Visibility and Communications Campaigner

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is a UK-based charity who investigates and campaigns against environmental crime and abuse. Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants and tigers, and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. We work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, we reduce the impact of climate change by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing related illicit trade and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector.

Campaigning is central to our work as we strive to influence decision-makers for better protection of the environment. To achieve campaign goals we use the findings of our unique research and investigations, along with our expertise, to pro-actively press for change.

The role:

The Visibility & Communications Campaigner is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile and impact of our forest campaigns, working in a collaborative, creative and mission driven work environment with the opportunity for international travel.

The role will work closely with our Communications department to focus on producing and sharing compelling communications that highlight the lived experienced of forest communities, expose environmental crimes and influence decision makers at national and international levels.

This is a creative campaigning role that combines storytelling, media engagement, digital communications, and strategic advocacy. The postholder will work closely with campaigners, investigators, partners, and affected communities to ensure that evidence and voices from the ground reach global audiences and drive change.

About you:

• You must have demonstrated experience in communications, campaigning, or media work for NGOs, civil society, or advocacy organisations.
• You will have excellent storytelling, writing, and editing skills, with ability to tailor outputs for different audiences (communities, policymakers, media, public).
• You will have strong digital communications skills, including social media strategy and multimedia content production.
• You will need experience working with journalists and securing impactful media coverage.
• You will be committed to environmental justice, human rights, and amplifying community voices.
• You will be sensitive to working with at-risk partners and applying safe communications practices.
• Ideally you will have experience working on forest governance, environmental crime, or extractive industries, as well as experience supporting Indigenous Peoples, grassroots defenders, or frontline communities to develop communications.
• Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT), data visualisation, or campaign dashboards, would be an advantage.

What we offer:

• Location: Hybrid Working possible – UK-based role, offices in London Islington at least 2 days per week and remaining home working. International travel is required as part of the role.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, including a paid hour for lunch
• Salary: £38,000-£42,000 per annum depending on experience
• Contract Type: 2 year fixed term contract
• Holiday: Annual leave package of 25 days annual leave (+ days off between Xmas and New Year) + Bank Holidays + day off on your birthday, with an additional day per year up to a max of 29 days.
• Benefits: 4-8% pension contribution, Mental health and wellbeing support programme

Please refer to the job pack for further details for closing dates and how to apply for this exciting opportunity. By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. EIA UK is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. EIA UK is committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups and minorities.

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