Head of Advocacy & Communications

Head of Advocacy & Communications

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Contract:

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

An internationally respected global health organisation is seeking a Head of Advocacy & Communications to lead and shape its global voice on health and rights that go with this.

This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting on the senior leadership team. The postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering an integrated advocacy and communications strategy that strengthens global influence, advances organisational priorities, and positions the organisation as a trusted technical and political leader.

About the role

You will lead global advocacy and communications efforts across national, regional and international levels, working closely with governance bodies, senior leaders, programme teams and external partners. A key priority will be scaling up issues-based advocacy aligned with strategic goals.

You will oversee high-impact advocacy campaigns, guide media and thought-leadership strategies, and build strong alliances with policymakers, multilateral institutions, professional bodies, civil society and donors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of an integrated global advocacy and communications strategy with clear priorities and measurable outcomes
• Providing strategic advice to senior leadership and governance bodies on positioning, risks and opportunities
• Strengthening national-level advocacy in partnership with member organisations, combining technical and political influencing
• Positioning the organisation as a global thought leader through evidence-based advocacy and strategic partnerships
• Overseeing media relations, campaigns and messaging across all channels
• Leading and developing a high-performing advocacy and communications team
• Representing the organisation at high-level global forums and events

About you

You will bring significant senior-level experience in advocacy, communications or public affairs within global health, international development or a related field. You will have a strong track record of influencing policy and decision-makers, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of health and rights and maternal health.

You will be a strategic thinker, an outstanding communicator, and a confident relationship-builder, comfortable working across cultures and with diverse stakeholders at the highest levels.

Additional information

The role is hybrid; 2 days a week office based in London and will require occasional international travel. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Salary circa 70K plus bens