Global Strategic Events Manager

About us

We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.

About the role

Events play an important role in raising our profile, building relationships with funders and key stakeholders, and strengthening our campaigning and influence.

You’ll plan and deliver a diverse range of events, from donor gatherings and stakeholder briefings to high-profile panels and installations at major global convenings, including COP and London and New York Climate Weeks.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Global Witness, including the CEO and Leadership Team, you’ll identify strategic opportunities, manage budgets and external suppliers, and ensure our events are engaging, inclusive and aligned with our organisational priorities.

You’ll combine excellent project management with creative thinking to maximise the impact of our events and make effective use of our resources.

The role will also involve developing internal guidance and processes to support colleagues in delivering high-quality events.

About you

You’ll have proven experience of managing events from conception through to delivery and evaluation, ideally across different countries, formats and audiences. You’ll be highly organised, with excellent project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, budgets and tight deadlines.

You’ll bring strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience of working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be confident solving problems, managing unexpected challenges and identifying opportunities to improve how events are delivered. You’ll also understand the importance of creating inclusive, accessible and culturally sensitive experiences.

We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience of fundraising events and an interest in Global Witness’ work on climate, environmental protection and human rights would also be valuable.

Working for Global Witness

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC and Brussels.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 20 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance and policies to support you during key life events.

We have formalised our shorter working week where everyone works 30 hours Monday to Thursday, with Friday off with no impact on full time salary. We operate a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.

How to apply

Applications should be made online to RecruitmentCampaigns and include:

• a CV
• Covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining your motivation for applying for the role, along with how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria in the person specification

The closing date for applications is Midnight GMT 1st November 2026.

To help us track your application please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Global Strategic Events Manager and please use the following file name protocol for your CV and cover letter: ‘First Name_Last Name_CV’, ‘First Name_Last Name_Coverletter’.

Interview process

Preliminary interviews will be held virtually, date to be confirmed.

At Global Witness, we are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We want to ensure the process is an inclusive and supportive experience.

Equality and diversity

We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.