Join the Young People's Foundation Trust
Location: Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: 3–4 days per week
Salary: £36,000 pro rata
Contract: Part-time
About Us
The Young People's Foundation Trust (YPFT) is a national charity that supports and develops Young People's Foundations across the UK.
We work alongside local partners to strengthen youth sectors, build meaningful collaborations and create better opportunities for children and young people. As our network continues to grow, we are looking for an organised, proactive and adaptable Business Support Officer to help ensure the smooth and effective running of the organisation.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding role that sits at the heart of the organisation. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will provide high-quality operational and administrative support across a range of functions including governance, finance, events, communications, membership engagement and organisational development.
You will play a key role in helping the team stay organised, connected and focused on delivering impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing day-to-day administrative support across the organisation
* Managing the CEO's diary, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments
* Organising and supporting meetings, events, workshops and training sessions
* Preparing agendas, papers and minutes for Board and committee meetings
* Supporting governance and compliance processes
* Maintaining organisational systems, databases and records
* Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries and communications
* Supporting member engagement and relationship management activities
* Assisting with financial administration, invoicing and reporting processes
* Supporting project delivery, monitoring and organisational planning
* Helping to coordinate internal communications and team activities
* Taking minutes for meetings
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Highly organised with excellent time management skills
* Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
* An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Confident using Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools
* Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
* Professional, reliable and proactive in their approach
* Comfortable working within a small, busy team environment
* Passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive
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Essential Experience
* Previous experience in an administrative, operations or business support role
* Experience of diary management and meeting coordination
* Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
Desirable Experience
* Experience working within the charity, public or education sector
* Experience supporting governance processes and Board meetings
* Knowledge of CRM systems, databases or membership platforms
* Experience supporting events and stakeholder engagement activities
What We Offer
* Flexible hybrid working
* A supportive and collaborative team culture
* Opportunities for professional development and learning
* The chance to work with organisations across the UK
* A meaningful role helping to improve outcomes for children and young people
* The opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious national charity
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement outlining your suitability for the role to:
Closing Date: Friday, 3rd July 2026 at 12pm.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 14th July 2026.