Director of Grants Development

Director of Grants Development

Hybrid (1 day per week in London) or home-based, with occasional travel

£67,817 - £71,386 per annum

Our Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that poverty and crisis do not define a child’s future. Through our Chances for Children grants, we provide essential support to children and young people facing financial hardship and personal crisis, helping them access the items, activities, and opportunities they need to thrive. As we embark on our 2025-2030 strategy, we are evolving beyond immediate interventions to drive systemic change—using our grant-making insights to influence policy and practice at a national level.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Grants Development to lead the strategic development of our grant-making programmes and influencing work. A key member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive impact through innovation, develop new partnerships, and ensure that our grants remain equitable, effective, and responsive to the needs of children and young people. You will also oversee our co-production work, ensuring lived experience is at the heart of our decision-making, and serve as our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in grant-making, charitable programmes, or frontline services supporting children and families.
• Strategic vision, with the ability to develop impactful grant models and influence systemic change.
• A track record of collaboration and partnership-building, particularly with funders, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of effective individual and team management within a high achieving, outcomes-based culture.  
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our work reaches those most in need.

If you are passionate about using grant-making as a catalyst for change and ensuring that every child has the chance for a brighter future, we encourage you to apply.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for applications: 2nd March 2025

Interviews with Prospectus: 5th - 7th March 2025

First Panel Interview: 18th or 19th March 2025 (including a session with children and young people)

Final panel interview with Trustees: 28th March 2025

For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'.