Global Storytelling Lead (Maternity Cover)

Save the Children Fund; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global non-profit organization is looking for a Global Storytelling Lead (Maternity Cover, 11 months Fixed Term Contract) to shape and deliver compelling creative content supporting fundraising and communications efforts. Candidates must possess demonstrated strategic storytelling expertise, creative leadership skills, and adaptability in high-pressure situations. The position offers hybrid/remote working options and needs someone who can collaborate with diverse international teams effectively. Join us in making a significant impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of content production for fundraising/campaigning.
• Ability to mentor and manage teams effectively.
• Experience in building relationships with members and partners.
• Demonstrated capacity to adapt content during emergencies.
• Proficiency in ethical storytelling and cultural competence.
• Experienced in using digital platforms and media for storytelling.
• Proven ability to leverage storytelling for effective advocacy.
• Exceptional communication skills to convey complex ideas.
• Familiarity with global trends in storytelling and content.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic creation of impactful storytelling content.
• Collaborate with global teams for audience-centric messaging.
• Manage and lead creative projects through effective strategies.

Skills

Strategic Creative Storytelling and Narrative Development

Content Production

Leadership

Collaboration and Relationship Management

Adaptability and Crisis Management

Cultural Competence and Ethical Standards

Technical and Digital Proficiency

Fundraising Advocacy and Influence

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Global Trends and Technologies

Job description

Description

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Global Storytelling Lead (Maternity Cover 11 months Fixed Term Contract) to join our global team.

Team and Job Purpose

The Global Communications Team has a number of critical accountabilities: to lead and deliver our global media strategy, to lead and deliver integrated and impactful global/regional communications, to drive social media presence for all Save the Children International (SCI) channels, to protect brand through crisis communications, to work with Country Offices and Member Offices to drive income and influence through communications, and to lead global brand management and creative content. The Children has launched a Global Engagement Framework that informs and shifts how the movement works together to support our communications funding brand and impact agenda for children.

Brand and Creative Content Unit purpose

To harness the power of brand and creative content to expand our reach, increase revenue and enhance our reputation. Working collaboratively with the global movement, the Brand and Creative Content Unit leads our global brand proposition and delivers impactful high‑quality content and storytelling to the Save the Children movement, helping us to ensure the support children need for the future.

Role purpose

To drive the strategic creation and delivery of compelling authentic creative content that aligns with our Global Engagement Framework and organisational goals, meeting diverse member requirements and fostering a unified brand voice. This role ensures the development of impactful audience‑centric storytelling and creative assets effectively supporting fundraising, advocacy, brand, media and communications efforts across teams. By collaborating closely with members across the world and understanding their strategic content needs, this position helps amplify our cause and engage wider audiences for lasting impact on children’s lives.

Job Title : Global Storytelling Lead (Maternity Cover 11 months Fixed Term Contract)

Reports To : Global Head of Brand and Creative Content

Work Pattern : Hybrid / Remote with flexible working options available

Contract Length : Maternity Cover 11 months Fixed Term Contract

Grade : M3

Location

Any existing SCI office location

Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): / - 1 hour GMT

Right to Work : The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.

Language Requirements : Any

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Strategic Creative Storytelling and Narrative Development

Possesses strong foundation of experience in creating, gathering and curating compelling narratives that align with organisational income and influencing goals and engage diverse global audiences as well as managing creative projects from concept through to delivery encouraging new and innovative storytelling solutions.

2. Content Production

Strong experience of developing content into assets for targeted audiences for fundraising/campaigning purposes and knowledge of gathering content in projects in different regions to the various steps of processing safeguarding and securing content sign‑off.

3. Leadership

Proven leadership skills including the ability to mentor, manage and support a team effectively as well as lead by example fostering a culture of accountability and mutual respect.

4. Collaboration and Relationship Management

Builds and maintains effective relationships with Members, colleagues and external creative partners, understanding audience needs and ensuring collaborative efforts across different functions and teams globally in order to drive quality creative content.

5. Adaptability and Crisis Management

Agility in Emergencies: Demonstrates the ability to swiftly adapt and create content during major humanitarian emergencies ensuring prompt and effective communication to relevant stakeholders maintaining high performance even under pressure.

6. Cultural Competence and Ethical Standards

Shows accountability in promoting cultural competence within storytelling efforts, understanding different cultural perspectives and integrating them into content creation. Holds self and team accountable for ethical storytelling encouraging openness and transparency in all communications.

7. Technical and Digital Proficiency

Considerable experience in leveraging various digital platforms, content creation software and media to deliver engaging storytelling content (including social media websites and multimedia tools) while ensuring data and audience insights guide content strategy and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

8. Fundraising Advocacy and Influence

Uses storytelling as a strategic tool for fundraising, marketing and advocacy, adeptly crafting audience‑centric messages that inspire action for Save the Children’s mission and objectives while ensuring a unified and consistent brand voice across all content.

9. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly, creatively and effectively.

10. Knowledge of Global Trends and Technologies

Familiarity with the latest trends in global storytelling and digital content creation.

Desirable

1 Foundation of experience in developing and executing storytelling strategies within a global context ideally within the non‑profit or humanitarian sectors.

2. Knowledge of negotiating and clearing licences for footage, music and photography.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome under‑represented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found here via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than 23 November 2025 subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted should expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of the advert deadline.

Our recruitment process

• Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
• Two‑stage competency‑based interviews with the hiring team tentative interview dates 1‑8 December 2025
• Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage or a third stage interview
• If successful you will receive a conditional offer of employment followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults. Employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti‑harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and DEI and Equal Opportunities.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Required Experience

Exec

Key Skills

Administrative Skills, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Creative Production, Design And Estimation, Architecture

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1