Jobs and volunteering
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). If you are applying for a volunteering role, please do not fill out this application form, but instead fill out the volunteer application form that can be accessed below.
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.
Temporary Commercial Marketing Manager - Part Time - 14 Hours Per Week (One of the days has to be either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday - the remaining day/hours we can be flexible)
Location - London
£31,167 per annum pro-rata
We are seeking to recruit a part time Temporary Commercial Marketing Manager with a focus on Events and E-Comms.
This role is part of the Commercial Marketing team and reports into the Head of Commercial Marketing and will assist with the delivery of great marketing plans, rooted in both consumer and commercial insights, to make sure that we ultimately deliver maximum impact for farmers in developing countries.
The role will plan and deliver events and electronic communications, targeted at the Foundation’s commercial partners, to encourage them to increase their commitment to Fairtrade, through both sales and awareness of Fairtrade products.
You will need good marketing understanding, specifically extensive event management experience ideally gained in the business-to-business (B2B) sector and broad E-Comms experience covering website creation, social networking and creation of successful e-news updates. In addition you must have excellent project management skills, including experience of managing project teams, strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills. You will have a proven track record in both the initial, strategic planning of events or comms as well as the final delivery of projects.
If you would like to apply for this role please download an application form (which can be found at the top of this page). Please state the job title in the subject line of any email correspondence.
Job Description: Temporary Commercial Marketing Manager Job Description (86.59KB)
Closing date: Monday 20 February 2012, 10am. Late applications will not be accepted.
First round interviews will be held on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 February
Second round interviews (if required) will be held on Monday 5 March
Temporary Mark Management Administrative Officer
Duration: 11 months fixed term contract (to end January 2013)
Location - London
£23,107 per annum, pro-rata
A position has arisen for a Temporary Mark Management Administrative Officer to provide administrative support to the Mark Management team, to ensure the team is able to work effectively and efficiently to meet their daily deadlines.
You will monitor, assess and process a high volume of requests to use the FAIRTRADE Mark and ensure systems are updated. You will also deal with general team telephone and email enquiries and develop and update procedures to streamline systems.
The role will aso suppport the team with filing, updating calendars, arranging and preparing meetings (including PowerPoint presentations) and taking minutes of meetings.
You will need good administrative skills with proven database experience and excellent attention to detail. In addition you will have proven organisational skills and an ability to juggle competing priorities to tight daily deadlines.
The Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious global development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and works in developing countries secure a better deal.
If you would like to apply for this role please download an application form (which can be found at the top of this page). Please state the job title in the subject line of any email correspondence.
Job Description:Temp Mark Management Administrative Officer (82.91KB)
Closing date: Friday 10 February 2012, 10am
First round interviews will be held on Monday 20 February 2012
Temporary Assistant Press Officer
Duration: 3 months fixed-term contract
Location - London
£23,107 per annum, pro-rata
A position has arisen for a highly organised person to ensure the smooth running of the Media team. Your responsibilities will include dealing with general press enquiries, as well as liaising with external agencies and other members of the Media team to collate and analyse print and broadcast coverage for the Foundation.
You will need experience of working in a busy environment preferably in a press office as well as excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You will also need first class communication skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities. Flexibility and a willingness to work occasionally at weekends or evenings may be required, particularly as the position covers the period of the annual promotional campaign Fairtrade Fortnight.
The Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious global development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.
If you would like to apply for this role please download an application form (which can be found at the top of this page). Please state the job title in the subject line of any email correspondence.
Job Description: Temporary Assistant Press Officer (317.10KB)
Closing date: Wednesday 15 February 2012, 10am
First round interviews will be held week commencing 20 February 2012
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Volunteering
The Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. Voluntary action is at the heart of the Fairtrade Foundation’s work, raising awareness of the importance of Fairtrade. Thousands of activists promote the Fairtrade Foundation’s work in their local towns, universities, schools and places of worship.
Volunteering
Volunteers carry out tasks by agreement with the Fairtrade Foundation staff. They give their time freely to help run events, help out in our office, help with producer visits, blog and talk about Fairtrade on social networking sites, and extend and complement the work of paid staff in a range of other ways. The Fairtrade Foundation wants to support and encourage the involvement of volunteers in every possible way.
Volunteering placements are normally advertised for two to three days per week for two to three months. Our volunteer placements are almost always during regular working hours Monday to Friday.
Volunteer Internships
In addition to office volunteering, the Fairtrade Foundation offers a selection of unpaid volunteer internships. These are fixed-term placements of a definite period time of approximately three months.
Volunteer internships are a chance to develop specific skills through structured learning, coaching and regular review, and make a substantial contribution to our work.
Volunteer internships require a time commitment and regular schedule, although we encourage them to be part-time to provide the opportunity of balancing it with paid work.
Vacancies
Fairtrade Fortnight Digital Marketing Volunteer
An opportunity has arisen in our Marketing team for a Fairtrade Fortnight Digital Marketing Volunteer. To apply for this position please email a completed volunteer application form (found below) to volunteering@fairtrade.org.uk.
Role profile: Digital Marketing Volunteer
Deadline: ongoing
Events Fundraiser Volunteer Internship
An opportunity has arisen in our Fundraising team for an Events Fundraiser Volunteer Intern. To apply for this position please email a completed volunteer application form (found below) to volunteering@fairtrade.org.uk.
Role profile: Events Fundraiser Volunteer Internship
Deadline: Friday 17 February (10.00am at the latest)
Human Resources Volunteer Internship
An opportunity has arisen in our Human Resources team for a Human Resources Volunteer Intern. To apply for this position please email a completed volunteer application form (found below) to volunteering@fairtrade.org.uk.
Role profile: Human Resources Volunteer Internship
Deadline: Friday 17 February (10.00am at the latest)
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 £5 per day if working five or more hours in that day and refund off-peak travel expenses (maximum £15 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.
Please see below for the Volunteer Application form.
Volunteer application form
New opportunities arise all the time. If you are interested in being kept up to date with volunteer positions, please contact the Volunteering Development Officer: volunteering@fairtrade.org.uk.