Director of Ambassador and Influencer Programme

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are currently recruiting to a Director of Ambassador and Influencer Programme to join Unicef UK. This brand new role is a rare opportunity to drive our approach to collaborating with ambassadors and high-profile supporters, celebrities, influencers and bloggers. This includes the leadership of the global taskforce managing a high-profile Goodwill Ambassador Fund, growing its impact and influence in support of our work for children.

As Director of Ambassador and Influencer Programme, you will develop a future forward strategy, defining the changing role of ambassadors and influencers for Unicef UK.  You will also have the opportunity to define a strategy to maximise our organic social media influence through personalities and influencers, as well as a strategy for bringing regular non-financial partnerships and opportunities to Unicef UK through our network in the broadcasting and film sector and other opportunities co-created with our ambassadors.

To succeed, you will have significant experience in managing high-profile global individuals. You will be a talented leader, able to motivate and inspire a team to deliver on multiple objectives including fundraising and advocacy with high level of risk and multiple internal and external stakeholders. You will have strong expertise in communication and marketing, as well as experience in risk and crisis management and an excellent knowledge of social media and digital communication strategies Strong understanding of cultural trends and consumer insights.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 14 May 2019.

Interview date: Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 May 2019.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

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