Interim Director of Soccer Aid

UNICEF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF UK is seeking an interim Director of Soccer Aid to provide strategic leadership for the annual fundraising campaign. The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets, and nurturing high-profile partnerships with broadcasters and sponsors from London, hybrid work model.

This senior position reports on campaign results and looks to grow income and impact for children. Backed by UNICEF UK's values, you will drive delivery and future development of Soccer Aid while

Qualifications

• Substantial senior strategic leadership experience, including Board-level exposure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing high-profile partnerships and delivering broadcast or large-scale fundraising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Soccer Aid campaign.
• Lead the campaign team, own financial performance and partner relationships.
• Drive delivery and continued development of the annual fundraising event.
• Represent UNICEF UK and manage partnerships in broadcast or public-facing contexts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Board-level experience

Stakeholder management

Partnership development

Campaign leadership

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as interim Director of Soccer Aid.

The role provides strategic leadership for Soccer Aid for UNICEF, bringing together UNICEF UK, Soccer Aid Productions, ITV, Initial and commercial partners to grow the campaign’s income, reach and impact for children. The role leads the campaign team, owns financial performance and partner relationships, and drives the successful delivery and continued development of the annual fundraising event.

You will need substantial senior strategic leadership experience, including Board-level exposure and a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes. You will be an effective relationship builder and negotiator, with excellent communication skills and experience of developing high-profile partnerships and delivering broadcast or large-scale public-facing fundraising campaigns.

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Interim Director of Soccer Aid

Job Type Full Time and Fixed term until 30/6/2027

Location London (Part home/part office based)

Closing date 8am, Monday 9 November

First Interview date Tuesday, 17 and 18 November 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams)