Join as our Executive Director of Charities

Because everyone deserves a fair chance at a long, healthy life, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation works to tackle health inequalities and support outstanding NHS care. We’re seeking a new Executive Director of Charities to strengthen our three NHS charities, inspire supporters and drive the partnerships and fundraising that shape healthier futures for us all.  

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Our vision and impact

At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, we build the foundations of a healthier society by investing in people, ideas and communities; backing bold action and innovation, supporting our NHS charities, and tackling health inequities so that everyone can live longer, healthier lives.

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Our NHS Charities

  • “The service has made such a huge difference to my life, I feel mentally stronger, more positive & able to cope.”

    A patient at Guys’ and St Thomas discussing our charities’ funded Psychology Service for patients post critical care.

About the opportunity

As our new Executive Director of Charities, you’ll lead the next chapter for these charities - setting clear strategy, building fundraising strength, and empowering a talented team. You’ll grow income, forge influential partnerships, and inspire supporters to back pioneering projects that enhance patient care, improve staff wellbeing and create healthier futures for the communities we serve.

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Watch Laurie Lee our Chief Executive talk about the role.

Our people are our greatest strength. Across the Foundation, more than 200 colleagues bring expertise, creativity and commitment to our shared mission. We are proud of the diversity of our team and the perspectives they bring, and we are actively building a culture where everyone feels valued and included, and where we are building the foundations of a healthier society.

Life at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation

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  • "This is an important role at an important time in the Foundation's long history. We have ambitious and exciting NHS charity aims we want to deliver over the next 10 years, and need an effective and experienced Executive Leader to help us deliver it."

    Dr Danny Sriskandarajah | Chair of Trustees | Foundation Trustee and & Chair of the Charities Strategy Committee

In partnership with AAW

To support our ambitious investment in fundraising growth, we need to bring together the very best team. That’s why Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation is proud to be partnering with specialist fundraising leadership and search consultancy, the AAW Group. Together, we’re building the talent and expertise needed to deliver exceptional care, strengthen our NHS charities, and drive lasting impact for patients, families, and communities.

AAW’s deep sector knowledge and consultancy-led approach to recruitment ensures that they can truly understand which people will best fit our roles. For more information about AAW’s Executive Search, Shortlisting or Interim recruitment services, see below.

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  • “The service from AAW was genuinely outstanding throughout. We had great hands-on support with the development of the recruitment pack, good communication through the executive search stage and were presented with a wide-ranging pool of candidates that more than met our specification. The team advised on process, were on hand to support deliberations and undertook all the administration seamlessly. We’ve made a great appointment and I’m delighted with the result. Heartily recommended.”

    Kirsty McHugh | Chief Executive | Carers Trust