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

Director of Grants and Operations

The Jack Petchey Foundation is seeking a dynamic Director of Grants and Operations to join our Executive Team and drive impact for over 150,000 young people across London and Essex each year. With responsibility for our £10m+ grant-making, partnerships and operations, this is a rare opportunity to shape inclusive funding programmes, drive digital transformation and foster high-performing teams – all while championing our positive ethos and amplifying youth voice.

We’re looking for someone with outstanding operational expertise and financial acumen and a passion for our work.

Applications, which should be in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be sent to recruitment@jackpetchey.org.uk no later than Sunday 5th October 2025.

Download the application pack here.

Please also fill in the Diversity Monitoring Form.

Closing date: Sunday 5th October 2025.

Interviews will take place on the Tuesday 14th October 2025 – these will be held in person at the Jack Petchey Foundation (Dockmaster’s House, 1 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 8JJ).