Ambassador Relations Manager

MSF UK is seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Ambassador Relations Manager to lead our approach to high‑profile partnerships. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader who can identify fundraising and awareness‑raising potential in every interaction and translate high‑profile partnerships into life‑saving humanitarian impact.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon‑Fri

Duration: Fixed Term - 18 months

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)

Salary: £54,452.47- £66,553.01 per annum

Job Purpose: As a central strategic resource, you will develop and lead on a cross‑organisational approach that bridges the gap between public profile and our mission, whether through fundraising, advocacy, or brand awareness. You will build and curate a diverse portfolio of high‑profile supporters — from the arts and entertainment sectors to thought leaders and commentators — ensuring that every partnership is rooted in MSF's core values and authentically champions our medical humanitarian work.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Experience):

• Proven track record of managing high‑profile partnerships with public figures and influential supporters; experience in long‑term stewardship and aligning an individual's public platform with complex organisational goals.
• A robust, pre‑existing network of contacts across the music, entertainment, arts, and influencer sectors, and the ability to leverage these relationships to immediately identify and secure new opportunities.
• Exceptional networking ability; a natural “connector” who actively seeks out new high‑profile partners to expand MSF's reach.
• Commercial acumen: a proven track record of being commercially opportunistic; the ability to identify a trend or a moment in culture and swiftly turn it into a partnership or campaign that drives financial results.
• Strategic communication: experience delivering targeted communications strategies to elevate organisational priorities through high‑profile engagement.
• Risk & due diligence: sound understanding of risk management, particularly regarding brand alignment and reputational shielding.
• Sector knowledge: understanding of the UK fundraising and campaigning landscape, including managing requests from multiple internal teams.
• Discretion: professional, discreet, and confident when working with high‑profile individuals and their representatives.
• Information & technology: experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite; the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.

Equal Opportunities: MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

Safeguarding: MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks. Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries and communities.

Right to work in the UK: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role. Please check whether you have the right to work in the UK.

For questions, issues or further information, please contact info@msf.org.