Executive Director
Based at War on Want’s London office, with staff working from the office and from home.
Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required. Permanent contract.
The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership in delivering War on Want’s mission and charitable objectives, as outlined in the organisation’s strategic framework. They will serve as the principal spokesperson, leading the development of War on Want’s public profile through media and external engagements.
The Executive Director will oversee the Senior Management Team in achieving the organisation’s core goals of engagement, impact, and income generation and support the Council of Management in ensuring strong governance and accountability. They will lead efforts to inspire and secure support from institutional partners, and champion War on Want’s role as an intermediary funder through its Azadi Fund for Just, Equitable and Ecological Transitions. Finally, and importantly, they will ensure effective organisational management, including robust operating systems and the promotion of a positive and inclusive staff culture.
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Closing Date: 12th September 2025
How to Apply
All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page at https://oxfordhr.com/jobs/war-on-want-executive-director/ complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two different documents.
Queries
If you have any queries about the role, please email Zoe Greenwood and Nafeesa Usman at zgreenwood@oxfordhr.com and nusman@oxfordhr.com in the first instance. Due to the summer season, we recommend including both consultants in your correspondence in the first instance.