Work for us
Working for the Jack Petchey Foundation isn’t quite the same as just ‘having a job’.
The Jack Petchey Foundation is a youth-focused grant maker located near Canary Wharf in the heart of London’s Docklands. Young people are at the centre of everything we do, and our values underpin our day-to-day work. The work we do really does make a difference in young people’s lives across London and Essex.
We have a dedicated, friendly workforce and enjoy a light, modern office with a spacious garden, fully equipped kitchen and table football and table tennis facilities!
We are committed to ensuring our staff have a good work-life balance and offer all our employees a comprehensive package of benefits, including a pension scheme, life insurance, childcare vouchers, private healthcare insurance with reduced cost gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Current Vacancies
Communications Assistant
Our Communications Assistant will amplify all the great things the Foundation does. They will be responsible for managing many of JPF’s social media channels (Instagram, TikTok etc.), and the creation of our marketing material focused on inspiring and motivating young people to engage with the Foundation. You will need to champion young people, ensure that we are amplifying young people’s voices and providing them with the tools, resources, contacts and services that enable them to achieve great things.
We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with creativity and the ability to communicate effectively. You should have a passion for our work with young people. You will have strong digital skills and be able to use these to improve our social media performance and reach. An understanding of content curation for social media, newsletters and websites is desirable. We are actively seeking someone who believes in the power and value of young people’s voices to influence change, and will prioritise this above your prior work experience or qualifications.
If you are passionate advocate for young people, a creative communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you!
To apply, download the recruitment pack and the application form. Please complete the application form and return it to Nadia Jones at recruitment@jackpetchey.org.uk by 11.59pm, Wednesday 26th February 2025. Please also complete the diversity monitoring form that can be found in the pack.
Closing date: 11.59pm, Wednesday 26th February 2025
Interview date: Likely to take place Friday 7th March 2025 in person at the Jack Petchey Foundation offices.
Grants Officer (North West/South West London)
The primary focus of the Grants Officer is to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively and to promote, grow and deliver this and other Jack Petchey Foundation grant programmes across London and Essex.
We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with excellent database and communication skills and a passion for our work. You will need to be able to manage your own workload within agreed targets and maintain a programme of planned visits, while creating new development opportunities. You will possess an excellent eye for detail, strong administration and database skills and the ability to communicate confidently and present a positive external profile for the charity.
If you are passionate advocate for young people, a communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you!
To apply, download the recruitment pack and the application form. Please complete the application form and return it to Nadia Jones at recruitment@jackpetchey.org.uk by 12 noon, Monday 24th March 2025. Please also complete the diversity monitoring form that can be found in the pack.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 24th March 2025.
Interview date: Likely to take place Monday 31st March 2025 in person at the Jack Petchey Foundation offices.