Purpose builds and supports movements to advance the fight for an open, just, and habitable world. We use public mobilization and storytelling to help leading organizations, activists, businesses, and philanthropies engaged in this fight, and we create campaigning labs and new initiatives that can shift policies and change public narratives when it matters most.To do this, Purpose brings together world-class talent from the world of creatives, content development, storytelling, campaigning, grassroots organizing, and political strategy to build new creative campaigning models.Guided by smart strategy and powered by participation, our work reframes issues, engages new audiences, shifts public discourse, and ultimately drives targeted action and creates lasting impact. Join the team that made all this work!

LIVE + BREATHE uses art, culture and outdoor activities to engage the people of South London on the issue of air pollution.Creativity is what makes our movement special: we’ve made music, poetry, art, films, activity workshops, campaign workshops, photography, a day festival in Southwark Park and a Peckham Levels takeover as part of our campaigning.Social justice and the intersectionality of race and socio economic issues with air pollution is key to our cause. Alongside LIVE + BREATHE Founder, musician and artist Love Ssega, we have worked with local partners from the community to help create and publicise the campaign, including Peaceballers, Neon Elevate, Poetic Unity, Burgess Park Skaters, and Peckham BMX Club. This year, Purpose will be assisting activations and co-creating a campaign with our community partners, to solidify the independence of the campaign and platform our partners voices.The ultimate aim is for Purpose to step away so that this becomes an independent movement. We are recruiting and supporting a Steering Committee and local campaigner to manage the campaign longer term. 

ABOUT THE ROLEPurpose is looking for a Community Leader / Campaigner to join our team to support our LIVE + BREATHE campaign. We are looking for someone who can engage with and help organise our community partners and Steering Committee.

Scope of partnership

• Two days per week starting 25.03.24 for 35 weeks
• The days might not be consecutive days, we’re looking for someone who will have availability to embed into our team as and when needed and be reactive, to help answer emails and questions from our partners.
• We have funding till the end of November, but the aim is to secure funding this year so that your role continues long term.

As a Campaigner you will:

Partner management: 

• Build and maintain relationships with our community partners 
• Play a leading role in building a movement driven by community partners: support, manage engagement and organise our community partners
• Play a critical role in the rollout of content and messages by our community partners, supporting them in organising activations and campaign amplification 
• Provide training, resources, and support to empower community members to become effective advocates and organisers
• Organise and attend workshops with our community partners

Campaigning: 

• Work alongside our social media manager to create content and manage the LIVE + BREATHE channels 
• Support the wider Purpose team in identifying overarching lessons and metrics from the campaign content
• Feed into the development and implementation of campaign plans 
• Represent the LIVE + BREATHE campaign at events and networking opportunities.

Fundraising:

• Joining meetings with potential funders for the campaign longer term, helping to secure funding and contribute ideas for the future development of the campaign 
• Where necessary, build and manage relationships with key decision makers, government representatives and policymakers.

• Experienced in collaborating with and managing community partners. 
• Ideally located in Lambeth or Southwark, and have connections within the South London community.
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across all of your work.
• Able to work effectively with communities and build inclusive spaces for participation.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of grassroots organising principles and tactics.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends if needed for events and activities.
• Experience in working on issues related to climate is a plus.

REMUNERATION

Up to £250 per day, two days per week.

Purpose takes on some of the biggest challenges in the world, which affect people of different identities and backgrounds in different ways. We are stronger and most effective with a diverse team leading the charge and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.