Head of Foundation

Are you a philanthropic leader with experience in grantmaking into climate or equity action? Do you understand responsible investing? The philanthropic arm of a Responsible Investment Management business is looking for a Foundation Director for a 10-12-month mat leave cover.

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The foundations' mission is to support and drive ESG initiatives, specifically focused on investor climate action, gender inclusion and action on economic inequality.

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As Foundation Director you will be responsible for leading the foundation to deliver it's mission of accelerating the transition to a more sustainable economic system. Reporting directly to the Firm's Senior Partner and leading a small team of three, the Director leads the development and delivery of the Foundation's strategy and is responsible for managing all of the Foundation's activities.

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You will lead proactive research and grant making, identifying new partnerships aligned to Foundation's mission. Managing a fund of £15m, as well as 4-5 existing partnerships, you will also be responsible for engaging with the board of trustees, every two months, to present a new partnership for the Foundation to consider.

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Responsibilities:

• Team management of three individuals

• Oversee the annual budget of £15m, as well as managing 4-5 existing partnerships

• Regular engagement with the board of trustee's

• Delivery of the Foundation's mission by deployment of grants, ensuring effective due diligence and risk analysis has been carried out

• Building strong networks with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the work is well positioned, visible and high quality

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders, including finance and legal departments, to ensure full delivery of philanthropic funding

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Requirements:

• Experience in grant-making, including managing grant portfolios, impact management and reporting

• Familiarity and experience with climate and environmental issues and their economic impacts

• People management experience

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to relay information in a clear and concise manner

• Have a passion for sustainability, particularly as it relates to investment and the global economy

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Preferred:

• Expertise in sustainable finance and its application as a tool for social and environmental change

• A healthy network in sustainable finance and philanthropy

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This is a great opportunity for you to join a highly regarded and well-known foundation, making a real impact on climate, environmental, and equity issues. Interested in hearing more? Please apply directly or send through an overview of your profile and CV.