Campaign Director

Oceana

About the Organisation

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world’s wild fish catch. With more than 275 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world.

About the role

Oceana is looking for a Campaign Director with a strong passion for ocean conservation to lead the design and delivery of Oceana's campaigns on illegal fishing and transparency in Europe. The Campaign Director will own campaign-level strategy and delivery, setting clear strategic direction, driving effective implementation, and ensuring measurable advocacy outcomes. The position plays a key role in driving advocacy efforts to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing across Europe and globally. 

Working alongside policy advisors and cross-functional teams, the Campaign Director will help expose unlawful fishing practices, advance transparency and accountability, and push for stronger fisheries governance and enforcement measures. Reporting directly to the Head of Campaigns, the role also manages a team of two senior campaigners and contributes to resource development and broader organisational planning, helping to maximise Oceana's policy impact and public influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of campaign strategy, including objectives, theory of change, and detailed work plans.
• Translate strategic direction into actionable and coherent campaign plans.
• Drive execution across advocacy, communications, research, and stakeholder engagement, adapting tactics to political, external, or organisational contexts.
• Coordinate and provide day-to-day leadership to a multidisciplinary campaign team, including staff, consultants, and external partners.
• Ensure effective collaboration with other teams and departments.
• Represent campaign priorities externally, leading or supporting advocacy, coalition-building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a spokesperson for the campaign.
• Manage campaign budgets and resources in line with strategic priorities and financial requirements.
• Monitor progress, impact, and risks, proposing course corrections where needed.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and reporting in collaboration with the Development team.
• Ensure compliance and fulfilment of risk assessment processes.
• Provide insights, learning, and recommendations relevant to the campaign in discussions led by the Head of Campaigns.
• Support organisational learning and continuous improvement across campaigns.
• Promote best practice in campaign management, including reporting, learning, and resource optimisation.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Education & Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience leading and delivering advocacy or public-facing campaigns in complex political and external environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement campaign strategies, including objectives, theory of change, and work plans.
• Solid experience in campaign management, including budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and impact monitoring.
• Experience working within European and/or international advocacy contexts.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong leadership skills coordinating multidisciplinary teams across campaigns, science, and policy.
• Demonstrated capability in senior-level influencing, coalition-building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Senior people-management skills, including performance oversight, staff development, and resourcing.
• Oral and written proficiency in English is a must; fluency in other European languages, such as French or German, is an advantage.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working in international or multicultural environments.
• Strong ability to work closely with the Communications team to ensure campaign messages, narratives, and materials are strategically aligned.
• Proven skills in project management, including planning, prioritisation, timelines, and delivery of campaign objectives.
• Experience in budget planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring efficient and transparent use of campaign resources.
• Capacity to translate campaign strategies into clear action plans and operational tasks for teams and partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on management.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in environmental studies, political science, international relations, marine science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium
• Regular travel, primarily within Europe, with occasional intercontinental travel.

How to apply

• Apply online
• Please submit your application by 29th June 2026.
• Contact information to exercise their rights: FUNDACION OCEANA. Gran Vía 62, 7 Izq. 28013 Madrid. Email: [email protected]

Interviews

• Applications will be assessed upon receipt; we therefore encourage early submission. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Policies

Oceana is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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