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

Communications Assistant

Our Communications Assistant will amplify all the great things the Foundation does. They will be responsible for JPF’s youth-focused social media channels (Instagram, TikTok etc.), creating marketing material focused on inspiring and motivating young people to engage with the Foundation, and our community development.

We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with creativity and the ability to communicate effectively. You should have a passion for our work with young people. You will have strong digital skills and be able to use these to improve our social media performance and reach. An understanding of content curation for social media, newsletters and websites is desirable. We are actively seeking someone who believes in the power and value of young people’s voices to influence change. We will prioritise this above your prior work experience or qualifications. If this sounds like you, please do consider applying for this role.

If you are passionate advocate for young people, a strong communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you!

To apply, download the application pack and the application form.

Please complete the application form and return it to Nadia Jones at recruitment@jackpetchey.org.uk by 11.59 pm on Sunday 9th November 2025. Please also complete the diversity monitoring form that can be found in the pack.

Closing date: 11.59 pm on Sunday 9th November 2025.

Interview date: Likely to take place Tuesday 18th November 2025 in person at the Jack Petchey Foundation offices.