Regional Partnerships Manager - London, South East and South Central

We are seeking an inspiring fundraiser with a passion for developing networks and meaningful skills development opportunities for young people within the London, South East and South Central Region. An individual who is resilient and able to work with multiple teams to manage challenging tasks and timelines.

To work under the direction of the Interim Regional Partnerships Lead and to be an integral member of the National Fundraising Team. You will research and secure new strategic funding partnerships within your region, sourcing new income streams which will become your relationships to harness and develop to ensure sustainable long-term support for the organisation.

We are looking for:

We are seeking an individual with strong organisation and fundraising skills, a solution-focused attitude to problem-solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from a variety of sources which could include corporate, trusts, foundations and statutory. A natural networker who will enthuse prospective and current supporters, colleagues and volunteers. Strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others alongside a successful track record of meeting deadlines and managing own workload is also essential.

Why work for us?

People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture

An active commitment to equality and diversity

Access to mentoring scheme with a corporate partner

Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks

Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Keeping Young People Safe

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and protect them from harm.

At Young Enterprise, we take our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults seriously. We design our roles, programmes and services with safeguarding in mind; conduct thorough checks on new employees in line with UK safeguarding legislation; and regularly enhance the safeguarding knowledge and skills of all our people, including when begin their role.

All successful applicants in eligible roles that involve contact with young people will need to undertake an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check prior to starting in the role, and at subsequent 3-year intervals. In addition, no Young Enterprise employee will at any point be unaccompanied while in the presence of children under the age of 18.

In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, in the vast majority of cases DBS checks which contain information on previous convictions will not disqualify an individual from working with us. If you have any questions please contact our HR Team by e-mail; you will find the address in the attached JD document.

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This is a hybrid role with significant travel across London & South East and South Central & East of England.

DBS Required: YES

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

Please send your CV with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you think you would be right for this opportunity by no later than midnight on 30 March 2025. Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Interviews will take place via Teams.

Although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.