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Please see full role description on our website - https://steelwatch.org/opportunities/corporate-campaigner/


Please submit your application, consisting of a CV (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages - see detailed requirements), to Toko Tomita, Campaigns Director, at opportunities@steelwatch.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but ensure you submit by 26th March 12:00 CET

Note: Applications received via LinkedIn messages will not be reviewed.


OPPORTUNITY: This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned climate campaigner to deploy their skills in new ways, developing change strategies that will shift the climate ambition and the investment decisions of key steel companies. The steel industry is a major driver of climate emissions and yet few in the industry feel urgency and few outside the industry know that. Your job will be to help us change that. European-headquartered steelmakers account for a small share of production but have an important role to play in shaping a pathway for transforming the industry and setting the pace. There are companies that are innovating, while others that should be leading the way but are stuck in coal-based production. We are seeking a dynamic corporate campaigner based in the EU who is able to use their creativity to design and implement campaigns to drive change in steel companies.


ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

SteelWatch is an international climate campaign organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountability and action in the steel sector. Our vision is a steel industry that underpins a thriving zero emissions economy. We run corporate campaigns and challenge the global steel industry to replace complacency with urgent action in line with the science-based pathway. SteelWatch has established a strong visible presence among civil society and steel industry stakeholders. We are increasingly recognised as an authoritative and challenging voice on steel decarbonisation, invited to engage in industry events and debates internationally.


ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Campaigner who will lead, develop and implement creative campaigns and strategies to drive change in steel companies. This will require using multiple pressure points across the steel 1 value chain; shifting narratives, engaging with national campaigns, exposing inadequacy of climate plans, harnessing investor pressure, driving demands for green steel and much more. The Corporate Campaigner will work closely with our CSO allies to contribute to the wider ecosystem’s impact and to sharply define the role of SteelWatch and its campaigns. While our campaign scope is international, this role at this juncture requires a focus on actions in the EU, where the shifting policy environment has implications on corporate decisions that will impact the pace and shape of the transition in the EU and beyond. Therefore knowledge of the EU trade and climate policy context, and ability to translate the shifting landscape and debates into concrete, actionable campaigns activities to influence corporate decisions is a must for this role. There are several steelmaking sites that will face transition decisions in the next couple of years and the campaigner will need to be able to identify, work closely with national and local allies and design a campaign approach that is complementary. This requires you to be a highly collaborative and fast-on-feet campaigner. The role may evolve beyond campaigning in the EU in future.


Responsibilities:

  • Continuously evolve and adapt campaigns strategies in reflection of shifting external contexts, learning from our implementation and in collaboration with colleagues and allies; and translate strategies into tangible tactical campaign plans;
  • Make sense out of corporate decisions, announcements, news narratives and policy shifts, and identify opportunities for driving change;
  • Be a voice of the campaigns, and plan and author outputs in collaboration with communications colleagues, react to emerging news, engage in online conversations and represent in public fora;
  • Engage with relevant stakeholders, corporate actors, financial institutions, policymakers, industry experts, in pursuit of the campaign strategy;
  • Engage with CSO partners with an aim to identify and design campaigns to influence transition decisions; plan and implement on-ground activities where relevant;
  • Participate actively in coalition conversations and activities;
  • Undertake necessary research and report writing for the campaigns, working closely with analysts in-house and managing external consultants where relevant;
  • Contribute to measuring the impacts of the campaign and produce reports, including funder reports, where required;
  • Other responsibilities assigned by the Campaigns Director.


APPLICATION CRITERIA

We seek applicants with at least 5 years experience in corporate campaigning and a track record of managing the A-Z of campaign delivery. We will also consider, for entry at a more junior level, applicants with less experience but who have the campaigning mentality and strong delivery skills, with potential to grow in the role. Candidates who possess significantly more relevant experience and are capable of taking on extra responsibilities. could be considered for a more senior role. For candidates of any level of experience, an appetite to learn and grow in the role is expected, as this is pioneering work.


Essential skills and experiences

  • At least 5 years experience in designing and implementing campaigns with proven record of implementing a campaign across EU member states;
  • Experience with change strategies that target corporate actors to change their behaviours and business models;
  • Ability to understand and articulate systemic problems and solutions; experience and/or appetite for change making;
  • Knowledge of and natural instinct to pick up on shifting socioeconomic contexts, societal narratives and political environments;
  • Ability to convey argument crisply and convincingly, verbally and in written form;
  • Ability to collaborate with effectively with a wide variety of partners, from allies to analysts to communication experts;
  • Proven strong organisational skills to coordinate multiple inputs and manage different deadlines, working on immediate tasks as well as longer pieces of work; and
  • Experience or ability to fully adapt to full-remote work environment with colleagues across different time zones and language backgrounds, nimble, timely and articulate in communicating on online platforms


Language requirements

  • Ability to work in English at a professional level is a requirement. Fluency in an additional language specifically Spanish, German, French or Portuguese is an advantage.


Desired skills and experience

  • Direct experience of work in climate, industry decarbonisation, and energy transition;
  • Awareness of global dynamics and ability to think beyond borders for campaign leverages, blockages and opportunities; and
  • Excellent skills in writing for analytical reports as well as engaging media contents.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Location This role is open to candidates located in the EU.

To review detailed ways of working and benefits for the role, please refer to the full job description on our website.


HOW TO APPLY We expect candidates to have reviewed our campaign stance and decarbonisation arguments on our website and in our LinkedIn profile. If you find your skills and ambition align with us, please: Please submit your application, consisting of a CV (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), to Toko Tomita, Campaigns Director, at opportunities@steelwatch.org.


Your Cover Letter Must Include:

1. Role Alignment and Personal Perspective: Explain how this position aligns with your career goals and showcases your unique skills. Please ensure your response is personal and specific, as we are looking to avoid generic or AI-generated applications.

2. Logistics: Clearly state your intended country of work, your legal right to work or valid working visa status for that country, your salary expectations, and your earliest start date.

3. Required Short Answers (One paragraph per question):

  • Question 1: Describe an example of successful climate action within the iron and steel sector and explain the reasons you view it as positive.
  • Question 2: Identify one principal factor that you believe would accelerate the decarbonization efforts of major steel corporations.


Important Application Guidelines:

  • Do not send your CV to a personal email address.
  • A cover letter is mandatory; applications without one will not be reviewed.
  • File Naming: Ensure the documents' filenames include your full name (e.g., Jane Doe CV or John Smith Cover Letter and the position applied for) and do not use generic names like SteelWatch application.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Applications sent to other email addresses or via LinkedIn messages will not be reviewed.