Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer

Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer 

We are seeking a dynamic senior campaigns and communications officer to drive our public impact. You will lead communications for our high-profile FairChecks campaign for criminal records reform, coordinate our popular podcast, and elevate the digital presence of Transform Justice.

Job title: Senior campaigns and communications officer 

Organisation: Transform Justice

Location: Remote working with regular in-person meetings in London and the option to hot-desk in an office in Old Street, London up to two days per week.

Salary: £35-36,000pa

Contract type: Permanent, full-time/4 days a week pro rata

About Transform Justice

Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, open and compassionate justice system. We believe that evidence about what works to reduce crime and prevent reoffending should be at the heart of policy decisions and embedded into practice. 

We work to promote change by generating research and evidence to show how the system works and how it could be improved, and by influencing practitioners and politicians to make changes to the justice system. Current projects include our FairChecks campaign for criminal records reform, our mass court observations programme CourtWatch London, and our work to reduce the unnecessary pre-trial imprisonment of children

The role

This is a multi-faceted role combining grassroots movement-building, digital marketing, and creative content production. The role is home-based and you will use your own equipment, so you will need to be able to work on your own with little day-to-day supervision. There is the option to work at an office in Old Street, London up to two days a week with other Transform Justice team members. The team also meets regularly online and for fortnightly in-person team meetings in London.

Key responsibilities

Campaigning

• Leading campaign communications for FairChecks
• Using Google Ads, social media advertising and media engagement to recruit new FairChecks movement members and promote various other projects
• Driving active supporter participation by designing direct campaign actions via Action Network
• Shaping the strategic direction of the FairChecks campaign and tracking progress

Producing content for newsletters and social media

• Drafting newsletters for various project mailing lists
• Overseeing the social media accounts for various projects
• Producing succinct social media copy, including story-based posts
• Designing basic graphics and video content using Canva, Premiere Pro or alternative

Managing websites and production of reports

• Managing the Transform Justice and FairChecks websites via WordPress
• Editing and proofreading reports, briefings and submissions
• Leading on visual design and production of reports using InDesign

Providing administrative support

• Organising meetings and assisting with podcast scheduling
• Preparing and sending stakeholder correspondence
• Inbox management for general and project enquiries

Skills and experience

Essential

• At least two years of work experience in a campaigns or communications role.
• Proven track record in digital campaigning, mass email communications, mobilisation, petitions or other digital actions.
• Demonstrable experience creating social media content, including proficiency in basic graphic design using platforms such as Canva.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and adapt tone based on audience.
• Ability to work remotely with little supervision and use initiative to achieve your objectives, seeking advice and support when needed.
• Flexible, willing and enthusiastic to work on a range of different projects and tasks.
• Committed and driven to help achieve the aims of Transform Justice.
• Eligible to work in the UK currently

What we offer

A collaborative, passionate, and supportive working environment.

Flexible working hours and hybrid office options.

Opportunity to buy extra leave days

Enhanced maternity pay

Opportunities for professional development and training.

We want to hear your authentic voice. You may use AI tools to brainstorm or check grammar, but your final submission must be your own writing. Please do not copy and paste text generated by AI.

Please note we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage early applications and the role will close once a suitable candidate is found. We will acknowledge receipt of applications but, if you don’t hear within a week of that receipt, please assume your application has not been taken forward.

Queries

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Penelope Gibbs, Director at penelope@transformjustice.org.uk to arrange a time.

Transform Justice is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For this role, the disclosure of a criminal record is not required.