Job Title: Campaign Manager (Better Business Act)

Reporting to: Director of Marketing, Communications and Campaigns

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 4th May 2025.

The B Corp movement

B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. B Lab UK is the home of the B Corp movement, a community of over 2,500 UK businesses who meet high standards of social and environmental performance, legal accountability, and transparency. Some B Corps you might have heard of include Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, Finisterre, Jude’s Ice Cream and WeTransfer. Our goal is to transform our economy into one which is inclusive, equitable and regenerative for all people and our shared planet.

Visit our website to learn more about us.

Why this role?

In this role you would be responsible for driving forward the Better Business Act campaign, building relationships with stakeholders who could help us achieve this critical change and using learning from the campaign to contribute to the strategic design and development of B Lab UK’s policy and public affairs work.

In this role you will:

• Campaign Development & Management: Lead and execute the Better Business Act (BBA) campaign, set KPIs, track progress, and ensure alignment with B Lab UK’s policy strategy. Oversee BBA communications, manage relationships with spokespeople, and ensure Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) principles are embedded.

• Technical Specialist & Relationship Management: Advise senior stakeholders on the BBA, represent it at events, build support among business and policy groups, and manage an events program to advance advocacy.

• Team Management: Line manages the Campaign & Events Coordinator and Public Affairs Officer, providing coaching and ensuring alignment across teams for effective collaboration.

Please refer to the job description for full requirements for this role HERE.

What we’re looking for

We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role. We would love to hear from you if you:

• Substantial proven ability to manage stakeholder-led campaigns, projects or programmes to advance social change - including people, budget and a multi pronged programme of activities.

• A deep understanding of the role stakeholder governance can play in creating a future that benefits all people & the planet. Technical expertise in the role of legislative change in creating that future is a huge plus.

• Proven ability to manage senior key stakeholder relationships, including managing high profile stakeholders, co-chairs and campaign spokespeople.

• Strategic understanding of how to build, activate and engage a coalition of supporters at scale towards campaign goals. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to write confidently and adapt style to varied audiences. 

• Ability to proactively problem solve and scenario plan to mitigate risk.

• A keen collaborator who values the ability to work effectively with colleagues across internal and external stakeholders, in order to align work and achieve objectives.

• Committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).

What we give you

• Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good

• Hybrid and flexible working (around core working hours), we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working (min 1/2 days per week in office)

• Opportunity to request to work 4 days a week 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

• 1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take an extra holiday!

• Private Medical and Dental cover

• £200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme

• 2 paid volunteer days per year

• Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave

• Learning and Development opportunities

• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Income Protection policy

• Working in a flexible office workspace

How to apply:

We’re really glad you are interested in applying for this role! Before you get started with your application, we encourage you to read the guidance below. 

But first, it is important for us to share that we remain steadfast in our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds and with many different skills, experience, and perspectives.

We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. 

The recruitment process:

We run an anonymous hiring process via the recruitment platform Be Applied and all applications should be received through this system as and when opportunities arise. To apply, please submit your CV and answer key application questions, providing specific examples that showcase your relevant skills and expertise.

The application process is designed to enable you to showcase your skills, expertise, values and behaviours relevant to the role you are applying for. The stages may vary from role to role and if so, you’ll be given more information when you apply and at each stage in the process. 

In a nutshell, the process looks like:

• Application review - Your responses are independently scored by a diverse panel using predefined review guides.

• 1st stage interview (usually held remotely via google meet, but may be held in person for this role) - If shortlisted, you'll be invited to a 45-60 minute structured panel interview, with interview questions focused on key role requirements, shared 24 hours in advance.

• 2nd stage interview (in-person in our office) This stage is more conversational, with an opportunity for you to ask questions.

You may be asked to prepare a task (such as a presentation or technical exercise) ahead of either interview stage.

We are committed to updating each candidate on the status of their application, regardless of the outcome.

Using AI in your application

To quickly mention, while we recognise the value of AI tools like ChatGPT, we prefer candidates' answers to be their own, as this allows us to accurately assess their ability to meet the role's requirements.

Our recruitment platform, BeApplied, enables us to identify the use of AI in candidates’ responses, and we will take this into consideration when marking. 

Support during your application:

It is important to us that we have a recruitment process whereby everyone is able to be their best. 

If you have a disability/long-term health condition, and require a reasonable adjustment that would enable you to fully participate in any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. You will be asked during your application, but you can also reach out to us at hiring@bcorporation.uk if you require support in making your application. 

Equally, if you have caring responsibilities, have children, or the process may conflict with any religious observance requirements, please let us know how we can support you through the process.

Once you do, we will reach out to you directly to understand how we can support you through the process.