We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The mission of the Global Policy and Advocacy (GPA) division is to understand the political context and policy debates affecting the foundation’s work, build support for our major program and policy objectives, and develop partnerships and alliances that can advance the foundation’s objectives nationally and globally. We work in close partnership with grantees, and with our colleagues in the Global Health, Global Development, Global Growth & Opportunity, Gender Equality, and Communications Divisions to build the environment in which all people have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives.
Within the GPA division, the Europe, Middle East, and East Asia (EMEEA) team leads the foundation’s geographic presence in the largest donor countries outside North America and China, covering Europe (with a focus on UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Nordics, Netherlands, and European Union institutions), the Middle East (Arab League countries), and the Asia-Pacific region (Japan, South Korea, and Australia). EMEEA acts as the bridge between foundation teams and donor markets by offering deep insights on the geo-political landscape, media and public attitudes, and the foundation’s advocacy priorities. EMEEA works alongside a network of grantees and partners - including, media, civil society organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions - to support the foundation’s overarching strategic goals.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your strategic leadership, political acumen, and policy expertise to advance an ambitious policy and advocacy agenda across global health, development, and R&D. The Deputy Director, UK & Australia, EMEEA will lead the development and execution of the foundation's engagement strategy across UK and Australia, two significant donors to global development and leaders in health and agricultural research. You will represent the foundation at senior levels across government and other sectors, provide strategic counsel on advocacy and partnerships, and build alignment between country priorities and the foundation's programmatic work.
This is position is based at the foundation’s office in London and reports to the Managing Director, EMEEA, and operates within a highly matrixed environment across GPA and the foundation's global program strategy teams. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, creative and able to both manage direct reports and coordinate a broad network of colleagues and partners to advance shared strategic objectives across the UK and Australia.
Application deadline: 2 November 2026
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We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, we work with partners to create impactful solutions so that people can take charge of their futures and achieve their full potential. In the United States, we aim to ensure that everyone—especially those with the fewest resources—has access to the opportunities needed to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of Bill Gates and our governing board.
