Director of Campaigns and Communications

Role Overview

Amnesty International UK seeks a Director of Campaigns and Communications to join its Senior Leadership Team. This full-time permanent position is based in London, combining home-based and office work, requiring regular presence in the London WC1X location, including occasional evenings and weekends. The role offers an annual salary of £100,488.

The successful candidate will lead a significant directorate across campaigns, communications, public engagement, media, policy, research, and political relations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this role shapes the public voice of one of the world’s leading human rights movements by inspiring public support and driving social change through coordinated strategic efforts.

Key Objectives

• Expand public backing for human rights causes.
• Increase and diversify the supporter base.
• Engage younger and new audience segments.
• Enhance influence in public policies and political discourse.
• Integrate and unify campaigning, communications, activism, and movement growth.
• Develop innovative, audience-centric approaches to advocacy.

Leadership Responsibilities

As a Senior Leadership Team member, the Director will help shape Amnesty UK’s culture and strategic outlook through leading multidisciplinary teams in campaigns, political relations, communications, media and public engagement, policy research, and regional activities. This role also involves active external engagement with stakeholders from media, civil society, politics, and public spheres to elevate Amnesty's profile in human rights.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will be experienced leaders with a proven track record in directing communications, campaigns, or public advocacy internationally or nationally. Candidates may be existing directors or senior executives guiding complex functions related to campaigning, public engagement, or political influence.

Required attributes include:

• Strategic leadership experience in complex organizational environments.
• Successful management of large-scale campaigns or communication initiatives.
• Capability to lead substantial multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to cultivate organizational consensus around strategic priorities.
• Keen political awareness and understanding of public narrative influence.
• An inclusive, equity-focused leadership style embracing anti-racist principles.

Culture and Values

The role demands a leader who balances conviction and adaptability—bringing innovative perspectives and navigating ambiguity while building trust and fostering collective success. The organization promotes diversity, inclusion, equity, and active anti-racism in its workplace.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Starting annual leave of 27 days increasing to 29 days after five years, plus bank holidays and three wellbeing days (pro-rated if part-time).
• Employer pension contributions matched between 6-9%, based on employee contributions of 2-5%.
• Full pay for family leave up to six months.
• Flexibility in work patterns including compressed hours and job shares.

Application and Recruitment Process

A webinar Q&A session will be held to answer applicant questions, promoting equitable recruitment practices. Applications are due by 5pm, Monday 7th September 2026, with preliminary interviews scheduled from mid-September through October. Candidates should submit their CVs by contacting the recruitment team. Support for disabilities and reasonable adjustments during recruitment is provided.