Regional Director, Europe Amnesty International in London

Amnesty International is recruiting a Regional Director for Europe on a permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity to join our senior leadership team at a time of significant global human rights challenges. We are looking for an outstanding leader to drive and implement our regional strategy for Europe. If you are a visionary professional with deep knowledge of human rights law, proven success in delivering strategic and operational plans, and the passion to champion human rights worldwide, we want to hear from you. Reporting to the Secretary General and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, this role oversees the Europe region, that works very closely with the 27 Amnesty International national entities in the region.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Regional Office, ensuring effective and cohesive working across an integrated team;
• Establish and maintain close and effective working relationships with Amnesty International national entities in the region;
• Ensure the Regional Office maintains a watching brief of human rights opportunities and threats in Europe. Maintain an overview of legal, political, human rights and other relevant developments within the region;
• Represent Amnesty International externally, building relationships and undertaking advocacy;
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required of progress on the operational plans of the regional office, including monitoring budget and other work plans.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, human rights and social context in the region, and a clear record of standing up for human rights and social justice;
• Experience working in a key leadership role in a complex organization, managing a cross-functional team across multiple locations, coaching them toward new ways of working;
• Substantial experience leading and managing people, providing clear direction, performance management and nurturing talent;
• Experience developing and implementing strategies for social impact in a region.

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world. Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. And whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere. At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement.

To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development. Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we are committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world. We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.