Senior Campaigns Officer

The Social Mobility Foundation

. Help plan and deliver planned and reactive campaigns activity .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £29,900 - £31,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing media and campaign strategies within a political context, with a strong focus on engaging and empowering young people. Proficient in copywriting, project management, and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Campaign PlanningCopywriting SkillsPublic Affairs TacticsMedia RelationsProject Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Campaign StrategyResearch and PollingSocial Media Content CreationAnalytical SkillsEvent Organization

Soft Skills

Networking SkillsAttention to DetailMultitasking AbilityCommunication SkillsSupport and Training

Industry Keywords

UK Political SystemPublic AffairsCharity CampaigningMedia EnvironmentYoung Campaigners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help plan and deliver planned and reactive campaigns activity
Design and deliver media, social media and other activity influencing decision makers
Organise campaign events, including Parliamentary receptions
Communicate campaigns online and on social media
Assist the Campaigns Manager with commissioning research and polling
Monitor parliamentary activity and horizon-scan political developments, opportunities and risks
Research campaign issues and develop briefing documents, letters, social media content and other campaign collateral
Grow and develop the network of Young Campaigners
Support young campaigners to build campaigning knowledge and confidence
Facilitate co-creation spaces and support young people to take action
Support young people in sharing their experiences at events and campaigning opportunities
Train and support young people to speak to the media, embedding safeguarding and providing pastoral follow-up
Develop and execute media and communication plans
Run the press office
Monitor media stories and respond with key messages and young people’s perspectives
Respond to journalist requests for comment and brief staff on media responses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working within a media, campaigning, public affairs or political environment
Excellent understanding of the UK political system and political processes
Thorough understanding of public affairs tactics
Experience planning and delivering projects or campaigns in a charity, political or media context
Excellent copywriting skills, including press releases, quotes, interview briefings, social media posts and opinion pieces
Experience identifying proactive opportunities to influence campaign targets and/or journalists
Experience speaking to journalists, describing organisational positions, handling media enquiries and advising senior colleagues
Strong analytical skills, including identifying news angles in data and building persuasive arguments
Keen interest in working with young people and supporting them to campaign
Understanding of using social media to advance campaigning goals
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment
Excellent project management skills
Good networking skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with varied external audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

£2,200 London weighting if applicable
36/37 days annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively, including bank and public holidays, plus three days between Christmas and New Year)
Up to 3 additional annual leave days increasing with length of service
5% salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
Flexible work options including hybrid working, flexitime and part-time work
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
Regular staff team building away days