Director
The Varrier Jones Foundation
Cambridgeshire - Hybrid role
c.£100,000 per annum on a full-time permanent basis
The Varrier-Jones Foundation’s primary objective is to provide financial support for the work of the Papworth Trust, a leading disability charity. We meet this commitment through the development and investment of our assets, both commercial property and market investments. Investments are managed on a total return basis, with long term investment returns supporting regular donations to the Papworth Trust to achieve its objectives. We also make modest grants towards the work of other charities providing services for people with disabilities.
THE ROLE
The Foundation manages a portfolio of property around the village of Papworth Everard. The role encompasses practical day-to-day management alongside exploring new opportunities; and also stewarding the trust’s invested funds, with the support of expert suppliers and advisors.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring individual who recognises the importance of the charity’s work in supporting people with disabilities and is able to take forward the continued development of the Foundation. Accountable to an expert board of Trustees, we are looking for someone with experience and understanding of the sector coupled with successful leadership of projects involving a number of partners and multiple stakeholders. You will bring skills in investment or property but have a clear understanding of both.
Importantly, we are seeking an individual who is entrepreneurial and can see the potential in developing this opportunity, through strategic development and prioritisation, and the skills necessary to manage a small team to deliver on key priorities. You will be a natural relationship builder, able to engage and enthuse people in the organisation and provide the framework for development of effective solutions, whilst engaging staff in the scope for change.
If you feel you bring the skills and experience, we are looking for and share commitment in our ethos and growing support for people with disabilities, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date
Friday 11th July 2025
Preliminary interviews
Late July 2025
Final Panel interviews
Late August 2025