Executive Director

Chief Executive

Index is seeking an inspirational, innovative and focused CEO to build on our heritage and solid foundations to take the organisation to the next level.  Index is a unique entity, publishing an award winning quarterly magazine as well as running advocacy and engagement campaigns on issues related to freedom of expression.  The combination of campaigning and journalism gives Index an unusual perspective and ensures that we can typically speak from an informed position.  It is now time to cement this position and we are seeking a CEO who will fearlessly seek to put freedom of expression on the political, campaign and news agenda, both in a domestic context but more importantly with a global view. 

What you will do:

-       Index on Censorship has a small team that punches well above our weight. You will ensure the organisation is well run and enjoys a healthy team culture, strong relationships with the board and diligent financial management, so that we are well placed to provide a platform for dissidents for another fifty years.

-       Along with other members of the team you will be a comfortable media performer with a presence on multi media platforms.  You will be confident in championing the cause of freedom of expression as a protected universal right for all.

-       You will be an excellent fundraiser, nurturing relationships and developing philanthropic partnerships which allow us to continue our advocacy campaigns and our magazine. We have a strong board with which you will work closely, while also building your own networks, to ensure we receive the financial backing we need from private individuals, corporations and foundation trusts.

-       You will build Index on Censorship as both a publisher of freedom of expression and a campaign organisation – ensuring that voices are heard beyond those normally associated with our cause. Through building strong partnerships and networks you will enable us to grow our capacity to advocate for individuals and groups as well as on specific campaigns, including to the government.

-       You will lead the organisation in building relationships with other relevant organisations, in particular building Index’s standing as the leading voice amongst  the freedom of expression advocates

-       You will work with key politicians and stakeholders from across the political spectrum in order to protect and promote freedom of expression at home and abroad.

Requirements

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the following:

●     A commitment to freedom of expression

●     Excellent fundraising skills with proven experience of all areas of fundraising including grant and bid writing

●     Excellent communication and media presentation skills

●     Excellent political and policy knowledge and experience of advocacy

●     In-depth knowledge of international current affairs, especially concerning issues of digital, academic, artistic and media freedom

●     The ability to build relationships and networks with partners and stakeholders

●     Strategic and staff management, as part of leadership experience at a senior level

●     Management experience of managing change and growth

The following knowledge, skills and experience are desirable:

●     An established public profile

●     Knowledge of foreign languages

●     Experience in addressing global freedom of expression issues

●     Knowledge of the civil liberties/human rights sector