United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Head, Emergency Response

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Head, Emergency Response to join us in our central London office. This is a great opportunity for a not for profit sector candidate with significant field level operations experience to lead our new Emergency Response unit, and help us deliver our ambition to be the humanitarian response organisation for children.

In this role you’ll support the delivery of emergency responses through our 60+ regional and country offices and manage the Emergency Response unit in London, along with the category 1 responses that are led from the London office. You’ll also create an environment of continuous learning within the Emergency Response teams, ensure positive relations with our members, regional and country offices and support the International Programmes Director and his Deputy with the implementation of our 2030 global Ambition and strategic plan.

In order to be successful you’ll bring proven experience of managing field operations across the full spectrum of programming, from humanitarian assistance to development; a demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix environment and knowledge of international development systems, institutions and donors; of accountability frameworks and best practices. You’ll also have a high level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments/donors and be willing to undertake international travel.

On a personal level you’ll have strong networking skills, a strong cultural awareness and a collaborative, engaging and thinking leadership style.

The role has a competitive package in the context of the sector.

The organisation

In 2014 Save the Children responded to 130 humanitarian emergencies, reaching 4.3 million children affected by conflicts, disease outbreaks, floods and cyclones.

To help us achieve our ambitious goals for children, below, we aim to drive global growth to US$2.3bn by 2018

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday


• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,


• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

Application information

If you’re interested in showing your interest, please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.