Executive Director – Public Affairs, Strategy & Partnerships

our common home

. Define and implement Custodi’s strategic direction in alignment with the broader Our Common Home mission .

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 and team-building capabilities while fostering a collaborative culture. Possesses a deep understanding of Italy's political and philanthropic landscape, enabling effective partnership development and community engagement.

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Leadership ExperienceCommunity EngagementFundraising SkillsStrategic DirectionItalian Philanthropic Landscape

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Hard Skills

Initiative DesignOrganisational DevelopmentFinancial ManagementGovernance StandardsPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetTrust BuildingCollaborationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Cultural LandscapeCommunity PerspectivesPhilanthropic DonorsPublic DebateAccountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement Custodi’s strategic direction in alignment with the broader Our Common Home mission
Identify 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, ambitious team
Establish trusted partnerships with community leaders, local actors, and organisations across Italy
Ensure underrepresented community perspectives inform the organisation’s strategy and work
Lead fundraising efforts 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 governance and accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort building initiatives from the ground up
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
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
A high degree of autonomy and ownership, with support from the Custodi Board and the wider Our Common Home network
Access to an international network of leaders, organisations and expertise
Dedicated learning and development support, including 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