Campaigns Manager

The Scottish Greens exist to build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland. We are the electoral wing of the wider Green movement, committed to the transformational change required to tackle the climate crisis and eradicate inequality. As a member party of the Global Greens, we are committed to the core values of ecological wisdom, radical democracy, peace & non-violence and social justice.

Following record results across all recent elections there are now more Scottish Green MSPs and councillors than at any point in our history, but we know that even greater success is required if we are to deliver that transformational change. We are excited to welcome a new permanent Campaigns Manager to our team and to work with the successful postholder to ensure our party is in a position to seize the opportunities and rise to the challenges of the coming electoral cycle.

Patrick Harvie MSP & Lorna Slater MSP

Co-Leaders of the Scottish Green Party
 

Hours: 30 Hours per week. The Scottish Green Party is a registered four day week employer and promotes flexible working.

Salary Range: £35-43k

Location: Party office (Edinburgh) and home working, with occasional travel across Scotland.

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

The Campaigns Manager will lead preparations for and delivery of future election campaigns. They will also lead our issue-based campaigns and support our branches and representative groups to develop and sustain their own campaign activities.

The post holder will work alongside elected representatives and party office bearers. They will work as part of a wider staff team with line management responsibility for permanent and temporary campaigns staff.

About You:

This is a challenging and rewarding post which requires creativity, drive and exceptional organisational skills. It requires the ability to think quickly, to remain calm and responsive under pressure, and to be sensitive to the needs and concerns of many different people internal and external to the Scottish Green Party.

How to apply:

The Scottish Green Party strives to build a more equal Scotland in all that we do, including our internal operations and recruitment practices. We are happy to consider job-share applications and will always strive to make reasonable adjustments for any member of staff who requires them.

To apply for the role please send your CV, a covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification and an equal opportunities monitoring form to recruitment@scottishgreens.org.uk.

If you wish to learn more about this role please contact pete.morrison@scottishgreens.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Closing Date: 31st March 2025