Interim Head of Foundation

Fixed term until April 2028

Do you believe funding can be done differently with trust transparency and real power-sharing

Energy Saving Trust Foundation is seeking an Interim Head of Foundation to lead our work at a pivotal moment as we deliver our new strategy and continue to grow our impact in youth-led climate action.

This is a senior hands-on leadership role for someone who brings experience in trust-based grant-making strong relational skills and a commitment to climate justice and equity.

The role

As Interim Head of Foundation you will:

• Lead the Foundations day-to-day operations ensuring high-quality trust-based relationships with partners

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape and deliver strategic priorities

• Oversee grant-making activity with a focus on youth-led and community-rooted climate action

• Guide exploration of future models for the Foundation to maximise long-term impact

• Represent the Foundation internally and externally building strong partnerships

About you

You are likely to bring:

• Senior experience in foundations grant-making or social justice-led funding

• A strong understanding of trust-based and participatory approaches

• Excellent relationship-building and leadership skills

• A values-driven approach with a deep commitment to climate justice and inclusion

• Confidence working with Boards and senior stakeholders

You dont need to tick every box were interested in how you think lead and collaborate.

About Energy Saving Trust Foundation

Established in 2014 Energy Saving Trust Foundation is the charitable arm of Energy Saving Trust. We fund and support organisations that empower young people experiencing inequality to lead meaningful climate action in their communities. Our approach is trust-based flexible and youth-centred and we are proud to work alongside partners across the UK to build a fairer more sustainable future.

For more information please see the job description

Please submit an anonymised CV and cover letter removing your name address email address and any other identifying details. Please note applications submitted without a cover letter may be rejected.

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation dedicated to promoting energy efficiency low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we dont just offer jobs we offer careers. For our people being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Work where you thrive

At Energy Saving Trust flexibility isnt just a policy its how we work. Most of our roles can be done remotely and many of our people choose to work from home full-time. Prefer an office environment We have welcoming spaces in London Edinburgh Belfast Cardiff and Hadleigh for those who want to connect in person.

Well support you with:

• Generous holiday (25 days bank holidays extra Christmas leave)

• True flexibility in how and where you work

• Strong pension & life assurance

• Enhanced family leave

• Green travel perks (EV scheme cycle to work)

• Professional development support

• Yearly wellbeing allowance

These are just some of the benefits we offer.

Want to know more about how we make flexibility real Check out our Benefits and Culture page

Reasonable adjustments: We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process please get in touch with or call reception on 44 (0). We will do our very best to support you.

Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the criteria for a role. Find out more here.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

To avoid disappointment you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed we are unable to consider further applications

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK