About us

The European Movement UK is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to rebuilding Britain’s relationship with the European Union. We’re cross-party, home to pro-Europeans of all backgrounds who believe that Brexit was a catastrophic mistake. We’re also a grassroots, membership organisation with over 22,000 members and 100 local campaign groups across the country.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation, as we're in a period of growth and expansion.

We currently have 1 vacancy at the European Movement

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Youth Engagement Officer

European Movement UK, London 

Who we are 

The European Movement UK is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to rebuilding Britain’s relationship with the European Union. We’re cross-party, home to pro-Europeans of all backgrounds who believe that Brexit was a catastrophic mistake. We’re also a grassroots, membership organisation with over 22,000 members and 100 local campaign groups across the country. 

Job Description 

Working with the President of the Young European Movement (YEM), and the Campaigns Team at the European Movement UK (EMUK), the Youth Engagement Officer is central to the growth and development of the Young European Movement UK, and to highlighting the adverse effects of Brexit in communities up and down the country.

Through effective relationship management, volunteer management, and communication practices the Youth Engagement Officer will contribute to strategic objectives that include:

• Reshaping public opinion of the value of a closer relationship with the EU
• Raising the profile of the Young European Movement and growing its influence
• Strengthening our network of local activists.
• Encouraging more young people to get involved in the pro-European movement

The Youth Engagement Officer will work within EMUK Campaigns Team, and work closely with YEM’s National Leadership Team, to deliver these aims.

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Role Details: 

Title: Youth Engagement Officer

Salary: £30,000 per annum 

Working hours: This is a full-time role, 35 hours / week. 

Location: The role is primarily home-based. The postholder will be required to contribute fully to team activity which, may require regular attendance at meetings in Central London and visiting universities across the country.

There will also be an opportunity to work regularly at the European Movement office in Central London

Out of hours working: Flexibility regarding occasional meetings on weekday evenings and weekends is required based on the volunteer-led nature of the organisation.

Person specification – essential requirements: 
 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to rally people to a cause.
• A self-starter and team player with the ability to take the initiative.
• Experience in managing volunteers either in a political setting or other campaign orientated activity.
• Has campaign experience (either political or non-political) and understands what factors contribute to a successful campaign.
• Has a good understanding of UK Westminster politics and is committed to pro-European values.
• An understanding of how to develop and deliver a communications strategy aimed at a young audience.
• Is comfortable working remotely and can prioritise workload effectively.
• Experienced in the use of Google Workspace and mass mailing tools like Mail Chimp
• Can work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities, flexibly responding to the external environment
• Experience of building effective working relationships at all levels within an organisation and with external contacts

Other desirable qualities: 

We don’t expect candidates to have all of these, but some would be an advantage 
 

• Experience in one or more of the following areas, combined with the desire to learn new skills: Social Media, Visual Design, Web Design, Communications
• Has experience of using NationBuilder or a similar CRM platform.
• Has some administrative experience,
• An understanding of JEF and YEM UK
• Experience of planning and delivering events (preferably for a young audience)
• Strong understanding of the politics and policy relating to Brexit and the EU
• Established networks with relevant campaign and political contacts

About Young European Movement UK

The Young European Movement UK is Britain's leading pro-European youth organisation, open to all those aged under 35. We are committed to promoting European values and culture across the UK and ensuring that we stay closely linked to the rest of Europe.

YEM UK is the product of two parent organisations: the youth section of the European Movement (EM) and the UK section of JEF Europe. YEM promotes the European project across the UK, and we operate as its youth section; open to all those aged under 35.

Through JEF, we work closely with our European counterparts, organising exchanges and joint events, and our members have access to JEF’s countless events including seminars, campaign tours, trips, workshops, and other international projects.

We carry out activism for campaigns that we believe in. We advocate for policies to make Europe stronger and more democratic. And we provide a community for like-minded individuals to meet each other and learn about new ideas and perspectives — and work
together to create a better Europe.

Diversity 

The European Movement UK is committed to improving the diversity of our team. We welcome applications from all candidates, but would welcome applications in particular from women, working parents, and from BAME and disabled candidates, to improve representation in these areas. 

We are taking steps to help us attract a wider range of candidates, including adopting a more inclusive recruitment process, offering flexible working arrangements, and being flexible on the location of the role. Please let us know if you require any other adjustments in order to apply for this role. 

How to apply 

To apply, please upload an anonymised CV* along with a short statement (up to 100 words) about why you’re interested in the role here. When you apply, you can also let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. 

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 14 May. As part of the recruitment process, applicants shortlisted for interview will also be asked to complete a short written task. 

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please send an email to [email protected]  

*We run an anonymised recruitment process in order to reduce any unconscious bias when reviewing applications. To anonymise your CV, please simply remove your name, address and any other identifying information before submitting it. 

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