Vacancy: Germany Director (Strategic Communications)
Location: Berlin preferred; other German locations possible.
Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Reports to: CEO.
Salary and Benefits: €90-120K, depending on experience, plus a discretionary annual bonus, business development bonus, and 35 days leave per annum (inclusive of bank holidays).
Learning and Development: We want our people to flourish and grow whilst working for us, helping to contribute towards Future Advocacy’s continued success and impact. This is why we place a big emphasis on learning and development.
Apply for this Job
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 500 words) here by 5pm CET on 16 June 2025.
Why join us?
Future Advocacy is a global agency, currently based in London and Brussels, that puts cutting-edge advocacy, campaigning and communications tools into the hands of individuals and organisations working to create a better future.
We are highly skilled at:
- Designing winning advocacy strategies and delivering impactful global government relations work
- Mobilising targeted and powerful campaigns for change
- Strategic communications strategies and social media management
- Research, analysis, policy development and writing
- Training in all aspects of strategy, lobbying, campaigning, and media work
We are proud to work for some fantastic clients seeking to make the world a better place. Current and previous clients include the Jamie Oliver Group; Movember; the Elton John AIDS Foundation; WaterAid; the Brave Movement; Bite Back 2030; World Food Programme; Islamic Relief; and Sarah Brown’s TheirWorld charity.
Our Founder/CEO previously was Director of the ONE campaign across Europe for seven years, responsible for all ONE’s policy, campaigns, digital, media, and advocacy work. He was a key architect of the Make Poverty History Campaign; Movement Director for the anti-slavery organisation Walk Free; and an Executive Director of the UK Labour Party.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional, entrepreneurial individual as Germany Director to lead our growing presence in Germany and spearhead a major new project supported by the Gates Foundation. This project is in the early stages of launching the ‘Strategic Communications and Advocacy Lab (SCAL)’ which is designed to shift dominant narratives around Official Development Assistance (ODA), and to create the political space for government action on this.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of strategic communications, politics, and global development. You’ll be responsible for building powerful narratives that resonate with German audiences and leaders, building strong networks, and helping shape the national conversation about Germany’s role in the world.
Furthermore, you will be overseeing the expansion of Future Advocacy’s presence in Germany, with the opportunity to lead, and contribute to, some very exciting and impactful projects working with some of our other brilliant clients.
We are looking for someone with sharp instincts, political fluency, and a passion for using communications to drive change. You’ll be joining a small, happy and dynamic team who are smart, collaborative, and mission-driven, and playing a central role in shaping our future.
Key Responsibilities
As Germany Director, you will:
- Oversee this flagship Gates Foundation-funded initiative in Germany to shift narratives around international development and enhance political support for global cooperation.
- Lead the design and delivery of bold, high-impact communications and advocacy strategies in Germany and beyond
- Grow Future Advocacy’s presence and network in Germany by building strategic partnerships, cultivating clients, and identifying new opportunities for impact.
- Lead and contribute to a range of client-facing projects across strategic communications, digital strategy, and advocacy.
- Represent Future Advocacy in meetings with government, civil society, foundations, and media, both nationally and internationally.
- Recruit and manage local consultants and agencies as needed to deliver high-quality work.
- Contribute to our vibrant internal culture, collaborating closely with colleagues in London and Brussels and shaping the organisation’s wider direction.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a strategic thinker and skilled communicator with a strong track record of making change happen. You’ll ideally bring most or all of the following:
- Proven experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or advocacy, in Germany.
- Deep knowledge of German politics, including strong existing networks in the political, media, and civil society spaces.
- A flair for storytelling, with excellent media relations skills and connections in German media.
- Strong understanding of the NGO, think tank, and foundation landscape and how to work within it to drive change.
- Experience developing and implementing digital strategies and content that cuts through.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – fluent in both German and English.
- Confidence, credibility, and presence when engaging with senior stakeholders, including policymakers and funders.
- The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while also being a generous and collaborative team member.
- A self-starter mindset with the entrepreneurial drive to build something new and impactful.
- A strong sense of purpose, and commitment to a more just, sustainable, and equitable world.
The following would be an asset:
- Experience in international development.
- Understanding of EU institutions and policymaking processes.
Our Culture
Our culture and values are very important to us, allowing us to thrive in a fast changing world. The key values that drive us at Future Advocacy are:
- Always Learning: We constantly strive to improve the work we do, as a team and as individuals.
- Impactful: We define success in terms of the impact our work has on making the world more equal, sustainable and more prosperous.
- Supportive: We are open, responsive, positive and supportive to each other and to others.
Apply for this Job
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 500 words) here by 5pm CET on 16 June 2025.
First-round interviews will be conducted online on a rolling basis.
If there’s mutual interest in moving forward, second-round interviews will take place in person and include a short written task.
Please note that, as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, the position may be filled before the closing date.
Future Advocacy is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people.
We are happy to discuss flexible working and other adjustments on a case by case basis.