Executive Director

The Company is seeking an entrepreneurial Executive Director to lead its next phase of growth and influence. The role involves developing and delivering a UK strategy, strengthening the organization’s profile, and building relationships with funders, policymakers, media, researchers, and civil society. The Executive Director will represent the organization externally, lead communications and thought leadership, and grow diversified income through donors, foundations, institutional funders, and corporate partnerships. They will also work closely with the Board, lead and develop the team, and oversee financial management, compliance, risk, and donor accountability. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the UK funding landscape and a proven record of securing funding and developing strategic partnerships with major donors and institutional and corporate partners. They will have experience raising an organization’s profile through communications, stakeholder engagement, and external representation, alongside excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience leading people, budgets, and strategic plans, and the ability to deliver collaboratively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, are essential. A commitment to the organization’s mission and humanitarian principles is required; experience in humanitarian action, international development, or global health, board engagement, and French language skills are desirable.