Executive Director – Public Affairs, Strategy & Partnerships

our common home

. Define and implement Custodi’s strategic direction while ensuring alignment with the broader Our Common Home network .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • ItalyLead💰 €85,000 - €95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in building and developing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful initiatives within the Italian political and cultural landscape. Proficient in fundraising and establishing partnerships with diverse stakeholders to ensure organizational sustainability and community engagement.

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Team LeadershipFundraising ExperienceCommunity EngagementStrategic DirectionStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Initiative DesignOrganizational DevelopmentFinancial ManagementGovernance StandardsPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityTrust Building

Industry Keywords

Italian Philanthropic LandscapeCommunity MobilizationPublic Debate InfluenceCultural Landscape UnderstandingAccountability Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement Custodi’s strategic direction while ensuring alignment with the broader Our Common Home network
Identify opportunities for impactful initiatives and partnerships at local and national levels
Build and develop Custodi’s identity, people, culture, and governance
Recruit, mentor, and lead a small and ambitious team
Establish relationships and capabilities for trusted partnerships with community leaders, local actors, and organisations across Italy
Ensure engagement with underrepresented communities informs the organisation’s strategy and work
Lead fundraising efforts in Italy with foundations, philanthropic donors, and institutional partners
Contribute to the financial sustainability of Custodi and the wider Our Common Home network
Represent Custodi in public discussions, events, and media
Contribute to constructive dialogue across Italian society
Manage financial, operational, and people-related processes
Maintain high standards of organisational governance and accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comfortable building initiatives from the ground up, working in fast-moving environments, and adapting strategy as opportunities evolve
Strong understanding of Italy's political, institutional, and cultural landscape
Demonstrated experience leading teams, building organisations or initiatives, and fostering a collaborative and accountable culture
Experience designing and delivering initiatives that mobilise communities or influence public debate
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, institutions, and funders
Familiarity with the Italian philanthropic landscape and confidence developing relationships with donors and partners
Native-level Italian
Good working knowledge of English; strong English skills are required

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to build and shape a new organisation in Italy, with significant influence over its strategy, culture, team and ways of working from an early stage
A high degree of autonomy and ownership, with the support of the Custodi Board and the wider Our Common Home network
The chance to develop a distinctive approach to environmental engagement in Italy and build an organisation designed around the audiences and communities it seeks to reach
Access to an international network of leaders, organisations and expertise working on similar challenges in different contexts
Dedicated learning and development support, including access to relevant training, coaching and leadership development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements, including remote work within Italy
Home office equipment allowance
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Wider benefits package and ways of working to be developed as Custodi grows