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Principal: Impact Investing 

We are looking for an impact investment professional to join NPC as a principal consultant. NPC is committed to strengthening and growing the whole impact economy, and see impact investment as a significant part of the positive impact people can have. 

Join our team to work with charities, funders, businesses and philanthropists to improve their impact. You’ll be part of an ambitious, values-driven group with wide specialisms and expertise, who combine innovative consultancy with research and thought leadership.  

Our organisation: NPC is the think tank and consultancy for the impact economy. We work to increase the positive impact of the sector, to improve people’s lives, make communities stronger and the planet healthier. We help organisations improve what they do, we influence policy and sector behaviour, and we support innovation across the impact economy.  

This role:  NPC wants more money flowing into philanthropy and impact investment. We are therefore seeking an Impact Investment specialist to work with other consultants on existing evaluation projects, as well as working with NPC’s partners to advocate for how Impact Investment can make a positive social impact in the world.  This role involves working directly with clients, thought leadership and business development. 

Location: London (Hybrid) 

Salary: Circa. £57,000 for 0.8 FTE 

The attributes we are looking for include:  

• Strong understanding of the impact investment market and the diverse roles impact assessment and advisory services play in shaping investment decisions and outcomes. 
• Credibility – this may be someone who has direct investment experience or equivalent exposure through advising, managing, or working with boards and investment committees, enabling them to bring a strong understanding of the responsibilities and dynamics involved. 
• Strong understanding of the different forms of impact finance with confidence directing impact investing projects and advising on others  
• Ambition for the sector and a strong motivation to grow the market in the UK, as part of the wider impact economy 
• Understanding of different stakeholder perspectives on impact investing, from investor to evaluator  
• Openness to emerging approaches   
• Comfortable working with international clients, particularly in the USA.   

The breadth of work and topics, autonomy, intellectual stimulation and mission makes this a special role. We understand nobody has everything in the job description. What’s more important to a blend of expertise and a real enthusiasm for the job, and we are committed to supporting and developing you through informal and formal learning and training.  

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates and individuals who self-identify as being from an economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. 

Hybrid working, hours and benefits 

We are based in London and have regular in person meetings. There is a preference for at least two days in the office, and we are open to applicants who wish to work compressed hours or on a part time basis, maximum 30 hours per week, and agree hybrid arrangements. We also offer a range of competitive benefits. 

Salary: circa £57k per annum for 0.8FTE (30 hours per week)  

Take a look at the more detailed job description.

Those interested in applying are invited to join a briefing call at 1pm on 7th August to get a better sense of the role and working at NPC.  All potential applicants will remain anonymous during this call.  Anyone who would like to attend this call should email recruitment@thinkNPC.org – you are welcome to submit questions in advance. 

You can apply by sending: 

• a cover letter as an attachment  
• your CV as an attachment 
• a completed equal opportunities form 

to recruitment@thinknpc.org before the deadline of 12 noon on 13th August 2025 quoting Reference PR:04 in the subject line.  All applications are anonymised before screening. 

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from those without the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for applicants at this time.