Global Foundation Director: Strategy & Grants

Experian; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 40%

Great compensation package and 0discre

Core benefits include pension, Bupa

Sharesave scheme and more

25 days annual leave with 8 bankhols &

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Senior foundation leadership

Grantmaking leadership

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder management

Job description

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.