At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower communities to fight for human rights and lead impactful campaigns.
- Company: Join Amnesty International UK, a leader in human rights advocacy.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, and a supportive environment for growth.
- Other info: Inclusive culture prioritising diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by building local power and resisting injustice.
- Qualifications: Experience in community organising, campaign coordination, and relationship building.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Community Organiser - Local Activism.
About the role
Human rights are under attack across the UK and globally. Amnesty UK's response is to build the depth of community leadership and breadth of public action that is needed to resist anti‑rights agendas and Make Human Rights a Vote Winner.
The Community Organising team builds local power to protect and strengthen human rights. We work with hundreds of local, university, school, and thematic network groups across all nations and regions of the UK. As organisers we build lasting relationships with activists and rightsholders, train and coach leaders, develop people‑power campaign strategies, and coordinate partnerships to build an effective movement for human rights.
The Community Organiser - Local Activism works as part of a close‑knit team, supporting local activists to strengthen and start local Amnesty groups that build place‑based power and engage in campaigns to resist authoritarianism, protect everyday rights and speak out on international crises. Identifies and builds strong relationships with leaders, supporting them to grow vibrant local groups and coalitions, lead activist‑led or Amnesty UK priority campaigns, and build political relationships.
Combines organising, campaigning, facilitation, partnership‑building and strategic thinking to ensure people‑powered change is at the heart of the Amnesty UK movement. Due to this role including direct work with children and young people, it will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including a criminal record check. This role typically needs to spend 1 day per week visiting local groups to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, and at least 1 day per month in the London office.
The role may be for you if:
- Skilled in identifying and developing leaders, building and supporting activist groups, coordinating strategic campaigns that centre organising and people power.
- Can build trust and relationships with a wide range of people and organisations, design and facilitate community organising and campaigning training for activists, coordinate strategic events and stunts.
- Collaborates and positively contributes to an inclusive culture, prioritises feedback, accountability and learning.
- Has a good knowledge of inclusive and participatory ways of working with rights‑holders and activists, building volunteer pathways from online engagement to community leadership, and human rights issues in the UK or globally.
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti‑Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti‑racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro‑rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2‑5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6‑9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares. We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability.
Community Organiser - Local Activism in London employer: Amnesty International UK
Amnesty International UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises social justice and community engagement. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills through training and collaboration with passionate activists in a supportive environment. Working from our London office, you will be part of a meaningful mission that empowers local communities and champions human rights across the UK.
