Are you looking for your next challenge in Trust and Grant fundraising?

Do you want to work with a brilliant, highly motivated and knowledgeable team?

What about working with some of the best and largest funding partners in the sector? - those who really care about impacting young people and want to get under the skin of the problem?

Yes? Then read on...

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Grants Manager to take on a new challenge - leading and inspiring a team of talented fundraisers for UK Youth’s highest value income streams. You will play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its income ambitions to meet the growing needs of young people and the youth sector.

Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy, you will oversee the development of a strong pipeline across trusts, foundations and statutory sources, strengthen relationships with existing funders and work creatively to secure new opportunities in line with UK Youth’s funding priorities. You will be responsible for leading on the relationship management of a small portfolio of high value Trusts and lead on the bid development of some of our highest value opportunities.

Purpose of the job 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Grants Manager to take on a new challenge - leading and inspiring a team of talented fundraisers for UK Youth’s highest value income streams. You will play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its income ambitions to meet the growing needs of young people and the youth sector.   

Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy, you will oversee the development of a strong pipeline across trusts, foundations and statutory sources, strengthen relationships with existing funders and work creatively to secure new opportunities in line with UK Youth’s funding priorities. You will be responsible for leading on the relationship management of a small portfolio of high value Trusts and lead on the bid development of some of our highest value opportunities.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead on the development of the Trusts and Grants income generation strategy with the support of the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy – devising of creative approaches to income generation across mid and high value opportunities.  

• Develop, manage and inspire the Trusts and Grants Team, currently comprising of a Manager and an Officer. 

• Lead on the relationship management, growth and retention strategies for a small portfolio of high value Trusts and Foundations and Government contracts, including leading on rebids, reporting cycles and senior stakeholder engagement and stewardship plans. 

• Lead on developing high-quality funding proposals and contract submissions, project managing the entire process and bringing in necessary expertise from across different  departments. 

• Develop the strength of our propositions and storytelling to this audience to increase the level of unrestricted multi-year grants we receive. 

• Support the Trusts and Grants Manager to develop and implement a robust income generation strategy for Avon Tyrrell (UK Youth’s outdoor learning centre).  

• Own the prospect pipeline of new opportunities across these income sources and in alignment with key priority funding areas and organisational goals. 

Why work at UK Youth

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes, to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer, and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you 

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all.

• Closing date: 26th October 2023 at 11:59pm (Midnight)

• First Round Interview dates are likely to take place on 31st Oct and 1st November 2023

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process, UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this, please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.