Biofuel Campaigner

• Location: Home-based. The work can be done from anywhere, however, only
  people who are or will be paying tax in the UK can apply.
• Hours: 35 hours per week full-time, however, this position is highly
  suitable for job-share, with each person working 17.5 hours per week
• Contract length: Fixed-term two-years contract, with 3 months probationary
  period
• Salary: £25,305 (FT), plus 3% employer contribution towards pension
• Annual Leave: 35 hours (FT) including public holidays
• Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 23rd March at 11:59 PM

Biofuelwatch is a non-profit organisation that provides information, advocacy and campaigning
in relation to the climate, environment, human rights and public health impacts of large scale
bioenergy. We collaborate with other movements and organisations against different forms of
dirty energy, to help bring about a fundamental reform of energy policies. We have a small team
of paid staff and dedicated volunteers.

We have an exciting new position to build and support other groups’ and network’s campaigning
against biofuels for transport, especially in the aviation and shipping centre, as well as
against refinery conversions to biofuels. The focus will be on biofuels made from vegetable
oils (such as palm and soybean oil) and animal fats. Although based in the UK, there will be an
international scope to this work.

We are looking for one or two new staff members (i.e. one full-time or two job-share) who are
passionate about climate and environmental justice and have a proven track record of
campaigning, whether in a paid or volunteer capacity. No prior expertise and knowledge
regarding global biofuel markets and policies is required, as training will be provided.

The closing date for the job is 23rd March at 11:59 PM.

We will inform all applicants after the application deadline whether you have been shortlisted
and invited to an interview. Interviews will be held via Zoom

Job Description:

This is a new position for a biofuel campaigner, with a focus on so-called renewable diesel,
i.e. biofuels made in large refineries from vegetable oils and animal fats. As a biofuel
campaigner, you will develop and implement effective campaigns against incentives, including
blending targets and subsidies, for such biofuels, not only in the UK but also internationally.
You will also lead on campaigning against specific proposal to convert oil refineries to
biofuel production, such as the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland. Such conversions are
being pursued as an alternative to closing oil refineries, instead of investing in clean
technologies that create alternative jobs. 

You will be working closely with NGOs and other civil society groups that oppose the use of
renewable diesel, including in shipping and aviation, and you will develop links with civil
society groups opposed to destructive oil palm and soya monocultures in the global South. You
will have the support of our experienced Biofuelwatch team to discuss campaign strategies and
materials. 

Key responsibilities of the job include:

• Outreach to and networking with other civil society groups and NGOs
• Developing and disseminating campaign resources such as short briefings and leaflets
• Engaging with policymakers
• Media and social media work
• Other campaign activities, which can include co-organising banner protests, webinars, etc.

Person Specification:- 

Skills/competencies and experience

Essential

• Minimum of one-year full-time experience in planning and delivering campaigns
• Strong organisational and facilitation skills 
• Strong experience in networking, building and maintaining relationships with NGOs, community
  groups, trade union branches and/or with elected politicians
• Proven commitment to environmental and climate justice 
• Experience in campaign-related media and social media work
• Advanced written communication skills with a proven record of producing publishable materials
  such as articles, blogs and social media content for targeted audiences under time pressure 
• Proven ability to undertake desktop research and be able to summarise complex information and
  make it easily accessible
• Commitment to Biofuelwatch’s aims and objectives (http://www.biofuelwatch.org.uk/about/)

Desirable

• Experience working for a small non-profit organisation (paid or voluntary)
• Experience in fundraising
• Experience of working from home

Personal qualities

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and the ability to work with people who have different
  views and to help them find common ground
• Being self-motivated and able to work independently as well as within a team
• Being able to work from home long-term

Other

Essential

• Have access to your own computer and reliable broadband access during all working hours
• Ability and willingness to work occasional weekend days and evenings when required (with time
  off in lieu provisions)