Job Description

Closing Date: 25 January 2026, 23:59

Interviews: w/c 2 February 2026, in-person

Please apply with your CV and covering please upload both. If you experience any issues please email this information to People @foundations.org.uk

The organisation

Foundations strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together we achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. We focus on generating and championing high quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change. We're an organisation with ambitious aims and our people are essential to our success.

The role

To ensure the smooth operation of IT systems and manage organisational resources to support efficient service delivery. This role combines technical expertise with strong organisational skills to maintain infrastructure, provide user support, and oversee resource allocation, while ensuring a safe and well-functioning office environment.

Key tasks

IT Responsibilities

Manage and maintain IT systems, hardware, and software across the organisation. Liaise with external IT providers for system upgrades and troubleshooting. Maintain software and hardware asset registers and ensure secure onboarding, licence renewals or decommissioning of software. Support onboarding, role changes and offboarding of staff with IT setup and training. Administer Microsoft 365 suite, SharePoint access, and ensure data security. Assist with cyber security compliance (e.g., Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation). Create user guides and provide training on key software (Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneDrive, CRM). Support the Senior Information Security & Data protection Officer in the delivery of the IT strategy. Support information security and endpoint security measures.
Resources & Operations Responsibilities

Oversee procurement and inventory of office equipment and supplies. Manage contracts with suppliers and ensure cost-effective purchasing. Coordinate facilities management, including office space and equipment allocation. Act as health and safety lead, ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Book travel and accommodation for staff as required. Maintain regular contact with building management and troubleshoot issues. Ensure office is safe, welcoming, and well-functioning. Respond to ad hoc tasks and support wider Operations and People teams.
People Support

Assist with recruitment campaigns and liaise with Communications. Coordinate onboarding and learning & development activities. Draft HR correspondence (contracts, changes, onboarding and leaver letters). Maintain confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.
Please see our Job's page for the Person specification and Job pack.

Foundations offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James's. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed.

Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It's vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 37,925.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greater London, SW1H 0QS

Application deadline: 25/01/2026