Alison Griffin
About Alison Griffin
Alison Griffin is the Head of U.K. Influencing - Children in Armed Conflict at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2019. With 14 years of experience in the humanitarian NGO sector, she has held various roles in campaigns, public affairs, communications, and fundraising.
Work at Save the Children
Alison Griffin currently serves as the Head of U.K. Influencing - Children in Armed Conflict at Save the Children, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at protecting children in conflict zones. She was instrumental in launching Save the Children UK's most ambitious cross-organisational change campaign in May 2019, which focuses on the protection of children affected by armed conflict.
Education and Expertise
Alison Griffin studied Geography at The University of Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2001 to 2004. With 14 years of experience in the humanitarian NGO sector, her expertise spans campaigns, public affairs, communications, fundraising, and programmes. She has developed a strategic approach that integrates political influence, media advocacy, constituency-based campaigning, and mass market communications.
Background in Humanitarian Work
Alison Griffin has held various roles in the humanitarian sector. She worked as the UK Director (Maternity Cover) at Crisis Action for five months in 2021. Prior to that, she served as Head of Conflict and Humanitarian Campaigns from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier roles include Humanitarian Fundraising Project Manager from 2014 to 2017 and Head of Fundraising and Communications from 2011 to 2014.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current position, Alison Griffin worked in several fundraising and community roles. She was a Fundraising and Community Assistant at Christian Aid from 2005 to 2007 and held various positions in fundraising, including Events and Community Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Manager. Her diverse experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the humanitarian landscape.