Reference: 99263
Date Added: 19 May 2026
Closing Date: 14 June 2026
Job Title: Democracy Network Director
Working For: The Politics Project
Location: London
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader to relaunch and build the next phase of the UK Democracy Network: a national network that helps organisations working to strengthen democracy across the UK connect, collaborate and coordinate more effectively.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing national network. The Network already has strong foundations, sector backing, and three years of core funding secured. The next step is building it into an independent, trusted and influential organisation that helps the democracy sector work together more effectively.
About the Network
The Democracy Network exists to help make collaboration across the democracy sector more effective. It connects organisations, practitioners and professionals across the UK democracy ecosystem, helping to reduce duplication, strengthen relationships, share intelligence, and enable more coordinated collective action.
About the role
The Network will be delivered by a small core team: a Network Director (this role), a Network Manager (in post), and a Network Coordinator (to be recruited).
Our medium-term ambition is for the Network to become an independent organisation in its own right. We see this role as central to shaping that transition, with the successful candidate expected to lead the Network into its next phase as an independent organisation over the course of the grant period.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a values-driven, experienced, strategic leader. They will have strong people and financial management skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the democracy sector. They will be an excellent communicator, comfortable leading through complexity and change, and motivated by a commitment to strengthening UK democracy.
The postholder will be expected to work in-office two days a week and attend regular in-person engagements in London.
For more information on the role, and to apply, please see the Charity Job posting here:
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-politics-project/democracy-network-director/1068107?tsId=36
Closing Date: 14 June 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Closing time for applications - 11:30pm
Screening calls for shortlisted candidates - Week beginning 22nd June 2026.
First and second stage interviews - Early July 2026.
The anticipated start date - September or October depending on notice period.
Application Details
Please apply via CharityJob with the following:
- Your CV (no more than two pages).
- A supporting statement of no more than 500 words, setting out how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the person specification and why you are drawn to this role.
We will shortlist on the basis of the supporting statement against the person specification.
Website: https://thepoliticsproject.org.uk/