Careers
Opportunities with Lumos USA
Board Chair, Lumos USA
Help shape the next chapter of Lumos in the United States—and a better future for children worldwide. We’re seeking an influential and connected Chair to build an exceptional Board, open doors to transformational philanthropy, and champion every child’s right to grow up in a safe and loving family. This voluntary leadership role offers the opportunity to use your networks, experience and ambition for lasting impact. Informal, confidential exploratory conversations are welcome.
Executive Director, Lumos USA
Build something ambitious. Change children’s futures. As Executive Director, you’ll lead the next chapter of Lumos USA, forging powerful partnerships and unlocking transformational philanthropy towards an initial ambition of US$10 million in annual income. Combining entrepreneurial leadership with the expertise and reach of an established global organization, you’ll shape a growing US presence that helps more children thrive in safe and loving families. Apply by October 22nd.
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Senior Programme Fundraising Manager
Location: London, England (hybrid) | Applications close: 21/10/2026
Lumos is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Fundraising Manager to help secure the investment needed to scale its impact for its global programmes, helping more children thrive in safe and loving families. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Fundraising, the role will lead major funding proposals, build relationships with institutional donors and foundations, and strengthen fundraising capacity across country programmes, translating programme strategies into compelling opportunities for lasting systems change.
Working at Lumos
We work to realise every child’s right to grow up in a safe and loving family by transforming care systems around the world. We focus on addressing the root causes of family separation, including poverty, conflict and discrimination, and work with governments, communities and partners to replace institutional care with family and community-based support.
Ambition
Our ambition is bold. By 2036, Lumos will enable 500,000 children in care to grow up in families and help prevent 10 million more children from experiencing family separation. Achieving this requires evidence, innovation, partnership, and a relentless focus on long-term, sustainable change.
How we do this
At Lumos, you’ll work alongside colleagues across multiple countries, cultures, and disciplines, united by a shared commitment to ensuring every child grows up in a safe and loving family. We believe our strongest ideas come from collaboration, and we regularly work across teams and borders to learn from one another, solve complex challenges, and create lasting change.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute. We support flexible and hybrid ways of working wherever possible, recognising that people do their best work when they can balance their professional and personal responsibilities. Above all, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team driven by purpose, learning, and impact.
Where we work
Working across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, we partner with local, national, and global organisations to support government-led transformation of childcare systems. By combining global expertise with local knowledge, we help create systemic change that lasts.
Our global team is based in London. Colleagues work across our national, regional, and global teams, networks and partners, combining expertise and knowledge to drive system-wide transformation while responding to the needs of children, families, and communities in each country where we work.
The opportunity
We are looking for people who are passionate about children’s rights and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful impact. Whether based in one of our country offices or supporting our work from our global functions, every colleague plays a role in creating a future where every child can thrive in a family.
Our values
Focus
We stay focused on what matters most, using our expertise to drive meaningful change for children through rigorous and purposeful action.
Integrity
We earn trust by acting consistently, honestly, and accountably in everything we do.
Ambition
We lead with bold, shared ambition to create lasting, system-wide change for every child.
Openness
We embrace diverse perspectives, continually learn, and adapt to meet the needs of a changing world.
Collaboration
We believe lasting transformation happens when we work in partnership with others to create change together.
Within recruitment and selection, these values are brought to life through fair, transparent, and safeguarding-led process, ensuring all candidates are assessed consistently, treated with respect, and given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.
Our values
Focus
We stay focused on what matters most, using our expertise to drive meaningful change for children through rigorous and purposeful action.
Integrity
We earn trust by acting consistently, honestly, and accountably in everything we do.
Ambition
We lead with bold, shared ambition to create lasting, system-wide change for every child.
Openness
We embrace diverse perspectives, continually learn, and adapt to meet the needs of a changing world.
Collaboration
We believe lasting transformation happens when we work in partnership with others to create change together.
Within recruitment and selection, these values are brought to life through fair, transparent, and safeguarding-led process, ensuring all candidates are assessed consistently, treated with respect, and given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.
Safeguarding Statement
We’re committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all staff, associates and volunteers to uphold our safeguarding and PSEA standards. We have zero tolerance for abuse, bullying, harassment, and sexual exploitation, and all appointments are subject to appropriate screening, checks, and references.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and able to contribute. We celebrate the diversity of our global teams and are committed to challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion in everything we do.
Employee Benefits
Alongside the opportunity to contribute to a truly life-changing mission, you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, and a genuine commitment to your personal and professional development. Benefits vary by location and role.
Safeguarding Statement
We’re committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all staff, associates and volunteers to uphold our safeguarding and PSEA standards. We have zero tolerance for abuse, bullying, harassment, and sexual exploitation, and all appointments are subject to appropriate screening, checks, and references.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and able to contribute. We celebrate the diversity of our global teams and are committed to challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion in everything we do.
Employee Benefits
Alongside the opportunity to contribute to a truly life-changing mission, you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, and a genuine commitment to your personal and professional development. Benefits vary by location and role.