Director of grants - social justice

We’re looking for a passionate leader to drive our social justice work and help shape a fairer London.

As Director of Grants for Social Justice, you'll work alongside the Director of Grants for Economic Justice to deliver our bold 2030 strategy. Your focus will be on critical issues like migration, racial justice, and disability justice, while also leading our learning strategy across all areas of our work.

What we do

London is a deeply unequal place. As one of the city's largest independent funders, we want to see a fairer city where everyone has the chance to thrive, no matter who they are.

To achieve this, we fund hundreds of organisations fighting for economic and social justice across London.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for someone deeply committed to fighting poverty in London. We're not necessarily looking for a seasoned funder – instead we want someone with a deep understanding of civil society and a proven commitment to empowering those with lived experiences of poverty.

You’ll need to share our values, and bring a leadership style that is collaborative, empathetic, and ego-free, enabling you to inspire and support a talented, experienced team.

As an independent foundation, Trust for London is unafraid to tackle the toughest issues and break new ground. This role gives you the chance to shape the city’s future by making a real impact on the lives of low-income Londoners.

Find out more about the role by reading outgoing director of grants Alex Sutton's blog 'What does a director of grants do day-to-day? Insights from my experience.'

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13 November

Interview date: Late November/early December - exact date TBC

How to apply

If you think Trust for London may be the right place for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (max two pages) to vacancies@trustforlondon.org.uk. Please use ‘Director of Grants – Social Justice’ as the subject line of your email.