The Role Are you a driven campaigner committed to protecting the rule of law and access to justice in the UK?
This could be the ideal opportunity for you.
The Law Society is the membership body for the solicitor profession and is committed to protecting the fundamental principles of justice which underpin our society and democracy.
You will be joining the team at an exciting time, as we roll out the findings of our strategic communications programme called Reframing Justice to promote the social, political and economic value of the rule of law and the justice system.
You will help drive our campaigning on innovative and practical policy solutions for a modern justice system that enables access to justice for all, and launch new resources on professional ethics.
We are looking for a Campaigns Coordinator who will play an integral role in delivering these ambitious and high-profile strands of activity by providing effective coordination, stakeholder engagement and project management support.
Being successful in this role means the ability to coordinate complex programmes of work and establish effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation and externally to develop and deliver campaigns that achieve our influencing objectives.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
What we're looking for This is an excellent opportunity for someone with campaigns, communications and influencing experience looking for their next campaigning role.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate experience of supporting complex or long-term programmes of policy influencing, campaigns or communications activity, a creative approach to deliver impact and engage a wide range of audiences and stakeholders, and solid organisation and project management skills.
An understanding of current political and policy developments relevant to the rule of law and access to justice, and a demonstrable commitment to responding to them, would be an advantage.
What's in it for you This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary and modern thinkers in the fields of law and legal justice, and to develop your campaigning skills.
The successful candidate will join a progressive membership organisation with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, and a culture of trust, clarity and respect.
We offer hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week working on site in our London office), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
Interviews will be taking place in mid November.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales.
From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Salary: Up to £35655 per annum + 3% flex fund after 3 months