Lead Funding Manager - A Fairer Future (Maternity Cover Contract)

ACF; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A foundation for social justice in London is seeking a Lead Funding Manager to oversee grant-making initiatives for Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights. This full-time role, available on a maternity cover basis, offers a hybrid work model with a salary range of £56,000 to £59,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will be committed to social justice and driving impactful change.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social justice and creating change.
• Experience in grant-making and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of priorities for Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights.
• Manage existing relationships and assess new applications.
• Drive impact in strategic initiatives.

Job description

Lead Funding Manager - A Fairer Future (Maternity Cover Contract)

Summary

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to recruit a Lead Funding Manager on a full-time (or 0.8) to lead the delivery of the Foundation’s priorities for Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights, as part of Esmée’s A Fairer Future (AFF) team. This role is a maternity contract for up to 12 months, hybrid-working.

Application Deadline

10/13/2025

Job Description

This leadership role will provide grant-making and strategic support capacity to the AFF team, which currently consists of 7 people reporting to the Director of A Fairer Future. The role will take on existing relationships in the form of a portfolio of larger grants at various points in their funding journey. This person will pick up these relationships and ensure continuity as well as assessing new applications. This role will take a lead on strategic initiatives, driving impact in the Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights priorities. The candidate will be committed to social justice and creating change.

Location

London, Kings Cross, hybrid with Tues & Weds worked from the office.

Working from

Hybrid

Remuneration

£56,000 to £59,000 per annum.

Hours

How to apply

Please use the online application in the link below for more information on this position. Please send your CV to [e-mail]