Foundation Director (Maternity Cover)

The Spectris Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spectris Foundation is recruiting a Foundation Director on a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover contract. The Director will provide leadership and oversight of the Foundation, ensuring delivery of strategy and continued strong governance, financial management and operation of the charity.

The role is available 4 or 5 days per week with hybrid working from London and remote options. Interviews commence in early December 2026, with a start date in late February to early March 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, strategy delivery and effective operation of the charity.
• Oversee operations, grant-making, finances, communications and stakeholder relationships.
• Report to the Board of Trustees and support decision-making to meet regulatory responsibilities.

Job description

The Spectris Foundation is recruiting a Foundation Director for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The Foundation Director will provide leadership and oversight of The Spectris Foundation, ensuring the effective delivery of the Foundation’s strategy and the continued strong governance, financial management and operation of the charity.

Application Deadline

11/27/2026

Job Description

The Spectris Foundation is recruiting a Foundation Director for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.The Foundation Director will provide leadership and oversight of The Spectris Foundation, ensuring the effective delivery of the Foundation’s strategy and the continued strong governance, financial management and operation of the charity.Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Director will have overall responsibility for the Foundation’s operations, grant-making, governance, finances, communication, stakeholder relationships and team. They will work closely with Trustees to support effective decision-making and ensure that the Foundation continues to meet its legal and regulatory responsibilities.This role is avaliable 4 or 5 days per week, please reference your prefered working arrangments in your covering letter.Initial interviews will take place during the first week in December 2026, with the role begining in late February, early March 2027.Please refer to the job description for futher details.

Location

London/ Remote

Working from

Hybrid