Vacancies: Senior Campaigns Coordinator - The Howard League

Overview

The Howard League for Penal Reform is looking for a Senior Campaigns Co-ordinator who will work to develop, co-ordinate and guide the U R Boss project. U R Boss is an initiative aimed at campaigning for change in policy and practice, based on participation work with children and young people in custody and those released into the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to campaign for change and develop, co-ordinate and guide the project - specifically the young people's participation, policy communications and training work streams.
• Develop the profile of the charity and this unique service within government, key decision makers, media and the general public, particularly young people.

Qualifications and experience

• Three years' experience of running campaigns and achieving real tangible change.
• Expertise in project and contract management including the ability to identify risks and issues; a commitment to participation and working with hard-to-reach groups of young people.
• Significant experience of youth justice policy and practice is desirable, as well as knowledge of the penal system.

About the organisation

The Howard League for Penal Reform works towards less crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison.

Details

Closing Date: 27 January 2012

Job Contact:

Applications should be by application form. Please email and post completed applications to: The Howard League for Penal Reform, 1 Ardleigh Road, London, N1 4HS.

CVs will only be accepted if they fully address the job description and person specification. Application pack is available at or by telephone .