Responsibilities

• Lead a large directorate spanning campaigns, communications, public engagement, media, policy, research and political relations, helping to shape how AIUK engages the public, mobilises supporters, influences decision makers and drives social change
• Create greater alignment across Campaigns and political relations; Communications and public engagement; Media, PR and artist relations; Policy and research; Nations and regions
• Represent AIUK externally, building relationships across the Amnesty movement, civil society, media, politics and public life, and positioning AIUK as a leading voice in shaping the future of human rights in the UK
• Contribute to the overall leadership of AIUK and shape organisational strategy and culture
• Lead work that reaches millions of people across the UK
• Join SLT and bring together expertise across multiple functions to operate as a coherent whole

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience within a complex organisation
• A track record of delivering ambitious campaigns, communications or public engagement strategies at scale
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to build organisational alignment around a clear strategic vision
• Strong political and external awareness
• A sophisticated understanding of how public narratives shape social and political change
• An inclusive and collaborative leadership style
• A commitment to anti-racist practice, equity and human rights

Benefits

• 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days
• 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9%
• 6 months full pay for family leave
• Supportive of flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares