International Advocacy Advisor
Posted 1 week ago by WWF-UK
£38,709 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Woking, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The International Advocacy Advisor role at WWF-UK is a fixed-term position focused on developing and delivering advocacy strategies to influence international climate and environmental policies. The advisor will work within the International Advocacy team, fostering partnerships and collaboration, particularly with Global South offices, to drive initiatives aimed at ending deforestation and promoting sustainable practices. This position requires strong political insight and relationship-building skills to navigate complex global forums effectively. The contract is set to end on 30 June 2027, with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver successful advocacy strategies and campaigns.
- Influence international climate and environmental policies at major global forums.
- Build strong partnerships across the WWF network, especially in the Global South.
- Drive initiatives to end deforestation by 2030 through food, forests, and finance.
- Manage complex projects across multiple teams and external partners.
- Represent the organization in meetings, coalitions, and public forums.
- Identify political opportunities and emerging trends to translate into action.
Key Skills:
- Experience in developing advocacy strategies and influencing programs.
- Strong understanding of international politics and the global policy landscape.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills across cultures and geographies.
- Organizational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in advocacy.
Salary (Rate): £38,709 yearly
City: Woking
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Location: Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey
Contract: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027, fulltime (35 hours)
Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month
Salary: £38,709 + excellent benefits
Safeguarding level: Level One
About the role
We are excited to be recruiting for an International Advocacy Advisor to join WWF-UK at a critical moment for people and planet. This role sits within our International Advocacy team and will help deliver WWF-UK’s strategy for effective international influencing in a changing world. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering advocacy approaches that help secure ambitious outcomes on climate, nature and people across major global forums including UN climate and biodiversity processes, the G7, G20 and other international arenas. A particular focus of the role will be building strong partnerships across the WWF network, especially supporting partner offices in the Global South and enabling multi-country collaboration. You will also help drive work to end deforestation by 2030 through the connected lenses of food, forests and finance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines political insight, strong influencing skills and international relationship-building with a passion for creating real-world impact. The role is offered based on a fixed-term contract ending on 30 June 2027, but with a high possibility for contract extension.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the following skills and experience to succeed in this role:
Essential
- Experience developing and delivering successful advocacy strategies, campaigns or influencing programmes
- Strong understanding of international politics, diplomacy and the global policy landscape
- Experience working in climate, environment, development or related policy areas
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers internally and externally
- Experience managing complex projects across multiple teams, offices and external partners
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting briefings, strategy papers and external materials
- Ability to identify political opportunities, risks and emerging trends and translate them into action
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Confidence representing an organisation in meetings, coalitions, panels or public forums
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in advocacy and partnership approaches
- Commitment to WWF’s mission and values
Desirable
- Experience working on international policy processes such as UNFCCC, CBD, G7 or G20
- Experience working with colleagues or partners in the Global South, including Brazil, India or China
- Knowledge of forests, food systems, sustainable finance or deforestation policy
- Experience working in an international NGO, multilateral or networked organisation
- Additional language skills beyond English
- Experience supporting delegations or representing organisations at international summits or negotiations
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
- Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
- 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
- Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world. At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help. We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself. We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout at recruitment@wwf.org.uk.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent. We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting. If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.