Director of Strategy, Communications and External Affairs

Stonewall; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LGBTQ+ charity in the UK is seeking a Director of Strategy, Communications, and External Affairs to shape and deliver the organization's strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic leadership and public influencing, with a commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. This permanent position, based in London, offers a salary of £90,000 and plays a crucial role in driving positive change within society.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategy, communications or public affairs.
• Experience leading teams and delivering impactful results.
• Commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the organization's strategy.
• Strengthen public voice.
• Lead efforts to influence policy.
• Build alliances in various sectors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public influencing

Team leadership

Policy influencing

Inclusivity

Job description

Director of Strategy, Communications and External Affairs (0168)

Do you want to work for a leading charity whose vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has equal rights? We are working to make the world a safe and equal place for LGBTQ+ people to live, work and thrive. Are you an exceptional strategic leader who can can join our Executive Team as Director of Strategy, Communications and External Affairs? Are you passionate about equality and do you want to face this time of challenge, change and opportunity?

You will be driven and focussed to;

• Shape and deliver our strategy
• Strengthen our public voice
• Lead our work to influence policy
• Build alliances across government, media, business and civil society

We are looking for someone with senior experience in strategy, communications or public affairs — with a proven track record of delivering impact, leading teams, and high level influencing. Most importantly, you'll be an inclusive, values-driven leader with a deep commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and social justice.

Stonewall is a leading LGBTQ+ charity. Over the last 35+ years, we have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. We influence government, challenge discrimination, and shift public attitudes to create lasting social change.

Salary: £90,000

Department: Executive Office

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 December 2025

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