We are committed to our mission, intent on creating enduring change. We stand by the courageous in the face of adversity, remaining steadfast on behalf of those who look to us for support.
We want to work with talented individuals who connect with our mission on a personal and professional level.
We're looking for people who are passionate and knowledgeable about what they do - those who truly believe they can make a lasting contribution to the Luminate mission. You will be joining a global team of tenacious, resourceful, and self-motivated colleagues.
Values
Our work and actions are underpinned and guided by a set of core values.
Dedication
Imagination
We explore different perspectives, embracing new ways of thinking and doing, taking inspiration from our partners' transformative work. We are not afraid to take risks on new ideas or ways of working to enable our investees to succeed and effect change.
Dynamism
We address complex issues and voice strong opinions to change the debate and drive action. In order to take effective action, we are continually learning from our own experiences and the knowledge and expertise of those we work with.
Inclusivity
We actively encourage and celebrate individuality. Diverse backgrounds and divergent viewpoints strengthen our organisation and our ability to support our investees around the world. We believe in the unlimited potential of those we work with.
Integrity
How we work, communicate, and collaborate is as important as delivering our mission. It is critical that we are accountable and that our work and the work of our partners is informed and rigorous. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, operating honestly and openly.
Diversity
At Luminate, we know that having a diverse team based in the regions where we work will give us the best chance of having the greatest impact. With this in mind, we actively seek diversity and champion equity and inclusion across all aspects of our work.
Job opportunities
Benefits
We are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, growth, and development with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits are effective from the first day of employment.
Health
Medical coverage
Life insurance/income protection
Mental well-being support
Time Off
Vacation days
Birthday off
Sick leave
National holidays
End-of-year closure
Financial Well-being
Competitive salary
Employer contribution to pension/retirement/long-term savings plan
Annual & spot bonus programmes
Charity donation matching
Professional Development
Onboarding programme
Annual professional development stipend
Ongoing training and learning opportunities
Work Life Balance
Home office
Flex work
Paid parental
Well-being breaks
Recruitment process
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1. Application review
Candidates respond to a short set of questions that provide perspective on how their skills would relate to the day-to-day job. Submissions are anonymised, randomised, and evaluated by a panel of reviewers from the hiring team.
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2. Interviews
Shortlisted candidates progress to the next step and typically have a few rounds of interviews to meet with members of the team.
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3. Task
Depending upon the role, finalists may be asked to complete a performance task related to the job’s requirements. This allows you to experience the type of work involved and helps us assess your approach.
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4. Final round interview
Finalists meet with a member of our People & Culture team.
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5. Reference check
Finalists are invited to submit references.
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6. Offer
We extend an offer to the selected finalist.
Staff testimonials
Amira El-Sayed
Director, Global Programmes
I joined Luminate to contribute to the world I want to live in — where all people can meaningfully participate in society, and where their voices are heard and respected. Working at Luminate has been exciting, inspiring and challenging, and I’m grateful to my colleagues and the organisations which we are lucky to support every day for teaching me how to be a thoughtful and committed funder.
Kelvin Mong'are
Analyst, Funding Operations
My time at Luminate has been among the most fulfilling experiences in my varied and multifaceted career. I find daily motivation from the significant difference we achieve in our efforts toward Big Tech accountability, a cause I deeply care about.
Paula Chang
Senior Manager (Representative), Partner Support
Working at Luminate means being surrounded by smart and committed people from around the globe. I’ve learned so much about the strategic themes we focus on, different ways of working, and navigating change. It’s a privilege to witness the incredible efforts of the organisations we support in holding Big Tech accountable and combating tech surveillance.