Young Citizens is seeking a Business Development and Special Projects Lead to support a critical year of fundraising, income generation and partnership development. This role supports the special projects work with the CEO and will work with the senior team to lead on the income and visibility opportunities that unlock our delivery for our three-year strategy.
Overview
Year 1 of this role will be focused on business model development, income generation and strategic partnerships. Working closely with the CEO and senior management team, you will help shape, test and secure new funding and commercial opportunities that position Young Citizens for long-term sustainability and impact. The special projects element includes supporting the developmental design of our future business model, charity strategy and public affairs work. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, creating and working at pace to achieve great results within a small team. You will be rapidly developing propositions, forging partnerships and converting ideas into credible, funded initiatives. You will play a central role in strengthening our relationships with funders, institutions, corporates and sector partners, while supporting wider organisational development projects. Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, and this role offers a unique opportunity to influence how active citizenship is funded, delivered and embedded across the UK.
Responsibilities (Year 1)
* Develop and drive income/fundraising with existing channels, including grant funding, partnerships and commercial activity.
* Build a strong pipeline of income opportunities, working closely with the CEO to convert prospects into funding.
* Produce high-quality business cases, funding bids, proposals and presentations of our work.
* Design and execute new funding models and partnership opportunities alongside the CEO's updated strategic plan.
* Lead staff member for strategic engagement with funders, corporates, policymakers and sector stakeholders.
* Contribute to priority special projects that support organisational growth and external positioning.
* Immediate management and confidence securing existing income contracts with corporate and funding partners of £200,000+
* Tactical, high-volume stakeholder engagement campaigns to increase sponsorship and new income opportunities.
* Leading the development of improved business modelling, pricing structures and income streams that create a more sustainable base.
* Operating with professionalism, improving processes and keeping organisational priorities at the forefront.
Why join us?
* Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
* Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
* Join a supportive, purpose-driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
* Grow with us as we deliver our new three-year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.
If you’re excited about making a tangible impact through high-quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Who you are
* Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a strong interest in business development and income generation.
* Confidently able to design and deliver on their ideas, instilling confidence and getting results with high-level stakeholders.
* Highly professional writer and communicator, able to produce strong proposals and pitch deck materials.
* Commercially aware, with an ability to spot and shape fundable opportunities.
* Excels at working closely with senior stakeholders including the CEO, able to predict needs and respond to what gets the best results.
* Organised and adaptable, able to own multiple priorities in a small, fast-moving organisation.
* Distinctly motivated and/or experienced in social impact, education, democracy or civic participation.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year
Contract type: Full-time or part-time (30 - 37.5 hrs per week). 12-month fixed contract, with potential to extend.
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