Birmingham Friends of the Earth Campaigns Support Worker: one year contract, based at The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham.

Birmingham Friends of the Earth is seeking a committed, organised individual to support our active, energetic team of voluntary campaigners.

The role includes recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers, fundraising, information management, administration, media work and occasional research as well as representing Birmingham Friends of the Earth on local forums.

This full-time, fixed term training position is paid in accordance with the living wage: £13, 852.80 per annum. The role is for someone wishing to gain experience at the beginning of a career in the voluntary or environmental sector.

You will have a degree or an equivalent level of relevant experience, including a good track record of communication work. Equally important is a good understanding of and demonstrable commitment to environmental issues.

Computer literacy is essential. Experience of campaigning, the media, and working with volunteers are an advantage. The working week is 37 hours and the post involves regular evening and weekend work.

To apply for the post please send a CV and covering letter (please ensure this is no longer than four sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the post to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 10am Monday 30 July 2012.

For further information please read the job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Roxanne Green on 07813 512 618 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Closing date for applications is 10am Monday 30 July 2012.

Birmingham Friends of the Earth
54 – 57 Allison Street
Digbeth
Birmingham B5 5TH

Tel: 0121 632 6909

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Web: www.birminghamfoe.org.uk