About the Role
The Grimsby Town Foundation seeks a new Foundation Director to provide strategic, values‑led leadership – driving sustainable growth, deepening community impact and positioning the Foundation as a trusted organisation within the sport‑for‑development sector.
In this role, the successful candidate will:
* Lead the Foundation’s strategic direction and long‑term growth
* Secure and diversify income to ensure sustainability and scale
* Maintain strong integration between the Foundation and the Football Club
* Build high‑impact programmes rooted in community need
* Act as a visible ambassador, elevating the Foundation’s profile and partnerships
This role is for a leader who can combine purpose with performance – translating ambition into measurable impact.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will have senior leadership experience within the charity, public or related sectors and will possess the following knowledge and experience:
* Proven track record of securing funding and driving organisational growth
* Experience delivering funded programmes with measurable outcomes
* Strong partnership development across funders, stakeholders and communities
* Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams
* Financial leadership, including budget management and sustainability planning
* Experience working with Boards and governance structures
* Strong understanding of funding landscapes and income diversification
* Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into delivery
* Excellent communication, influencing and ambassadorial skills
* Ability to use data and insight to demonstrate impact and inform decisions
* Strong understanding of governance, compliance and regulation
* Commercial awareness with an entrepreneurial mindset
* Values‑led, credibility and purpose‑driven leader
* Passionate about community impact and the role of sport
* Collaborative and able to build trust across diverse stakeholders
* Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
* Outcome‑focused, with a drive for continuous improvement
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