Uplift

Legal and Policy Adviser Location: Remote (within UK) Salary Range : From £43,983 Hours : Standard working hours 9.00 - 17.30 Length of contract: Full-time, one year contract with high likelihood of renewal. Benefits : 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments where required Starting date: ASAP Closing date : Sunday 9th March 2025 - 11pm Proposed interviews : w/c 17th March 2025 About Uplift Uplift supports efforts to create a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK. We strategically support, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis. We are currently looking for a Legal and Policy Adviser to join our growing team to drive forward our strategic legal and policy advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. The role As Legal and Policy Adviser, you will collaborate with Uplift's team and key partners to ensure that our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking legal and policy analysis. From supporting strategic litigation and legal advocacy to ensuring our politics team have a sound understanding of relevant policy frameworks, this is a diverse role at the heart of our work pushing a just transition away from oil and gas extraction. Uplift has taken and supported high-profile climate litigation and used legal insight to generate front-page headlines linked to our campaigns. Most recently, we have won the legal case against the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea. We have also generated legal analysis to support a wider network to participate in vital public consultation processes. The successful candidate will have exceptional legal and policy research skills, an ability to think strategically about law and policy opportunities, and a keen interest in climate and energy-related policy and campaigns. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values is also required. Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Support the delivery of Uplift's responses to ongoing policy processes, litigation, law reform advocacy, and legal analysis, advancing Uplift's objectives. Support the Principal Legal Adviser in executing strategic litigation opportunities and providing analysis and support to external lawyers and experts throughout. Develop legal and policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, including support for key partners. Track ongoing policy and legal developments across Uplift's core areas of interest to support identifying key opportunities and gaps. Analyse, interpret and synthesise legal and policy developments to support the Politics team in advising our network. Provide fact-checking and ad-hoc policy and legislative analysis for the Uplift team to ensure accuracy in Uplift's public communications. Contribute to the wider work of the Research, Policy and Legal team, including building and maintaining relationships with key external partners. About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience in a similar or related role. Policy or legal knowledge focussed on environmental or social justice. A formal legal qualification or policy and legislative experience would be beneficial. Direct experience on the energy transition, fossil fuels, renewables or a just transition would also be beneficial, but Uplift will support the right candidate in developing this expertise. A demonstrable ability to provide compelling and novel analysis, including defining and executing strategic research projects. Exceptional writing and synthesis skills, and a very strong attention to detail. Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic organisation with an ambitious agenda. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values of equity and climate justice. Application Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of Uplift's values and therefore we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then please email us at so we can see how we might provide support. For the application please email a CV (2 pages) and cover letter (2 pages) to . Please note that we can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then send an email to . Should your application be successful, the next stage will include a standard interview. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.

Role: APPG Lead Location: London, UK, or remote with travel to London Salary: £43,000 - £46,000 FTE Status: Full-time, one year contract with high likelihood of renewal Starting date: ASAP Closing date: 1st January 2023 About us Uplift is an organisation helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future. We strategically resource, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production that is commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis. At this crucial time for action on climate change, Uplift is due to take over the secretariat function of the All-Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group (APPCCG). We are seeking an APPG Lead to drive forward the coordination of this important cross-party group of MPs. This unique opportunity will see the APPG Lead support and increase the ambition of one of UK Parliament's most established cross party climate change APPGs, whilst providing an opportunity to showcase Uplift's first-class strategic research and increase our profile in political circles. The Role Uplift is looking for a skilled advocate, strategist and communicator to develop and implement the APPCCG strategy and programme of work. Working closely with the Public Affairs Manager and Chair of the APPCCG, you will drive support for ambitious climate policies through the work of this cross-party group of MPs, which covers all aspects of climate change. Core responsibilities will include: Develop and implement the APPCCG strategy and programme of work, with input from the Public Affairs Manager, APPCCG membership and with support from the Public Affairs Officer. Provide oversight and responsibility for the governance requirements of the APPCCG. Respond to political developments and seek opportunities for the APPCCG to make impactful political interventions. Seek and create opportunities to network, increase awareness and support for the APPCCG amongst political and external members and supporters. Line manage the Public Affairs Officer role Our ideal candidate will have: Thorough knowledge of UK parliamentary procedures, policy-making and regulatory processes, including experience of drafting usable interventions such as written and oral questions Highly organised, with experience in leading programme delivery, coordination, and administration Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders and able to manage competing priorities Experience in organising high profile or politically salient events Excellent networking and relationship-building skills Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic new organisation. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values of equity and climate justice. A good understanding of UK climate and energy policy would be desirable. We welcome applications from candidates from minority backgrounds. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Application Please email Gwen Buck at and Astrid Gorissen at with a CV & cover letter, or with any questions. We can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for us and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Uplift values diversity and welcomes applications from candidates from minority backgrounds. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.

