We are an independent Foundation founded in 1990, closely connected to Santander UK. After a recent strategy review, we have a renewed focus and ambition. Our new mission is to support young people, primarily aged 16-19, in the Further Education system. This is an underfunded area, and there is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in creating change for some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. The Director will lead the Foundation through a period of strategic implementation, translating our strategy and ambition into practice. This means you will further hone and deliver a strategy that seeks to achieve meaningful change for young people in FE facing significant disadvantage. Alongside the board, you will shape our grant-making, operations, partnerships and external profile to deliver impact - and champion our commitment to achieving change for young people in FE, as well as becoming a best-in-class funder. You will be the Foundation''s first and leading senior executive in this new strategic era and you will be working closely with the board. We are in the process of establishing the operational model and are investigating the possibility of working with a host to cover back-office services. Beyond that, the intention is to recruit a small, expert team, which will be managed by the Director. You will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic leadership, deep expertise, operational excellence and a values-led, inclusive approach to everything we do. ..... full job details .....