Role: Habitats and Fisheries Campaign Officer
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Hybrid working. Cornwall or London office three days per week, home working two days per week.
Job Purpose
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.
Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
The position will be 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 to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations, including Washington, Dc
Responsibilities
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Support the delivery of Oceana’s campaigns on protecting marine habitats and ending overfishing, working with the campaign manager and other colleagues.
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Co-ordinate specific campaign actions within our Habitats and Overfishing campaigns, and draft campaign letters, assets and briefings as directed by the Campaign Manager.
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Commission and coordinate consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely with the rest of the team.
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Support the development and delivery of engaging digital campaign actions, contributing to concept development and creating campaign actions through Engaging Networks and other digital platforms.
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Support the effective convening of diverse stakeholders, coordinating logistics, undertaking administrative tasks, and organising online and in-person meetings and events.
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Support public affairs engagement activities, including liaising with parliamentary offices, drafting correspondence and parliamentary questions, and attending stakeholder meetings.
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Monitor parliamentary activity across campaign areas and maintain accurate, up-to-date records within the parliamentary engagement database.
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Maintain a working knowledge of the political climate, and latest science and policy developments, around fisheries and marine habitat protection.
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Gather and catalogue evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public mobilisation.
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Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.
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Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, helping to advance Oceana's campaign objectives with audiences ranging from supporters and community groups to policymakers.
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Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.
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Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.
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Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.
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Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.
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Other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign and organisational objectives.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
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At least two years of professional experience in campaigning or a related field.
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Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers.
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Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.
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Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue.
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Degree-level qualification in any subject, or equivalent experience, with a demonstrated interest in campaigning, public affairs, communications, advocacy, or environmental issues (desirable but not essential).
Skills and knowledge
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Strong written communication skills, including drafting briefings, correspondence and campaign materials.
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Research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information and identify key insights.
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Understanding of UK parliamentary and political processes.
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Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to a wide range of stakeholders.
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Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, and ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organisations.
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Strong co-ordination skills, with demonstrable experience effectively supporting multiple workstreams and prioritising multiple tasks, projects and timelines.
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Good understanding of the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and a proven commitment to improving these in the environmental space.
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Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
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A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Interviews: From 24 September 2026