Role: Legal and Policy Advisor Location: UK Salary: £43,000-£46,000 Status: Full-time, one year contract with high likelihood of renewal Starting date: ASAP Closing date: 8th January 2023 About us Uplift works to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future. We strategically support, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis. We are currently looking for a Legal and Policy Advisor to join our growing team to drive forward opportunities for strategic legal and policy advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. The Role As Legal and Policy Advisor, you will collaborate with Uplift's team and key partners to ensure that our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking legal and policy analysis. From identifying strategic litigation opportunities to ensuring our public affairs team have a sound understanding of relevant policy frameworks, this is a diverse role at the heart of our work pushing a just transition away from oil and gas extraction. In the past 18 months, Uplift has supported high-profile climate litigation and used legal insight to generate front-page headlines linked to our campaigns. We have also generated legal advice to support a wider network to participate in vital public consultation processes. The successful candidate will have exceptional legal and policy research skills, an ability to think strategically about law and policy opportunities, and a keen interest in climate and energy-related policy and campaigns. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values is also required. Core responsibilities will include: Lead the development of strategic legal advocacy that advance Uplift's objectives. Develop legal analysis to support campaign, communications and research strategies, including support for key partners. Track ongoing litigation and policy developments across Uplift's core areas of interest to support Uplift in identifying key opportunities and gaps. Analyse, interpret, and synthesise research, legal and policy developments to support the Public Affairs team in advising our network. Provide fact-checking and ad-hoc research for the Uplift team to ensure accuracy in Uplift's public communications. Contribute to the management and wider work of the Research and Policy team. Our ideal candidate will have: Experience in a similar or related role A formal legal qualification, with a strong preference for previous experience in strategic litigation. Policy or legal knowledge relevant to Uplift's work would be beneficial, subject matter expertise in oil and gas, energy, climate or marine environmental experience are all highly desirable. However, Uplift will support the right candidate in developing this expertise. A demonstrable ability to provide compelling and novel analysis, including defining and executing strategic research projects Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic organisation with an ambitious agenda. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values of equity and climate justice. Application Please email Daniel Jones at and Astrid Gorissen at with a CV & short cover letter or with any questions. We can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Uplift values diversity and welcomes applications from candidates from minority backgrounds. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.

We are currently looking for a Campaigns Advisor with a strong track record of campaign strategy, management and delivery to support our growing team and help deliver of one of our major campaigns this autumn and winter. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. About Us Uplift is a campaigning and research organisation helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future and to support a just transition away from fossil fuel production. The Role The Campaigns Advisor will support a diverse network of organisations and constituencies who are working towards shared goals. They will have a central coordinating function across multiple networks and serve as a central point of contact between Uplift and partner organisations. They will also help partner organisations and Uplift identify and meet various campaign, communications and research needs of partners. Working closely with the Head of Campaigns and Communications on overall coalition management and strategy, the Campaigns Advisor will help us to define how we can best create maximum, sustainable impact. Core responsibilities will include: Developing and executing campaign strategies and tactics in collaboration with key partners. Supporting the execution of campaign and communication strategies and tactics in collaboration with key partners. Coordinating amongst various campaign partners and identifying opportunities to bring new partners into the campaign Facilitating meetings and leading and tracking strategy-setting processes with groups of campaign partners and stakeholders, in collaboration with the Uplift team Developing campaign and communications resources in collaboration with key partners Tracking political, public and media debates regarding the campaign and developing responsive strategies. Support in the management of a campaign team delivering campaign strategies and tactics The Campaigns Advisor's working days will be agreed with Uplift's Head of Campaigns and Communications and invoices will be paid on a monthly basis. Uplift values diversity and welcomes applications from candidates from minority backgrounds. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates already eligible to live and work in the UK. Please submit a CV and cover letter to Gabriel Davalos and Astrid Gorissen. Note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis. Role: Campaigns Advisor, Uplift Location: Remote (UK) Rate: £200-£250/day, depending on experience Length of contract: 90 days over 6 months (approx. 4 days/week) Starting date: ASAP Closing date: 23rd September 2022