Senior Organiser, Citizens Essex
Quick answer
Citizens UK is hiring a hybrid Senior Organiser based in Essex, UK, starting at £50,065 to lead community-based social justice campaigns and manage local alliance teams.
- Role
- Senior Organiser, Citizens Essex
- Organization
- CITIZENS UK
- Location
- Essex (Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend), South-East England
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Starting from £50,065
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-30
The role
Citizens UK is seeking a Senior Organiser for Citizens Essex to lead community-building efforts across Colchester, Chelmsford, and Southend. The successful candidate will drive social justice campaigns, manage budgets, and lead a team while fostering relationships with faith groups, schools, and civic institutions. This role involves developing strategic plans, fundraising, and mentoring community leaders to facilitate systemic change. It is a high-impact position requiring emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and a commitment to broad-based organising.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders and power players.
- Develop and execute strategic plans for county-wide campaigns and mayoral accountability.
- Manage and mentor a team of organisers to ensure high-performance outcomes.
- Contribute to organizational financial health through recruitment of dues-paying institutions and fundraising.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops to develop community leadership.
What it takes
- Proven track record of successful community organizing and leadership.
- Experience in fundraising and managing complex budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and foster diverse institutional relationships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work independently in an unstructured, fast-paced environment.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for evening/weekend work, flexible working arrangements, and coverage of mileage costs for travel between locations.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote?
This is a hybrid role based in Essex, requiring regular travel between Colchester, Chelmsford, and Southend, as well as attendance at evening and weekend community events.
What is the compensation for this position?
The starting salary for this Senior Organiser role is £50,065 per year.
What are the key qualifications needed?
Essential qualifications include a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, experience in successful fundraising, and a track record of supporting community campaigns and faith leaders.
By when do I need to submit my application?
Applications must be submitted by the closing date of June 30, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on CITIZENS UK's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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