Jobs and volunteering

The Fairtrade Foundation also advertises online on CharityJOB and Guardian Jobs. For a wider variety of jobs consult Ethical Careers.

View vacancies at Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International.

Applying for jobs at the Fairtrade Foundation

This is a really exciting time to become part of one of the fastest growing social enterprises in the UK, enabling increasing numbers of producers to build sustainable businesses in the developing world. 

All applicants must complete and return an Application Form  (Word).

Completed application forms can be emailed in Word or RTF to jobs@fairtrade.org.uk or posted to the Human Resources Officer, The Fairtrade Foundation, 3rd Floor, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY.

Please note that the Fairtrade Foundation does not accept CVs.

We are very sorry but we are unable to write to unsuccessful applicants due to the sheer volume of applications we receive and limited recruitment resources available.  However, thank you for your interest in working for the Fairtrade Foundation.  The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Current vacancy

Job title:         Website Officer        

Salary:            £25,825 - £28,149

Location:        London    

Reporting to the Head of Creative Services, the post holder will maintain and develop the Foundation’s online presence and voice by managing our online tools (website, e-newsletters, online communities) and create interactive solutions for the Foundation’s messages and campaigns, in partnership with internal teams and external agencies. 

We are looking for a highly creative individual with experience of working with online communications and consumer-facing websites.  You will need excellent writing skills and be able to demonstrate a passion for the web and a thorough understanding of Web 2.0 trends.  You will also need strong skills with HTML, content management systems and Photoshop.  The ability to work under pressure, within teams and on your own initiative will be vital to this role.  You’ll need statistical analysis and data manipulation skills and the ability to support non-technical web users to create, edit and manage website content. 

Closing date: Monday 20 July 2009 (10am at the latest). 

Late applications will not be accepted. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August 2009 

Second round interviews (if necessary) will be held on Friday 14 August 2009 

Click here for Website Officer JD (59.81KB)    

Some general points about volunteering with the Fairtrade Foundation.

• We ask for a minimum commitment of one day per week for three months for general volunteering. Some positions require more days.
• We provide luncheon vouchers valued at £4 per day if working five or more hours in that day and refund off-peak travel expenses (maximum £10 per day) on production of a receipt/ticket.
• The type of work available is rarely suitable for volunteers to carry out from home.
• We regret that we are unable to assist non-UK residents who are planning to volunteer during a short stay in the UK with visa applications, finding accommodation etc.
• The Fairtrade Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
  

Current volunteer positions

Fairtrade Towns Campaign Volunteer
Role profile: Town Volunteer (92.50KB)
Closing date: 7 July 2009

If there are no specific roles advertised on this site, but you are still interested in volunteering with us, please complete the Volunteer Application Form (Word) and email it together with your CV to Sandeep Joshi, Volunteer Co-ordinator.