Global Foundation Director & Grantmaking Leader

Experian; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Director-level executive to lead a newly established international charitable foundation. This role translates strategy into an operating model, grantmaking approach and governance framework across geographies.

You will drive strategy execution, responsible stewardship of charitable funding, risk, compliance and external reputation through partnerships and in-country committees.

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in a foundation, philanthropy or grantmaking environment.
• Experience working with Boards/Trustees and senior stakeholders, across geographies.
• Strong governance, due diligence, safeguarding, risk and financial stewardship understanding.
• Excellent written and relationship-building skills, with autonomous, strategic delivery.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement the Foundation's strategy, operating model and governance.
• Lead end-to-end grantmaking, due diligence, funding recommendations and reporting.
• Manage Trustees and international employee committees; represent with charities and funders.
• Maintain governance, safeguarding, due diligence and risk arrangements; coordinate reporting and audits.
• Oversee budgets, spend and forward commitments; measure impact to inform decisions.
• Assess capability needs as the Foundation grows and establish scalable workflows.

Skills

Senior leadership

Grantmaking

Governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Experian is seeking a Director-level executive to lead a newly established international charitable foundation. This role translates strategy into an operating model, grantmaking approach and governance framework across geographies.

You will drive strategy execution, responsible stewardship of charitable funding, risk, compliance and external reputation through partnerships and in-country committees.