UNICEF UK is recruiting an interim Director of Soccer Aid to provide strategic leadership for Soccer Aid for UNICEF, the annual football fundraising event for children.
About the role
- Lead 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
- Lead the campaign team
- Own financial performance and partner relationships
- Drive the successful delivery and continued development of the annual fundraising event
What they are looking for
- Substantial senior strategic leadership experience, including Board-level exposure
- A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes
- An effective relationship builder and negotiator with excellent communication skills
- Experience of developing high-profile partnerships and delivering broadcast or large-scale public-facing fundraising campaigns
Key details
- Salary: circa £105,000 per annum
- Contract: full time, fixed term until 30 June 2027
- Location: London (part home, part office based)
- Closing date: 8am, Monday 9 November 2026
- First round interviews: 17 and 18 November 2026 by video call (MS Teams)
How to apply
Apply online through UNICEF UK's jobs page, where you can download the job description. Your application must respond to the criteria in the job description. UNICEF UK says applications that use AI tools such as ChatGPT to generate answers will be excluded.
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About the role
- Lead 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
- Lead the campaign team
- Own financial performance and partner relationships
- Drive the successful delivery and continued development of the annual fundraising event
What they are looking for
- Substantial senior strategic leadership experience, including Board-level exposure
- A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes
- An effective relationship builder and negotiator with excellent communication skills
- Experience of developing high-profile partnerships and delivering broadcast or large-scale public-facing fundraising campaigns
Key details
- Salary: circa £105,000 per annum
- Contract: full time, fixed term until 30 June 2027
- Location: London (part home, part office based)
- Closing date: 8am, Monday 9 November 2026
- First round interviews: 17 and 18 November 2026 by video call (MS Teams)
How to apply
Apply online through UNICEF UK's jobs page, where you can download the job description. Your application must respond to the criteria in the job description. UNICEF UK says applications that use AI tools such as ChatGPT to generate answers will be excluded.