Executive Director – Living Wage Foundation

UK based, 2-days a week in London, national travel and international travel

Leadership and Board

£92,000 / £95,472 (London Weighting)

Job # 194403

Lead one of the most successful social change movements of the 21st century

Part of Citizens UK, the Living Wage Foundation (LWF) is the UK’s leading movement to tackle in-work poverty by driving up standards of good work, so everyone has a decent standard of living now and in the future. Born from Citizens UK’s community organising in East London, the Living Wage movement has grown from a grassroots campaign led by cleaners, parents and faith leaders into a national and global benchmark for responsible business.

Today, over 16,000 accredited Living Wage Employers have lifted nearly half a million workers out of in‑work poverty, putting £4.2 billion back into people’s pockets. One in seven UK workers is now employed by a Living Wage Employer.

Prospectus is now supporting The Living Wage Foundation as they seek an exceptional Executive Director to lead the next chapter of this movement.

Executive Director – The Living Wage Foundation
UK based, 2-days a week in London, national travel and international travel
£92,000 / £95,472 (London Weighting)

The Executive Director will provide strategic, external and organisational leadership to ensure the Living Wage Foundation continues to deliver powerful, nationwide impact for low‑paid workers.

Building on a period of growth, and rising profile, the Executive Director will lead the next phase of the Foundation’s evolution – sharpening strategic focus, strengthening financial sustainability, and deepening the movement’s influence with employers, policymakers and communities.

Person Specification including:

Significant track record leading large‑scale, nationwide campaigns or programmes, including working directly with employers.
Significant public leadership experience, with confidence engaging senior business, civil society, media and political stakeholders.
Strong understanding of corporate environments, including ESG and corporate responsibility agendas, gained through direct experience working in, or closely with private-sector organisations.
Strong experience of strategic planning, organisational leadership and cross‑sector collaboration.
Deep commitment to social justice, community‑led change and broad‑based organising.

How to Apply
For information, please view the appointment pack on Prospectus’ website.

If you have any queries, please contact our retained advisors Rhys Barber or Harjit Bola via email with a copy of your CV:
Harjit.Bola@prospect-us.co.uk
Rhys.Barber@prospect-us.uk

Recruitment Timetable:
Deadline for applications: 13^th May
Interviews with Prospectus: 21 – 25^th May
Interviews with LWF: w/c 1^st June

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Harjit Bola

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Executive Director – Living Wage Foundation