Chief of Staff

Application Closing Date 20th Nov 2026 *Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. IPPF reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a high volume of suitable applications be received* Context of Role - For candidates based outside the UK, countries: France, Germany, Switzerland remuneration will be aligned to IPPF's approved salary scale for the employee's contractual location and may differ from the London salary £65,025-91,033 range advertised. The Mexico salary range is MXN 1,069,148 -1,817,552 / Tunisia salary range TND 220,234-385,409 - Please note, candidates must have the Right to Work in the respective country this role will be based in. - Frequent travel to London office as required where Director General is based. Role Purpose The Chief of Staff serves as the Director General’s adviser and partner in advancing IPPF’s mission, strategy and organisational priorities. The role supports the Director General’s effectiveness by providing high-quality strategic advice, shaping cross-organisational initiatives, enabling effective executive decision-making and supporting disciplined follow-through on agreed priorities. Working in close partnership with the Director's Leadership Team (DLT) and senior leaders across the Federation, the Chief of Staff combines executive support, strategic partnership coordination, and programme management to ensure the Director General’s highest-priority initiatives are effectively coordinated, implemented, and monitored. Working across the Federation, the postholder will coordinate the DG’s engagement and participation in strategic initiatives and global platforms, and support the implementation and follow-through of cross-organisational projects sponsored by the Director General. The role requires exceptional strategic thinking, stakeholder management, political judgement, and the ability to work effectively across a complex, federated international