We’re looking for a creative individual to help lead the IC Change campaign alongside two other co-directors. Below includes information about the role, the campaign and the process for applying.

Download the role description

Don’t have time or want to save it for later? Download the role description (PDF version here or Word version here) and information about joining the IC Change team (PDF version here or Word version here).

About IC Change

IC Change is a volunteer-led campaign calling for the UK Government to ratify the Istanbul Convention on violence against women. The campaign launched in 2014 with a petition and now has a coalition of over 70 organisations. In 2017, the campaign helped to secure the Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Act 2017.

About the role

We’re looking for a creative campaigner to help lead the IC Change campaign. Alongside two other co-directors, you will be steering the campaign and overseeing and supporting a team of volunteers.

About you

We’re looking for a creative individual who is passionate about addressing the issue of violence against women. You seek to campaign from love. And you understand the importance of self-care, not least snacks.

You’ll be someone who:

• Is passionate about ending violence against women.
• Seeks to create change from and in love.
• Is positive, motivated and able to work with people who are not like you.
• Can help to build and strengthen the volunteer team.
• Has a creative and flexible attitude.
• Can help to build and strengthen the volunteer team.
• Can work independently and alongside others.

Importantly, we are a passionate team of volunteers who are learning a lot of what we do as we go. A commitment to learning and growing is more important than previous experience.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the other two co-directors, oversee all campaign activity, developing and delivering an effective strategy to increase our impact.
• Lead and develop the volunteer team, guiding and supporting volunteers in their roles and building a healthy, happy team culture.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships, including with supporting organisations and parliamentarians.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to plan, using a project management approach to coordinate independent work streams.
• Oversee and maintain systems to monitor and evaluate the performance, reach and impact of all campaigns activity.
• Oversee the campaign budget and governance.
• Act as a spokesperson for IC Change, including media appearances where required.
• Support and promote inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Creative and experienced campaigner, able to develop and implement campaign strategies and plans.
• Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to write high-quality, creative and engaging copy about complex issues for a range of audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate, engage and persuade people at different levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships and work collaboratively and effectively with external stakeholders, as well as team members.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate.
• Proactive attitude, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing volunteers or leading a team.
• Understanding of violence against women.
• Experience of campaigning on women’s rights issues.
• Experience of project management and delivering ambitious plans on time, to budget and evaluating outcomes.
• Research, analytical and information gathering skills and the ability to present it in a persuasive manner.

If you are interested…

If you are interested, please email us with answers to 3 key questions to icchangeuk@gmail.com by Wednesday 12 January at 5pm.

• Why are you interested in the role and the campaign? (Up to 300 words).
• Tell us briefly about your background and why you think you’d be a good fit for the role. (Up to 300 words).
• Have a look at the website or our Facebook or Twitter (@ICchangeUK) and tell us one idea you have to take this campaign forward. (Up to 300 words).

The process

Not knowing the process and timeframe isn’t fun. Make sure to read our joining the IC Change team (PDF version here or Word version here) for more about how we work and what to expect from applying.

If you have any questions

If you have any questions or concerns about the role or process, do get in touch via email on icchangeuk@gmail.com or call Kathryn on 07444655421. This phone is a campaign phone so will only be available between 9am and 7pm Monday - Friday. If we miss your call, we will do our best to call back as soon as we can. 

Download this information

Download the role description (PDF version here or Word version here) and information about joining the IC Change team (PDF version here or Word version here).