Foundation Director

The UK has one of the highest rates of childhood poverty for developed countries, with 29% of all children in the UK living in poverty. These rates are increasing as a result of cuts and under-investment yet the impacts of growing up in poverty can be long-lasting, affecting children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

The UK has one of the highest rates of childhood poverty for developed countries, with 29% of all children in the UK living in poverty. These rates are increasing as a result of cuts and under-investment yet the impacts of growing up in poverty can be long-lasting, affecting children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

The Ethos Foundation is an innovative family foundation seeking to support system change for children and young people, with a focus on early childhood development. Using collective impact and placed based approaches, Ethos seeks to bring together a wide range of partners to create long-term impact and social return on investment.

Foundation Director

The Ethos Foundation

Up to £85,000, dependent on experience and pro rata for four days a week (other work patterns considered)

West London (two days a week) and home-working

The Foundation is now looking for its first Director to accelerate the implementation of the new Ethos’ strategy and establish a five-year plan covering the initial period of the Foundation’s commitment to spend down its funds. This will include:

•      Supporting the Board to develop the strategic approach for the Foundation, particularly in relation to systems change, place-based work and advocacy.

•      Building and supporting positive relationships with grantees and strategic partners, including across the charity, research, policy and public sectors.

•      Representing the Foundation externally, acting as an ambassador and networking to build new and existing strategic relationships, fostering the Foundation’s reputation as a leading, collaborative innovator.

This is an exciting opportunity for an impact focussed leader, with a passion for social and systems-level change, who brings experience of:

·       Developing and implementing strategies that support systems change.

·       Building and maintaining networks of positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from the public, voluntary or private sectors.

·       Facilitating and enabling collaboration between diverse groups to result in positive outcomes.

For further details and information on how to apply, please visit our dedicated microsite

For a confidential conversation or should you have any additional queries having reviewed the microsite, please contact Anna Gardet or Anna Gardet or Hayley Sheldon with a copy of your CV

Deadline for applications:                                                      Sunday 14th April 2024

Interviews with Prospectus:                                                   18th – 26th April 2024

Interviews with Ethos Foundation:                                       9th May 2024