Opportunities

AWO is a B Corp law firm that operates at the intersection of data protection, technology regulation, and digital rights, making a significant impact in the realm of social impact organisations. Its work encompasses strategic litigation, policy advisory, and compliance. AWO's approach combines rigorous legal practice with a genuine commitment to getting technology right. The firm has represented whistleblowers, challenged surveillance practices, advised on AI governance, and contributed to shaping EU regulatory frameworks. Operating on a four-day week, AWO is fully remote.

AWO is currently conducting an executive search for a Director of Advisory Services to join its leadership team. This senior role carries substantial authority to influence AWO's commercial future, fostering advisory relationships with clients across new sectors and leading a small, globally distributed team of lawyers and compliance specialists. The new Director will work alongside three existing directors, playing a pivotal role in AWO's next chapter.

The firm seeks to appoint a European-qualified lawyer (or a UK-qualified lawyer with an EU practice certificate) who has a proven track record in originating and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring their own network and the commercial instinct necessary to activate it. While sector background is flexible, it is essential that their clients receive expert, values-driven advice on data protection, AI governance, and EU digital regulation.

This position is based in either Belgium or the UK and follows a four-day work week.

ROLLING APPLICATIONS

To apply, send a CV and cover letter to: jago@jagochannell.com

openDemocracy is conducting an executive search for up to three Non-Executive Directors as part of a strategic programme for board renewal. 

As a 25-year-old international media outlet based in London, openDemocracy publishes investigative journalism and analysis on democracy, human rights, inequality, climate, and related issues. It boasts over 100,000 newsletter subscribers weekly and has played a significant role in legal reforms and parliamentary investigations both in the UK and internationally. Following a substantial multi-year grant, the organisation is now focused on enhancing editorial quality and ensuring long-term sustainability, while also planning for chair succession. This is a pivotal moment to join the board and contribute to leadership roles in a meaningful way.

The organization seeks candidates with expertise in financial governance, public-interest media, digital audience development, or legal matters, particularly in media or human rights law. Experience with social impact organisations in the Global South is highly valued.

This is an unremunerated role requiring approximately 12–18 days a year, with the board convening four times annually, along with an additional strategy session. Members are also expected to participate in at least one sub-committee.

The ideal candidate for openDemocracy will be driven by the mission rather than personal profile, comfortable navigating the trade-offs inherent in a small organisation operating under real resource constraints, and dedicated to upholding the independence and credibility of public-interest journalism.

ROLLING APPLICATIONS

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@opendemocracy.net.

Luminate is a global philanthropy working on technology justice: open internet, civic tech, digital rights, and transparency. Founded by The Omidyar Group in 2018 and operating through entities in the US, the UK, and Kenya, it has supported more than 500 partners and moved around $370 million to the field since its founding.

Following a restructure of its operations function, Luminate has created a new director role consolidating Finance, People, and IT under a single leader. Finance is the core of the brief. The successful candidate will lead the function hands-on: four statutory audits across the US foundation, US LLC, UK charity, and Kenyan branch; month-end and year-end close; treasury and banking relationships; US GAAP reporting; and compliance across multiple jurisdictions and entities. People and IT are part of the portfolio, supported by capable small teams; the emphasis there is directional rather than technical.

The role exists at a point of change. Luminate's funding model is moving from a single funder towards a multi-revenue model, and the incoming director will help shape the financial strategy for that shift, including overhead structures, cost recovery, and the financial case put to prospective funders. They will sit on the leadership team and support the board, presenting audit findings and preparing budget materials.

The position is open in Washington DC, London, or Nairobi. Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, the right to work in one of these locations. London is considered most likely.

Applications close Wednesday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm UK time. To apply, follow this link: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/pknhq0jif4