General Secretary
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is recruiting a General Secretary to start work in the autumn – someone who’s committed to abolishing nuclear weapons in Britain and globally, and capable of taking the campaign forward at a time when the danger of nuclear war is closer than it’s ever been.
CND plays a leading role in the peace movement. We are internationally known and respected, with a record of punching above our weight.
Our GS will:
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understand the political context in which CND operates
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have the ability to think ahead
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work within priorities set out by our annual conference and quarterly council
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be flexible and responsive to changes in the context of campaigning
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be a good communicator who’s able to represent CND on diverse public platforms, and
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work with members, supporters, and partner organisations across society
Our GS will also:
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take overall responsibility for coordinating CND’s work
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have the managerial experience needed to line manage our staff team
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be flexible and responsive to changing needs and priorities
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work cooperatively with a group of elected national officers, and
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liaise with our network of regional, area, and local groups
For the full job description, please refer to the attachment below.
The CND General Secretary is a full-time, London-based post. Our office is situated in N7 with easy access to transport links. The salary is £51,825 and is subject to annual review.
Applications close on 29th August and in-person interviews take place in early September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.