial experience of leading and developing dynamic teams.

You will have extensive knowledge of the UK campaigning scene coupled with substantial experience of developing and implementing campaign communications strategies. An outstanding project manager you will be comfortable developing strategies to engage a wide public audience and have a good knowledge of digital campaigning platforms.

You must also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of UK political institutions and the political environment.           

If you are excited by the prospect of being part of a values driven, forward thinking organisation, focused on achieving long-term and sustainable change in the lives of the poorest people in our world apply now.

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