Chief Operating Officer
Lloyds Bank Foundation is one of the UK’s leading independent charitable foundations, backing community‑led organisations that change lives. Since 1985, we have invested over £1bn in real terms in communities across England and Wales— through over 45,000 grants in local organisations, amplifying their voice, and strengthening the power of people and places. As we complete our 40th anniversary and prepare to launch a bold new strategy in 2026, we are entering an extraordinary new chapter. Our ambition is to ensure everyone in England and Wales is in a good place, personally, at home, and in their community.
We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to play a transformational role at the heart of this shift. This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, systems and capabilities of an organisation with serious intent, turbo‑charging our effectiveness and enabling us to deliver impact at scale.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the foundation has the right resources, data, governance, technology and people practices to deliver its mission.
* Lead high‑performing teams across finance, people and culture, governance, operations and digital, acting as the organisational “spine” and aligning cross‑foundation delivery.
* Drive major change programmes and strengthen the way the foundation works with the Bank and other key partners.
* Serve as the senior lead for risk, compliance and portfolio management, instilling confidence across the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
Qualifications & Attributes
* Collaborative, values‑driven leader with technical rigour and exceptional people skills.
* Thrives in cross‑organisational roles, enables others to perform at their best, and stewards a mature operational environment through ambitious organisational change.
* Both hands‑on and strategic leadership experience, prepared to guide the foundation toward growth in scale and impact.
Seniority Level
* Executive
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Advertising Services
For more information, please visit our microsite: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/lloydsbankfoundation
For a conversation about the role, please contact our Executive Search Partners, Green Park, at: paddy.pamment@green-park.co.uk
Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 18 January 2026
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