Overview
Are you skilled at stewarding funder partnerships and unlocking new income streams to support impactful education work across the UK? Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we've equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We're a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.
This is a newly created and pivotal role that will lead our approach to income generation and strategic growth. As Senior Business Development & Partnerships Manager, you'll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in corporate partnerships, trust fundraising, and strategic collaborations, while also shaping how we position and promote our offer. You'll work closely with the CEO and senior management team to drive forward our mission and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
Role snapshot
* Lead the delivery and success of our bold income generation strategy
* Identify and secure new funding opportunities, with a focus on corporate partnerships and trusts/foundations
* Shape and promote Young Citizens' offer and work for external audiences, enhancing visibility, advocacy and reach
* Build and manage high-value relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators
* Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a key member of the senior management team
* Represent the charity externally, championing our work and impact
Qualifications and experience
* A strategic and proactive senior leader with a proven track record in income generation and business development, ideally within the charity, education, or corporate responsibility sectors
* Significant experience in securing income from corporate partnerships and/or trusts and foundations
* Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly understand social impact areas and align them with funder priorities
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive proposals and deliver compelling pitches
* A strategic mindset, with experience contributing to organisational planning and growth
* The ability to develop tailored business models and outreach campaigns with both speed and care
* A collaborative, confident approach and experience working at a senior level, including with CEOs or executive teams
* A team player mindset, interested in helping shape great organisational culture and performance
Location and role specifics
This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance at our St. Paul's, London office for a minimum of 2 days per week. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance to London and have the existing right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
* Paid volunteering leave
* A day off for your birthday
* Employee assistance programme
* Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
* Season ticket loan
* The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK
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