UK Director
Londononsitedirector$110K – $140K
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About this role
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.…
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