Private Sector Lead

  • Senior-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 10 November 2025

Job Description

CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative is seeking a self-motivated Private Sector Lead to deliver an exciting new programme funded by the US Department of State that aims to galvanise the private sector as partners against corruption.

CoST is a UK registered charity that works with government, civil society and the private sector to improve transparency, participation and accountability in infrastructure investment. This is a new role that provides the post-holder to shape the role and scale up our engagement with the private sector. This cross-cutting role includes:

  • Leading the development of the Infrastructure Anti-Corruption Toolbox (IACT), a web-based resource principally aimed at companies looking to mitigate the risk of corruption in the infrastructure sector.
  • Overseeing the implementation of IACT in Latin America, and South-East Asia and Africa in coordination with Head of CoST Member and Affiliates.
  • Leading our engagement with the private sector including bodies representing the global engineering and construction industry and associations representing investors in coordination with the Head of Communications and Advocacy.
  • Reporting progress and results as our principle of point of contact with the US Department of State.

You’ll also have a role in shaping our future work with the private sector in general and contributing to business development by providing a private sector perspective when developing grant proposals, commercial bids and strategic partnerships.

You will be working remotely with in-person team meetings usually held in London 2 to 3 times a year and we are open to candidates living outside of the UK.

Please send a CV no longer than 2 pages plus a 1 page covering letter setting out i) the reasons for applying for the role ii) your experience of engaging and influencing the private sector preferably on integrity and anti-corruption and iii) your experience of managing complex projects by 9am GMT on Monday 24th November 2025.

About the Organization

CoST is a UK registered charity that supports government, civil society and the private sector in 19 countries to improve the transparency, and integrity of infrastructure investments.

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