Job ID: 313286

Habitats and Fisheries Campaign Officer

Oceana

Location: Newquay, Cornwall or London (hybrid), United Kingdom

Apply by: 13 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical and exciting moment for our campaigns. The role will support our Campaign Manager to deliver measurable progress to ensure the UK's marine protected areas are fully protected from heavy industry such as industrial bottom trawling and dredging. You will also be focused on delivering campaign actions aimed at ending overfishing, once and for all. You will help Oceana embed its role as a leading organisation in the marine NGO space in the UK, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful and long-lasting change. The position is hybrid, based three days per week (Tues-Thurs) in Oceana's UK offices in Newquay, Cornwall or Paddington, London. Regular national and occasional international travel will be required.

Responsibilities: Support the delivery of Oceana's campaigns on protecting marine habitats and ending overfishing; co-ordinate specific campaign actions and draft campaign letters, assets and briefings; commission and coordinate consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs; support the development and delivery of engaging digital campaign actions through Engaging Networks and other digital platforms; support the convening of diverse stakeholders, coordinating logistics and organising online and in-person meetings and events; support public affairs engagement including liaising with parliamentary offices, drafting correspondence and parliamentary questions; monitor parliamentary activity and maintain the parliamentary engagement database; gather and catalogue evidence and insights to support lobbying, campaign actions and public mobilisation; work with the UK Communications team to ensure campaign communications align with Oceana's brand, goals, science and evidence; build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders; represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media; monitor campaign progress against agreed KPIs; contribute to the annual internal campaign planning cycle.

Candidate requirements: At least two years of professional experience in campaigning or a related field; experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers; familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK and with key institutions and decision-making processes; experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions; degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (desirable). Skills: strong written communication including drafting briefings and campaign materials; research and analytical skills; understanding of UK parliamentary and political processes; excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management; strong co-ordination skills across multiple workstreams; good understanding of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles; integrity and discretion with confidential information; a passion for UK seas and a healthy ocean.

Application Deadline: 13 September 2026

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via Oceana's recruitment portal. Application Deadline: 13 September 2026. Interviews from 24 September 2026. Contract: Permanent, Full Time.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c636b4b1-9b8d-4e27-a0d2-6cdea1e0fdc6&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=589029&lang=en_US