Alastair Russell
About Alastair Russell
Alastair Russell serves as the Interim Head of Public Affairs at Save the Children UK, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in advocacy and government relations, having worked in various roles at Save the Children UK since 2015 and previously at the House of Commons.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Alastair Russell serves as the Interim Head of Public Affairs at Save the Children UK, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees public affairs strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting the organization's mission and objectives. His experience in public affairs is complemented by his ongoing role as Senior Public Affairs Adviser, which he has occupied since 2019.
Previous Experience at Save the Children UK
Alastair Russell has held multiple roles at Save the Children UK. He worked as a Government Relations Adviser from 2018 to 2019, focusing on building relationships with governmental entities. Prior to that, he served as a Parliamentary & Advocacy Officer from 2016 to 2017 and as a Government Relations Assistant from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes a role as an Advocacy Adviser during a surge deployment in the occupied Palestinian territory in 2018-2019 and a short-term secondment as a Conflict & Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Adviser in 2019.
Internship and Early Career
Before joining Save the Children UK, Alastair Russell gained experience in the political sector through internships and assistant roles. He interned in the Office of Rory Stewart MP at the House of Commons for two months in 2013. He then worked as a Parliamentary Assistant in the Office of Oliver Colvile MP from 2014 to 2015, where he supported parliamentary functions and constituent services.
Education and Academic Background
Alastair Russell studied at Durham University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History & Politics from 2010 to 2013. This academic foundation provided him with insights into political systems and historical contexts, which he has applied throughout his career in public affairs and advocacy.