Application Guide

How to Apply for Campaigns and Policy Officer

at White Ribbon Uk

🏢 About White Ribbon Uk

White Ribbon UK is a leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls, focusing on prevention through cultural transformation rather than just response. What makes them unique is their evidence-based approach to changing male behaviors and attitudes, working across communities, schools, workplaces, and with policymakers. Someone would want to work here to be part of a movement creating systemic change in gender-based violence prevention with tangible campaigns like White Ribbon Day.

About This Role

This Campaigns and Policy Officer role involves shaping and implementing impactful campaigns that align with White Ribbon UK's strategic aims, with specific ownership of projects like White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism. You'll work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including Parliamentarians, Ambassadors, and grassroots changemakers to engage men and boys as allies. The role is impactful because you'll directly contribute to transforming the cultures that underpin gender-based violence across England and Wales.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with coordinating campaign logistics for an upcoming White Ribbon Day event, followed by a virtual meeting with grassroots changemakers in Wales to discuss local engagement strategies. In the afternoon, you could be drafting policy briefings for Parliamentarians while collaborating with the Campaigns and Policy Manager on implementing the 16 Days of Activism campaign timeline, with occasional travel for stakeholder meetings across England.

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🎯 Who White Ribbon Uk Is Looking For

  • Has 1-2 years of hands-on experience with campaigns and policy initiatives, specifically in gender-based violence prevention or closely related fields like women's rights or social justice
  • Demonstrates proven ability to manage projects from conception to implementation, with examples of taking ownership and delivering results
  • Shows experience working with diverse stakeholder groups ranging from policymakers to community activists, with specific examples of engaging men in social change
  • Is willing and able to travel regularly throughout England and Wales for events and meetings, with flexibility for part-time scheduling around campaign peaks

📝 Tips for Applying to White Ribbon Uk

1

Highlight specific experience with gender-based violence prevention campaigns, even if volunteer-based - White Ribbon UK values lived experience and commitment to the cause

2

Demonstrate your understanding of engaging men and boys as allies with concrete examples, as this is central to their theory of change

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Show your ability to work across different stakeholder levels by mentioning experience with both grassroots organizing and policy engagement

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Tailor your application to mention White Ribbon Day or the 16 Days of Activism specifically, showing you've researched their flagship campaigns

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Address your willingness to travel throughout England and Wales in your cover letter, as this is a key requirement for this remote role

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with gender-based violence prevention campaigns and why this cause matters to you personally', 'Examples of successfully managing campaign projects from start to finish, emphasizing ownership and implementation', "Your approach to engaging diverse stakeholders, particularly how you've worked with men as allies in social change", "How your skills align with delivering White Ribbon UK's specific campaigns like White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → White Ribbon UK's current campaigns and recent policy positions - particularly their work around White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism
  • → Their theory of change and approach to engaging men and boys as allies, which is central to their methodology
  • → Their recent partnerships and stakeholder engagements (check their website and social media for recent events with Parliamentarians or Ambassadors)
  • → The specific challenges in gender-based violence prevention in England and Wales that their campaigns address

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a campaign you've worked on from conception to implementation, focusing on your specific contributions and outcomes
2 How would you approach engaging men who are resistant to conversations about gender-based violence?
3 What experience do you have working with both policymakers and grassroots activists on the same issue?
4 How would you measure the impact of a campaign like White Ribbon Day?
5 Tell us about a time you had to manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities on a project
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic campaign language without specific examples from gender-based violence prevention work
  • Focusing only on policy OR grassroots work without showing ability to bridge both levels
  • Not addressing the specific requirement to engage men and boys as allies in your application materials
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of White Ribbon UK's specific approach versus general women's rights organizations

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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