Recruiting: GCOMS UK Co-ordinator

GCOMS UK is seeking a paid Co-ordinator (freelance) to bring together its various activities.

Hours: 13 hours/week

Remuneration: £25/hr

Duration: 3 years (already part-funded).

Location: Working remotely

GCOMS is an international campaigning organisation that works to challenge the priority given by governments to military spending rather than environmental and social programmes. The UK branch has some 30 Supporting Organisations (including the Fellowship of Reconciliation) and a Steering Group composed of representatives of some of these bodies. Every year it promotes the Global Days of Action on Military Spending/GDAMS, as well as other activities at different times.

We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious person whose main roles will be to assist GCOMS UK to:

Strengthen our advocacy work by enabling individuals and organisations to achieve more in support of GCOMS
Further develop the existing digital-first communications strategy and resources
Build links with parliamentary, media, academic and other key contacts
Network with Supporting Organisations and broader sectors and movements to build the profile of the campaign.

There will be a three-month probationary period.

There is a job description, person specification and application form .

To apply, please email your completed application form to admin@demilitarize.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 5.00 pm on Friday 28 July 2023

Interviews will be conducted on Monday 7th August (morning) via video-link.

We welcome applications from any UK-based individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.