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Rachel Barlow LL.M. PhD

Associate Director, Europe

Rachel Barlow

Dr Rachel Barlow joined Oxford HR in May 2020.  She is a headhunter for the EU not for profit sector, recruiting for civil society organisations, business associations, Thinktanks and alliances.  A former Professor of lobbying at the Brussels School of Governance, Rachel is also a Board member of the leading Thinktank, the European Policy Centre.

A self-confessed governance geek, Rachel relishes rendering complex organisations more effective so that they can better serve their members and fulfil their respective missions.  She has more recently worked with Boards of NGOs and Foundations to craft Codes of Conduct and Terms of Reference.

As a former Vice President of Kellen Europe (an association management company), Rachel has led, created, managed, advised and represented European and International multi-level organisations throughout her 25-year career.

Rachel is British and Belgian, Brussels based, and speaks fluent French and Italian.

I joined a world of erudite kind people who believe in making the world a better place through their hard work. They know their profession better than any other!

View Rachel's current roles

Full Time
Brussels, Madrid
Posted 1 week ago

Status: Open

The Executive Director for Oceana in Europe will lead our team campaigning to rebuild fisheries, safeguard coastal fishing communities, and champion marine conservation in European Seas.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Rachel
LocationMadrid or Brussels
ContractOpen-ended employee contract
Closing Date26th May 2025
Full Time
Belgium, Brussels, Europe
Posted 1 week ago

Status: Open

The new Executive Director will lead by example, practising the organisation’s values and raising the profile of PI as the leading organisation for Human Rights Defenders globally.

Job Features

Job CategoryHuman Rights, Rachel
LocationPreferably Brussels (a considerable amount of time will need to be spent in the Brussels office and with PI leaders and teams in the regions)
ContractOpen ended Belgian employment contract
TravelRegular travel to be expected
Reporting toThe Board of Directors - Chair, Sandra Petersen
Closing Date23rd May 2025
Oxford HR
Posted 2 years ago

Status: Open

We are fully committed to our work on gender and diversity, so if you’re from an under-represented group we are particularly keen to hear from you.

Job Features

Job CategoryAC, Adrina, Alanna, Alisha, Amanda, Ana, Angeline, Anna, Arlene, Arni, Bob, Christel, Dara, Data, Dom, Education, Ely, Environment, Erica, Erik, Estefania, Evelyne, George, Health, Helen, Human Rights, Humanitarian, Hye, Ingrid, James, James S, Janet, Jean-Baptiste, Jennifer, Josje, Judy, Karen, Karna, Kaushalya, Lewis, Lisanne, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Maria G, Mark W, Martine, Mayank, Mia, Michael, Michelle, Nada, Nafeesa, Nataša, Neil, Nick, Nick S, Nicola, Noha, Ottilia, OxHR Jobs, Peter, Philip, Prisca, Rachel, Razane, Robert, Rod, Rosa, Rose, Sobhi, Stephen, Suzie Li, Tamsin, Team, Thibaut, Toby, Trade, Yolanda, Zoe

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