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Exciting opportunity to impact young lives as a Director of Government Partnerships at The King's Trust, a dedicated and influential youth charity.
Overview
Salary
£75000 - £95000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The King's Trust is a vibrant charity that is passionate about improving young lives. They are committed to increasing public sector income and influencing national policies to better serve the youth. Having already supported over 40,000 youngsters, the Trust looks forward to doing more impactful work.
Role Summary
- lead a team of fundraisers and policy specialists
- navigate influencing strategy across the UK government
- bring in new income sources
- translate strategies into tangible impacts
Role Requirements
- solid communication skills
- understanding of government funding mechanisms
- leadership experience
- ability to drive significant change
- ability to work well with internal teams
Application Process Details
- submit a CV and cover letter
- participate in first and second stage interviews, with the preliminary rounds conducted over MS Teams and the final round in person in London
The King's Trust is seeking a Director of Government Partnerships to join our Senior Leadership Team. This role is central to our mission and strategy, aimed at leading a team of skilled fundraisers and policy specialists. Our goal is to increase our public sector income to over 14 million annually and ensure that the perspectives of young people are influential in shaping national policies and investment decisions.
The role: As the Director of Government Partnerships, you will be responsible for driving our influencing strategy across the UK Government, making The King's Trust a trusted partner in reducing inequalities and delivering transformative programmes for young people. You will represent the Trust at senior levels, develop new income streams, and work closely with various teams to translate strategy into tangible impacts.
Job requirements: We are looking for an exceptional communicator with a deep understanding of government funding mechanisms and a commercial mindset. You should have proven leadership experience and a passion for driving significant change. Your role will also involve close collaboration with internal teams to ensure the alignment of our goals and strategies.
Benefits: The King's Trust offers a competitive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, a comprehensive learning platform, and a benefits platform offering a range of supports. Additionally, we provide generous family leave policies, a 5% pension scheme contribution, and life assurance cover.
Applications details: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their experience, transferable skills, and motivation for working at The King's Trust. The recruitment process includes first and second stage interviews, with the initial interviews conducted over MS Teams and the final face-to-face in London.
Why The King's Trust? Last year, we assisted over 40,000 young people, with three-quarters achieving positive outcomes in employment, education, or training. We are dedicated to continuing our impactful work, driven by the belief that all young people deserve the opportunity to succeed.
