UK Director

Responsibilities

• UK Advocacy and Media:
• Lead HRW's advocacy in the UK and work with HRW colleagues to develop and implement advocacy and media strategies on a range of foreign policy and domestic issues in post-Brexit UK;
• Work in partnership with the UK Development Director to build relationships with donors and financial prospects by representing HRW - sharing research, advocacy and impact - in an authentic and inspiring way;
• Work with non-governmental organizations, civil society partners, and other key actors on collaborative advocacy efforts, strengthening strategic partnerships as appropriate;
• Perform other responsibilities, as required.
• London Office Leader
• Serve as a leader to currently approximately 40 HRW staff based in the United Kingdom, building and strengthenin

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Additional Information

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY UK Director Advocacy Department London Office Application Deadline: 21 June 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a highly strategic and effective leader with compelling communication and interpersonal skills to lead HRW's advocacy and media in the UK and possibly expand our nascent efforts in the Republic of Ireland and other jurisdictions where appropriate. The UK office plays a vital role in Human Rights Watch's efforts to encourage influential governments to defend and promote human rights in their foreign policy, as members of the United Nations (including as a P5 member) and the Commonwealth and at home. Serving as the UK Director, you will function as the key advocacy and communications strategist for HRW and the principal HRW representative in UK. You will stay closely attuned to the UK's political landscape and translate that into clear, actionable opportunities to turn HRW's research into tangible human rights impact in relation to UK's foreign and domestic policy and practice. The successful candidate will function as the key advocate and spokesperson for HRW in the UK and other jurisdictions as appropriate, acting as our link to policy- and decision-makers and the media on our global portfolio of issues, as well as on domestic human rights concerns. They will also oversee our London office and bdiuild a culture in which staff from a broad range of backgrounds can thrive. The UK Director will have a strong track record of effectively engaging and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders including high level policy makers and Parliamentarians and working closely and collegiately with other civil society organisations. They will be confident in engaging on mediums that reach the wider public, and have a sophisticated grasp of the media landscape and be a compelling public speaker. This position is based in London. The successful candidate must be willing to work from the office [as needed/2-3 days per week] and reports to the Chief Advocacy Officer ("CAO"). It supervises a London-based Advocacy Officer.

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