Digital Campaigner

(1 year fixed term contract) Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers has an opportunity for an experienced, motivated individual to fill our vacancy for a Digital Campaigner based in Haywards Heath. The Digital Campaigner will provide leadership, management and direction to Sightsavers� policy campaign�s public engagement strategies in the UK and Ireland and Strengthen the Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate�s (PGA) ability to communicate with public audience in line with PGA�s influencing objectives The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in a charity or international development organisations� communications team, including specific experience of digital communications but with a working knowledge of all communications channels. The post holder will have knowledge of current trends, tools and best practice for digital and public campaigning and the ability to think strategically and translate into effective implementation plans. Closing Date: April 6, 2016 How to apply To apply for this post, please download our application form (download in Large Print here) and return the completed application form and equal opportunities form (download in Large Print here) as two separate documents to jobs@sightsavers.org. We�re an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified people living with a disability to apply. We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work. Please attach APPLICATION and EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES form only. NO CV�s accepted