Communications Director
London
Core Directors
Posted:
June 3, 2025
You're role
YPFP-London is looking for a Communications Director, in a voluntary capacity, with a minimum commitment of 18 months. This is an opportunity to join the YPFP team in London. You will have the space to develop your own ideas, learn, drive change, and make a contribution to our community of members. The Director is the strategist driving YPFP’s London’s communications efforts, supports the Events Director in stewarding vision, strategy, and brand for the team and wider organization, serves as a member of YPFP’s senior leadership group, and works directly with executive leadership.
What you'll do
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the DC communications team and work directly with the Communications Director and team leads to ensure functions such as social media, marketing, and public relations are supported
- Support strategic vision for YPFP's communications activities
- Provide reporting on progress toward communications objectives and short, medium, and long-term strategic goals to the Director of Communications
- Collaborate with senior leaders across all teams to ensure that YPFP events, initiatives, and general membership benefits are promoted effectively
How you'll do it
Excellent project and team management skills
Previous experience managing volunteers is a plus
Passion for creating a community of peers interested in international relations
Attention to detail to ensure the quality of assets and desirable outcomes are met
Professional experience managing press relations, social media, digital marketing, graphic design, and/or branding is highly desired
Experience and proficiency with marketing tools
Experience with Google Analytics and Google Ads a plus
Ability to lead communications team meetings
What you'll bring
1-2 years of Communications and Marketing experience
Knowledge in using Canva, Adobe Create, and leveraging social media apps for communication purposes
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work efficiently and autonomously as part of a small team
Good knowledge of global affairs
Able to commit 5-8 hours per week (includes attendance at events and meetings)
Available for meetings and events on weeknights (after 5:00/6:00 pm) and weekends
Well-spoken and able to represent YPFP at all levels
Live, work, or study in or near London, UK
How you can apply
Application Deadline: 14 April 2024
Why YPFP
At YPFP, all roles are part-time and volunteer-based. Our organization is powered by a passionate, mission-driven team of young professionals who contribute their time and talents to make foreign policy more accessible, inclusive, and dynamic. Volunteers typically commit 5–10 hours per month and take on leadership roles that offer real responsibility, creative freedom, and professional growth.
While these positions are unpaid, the experience is invaluable—volunteers gain access to a global network, develop high-impact skills, and help shape the direction of one of the world’s most influential youth-led foreign policy organizations.
All branch roles are fully remote. However, it is highly valuable for volunteers to be based in or near their branch city to engage with local partnerships and attend in-person events when possible. The Global (Virtual) Branch is the exception—it welcomes candidates from anywhere in the world.
YPFP is an equal opportunity organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive community across all branches and teams. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.