Foundation Operations & Donor Relations Lead

Apex Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an experienced Foundation Operations & Administration Manager in London to drive the day‑to‑day admin of the Apex Foundation and to shape its long‑term strategy. You will coordinate donor engagement, events, and fundraising while building scalable administrative foundations across the group.

This role requires a highly energetic, relationship‑driven professional who can manage multiple stakeholders, support governance, and deliver high‑impact initiatives in a fast‑growing

Qualifications

• Some knowledge and interest in Social Impact, e.g. donor engagement or partnerships.
• Strong administrative and operational excellence; manage multiple activities for foundation and chair (CSR experience preferred).
• Organised and tech-savvy; experience with CRM systems, databases or tracking tools; build and maintain processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Foundation Operations & Administration: Lead day-to-day admin, governance, records, reporting and processes.
• Delivering our Flagship London Gala: Plan, deliver and grow the annual gala, manage attendees and sponsorships.
• Build the Relationship Engine: Compile donor information and ensure accessible donor communications and activity tracking.
• Championing the Foundation: Act as an advocate for the Foundation’s mission internally and externally.
• Drive Revenue & Fundraising Support: Coordinate donor engagement, sponsorships and fundraising campaigns.
• Capture Every Opportunity: Maintain administrative backbone to manage donor relationships, sponsorships and projects.
• Reporting & Coordination: Prepare updates and reports for leadership and track activities.

Skills

Social Impact

Administration

Organised

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Tools

CRM systems

Databases

Tracking tools

Job description

Apex Group is seeking an experienced Foundation Operations & Administration Manager in London to drive the day‑to‑day admin of the Apex Foundation and to shape its long‑term strategy. You will coordinate donor engagement, events, and fundraising while building scalable administrative foundations across the group.

This role requires a highly energetic, relationship‑driven professional who can manage multiple stakeholders, support governance, and deliver high‑impact initiatives in a fast‑growing