Managing Director of City Bridge Foundation

City Bridge Foundation • Full-time • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £137.12k - £157.67k / year • 1d ago

Job Reference:
00001462-1
Date posted:
19 May 2026
Recruiter:
PeopleScout/ TMP
Location:
London
Remote Working:
Some remote working possible
Salary:
£137,120 to £157,670
Bonus/benefits:
Hybrid
Sector:
Environment & Conservation
Job type:
Permanent
Work hours:
Full Time

Job description

Managing Director of City Bridge Foundation

Salary: £137,120 - £157,670 per annum

Basis: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Workplace category: Hybrid

Bridging London, Connecting Communities

At the very heart of London, the City of London Corporation is a unique organisation with a global reputation, rich heritage and an unwavering commitment to public service. Through City Bridge Foundation—the working name of Bridge House Estates—we are the trustee of a 900‑year‑old historic charity, responsible for maintaining five of London’s most iconic Thames bridges and delivering charitable impact at scale for the benefit of Londoners as London’s biggest independent charity funder.

There has never been a more exciting time to join City Bridge Foundation. As Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership to one of the UK’s largest charities by asset value, acting as steward of its assets, purpose and people to deliver lasting impact now and for future generations.

Reporting to the Chair of City Bridge Foundation and the Town Clerk & Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation, you will be accountable for the overall strategic direction, leadership and management of the charity. In this role, you will work closely with elected Members acting as Trustee, provide strategic advice and ensure strong charitable governance, legal compliance and effective decision‑making. You will have overall responsibility for the stewardship, maintenance and security of the bridges, including Tower Bridge as a globally recognised visitor attraction, as well as leadership of the Foundation’s charitable funding and social investment activity.

You will lead a senior leadership team and a workforce of around 160 staff, setting a clear strategic direction and fostering a positive, inclusive and high‑performing organisational culture. As Head of Profession for Charities across the City of London Corporation, you will also promote best practice in charitable governance and funding beyond City Bridge Foundation itself.

The successful candidate will be a credible and experienced senior leader with substantial experience operating in a complex organisation and charity/non-for-profit sector or public facing body. You will bring strong knowledge of charitable governance and regulation, sound financial and commercial judgement, and the ability to build trusted relationships with Members, senior officers and external partners. A clear commitment to values‑led leadership, equity, diversity and inclusion is essential.

City Bridge Foundation offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of London’s communities and charitable landscape—while safeguarding a legacy that spans centuries. You will operate at the highest strategic level, with genuine influence, responsibility and purpose.

If you are motivated by public value, complex leadership challenges and the opportunity to make a lasting difference for London, we encourage you to apply.

The City of London Corporation relies on having a workforce that reflects society, so we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and especially those from underrepresented groups. Our employees are expected to spend at least 60% of their time in their work setting or office.

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026, 23:59

Online Psychometrics issued: w/c 15th June 2026

Assessment Day: Monday 29th June 2026 (in person at the Guildhall)

Final Interview: Thursday 2nd July 2026 (in person at the Guildhall)

For more information or to apply, please click the apply button.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCBF1255if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

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