Amnesty International Programme Officer – Charitable Trusts Job 2026
Amnesty International is inviting applications for a Programme Officer – Charitable Trusts position in London. The permanent role sits within the organisation’s Global Fundraising, Marketing and Communications programme and offers a salary of £54,676 per year.
The successful candidate will coordinate the management of income from three Amnesty International charitable trusts: Amnesty UK, Amnesty Canada and the Amnesty International Secretariat. The position involves managing project information, tracking expenditure and progress, coordinating funding requests and reports, and working with teams across the organisation.
Job Title: Programme Officer – Charitable Trusts
Organisation: Amnesty International
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £54,676 per annum
Application Deadline: 24 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time
About the Programme Officer Role
The Programme Officer will support the management of approximately £14 million per year in charitable trust income across a large number of International Secretariat projects.
The role requires close coordination with programme teams to ensure that allocated funding is used for the selected projects and that progress and expenditure are accurately tracked. The postholder will also identify and report projects that deviate from their original purpose.
The position involves working with Amnesty UK, Amnesty Canada, International Secretariat trustees, senior leadership, International Finance and Global Strategy & Governance teams.
The role can involve tight deadlines, particularly during periods when proposals and reports are being prepared.
Key Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will manage assessment income grants supporting projects across the International Secretariat. This includes coordinating grant management activities with programme staff, Global Strategy and Governance and International Finance.
The successful candidate will help develop funding proposals and reports and ensure that Amnesty UK, Amnesty Canada and other relevant stakeholders receive the information required for trustee meetings.
The role may also involve providing updates and fundraising materials about projects funded through assessment grants and attending trustee meetings when requested.
Another important responsibility will be working with the International Finance team to prepare financial reports for trustees and senior leadership. The Programme Officer will support budgetary control, track income against targets, contribute to budget forecasts and monitor income and expenditure.
The postholder will also review monthly financial reports to identify and help resolve budget issues.
Skills and Experience
Amnesty International is looking for candidates with proven experience working as a Programme Officer, Project Coordinator or in a similar role.
Applicants should have experience in project management and planning, preferably within a membership organisation. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating diverse stakeholders and activities.
Candidates should have strong knowledge and experience across project management, including work planning, budgeting, monitoring progress, meeting milestones and identifying risks and opportunities.
Experience working collaboratively and facilitating project teams with different interests is also important. Candidates should be comfortable working towards specific objectives and deadlines.
The role also requires the ability to manage a heavy and varied workload while maintaining accuracy and a high level of output.
About Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
The organisation works internationally on human rights issues through research, advocacy, campaigning and other activities. Amnesty describes its work as focused on justice, fairness, freedom and truth.
Employees receive a salary and benefits package that includes 37 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays and grace days, a pension scheme, employee assistance programme and life assurance.
Amnesty International also highlights its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the complete job description and submit their application through the official Amnesty International careers website.
Application Deadline: 24 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time
Amnesty International notes that it reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated deadline if it receives a high number of applications or if business priorities change.
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This opportunity may be suitable for experienced programme officers, project coordinators and fundraising or grants management professionals with strong project management, financial monitoring and stakeholder coordination skills.
