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Campaigns Lead 12 months Fixed Term Contract
About Us
Every day we push beyond expectations to help millions of people save money at a time when its never mattered more. Through MoneySuperMarket MoneySavingExpert Quidco and our B2B partnerships we supply products to more than 24 million unique monthly visitors helping UK households to save billions of pounds a year. Can you tell this is something were exceptionally proud of!
Creative collaborative ambitious its hard work. But what makes it worth it Leaving work knowing weve made a difference to our customers users and to each other.
Put our distinct brands together with our dedicated colleagues and youve got a workplace with lots of personality. Were open-minded diverse and love our differences. Everyone plays a part and comes together to work hard go beyond and make sure everyone feels they belong.
About MoneySavingExpert
We are hiring for MONY Group but this role sits within the MoneySavingExpert area of the business. founded and Chaired by Martin Lewis is dedicated to cutting consumers bills and fighting their corner. For 20 years campaigning journalism has been at the heart of MSEs mission. The site is behind many notable campaigns in areas as diverse as student finance reform energy bills affordability mortgages help scam ads regulation and even helping consumers reclaim an estimated 1bn in bank charges and 12bn in PPI payouts.
With millions subscribing to receive the weekly MSEs Money Tips email and visiting the site monthly MSE ranks among YouGovs most recommended brands and is one of the biggest news sites in the UK.
But what really makes MSE stand-out from the crowd is the Editorial Code which lies at the heart of everything we do. Regardless of your role at MSE its everybodys job to champion the consumer - and that makes us a truly unique exciting and rewarding place to work. If you are inspired by what we do or see yourself as a passionate consumer champion and have the grit and enthusiasm along with the skills we seek a career in MSE might just be the right career step you are looking for.
About the role
The Campaigns team is a small but busy and high-profile team within MoneySavingExpert. With the MSE mission statement cutting your costs fighting your corner at our heart we work to fight financial unfairness deliver better consumer outcomes and win stronger rights and protections.
The team aims to influence and set the policy agenda across a wide range of personal finance and consumer areas. This involves varied work that draws on research policy development public affairs stakeholder engagement and communications. Naturally you will work closely with our founder Martin Lewis and can expect to come into regular face-to-face contact with Cabinet ministers and high-level Government and regulatory policy officials representing MSE and consumer interests UK-wide.
Youll identify and recommend potential high-impact campaigns for MSE as well as manage the existing campaign portfolio drawing on a wealth of expertise from across MSE alongside the detailed research the team carries out. Youll work closely with the editorial news press and social teams to amplify our campaigns and youll make sure that MSE users voices are heard in the corridors of power.
As Campaigns Lead youll play a major role in shaping our influencing strategy planning and prioritising our campaigns and as a senior member of our Editorial Leadership Team youll work to support and develop MSEs wider strategy too.
What you will be doing
Oversight of and accountability for MSEs campaigns planning and strategy including prioritisation of workload projects and opportunities.
Collaborating across MSE to identify emerging issues of consumer unfairness and drive forward new campaigns to end them.
Representing MSE among Government regulatory and business stakeholders and carrying that responsibility with care eg through events speaking opportunities private meetings roundtables and working groups.
Advising the site leadership team (including the founder and Editor-in-Chief) on the political and regulatory horizon and tactical approaches to achieving campaign aims.
Leading research and data analysis projects with a view to informing and supporting campaign policy/objectives ensuring accuracy and impartiality throughout.
Editing and setting direction for policy documents consultation responses MSE-led reports and external stakeholder briefings.
High-level evaluation of public affairs performance and findings with a focus on outcomes for consumers.
People management mentorship and professional development of a combined public affairs policy and research team.
Decision-making responsibility on BAU campaigns matters.
Day-to-day management of budget and suppliers.
What we look for
Proven experience working in policy and advocacy.
Experience of working directly with regulators government departments businesses and third sector organisations.
Confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and articulate MSEs position.
Experience working with public-facing campaigns landing messages on target and compelling stakeholders to act.
Evidence of communicating directly with consumers on the ground exercising understanding and sensitivity.
Strategic and critical thinking understanding which tactics will help MSE to reach target stakeholders and achieve best outcomes for consumers and ensuring our campaigns and policies are well-reasoned and evidenced.
Confidence in advising senior leadership on policy and public affairs including Martin Lewis and the Editor-in-Chief.
The ability to scope budget and lead external work needed for campaigns.
A high-quality meticulous person who can critically review all outgoing publications.
Line management experience with a growth mindset for yourself and your teams goals.
Leadership experience knowing how the work of your team fits into the wider work of the business/brand.
What rewards are on offer
Up to 30 holidays bank holidays
Pension up to 6% employer contribution
Bonus scheme
Enhanced shared parental leave - 6 months paid for both parents
Digital Doctor on demand
Work from anywhere scheme 2 weeks per year
Financial coaching
Mental health platform access
How well invest in you
Were invested in your development. Expect mentorship training and opportunities to expand your skill set including access to your own individual LinkedIn Learning license with access to over 16000 courses.
Interview process
30mins call with the hiring manager to run through your experience and the role in more depth
60mins interview. The first 30 minutes will include both competency and behavioural questions.
At MONY Group we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. Were committed to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.
Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process no need to disclose your disability or condition just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for We can guide you through available accommodations.
We understand that job adverts only say so much and youre likely to have a lot of questions. If youd like to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working salary our parental leave policy etc please just let us know and well be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role Kim at
We believe that success isnt solely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.
Employment Type
Full-Time
