Director of Learning, Grants & Partnerships
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive impactful learning, grant-making and partnerships across a national educational charity.
Position: Director of Learning, Grants & Partnerships
Salary: £75,000 to £79,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid, based in Gloucestershire with UK travel
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 6 April 2026
Interview Dates: 13 April (virtual), 21 April (in person)
About the Role
This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering a learning-led strategy that maximises impact through education, grant-making and partnerships. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in shaping how learning is delivered across the organisation’s estates and programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading strategic development of learning, grants and partnerships
* Driving a culture of excellence, innovation and impact measurement
* Developing and managing national and regional partnerships
* Representing the organisation externally and influencing sector practice
* Leading and developing high performing teams
* Embedding inclusive, collaborative and values-led ways of working
* Contributing to wider organisational strategy and leadership decisions
About You
* Proven senior leadership experience within a charity or not for profit organisation
* Experience in learning delivery and/or grant-making
* Strong strategic thinking and decision making skills
* Ability to lead, inspire and develop teams
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills
* Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
* Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
About the Organisation
A well established educational charity and landowning organisation, focused on improving life chances for children and young people through outdoor learning. The organisation works through direct delivery, partnerships, grants and advocacy to create meaningful, long term change and connect people with nature.
Other roles you may have experience of could include;Director of Education, Head of Programmes, Director of Grants, Director of Partnerships, Director of Learning, Head of Impact, Programme Director
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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