Chief Impact Officer (International Human Rights/Modern Slavery Charity)

Job description

Chief Impact Officer (International Human Rights Charity) Location: Remote within the UK (with regular travel to Manchester) | Salary: up to £80k per annum | Contract: Full-time, Perm.The Opportunity Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading international, faith-inspired anti-trafficking charity who are seeking a Chief Impact Officer to spearhead global Programmes, Policy, Training and Survivor Inclusion. This executive role will shape and scale programme strategy, champion innovation, and ensure delivery remains survivor-centred, rights-based and grounded in evidence. Working closely with the CEO and senior colleagues, you will strengthen impact, influence systemic change, build a learning culture through MEAL-driven insight, and support sustainable programmatic funding across an international portfolio.Key Responsibilities Lead global programme strategy and innovation, aligning delivery to the organisation's long-term framework and theory of change.Oversee development and quality of programmes across the Global North and Global South, including partnership and new product development.Strengthen MEAL capacity, data consistency and digitisation, using insights to drive quality, learning and continuous improvement.Provide executive oversight of operational procedures, safeguarding, due diligence, governance and programmatic risk management.Lead the global Policy and Research agenda; build relationships and represent the organisation in relevant forums and platforms.Oversee global learning and training functions, developing prevention/awareness and internal/external training products.Accountability for programme budgets and funding needs; support grants, reporting and donor engagement alongside fundraising colleagues.Embed survivor-empowering approaches across programmes, policy, learning and external engagement.The Candidate Significant senior leadership experience within an international organisation, with a strong track record of scaling impact.Strong experience of international programme leadership, including remote/multi-cultural teams and complex operating environments.Expertise in MEAL and using data, research and learning agendas to improve programme quality and strategic decision-making.Proven ability to influence policy and advocacy, including oversight/commissioning of research and engagement with senior stakeholders.Strong financial and operational acumen, including budget oversight and managing grants from a programmatic perspective (compliance and reporting).Confident communicator at Board and external senior stakeholder level; strong written and verbal skills, including public speaking.Experience leading through risk and crisis management, with a diplomatic and collaborative approach.Highly desirable: sector experience in modern slavery/human trafficking or closely aligned human rights fields.How to Apply Please apply via using the link or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a initial discussion and full JD. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English