The top global development employers hiring in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a central hub for national and international development agencies. From the International Maritime Organization to Save the Children International, The Prince’s Trust, and Amnesty International, these institutions form robust networks dedicated to supporting communities and fostering humanitarian action worldwide. For those looking to work in the development sector, the United Kingdom offers many engaging opportunities. Over the last 12 months, Devex’s job board featured 4,029 job listings in the U.K. Notably, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have been the most active in posting U.K.-based jobs during this period. Who else makes the top development employers in the United Kingdom? From local governmental bodies to international organizations, here are the U.K.’s top 12 employers for global development positions, contributing to development efforts within and beyond their borders. Top 12 development agencies hiring in the UK 1. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Headquarters: Five Bank Street, London, United Kingdom Year founded: 1991 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 344 EBRD is an international financial institution focused on investing in businesses operating in agribusiness, infrastructure, transport and other sectors. EBRD is actively looking for a principal water sector specialist based in London who will be responsible for the technical aspects of projects within the water sector contributing to all phases of the investment cycles. 🔎 View all EBRD’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from EBRD on Devex. 2. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Headquarters: Keppel Street, London, United Kingdom Year founded: 1899 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 293 LSHTM, a leading public health university dedicated to enhancing global health equity, works closely with international and local agencies in public health research, education, and policymaking. LSHTM is seeking applicants for a research fellowship in vaccine epidemiology. This position involves developing epidemiological models to better understand the risks and benefits of maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccination in low- and middle-income countries. 🔎 View all LSHTM’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from LSHTM on Devex. 3. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Headquarters: King Charles Street, London, United Kingdom Year founded: 2020 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 196 FCDO is the U.K.’s government department dedicated to alleviating poverty and addressing global issues in collaboration with international partners. FCDO is currently recruiting a deputy director for its Sanctions and Asia-Pacific Team based in London and East Kilbride in Scotland. This role involves overseeing future adjustments and ensuring accountability for the team's advisory services, as well as fostering effective management and cooperation within and outside of the team. 🔎 View all FCDO’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from FCDO on Devex. 4. Oxfam International Headquarters: ACS Plaza, Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya Year founded: 1995 U.K. office: Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Oxford, United Kingdom U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 185 Oxfam International is a global movement of people committed to overcoming poverty and addressing injustices and inequalities across diverse communities globally. The organization is currently seeking a partnerships manager based in London or Oxford. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and executing partnerships, pitches, and proposals, with a focus on generating new business opportunities in the food and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, among others. 🔎 View all of Oxfam’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from Oxfam International on Devex. 5. UNICEF UK (United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF) Year founded: 1946 U.K. office: 1 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London, United Kingdom U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 107 UNICEF UK is a part of the national committees operating locally in protecting and advocating the programs and change for children. UNICEF UK is promoting a position for a senior communications strategist who will be in charge of supporting the development of marketing and communication strategies, plans, performance monitoring, and coordination across teams, focused on achieving the best outcomes for children. 🔎 View all current job postings from UNICEF UK on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from UNICEF on Devex. 6. Islamic Relief Worldwide Headquarters: 19 Rea Street, South Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom Year founded: 1984 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 99 Islamic Relief is a faith-based humanitarian and development agency dedicated to supporting vulnerable people worldwide through emergency response and development initiatives. Currently, Islamic Relief is looking for a chief information officer who will oversee decisions related to technology investments, information systems, and technology use. 🔎 View all Islamic Relief’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from Islamic Relief on Devex. 7. Christian Aid Headquarters: 35 Lower Marsh, London, United Kingdom Year founded: 1945 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 79 Christian Aid was founded by British and Irish churches to help refugees following World War II and has since evolved into a global charity movement for positive change. Christian Aid is actively seeking a digital optimization analyst to support in achieving goals related to digital performance, fundraising, and supporter engagement. 🔎 View all Christian Aid’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from Christian Aid on Devex. 8. Amnesty International Headquarters: 1 Easton Street, London, United Kingdom Year founded: 1961 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 73 Amnesty International is dedicated to promoting human rights across the globe. The organization recently listed a remote board member position for an individual specializing in global governance with a proven track record in executive management or governance. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction and ensuring accountability for institutional risks. 🔎 View all of Amnesty International’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from Amnesty International on Devex. 9. Mercy Corps Headquarters: 45 SW Ankeny Street, Portland, Oregon, USA U.K. offices: London | Edinburgh Year founded: 1979 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 69 Mercy Corps is a humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating suffering, poverty, and oppression by aiding individuals in building secure, productive, and equitable communities. Mercy Corps is seeking a skilled compliance adviser to support programs and finance teams in managing organizational and donor compliance. 🔎 View all Mercy Corps’ current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from Mercy Corps on Devex. 10. Comic Relief Headquarters: 6th Floor, The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London, United Kingdom Year founded: 1985 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 60 Comic Relief, a charity established by comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Sir Lenny Henry in response to the Ethiopian famine, aims to bring about positive change through entertainment. Comic Relief recently posted a hybrid contract opening for its head of finance position. This role involves overseeing financial systems and processes to ensure effective governance, compliance with key statutory and regulatory requirements, and implementation of its risk management strategy. 🔎 View all Comic Relief’s current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from Comic Relief on Devex. 11. Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International Headquarters: Nosworthy Way, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Year founded: 1910 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 46 CABI is an international not-for-profit organization focused on finding solutions to agricultural and environmental challenges. CABI is actively seeking a climate change manager based in Wallingford or Egham. The successful candidate will leverage expertise to integrate climate-focused approaches, coordinate efforts to provide science-based contributions to global processes, and lead strategic initiatives aimed at addressing climate change. 🔎 View all CABI current job postings in the United Kingdom on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from CABI on Devex. 12. DAI Global UK Ltd. U.K. office: London | Apsley, Hertfordshire Year founded: 1984 U.K.-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 44 DAI Global UK is committed to contributing to positive change by addressing social and economic development challenges and delivering tangible results for bilateral and multilateral donors, governments, and private sector clients. DAI Global UK is currently promoting a position for an associate director of business growth. The role entails leading the creation and oversight of a market-leading bidding and proposal development function. 🔎 View all current job postings from DAI Global UK on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from DAI on Devex. Interested in exploring other employment opportunities across the United Kingdom, including roles with organizations like ODI and Crown Agents? Check out the Devex job board.