Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £Competitive
Reference BBBH9191_1580207016

Acre is incredibly excited to once again partner with Plastic Oceans (UK) to source a passionate, experienced and talented Global Campaign Director. This newly created role will provide an ambitious individual with an opportunity to lead a global campaign and turn awareness into action by activating young people as agents of change.

Plastic Oceans is a dedicated non-profit organisation who first defined their mission to, 'End plastic reaching the ocean within a generation' in 2009. Since then they have been at the forefront of raising awareness of plastic pollution - including production of the award-winning feature length film A Plastic Ocean.

This role will report to the CEO, Simon Usher, and work closely with the Founder, Jo Ruxton, and the rest of the Plastic Oceans team. Responsibilities for this unique position include:

  • Creation of a globally credible, locally relevant strategy, narrative and call for action

  • Building a global crowd, through both new and old power approaches

  • Identifying and securing partners for impact and reach

  • Inspiring a team and partners, committed to the cause

  • Fostering a learning culture - obsessed with impact against the mission

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation and have a real impact in addressing one of the biggest challenges of our time.

Additional requirements for this role include:

  • Previous, relevant and tangible global campaign leadership experience

  • Demonstrable international / multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity

  • A passion and enthusiasm for the sustainability/environmental sector

  • Flexibility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness and a thoughtful, tenacious and inspiring nature

  • Candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or experiences are encouraged to apply