Director of Land Transport
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
THE VACANCY
Location: London or ITF Regional Hub (Hybrid (3 days p/w in office)
Contract: permanent, full-time
Interviews: w/c 23 March 2026
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a global union federation representing transport workers across more than 150 countries. We bring together unions to fight for rights, equality, and dignity for transport workers worldwide.
We are now seeking a Director of Land Transport to provide strategic, political, and operational leadership across road transport, railways, and warehousing, distribution and logistics.
About the role
As Director of Land Transport, you will lead the development and delivery of the ITF’s global agenda in land transport, building industrial and political power across key sectors. Reporting to the General Secretary, you will play a central role in shaping campaigns, influencing policy, and strengthening unions’ capacity to win improvements for workers.
You will provide leadership across complex global programmes, working closely with elected officers, affiliates, regional teams, and external allies. The role combines high-level political judgement with operational oversight, ensuring that strategies, budgets, and projects remain effective, financially viable, and aligned with ITF Congress decisions and values.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and delivering the ITF’s strategic and operational agenda in road transport, railways, and warehousing, distribution and logistics
- Designing and driving innovative global campaigns targeting multinational companies, governments, investors, and other powerholders
- Influencing international and regional policy to advance labour rights and global standards for land transport workers
- Providing strategic leadership to the Land Transport team, including responsibility for organisational planning, budgets, and performance
- Ensuring effective governance of the Road Transport Section, Railway Workers Section, and Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics programme
- Advising the General Secretary, elected officers, and affiliates on political, industrial, and regulatory developments
- Managing senior staff and coordinating closely with ITF regional teams
- Ensuring robust project governance, financial management, and donor compliance where applicable
About you
You will bring substantial senior leadership experience within trade unions, social movements, or closely aligned organisations, alongside a strong understanding of global land transport issues and labour rights. You will be politically astute, comfortable operating in complex international environments, and committed to building worker power through organising and collective action.
You will also demonstrate:
- A strong track record of leading strategic campaigns and organisational change
- Experience managing senior teams and complex, cross-regional programmes
- Excellent communication skills, including high-level advocacy, influencing, and report writing
- The ability to build and sustain relationships across diverse stakeholders and jurisdictions
- A leadership style that balances empowerment, support, and accountability
- Fluency in English, with willingness to travel internationally and work flexibly
Additional languages and international trade union or NGO experience are an advantage.
Why join the ITF?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of land transport work globally, leading impactful campaigns and supporting unions to win real change for workers. You’ll work in a dynamic, values-driven organisation committed to equality, solidarity, and internationalism.
Please note:
- Interviews will take place in person, in London, week commencing 23rd March 2026.
- Candidates invited to interview will be expected to give a 10 minute presentation, the topic of which will be provided in advance.
THE ORGANISATION
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 18.5 million transport workers across the world.
We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.
Purpose:
The ITF constitution sets out the following aims:
To promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide
To work for peace based on social justice and economic progress
To help our affiliated unions defend the interests of their members
To provide research and information services to our affiliates
To provide general assistance to transport workers in difficulty
Values
At the ITF, our values are at the heart of all that we do. We demonstrate solidarity. We are democratic. We are dynamic. We are determined. We are dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of people to truly strengthen the ITF as the global voice for transport workers. Find out more about our values.
Equal opportunities statement:
At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.
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