[Hiring] Chief Community Officer @Cochrane

Role Description

The Chief Community Officer (CCO) is the executive leader responsible for shaping and delivering Cochrane’s global community strategy. The role will strengthen the contribution, influence, and experience of members, contributors, leaders, partners, and collaborators, ensuring that the community is central to Cochrane’s strategy, transformation, and long-term sustainability.

• Lead community engagement, membership, participation pathways, learning and support, events, and global partnerships.
• Embed co-production, transparency, shared leadership, and equitable global participation, with emphasis on strengthening leadership and influence from the Global South.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate a coherent global community and membership strategy aligned with Cochrane’s organisational priorities.
• Build shared purpose, transparency, collaboration, and confidence through organisational change.
• Provide strategic and people leadership for community-facing teams and functions.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to set the strategic direction and success measures for Cochrane Colloquia, learning programmes, and other major community events.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in a complex, mission-driven, volunteer-led international organisation, network, or partnership.
• Deep knowledge of Cochrane’s culture, values, governance, scientific mission, and collaborative ways of working.
• Substantial experience of conducting or leading evidence synthesis activities involving multiple contributors, groups, or international teams.
• Strong understanding of systematic reviews, guideline development, and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Proven experience of leading organisational, digital, technological, or cultural change.
• Demonstrated experience of advancing equity, inclusion, co-production, and global participation.
• Proven experience of leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and resources.
• Ability to translate strategy into prioritised delivery plans with measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Established and credible leader within the Cochrane community.
• Based in, from, or has strong professional and leadership roots in the Global South.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Level 3 Leader status as a Disability Confident Employer.
• Guaranteed interview for candidates who meet the criteria and share that they have a disability.

How to apply

The deadline to receive your application is 10 September 2026. The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples. Please read the Candidate Guide which gives you more information about our employee benefits and outlines what you can expect from the application process.