Network Coordinator (Oil and Gas)

Uplift uses research, campaigning, and advocacy to support a just transition away from fossil
fuels in the UK on a timeline that is commensurate with a safe climate. We are looking for a
Network Coordinator to help drive forward our network building and public campaigning
activities across Scotland, and the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join Uplift at a
critical time ahead of a general election and help strengthen the movement away from oil and
gas in the UK and towards a just transition for workers and communities.

The Role

As a Network Coordinator, you will help bring together groups, organisations and other
stakeholders to drive forward campaigns to end north sea oil and gas extraction and secure a
just transition for workers and communities. You will play a key role in strengthening the
movement, through helping to convene highly impactful campaigning coalitions and networks,
seeding and supporting campaign interventions and offering expert support & advice.

If you’re passionate about climate justice, especially holding the UK government to account and
have a coalition and movement mindset – valuing the importance of movement coordination and
generosity, then this role could be perfect for you. You will need a strong understanding of
the movement ecology in the UK, especially in Scotland, and understand the unique role
different actors play in bringing about change.

Based in Scotland and with a good understanding of the Scottish movement ecology, you will be
able to map and bring together groups, organisations, stakeholder and constituents to campaign
on fossil fuels. You will strengthen partnerships and scope new allies whilst helping to drive
forward campaigning interventions and mobilising groups around key moments throughout 2024 and
beyond. You will work closely with key campaigning organisations in Scotland and internally
with Uplifts Campaigns and Movement Building team to support network building activities across
the UK.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, groups and organisations,
  across Scotland, and the rest of the UK, including with key allies campaigning to end oil and
  gas extraction.
• Coordinate network building and coalition activities to help strengthen the network of groups
  organising around a phase out of fossil fuels in the UK.
• Provide campaigning support and advice to groups wanting to take action on north sea oil and
  gas expansion and a just transition.
• Develop campaign resources and network communications in collaboration with key partners and
  networks.
• Help design and deliver mobilisations and actions across Scotland and support the execution
  of campaign strategies and interventions in collaboration with partners.
• Be the first point of contact for groups and organisations in Scotland – holding the central
  coordination function for Uplift.
• Facilitate spaces for groups to come together and coordinate timely and effective
  communications with groups.
• Work with the Campaigns and Movement Building team to help strengthen the networks of groups
  taking action on fossil fuel campaigns across the UK – particularly during nationwide
  mobilisations or campaign moments.
• Be an active member of the Campaigns and Movement building team – participating in and
  helping to shape campaign and network strategies whilst contributing to a healthy team and
  organisational culture.
• Represent Uplift externally at events, coalition meetings and network gatherings. Carry out
  media spokesperson activities where appropriate.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• Experience in a similar or related role.
• Be based in Scotland and have a good working knowledge of the wider movement ecology in
  Scotland.
• A track record of guiding and supporting effective campaigning coalitions.
• A good understanding of campaign strategy and an ability to know when to apply a range of
  tactics based on target, audience and the campaign cycle.
• Previous experience of movement building, including an understanding of the principles of
  mobilising and organising and an appreciation of the role different actors (the grassroots,
  NGOs, unions etc) play in social change.
• A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong, trusting relationships with a
  variety of groups and organisations, as well as with colleagues (through written
  communications, online calls and in-person gatherings).
• Highly motivated, collaborative and organised – able to coordinate fast paced campaigns
  across multiple networks.

Application process

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of Uplift’s values and therefore we strongly
encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean
they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you
are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then
please email us at [email protected] so we can see
how we might provide support.

For the application please email a CV (2 pages) and cover letter (2 pages) to [email protected]. Please note that we can only accept
applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want
to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the
role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then
send an email to [email protected].

Successful applicants may be asked to complete a short exercise. Following the completion of
the exercise, a smaller group of applicants will be invited for an interview. We are
shortlisting applicants and inviting them to an interview after 27th May 2024.

We can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.

Length of contract: Full time, 1 year FTC with the possibility of extension.
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme,
consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments where required
Starting date: ASAP
Closing date: Sunday 12th May 2024 – 11pm
Proposed Interviews: w/c 27th May 2024