The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the world’s largest civil society organisation advancing SRHR. For over 70 years, we have worked through our 120 Member Associations and Collaborative Partners in 38 more countries to provide life-saving services and champion human rights. At the heart of our mission is the provision - and advocacy in support of - integrated healthcare to anyone who needs it, regardless of race, gender, sex, income, and no matter how remote. Guided by our strategy taking us to 2028, we are reimagining our Federation to be more locally owned, globally connected, and bold in advancing SRHR, gender justice, and human rights.

We are seeking a Director of People, Organisation and Culture to lead a transformation in how IPPF works, collaborates, and leads. A key member of the global Directors Leadership Team, they will embed a feminist, decolonial, and distributive leadership culture, ensuring our people thrive in a dynamic and evolving organisation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a global movement, embedding an anti-racist, youth-centred, and inclusive culture that empowers people and strengthens IPPF’s impact.

Reporting to the Director-General, the Director will build on the existing global People and Culture strategy and continue to develop and foster a working environment rooted in collaboration, accountability, and belonging. With a Secretariat of around 300 staff across six regions, they will work across a federated governance structure, engaging with Regional and Divisional Directors to create a cohesive and effective people strategy that builds capacity and advances leadership development, safeguarding, and organisational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will be a bold and strategic leader with expertise in organisational transformation, leadership development, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. They will have strong experience in complex, multi-country HR and organisational development, navigating federated and decentralised structures while fostering alignment and local leadership. Exceptional diplomacy, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills will be critical, as will experience managing employee relations, risk, and safeguarding in global settings. Above all, they will be a champion of justice, inclusion, and transformation, inspiring systemic change that strengthens IPPF’s people, purpose, and impact.

To apply or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for this exciting role, please click the 'Download Further Details' button below. The deadline for applications is Monday 24th March.

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Longlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in the weeks commencing 31st March and 7th April and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post in the week commencing 21st April, following which, interviews with IPPF will take place in the week commencing 5th May (first round) and 12th May (final round). If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.  

The role will can be based in London (preferred), Nairobi or Delhi and the salary is $135,000 per annum.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly and positively living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. This is a post for which IPPF will, if necessary, apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship (work permit). The process is subject to regulation by the UK Visas and Immigration.

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