Work for us

Working for the Jack Petchey Foundation isn’t quite the same as just ‘having a job’.

The Jack Petchey Foundation is a youth-focused grant maker located near Canary Wharf in the heart of London’s Docklands. Young people are at the centre of everything we do, and our values underpin our day-to-day work. The work we do really does make a difference in young people’s lives across London and Essex.

We have a dedicated, friendly workforce and enjoy a light, modern office with a spacious garden, fully equipped kitchen and table football and table tennis facilities!

We are committed to ensuring our staff have a good work-life balance and offer all our employees a comprehensive package of benefits, including a pension scheme, life insurance, childcare vouchers, private healthcare insurance with reduced cost gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Current Vacancies

Grants Officer (Central/South West London)

Our team of Grants Officers support schools and youth organisations to join and run our flagship Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme. With over 2,000 schemes currently underway in more than 1,400 schools, colleges and youth organisations across London and Essex, we are able to invest millions of pounds each year to support young people and youth organisations.

As our new Grants Officer, you will have an amazing opportunity to help schools, colleges and youth organisations to recognise, reward and celebrate young people’s achievements across Central and South West London.

To apply, download the Grants Officer (Central/South West London) Application Pack here.

Please complete the application form and return it to Nadia Jones at recruitment@jackpetchey.org.uk by 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026.

Please also complete the diversity monitoring form that can be found in the pack.

Stage 1: First stage online interviews (20-30 minutes) will be held on Thursday 26th February and Friday 27th February 2026.

Stage 2: Candidates who progress to the next stage will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Monday 2nd March 2026. These will be held in person at the Jack Petchey Foundation (Dockmaster’s House, 1 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 8JJ).

Please note that these dates are fixed, and we encourage applicants to ensure availability if shortlisted.

This is a vacant post and we would be looking to start the successful candidate as soon as possible.