Project Officer (Plastics and Marine Wildlife)

Job Details

• Salary: £34,000 – £37,500 (subject to experience).
• Hours: 40 hours per week, including an hour for lunch.
• Contract: Full time, 12 months fixed term contract, with opportunity for extension.
• Department: Ocean Campaign Team (80% plastics, 20% marine wildlife).
• Report to: Ocean Campaign Lead.
• Location: London Islington hybrid arrangement (at least 2 days in the office, more expected during probation and induction period).

Role Purpose

The key responsibilities will include project coordination, coordinating financial information, monitoring campaign activities, assisting with donor reporting and proposal writing, engaging with and coordinating EIA team members in planning, delivery and performance tracking, liaising with external stakeholders including donors and advocacy partners, supporting with the production of campaign and communication materials, and providing support for organising workshops and events.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Competencies

• Proven experience maintaining project budgets, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring donor compliance in a non-profit or international development context.
• Experience assisting with the development of funding proposals, and liaising with donors.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning processes and coordinating multi-stakeholder campaign activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Smartsheet).
• Experience managing external partners and contractors, including contracts, deliverables, and sub-grant compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective relationships across diverse teams, partners and donors.
• Strong knowledge or interest in the campaign subject.
• Experience in assisting with funding from charitable foundations and statutory sources.
• Able to perform satisfactorily in a pressurised environment.
• Broad education and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills (information and data management, planning, etc.).
• Effective at identifying, analysing and resolving complex problems with practical solutions.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and collaborative decision making.
• Able to work flexibly and under pressure, juggling multiple activities and effectively prioritise workload.
• Able to develop effective relationships with a wide range of partners, stakeholders and team members and promote teamwork.
• Prepared to take ownership and hold yourself accountable for the duties you are responsible for.
• Committed to the pursuit of EIA UK's values.

Additional Desirable Skills / Competencies

• Experience implementing MEL frameworks or learning agendas.
• Experience in advocacy or campaign planning in an international context.
• Understanding of donor compliance and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience working in multicultural or cross-regional teams.

How to Apply

Read the full job description (PDF) and apply on Charity Jobs. More information: https://eia-international.org/about-us/jobs/job-vacancy-project-officer-plastics-and-marine-wildlife/

EIA UK is a welcoming and inclusive organisation. EIA actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and through its Campaigns' partnerships. In recruitment, EIA is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated equally, irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability, or sexual orientation.