Part-time/flexible – 20 hours per week

£28,000 per annum pro rata

Remote working

Start Date: Mid-January 2023

Contract: 6 months with extension dependent on funding

The Role:

Reunite Families UK [RFUK] is a lived experience-led, not-for-profit organisation supporting families who are affected by the UK spouse visa rules. Our team’s personal experience of the application process and Home Office requirements enables us to offer support, information and guidance to those navigating a complex immigration system and raise awareness of the many impacts of the rules on families. The Campaign Officer will work with the Directors to manage the work we do around policy and campaigning, communicating the impact of the government policies on families and children and, through this work, building networks within migration and non-migration organisations. The Campaign Officer will also work with other members of the team to ensure social media/communications and other campaign work is being maximised whilst helping build upon our online and real-world network. The Campaign Officer should also be interested in innovative and creative ways of engaging other networks, organisations and individuals and being part of the creative process with the team.

Knowledge of the UK immigration system is essential. Lived experience of the immigration system a bonus

About You

• Experience working in the immigration sector and knowledge of the spouse visa policies
• You’ll have knowledge of the political context in which Reunite Families UK operates and a flair for engaging people both in person and digitally.
• A proven understanding of the Parliamentary and legislative process in relation to immigration in particular and an ability to communicate with policymakers and influencers
• An ability to build links with a wide range of organisations and external stakeholders and a sensitivity in dealing with those affected by the spouse visa system
• Ability to build or draw upon existing contacts and develop new ones across the sector; within Parliament; non-migration organisation; local government, and policy networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A sharp news sense and appetite for a broad range of media.
• An analytical mind able to cut through complex issues to see the big picture.
• Social media engagement
• Experience in planning advocacy campaigns, including engaging and mobilising campaigners.
• Experience in supporting and leading a team.
• Self-starter with a ‘Can do’ attitude with an eagle eye for detail.

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please send your CV and cover letter to
caroline@reunitefamiliesuk.co.uk

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31ST DECEMBER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age,  belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance,  unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.