Campaigns Assistant

About the Role

Reporting to the Campaigns Manager, the Campaigns Assistant is responsible for drafting, building and publishing communications products, such as mass emails, pages on our website, petition pages, blogs and other content, getting them ready for review and sign off by other GLP colleagues. They will contribute ideas for how we can engage our supporters on digital platforms such as social media and email, crucially to help grow our mailing list of supporters and encourage them to donate and campaign with us. 

We are seeking a postholder who can demonstrate an eagerness to learn about digital campaigning and the use of litigation to create positive societal change. They should be keen to develop their professional skills in marketing, fundraising and campaigning, and bring some foundational skills in professional written communications, core IT skills and the ability to meet deadlines and work well with others. This role is a stepping stone into the role of Campaigner following the successful performance and development of the candidate. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the start of their career or at the start of a new career path who is keen to make a positive difference and help create a better, fairer and greener future for the UK.

The full job description, personal specification, Good Law Project values and structure chart can be found in this job pack.

About Us

Good Law Project is a not-for-profit campaign organisation that uses the law to hold power to account, protect the environment and ensure no one is left behind.

We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections, and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to come up with a proper plan.

A bold, young organisation with a ground-breaking track record, we speak the truth and act with integrity. We are proud to be primarily funded by members of the public, which keeps us fiercely independent. Our organisation has experienced significant growth over the last two years. 

Our close-knit team of staff work across five core areas: campaigning, external affairs, legal, operations and partnerships. We’re nimble and reactive to external events, which means Good Law Project suits people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and share our passion for upholding democracy, protecting the environment and ensuring no one is left behind. Our culture is one of openness and innovation that encourages all staff to pitch ideas and influence our direction. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively, and are committed to investing in their welfare and development.

In August 2022 we established an independent SRA-regulated law firm in London, Good Law Practice, to support and develop our work. 

How to apply

Please send us one maximum 4-page document consisting of:

• your CV (max two pages) 
• your covering letter of no more than two pages outlining:
  • why you are interested in joining Good Law Project
  • how you relate to our values shown below
  • what knowledge, skills and experience you have gained in your life that you would bring to this role
  • what support you would want from us to grow in this role
  • if you have a disability, any adjustments or access requirements and how we can help you during the recruitment process
  • that you have suitable facilities and space to be able to work from home safely should that be an option (excluding IT kit which we will provide)  
  • your current notice period
  • include details of two employment referees
  • your availability on 22 February 2023 for an interview.

We ask all candidates to send their 4-page (maximum) document to jobs@goodlawproject.org using the subject heading, “Campaigns Assistant”. 

Interview details: We intend to hold interviews in person for short-listed candidates via Zoom on 22 February 2023. It’s important that you check your junk mail for emails from Good Law Project as well as your main inbox.

Join us in the fight for a fairer future

Apply now

Or email: jobs@goodlawproject.org with the subject line: Campaigns Assistant

Encouragement of equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments

Encouragement of equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments: 

GLP wants to ensure that it has an inclusive and diverse culture.  Part of this is ensuring that we incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment practices. This is a journey on which we are travelling. It’s Important that we attract, welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are actively committed to removing barriers and challenging discriminatory practices in recruitment on the  basis of age, disability, LGBT or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or social class. We particularly welcome applications from racialised ethnic groups and/or those with lived experience of disadvantage. 

We guarantee to interview all applicants who have a disability provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.  If this applies to you, please flag that you have a disability in your cover email and we will contact you to check if there are any adjustments or special arrangements that you need to help you with either the application process or for an interview.