Director of Foundation

Experian; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working 40%

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Core benefits include pension, Bupa

Sharesave scheme and more

25 days annual leave with 8 bankhols &

Résumé du poste

Experian is seeking a Director to lead a newly established international corporate foundation, reporting to the Board of Trustees. The role translates strategy into an operating model, grantmaking approach and governance framework while stewarding charitable funding, risk and compliance across multiple geographies.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding external partners, charities and in-country committees, with high autonomy in a lean, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in foundation, philanthropy or grantmaking.
• Experience with Boards / Trustees and international or multi-geography environments.
• Strong governance, due diligence, safeguarding, risk and financial stewardship.
• Excellent written and relationship-building skills with autonomous leadership.

Responsabilités

• Shape and implement Foundation strategy, operating model and governance.
• Lead end-to-end grantmaking, due diligence, reporting and partnerships.
• Coordinate international employee committees and represent the Foundation.
• Ensure governance, safeguarding, risk arrangements and audit coordination.
• Oversee grant budgets, expenditure and measure impact.
• Assess organisational needs as the Foundation grows.

Connaissances

Senior foundation leadership

Grantmaking leadership

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

Role Overview

The role:

• The Director is the founding executive lead for a newly established international corporate foundation, accountable to the Board of Trustees for translating strategy into an effective operating model, grantmaking approach and governance framework.
• The role combines strategy and hands-on execution, with responsibility for responsible stewardship of charitable funding, risk and compliance, external reputation and deliverythrough charitable partners and in-country employee committees.
• It operates with high autonomy in a lean, evolving environment and requires influence across Trustees, Experian stakeholders, charities, advisers and partners across multiplegeographies.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Foundation development – work with Trustees to shape and implement priorities, operating model, policies and long-term direction; build the Foundation’s externalidentity and sector understanding.
• Grantmaking and partnerships – lead the end-to-end grantmaking portfolio, including partner identification, due diligence, risk assessment, funding recommendations, agreements, reporting and relationship management.
• Trustee and stakeholder management – provide clear papers, analysis and recommendations; coordinate international employee committees; represent the Foundation with charities, funders and sector stakeholders.
• Governance, risk and compliance – maintain proportionate governance, safeguarding, due diligence and risk arrangements; coordinate reporting, accounts, audit and specialist advice with relevant stakeholders.
• Financial stewardship and impact – oversee grant budgets, expenditure and forward commitments; ensure learning, measurement and impact inform decisions and future strategy.
• Future capability – assess organisational and resource requirements as the Foundation grows and establish scalable ways of working.

What would success in the role look like?

• A clear and effective Foundation strategy, operating model and governance framework are established and embedded.
• Grantmaking is well governed, financially controlled, aligned to Foundation priorities andsupported by strong partner relationships.
• Trustees have high-quality insight, papers and assurance to support effective decisions, with key risks actively managed.
• The Foundation builds a credible external profile, demonstrates measurable impact and develops the capability required for sustainable growth.

Experience and Skills

• Significant senior experience in a foundation, philanthropy, social impact or grantmaking environment, including substantial or complex funding programmes.
• Experience working with Boards / Trustees and senior stakeholders, including international or multi-geography environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, due diligence, safeguarding, risk and financial stewardship, with sound strategic and operational judgement.
• Excellent written and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to operate autonomously and balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work in 26 countries to name a few.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmdative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working 40%
• Great compensation package and discretionary commission plan
• Core benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024, Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

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