We’re hiring a Director of Fundraising and Partnerships (Maternity Cover – 14 months)

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We are looking for a brilliant Director of Fundraising and Partnerships to join The Economist Educational Foundation for a 14-month maternity cover, to propel our vital work forward at a pivotal moment in the charity’s growth.

This is a 14-month opportunity to deepen our relationships with an impressive and committed set of partners, build on the success of The Economist’s Christmas fundraising campaign, launch a successful individual giving programme in the UK and US and to develop new high value partnerships – all of which will result in millions more children being able to think critically and communicate effectively in a rapidly changing world.

Reports to: Chief Executive
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm
Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) two days per week and remote working
Salary: £57,000 per annum + generous benefits package (including exceptional  11% employer pension)
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026 (23:59 GMT)

APPLICATION PROCESS
You can download the job description here.

To apply

  1. Please send a CV and short cover letter to The Economist Educational Foundation: [email protected] using the subject line ‘Application – Director of Fundraising Maternity Cover’. 
  2. Complete and return our equality and diversity monitoring form.

We value integrity in our application process. While AI can be a helpful resource, we are looking for evidence of your unique experience and enthusiasm. Applications that are overly generic or clearly AI-generated will not be shortlisted, as we prioritise authentic personal insight.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Manthura Mohammed, our Programme Officer at [email protected].

Applications close at 23:59 on January 18th. First round interviews will take place on January 27th, 28th and 29th. Second round interviews will be on February 3rd, 4th and 5th. Both will rounds will take place in person, at The Economist’s offices in London. If you anticipate any issues with these interview dates, please mention this within your application.