Director of Campaigns and Communications

Amnesty International UK is seeking an outstanding leader to join its Senior Leadership Team as Director of Campaigns and Communications. The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive and will lead a large directorate spanning campaigns, communications, public engagement, media, policy, research and political relations.

The Opportunity:

• Build broader public support for human rights
• Grow and diversify its movement
• Reach and engage new generations of supporters
• Increase its influence in public and political debate
• Strengthen the integration between campaigning, communications, activism and movement building
• Create bold, creative and audience-focused approaches to change

About the Role:

As a member of the SLT, you will contribute to the overall leadership of AIUK and play a central role in shaping organisational strategy and culture. You will lead a substantial and highly talented directorate, bringing together expertise across:

• Campaigns and political relations
• Communications and public engagement
• Media, PR and artist relations
• Policy and research
• Nations and regions

You will create greater alignment across these functions, ensuring they operate as a coherent whole in pursuit of AIUK’s strategic priorities. You will also represent AIUK externally, building relationships across the Amnesty movement, civil society, media, politics and public life.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven leader with the credibility, judgement and vision to operate at executive level. You may currently be:

• A Director of Campaigns, Communications, Public Engagement or Advocacy.
• An Executive Director leading large-scale influencing or movement building functions.
• A senior sector leader with responsibility for public mobilisation, communications, campaigning or political influence.

You will bring:

• 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

Leadership at AIUK:

This role requires both conviction and humility. You will bring fresh thinking, challenge established assumptions and help AIUK adapt to a changing environment. We are looking for a leader who can combine strategic clarity with empathy, collaboration and courage.

Why Join AIUK?

Few leadership roles offer this combination of influence, visibility and purpose. You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the future direction of one of the world’s most recognised human rights organisations
• Influence public and political debate on some of the defining issues of our time
• Lead work that strengthens democratic participation and social justice
• Help build a broader, more diverse and more powerful movement for human rights
• Work alongside exceptional colleagues across the UK and the global Amnesty movement
• Leave a lasting legacy on the future of human rights advocacy in the UK

This is a rare opportunity to lead at scale, shape public narratives and help define the next chapter of Amnesty International UK. If you believe in the power of people to create change, and have the leadership experience to help make that change happen, we would welcome a conversation.

Amnesty International UK’s commitment to colleagues Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation.

New colleagues receive:

• 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.

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold Amnesty International UK’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the charity will be hosting a Q&A webinar. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 25th August 6-7pm.

Application Deadline: 5pm, Monday 7th September 2026

Preliminary Interviews with Charity People: weeks commencing 14th and 21st September

Second Interviews: week commencing 5th October

Final Interviews: week commencing 12th October