IC Change is a volunteer-led campaign for the UK Government to ratify the Istanbul Convention on violence against women. We’re looking for creative individuals passionate about addressing the issue of violence against women to join our team. Could you be one of them?
There are so many ways to volunteer with IC Change to secure a life-saving law for women and girls. You might find yourself designing and delivering effective campaign tactics, mobilising supporters to take action, creating engaging social media content, writing policy briefings, engaging parliamentarians, speaking at events or coordinating joint actions for organisations across the women’s sector and even having fun in the process!
About the team
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
However you identify and whatever your experience so far, please apply if you see a position that excites you. Come join us and help us build a team we’re all proud to belong to. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a volunteering opportunity, but for us there is no ‘perfect’ candidate. 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 far more important than previous experience so please apply if you see a role that motivates you.
Ways of working
- Hours per week: 2-4 hours/week on average (willing to do more/less depending on demand).
- Style of working: We all have lots going on in our lives so we ask team members to commit to a few key hours a week that can fit around their lifestyle, headspace and other commitments. We keep each other updated on our capacity but it is OK to say if you need to step back when you are busy or have other priorities. As a team we put our well-being first and seek to support each other.
- Making the most of your skills: We want you to get the most out of being part of the campaign and to make the most of your amazing skills so if there is anything we can do to adapt the way we work to support this, then we would love to know and will do our best to make it happen.
- Creating an inclusive team: We want to make sure everyone has what they need to participate. Please let us know your accessibility requirements (if you are comfortable to do so) and we will do our best to accommodate.
- Location: Home-based / remote (we are dotted all over the world at times!) but occasionally we meet up in London and/or Oxford for meetings and social gatherings.
Our values
- Passion
- Diligence
- Kindness
- Respect
- Inclusion
- Non-judgment
- Non-confrontation
- Fun and safe environment
- Support
- Relationships
- Collaboration
- Dynamic approach
Current Vacancies
We’re are currently not actively doing a recruitment round, but the below positions are open. If you are interested in applying for one of the roles, please do get in touch.
Communications Lead
We are looking for a creative communications expert to lead on all aspects of our communications activities, including developing and delivering a campaign communications plan to help increase our reach and impact. You will work closely with other members of our communications team and help ensure all communications are consistent and engaging.
Read the Communications Lead role description and apply now!
Social Media Lead
We are looking for a social media professional to take on this key role. Working closely with the campaign’s Communications Lead, you will lead on all aspects of our social media communications, including developing and delivering an engaging social media plan to creatively engage our key audiences and to help increase the campaign’s reach and impact.
Website Content Lead
We are looking for a website content manager to oversee and maintain our website to increase the campaign’s impact, ensuring that it is engaging, up-to-date and easy to use. Working closely with the campaign’s Communications Lead, you will play an important role in helping us to communicate effectively about the campaign, including why we are calling for change and how people can show their support.
Read the Website Content Lead role description and apply now!
Press Lead
We are looking for a press expert to lead on all aspects of our press engagement, working closely with our Communications Lead. This includes developing and delivering a media strategy and plan to increase the campaign’s reach and impact.
Volunteer Management Lead
We are looking for a dedicated volunteer manager to lead on refining our volunteer management approach. Your role is to develop and support our volunteers, helping them to feel connected and able to thrive through their role with the IC Change team.
Read the Volunteer Management Lead role description and apply now!
Frequently asked questions
What is the time commitment?
2-4 hours per week on average for:
- Biweekly team meetings,
- Sub team calls as required, and
- Carrying out your role and responsibilities, as well as,
A willingness to do more for key campaign moments 2-3 times a year if required but this can be decided in conversation.
Who will I be working with?
We are a passionate team of volunteers who are learning a lot of what we do as we go. We have set up the following teams to drive the campaign forward: strategy, communications, policy and parliamentary engagement, and people (aka supporting our fabulous volunteers). You will be working closely with the volunteers in your immediate team and collaborating with other volunteers from across the campaign.
What training and support will I receive?
- Regular updates about the latest campaign news and plans.
- Check in sessions with the co-directors.
- Training and briefing meetings as required.
- Opportunities to work with and learn from other campaigners.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses if required and other reasonable expenses.
How do I apply?
If you are interested, please look at the role descriptions on our website, respond to the key questions, and send your application to icchangeuk@gmail.com.
What is the application process?
Not knowing the process and timeframe isn’t fun so here is ours:
- Application: Submit your answers to the above questions by the deadline on the role description. As part of this, please let us know your accessibility requirements or any concerns you have about the process and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Arrangement of informal interview: Following your application, we will invite successful candidates to have an informal video call. We tend to do video calls and to use Zoom for this but if another format would be better, then please do let us know and we can discuss the best option.
- Informal interview: Attend 30 – 45 minute informal video interview with the two current co-directors (Robyn Boosey and Kathryn Dingle). We will share the interview dates in advance. We will have slots available to book in via Calendly, or via email or phone if you would prefer.
- Feedback: We will share feedback with everyone we speak to.
- Welcome to the team: We will welcome all new volunteers to the team via email and start your induction from there.
Do you accept speculative applications?
We are always on the lookout for new ideas, perspectives and energy.
If we are not currently advertising for a volunteer role but you are interested in joining the team, please email us with answers to:
- The potential area of work you are interested in.
- Why you are interested in the campaign (up to 300 words).
- Tell us briefly about your background and why you think you’d be a good fit (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).
- If we are advertising a specific role, please answer the questions provided within the job description for that role.
Please send your answers to icchangeuk@gmail.com.
I don’t have time to volunteer, what can I do instead?
- Sign our Change.org petition.
- Share our petition on social media. Feel free to use/adapt our Tweets below:
- Join women across the UK in calling on the Government to ratify the #IstanbulConvention on #ViolenceAgainstWomen. Sign the petition: www.change.org/ICchangeUK. Don’t settle for less.
- The UK needs to catch up and ratify the #IstanbulConvention to help end #ViolenceAgainstWomen. Join over 18,000 others by signing our petition: www.change.org/ICchangeUK. Don’t settle for less.
- Women don’t want words. We want action. The UK has a robust model to address #ViolenceAgainstWomen – the #IstanbulConvention. Women across the UK are calling for it. The Gov is stalling. Don’t settle for less. Sign the petition: www.change.org/ICchangeUK
How do I keep in touch with the campaign?
Follow us on Twitter @ICChangeUK, follow us on Facebook or sign our petition for updates.