Research, Advocacy, Campaigns and Communications Coordinator

Why join us?

Future Advocacy is a global agency, based in London and Brussels, that puts cutting-edge advocacy, campaigning and communications tools into the hands of individuals and organisations working to create a better future.

We are highly skilled at:

• Designing winning advocacy strategies and delivering impactful global government relations work
• Mobilising targeted and powerful campaigns for change
• Research, analysis, policy development and report writing
• Communications strategies and social media management
• Training in all aspects of strategy, lobbying, campaigning, and media work

We are proud to work for some fantastic clients seeking to make the world a better place. Current and previous clients include the Jamie Oliver Group; Movember; the Elton John AIDS Foundation; WaterAid; the Brave Movement; the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data; Bite Back 2030; World Food Programme; Islamic Relief; and Sarah Brown’s TheirWorld charity.

Future Advocacy also produces high quality research on a range of policy issues. Our work has received significant media coverage and political traction. Our research clients include the NHS, Wellcome Trust, World Wide Web Foundation, Open Data Institute, and the Pathways for Prosperity Commission which was co-chaired by Melinda Gates.

Our Founder/CEO previously was Director of the ONE campaign across Europe for seven years, responsible for all ONE’s policy, campaigns, digital, media, and advocacy work. He was a key architect of the Make Poverty History Campaign; Movement Director for the anti-slavery organisation Walk Free; and an Executive Director of the UK Labour Party.

The Role

Future Advocacy is seeking a Research, Advocacy, Campaigns and Communications Coordinator. This is a great opportunity to be thrown in at the deep end in a small, exciting organisation that places a keen focus on team and personal development. The successful candidate will quickly develop a range of skills, including research, advocacy, writing, and communications. They will work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders as part of our small and friendly team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Researching key issues relating to consultancy projects
• Supporting advocacy, events, and communications work
• Supporting business development
• Supporting project management
• Other tasks as required

We would love to hear from you if you meet the criteria below:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent and/or relevant work experience
• Ability to deliver work accurately in a fast-paced but supportive environment
• First-class writing and verbal communications skills in English at native level or equivalent
• Digital skills, including experience in and excitement about using AI tools ethically
• Experience of using social media effectively
• An excellent eye for attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm, adaptability, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Willingness to undertake routine admin tasks

Nice to Have:

• Experience in campaigning, events or communications (paid or voluntary)
• Quantitative research skills

Our Culture

Our culture and values are very important to us, allowing us to thrive in a fast changing world. The key values that drive us at Future Advocacy are:

• Always Learning : We constantly strive to improve the work we do, as a team and as individuals.
• Impactful : We define success in terms of the impact our work has on making the world more equal, sustainable and more prosperous.
• Supportive : We are open, responsive, positive and supportive to each other and to others.

Timeline

Please apply with your CV and cover letter of no more than 500 words by Monday 30th September at 11pm.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short online assessment, and if successful, first round interviews will be held online in mid October.

If we’re both excited to proceed, second interviews will be held in person, where we will ask you to complete a written task.

Future Advocacy is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people.

We are happy to discuss adaptable working and other adjustments on a case by case basis.

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the London office)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week

Reports to: Director of Advocacy and Communications

Salary and Benefits: £24-26k depending on experience, plus a discretionary annual bonus, 35 days leave per annum (inclusive of bank holidays) and a 6% employer pension contribution.

Career Progression: We want our people to flourish and grow whilst working for us, helping to contribute towards Future Advocacy’s continued success and impact. This is why we place a big emphasis on learning and development. There are potential future pathways for the right candidate to quickly progress into a Junior Consultant role and beyond.