Campaign Freelancer

GenWater Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Campaign Manager to support sewage pollution campaigns. The role involves project management, public engagement, and content creation across various media. The ideal candidate will be a skilled freelancer with proven experience in delivering impactful advocacy campaigns. Candidates should have strong communication skills, knowledge of water systems, and be prepared for occasional travel. Immediate availability for up to 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a freelancer with relevant insurance & invoicing details.
• Experience in delivering advocacy campaigns in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing skills for email, social media, and traditional media.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute campaigns using project management tools.
• Create campaign resources for different audiences.
• Develop campaign content for various media platforms.

Skills

Project management

Campaign design and delivery

Public mobilisation

Communication and writing

Knowledge of sewage pollution

Job description

From a handful of activists to a nationwide movement - over the last 30 years Surfers Against Sewage has grown into one of the UK’s most impactful ocean conservation and campaigning charities. For people to thrive and live life to the fullest, the ocean must thrive too. And so we need to confront all that threatens it. We are a campaigning charity made up of water lovers who protect the ocean and all it makes possible. We retain our grassroots while taking action on the ground that triggers change at the top. Action from the beachfront, to the front-bench.

The opportunity:

This year we have a once in a generation opportunity to transform our water system with a Water Reform Bill due to pass through Parliament, a review of our Bathing Water Regulations and elections in both Wales and Scotland. At SAS, we plan to capitalise on these opportunities to push for much needed systemic change and to do that we need to scale our capacity and resource over the coming months.

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced campaign freelancer who will operate at Campaign Manager level, to temporarily bolster the campaigns team capacity. The role will provide hands on support for the project management and delivery of our ambitious sewage pollution campaigns designed to mobilise the public, building a wave of pressure MPs and Government can’t ignore.

Role Responsibilities

Specific outputs will be provided in relation to:

• Use of project management tools to plan and execute specific campaigns, events and actions on sewage pollution. This will require collaborative working with existing staff across different teams and external stakeholders and partners.

• Lead on design and creation of campaign resources, materials and toolkits for different audiences.

• Work closely with other teams to lead, plan and deliver campaign content across social, web, email, and traditional media for campaigns.

• Engage with SAS Communities staff to ensure they are able to effectively communicate, equip and mobilise communities into campaigns.

• Identify rapid response campaigning opportunities in response to changing events or context.

• Where appropriate, managing day-to-day relationships with sub-contractors to produce design work, videos, imagery etc.

• Monitoring, evaluation and learning of campaign impact.

What we’re looking for

• Ability to work in a freelancer capacity, i.e. self‑employed and able to provide evidence of relevant insurance, invoicing details etc. upon request.

• Availability to deliver to fixed outputs for up to 6 months, with immediate start.

• Ideally able to visit our Cornwall HQ on a regular basis, but fully remote working would be considered for the right person.

• Experience in designing and delivering inspiring public mobilisation and advocacy campaigns in a fast paced campaign environment.

• Strong project management experience that can be applied to a campaign context – understanding how to plan, schedule and brief work.

• Well versed in the day‑to‑day running of campaigns but also able take a strategic view.

• Excellent writer and communicator with experience of developing campaigns messaging and writing for email, social media and traditional media to drive engagement amongst target audiences.

• Knowledge of sewage pollution and our water system desirable.

• A full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK, with occasional overnight stays

Responding to this opportunity

To express your interest please contact [e-mail] and include:

• A short expression of interest

• Your CV and/or portfolio

• Information about your rates and availability

The above will be assessed against our requirements and shortlisted candidates will be invited to a meeting (via Teams or at our HQ) with our Head of Campaigns & Advocacy to talk through approach, deliverables, timelines, and budget alignment.

The successful freelancer will receive a contract for services, including an agreed scope of work and payment terms.