Are you an outstanding, committed leader in international development with the experience to implement and manage a complex £50 million annual programme of projects and global policy initiatives?

We are looking for an experienced, inspiring leader who will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of  £50 million + annual programme of development projects and the work of four policy teams.

CARE is one of the world’s leading global humanitarian and development organisations. We have  built up a strong reputation for innovation and impact.  We are committed to overcoming poverty and social injustice, and by 2020, CARE’s global objective is to support 150 million people from the poorest and most excluded communities across more than 79 countries. Our programmes focus on achieving lasting change by tackling the underlying causes of poverty and strengthening the capacities of poor communities to help themselves.

As well as raising money for CARE’s humanitarian and development work around the world, we provide expertise and leadership in the key areas of humanitarian response, private sector engagement, governance, and empowering women and girls.

The Programme and Policy, Executive Director will be joining at an exciting and critical time and will have an exceptional opportunity to make a big difference.  As part of the Senior Management Team reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide leadership to the Executive Directorate and contribute to the development and implementation of organisational strategy and effective cross-organisational work.  You will hold an important voice in shaping and influencing organisational thinking, policy and operations within the CI confederation, being a member of the Global and European Programme Directors working groups.   You will also be the key spokesperson on international development and humanitarian issues for CIUK and will be responsible for developing important relationships with external stakeholders including key institutional donors, civil society and the private sector.

The ideal candidate will bring strong strategic leadership and management skills. You will have extensive experience working in or with international NGOs, or may bring relevant experience from outside the sector.  You will bring in-depth knowledge of contemporary humanitarian and development issues from working in-country and will have the ability to represent CIUK externally. You will bring strong networks across civil society, the private sector and donors, as well as strong stakeholder management skills. You will be entrepreneurial, a committed team player, influencer and, most importantly of all, align with our mission and values.

Panel interviews will be held on 17^th December in London.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to CARE International UK on this appointment.

Candidates should apply for this role through our website at www.saxbam.com/jobs using code XACANA.

Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter, and complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring* form.

If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to, camilla.edwards@saxbam.com.

* The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application. Please complete as part of the application process.

CARE International UK has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job (see person specification).