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Join the YEF mission to prevent youth violence: an urgent need powered by a £200M endowment and your vital role in grant management.
Overview
Salary
£52692
Location
Central London, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity tasked with an urgent mission: preventing children and young people from getting involved in violence. Bolstered by a significant £200 million endowment, YEF is on a mission to identify effective strategies and foster their widespread implementation to address rising youth violence.
Role Summary
- Manage and optimize grant systems and commission processes to align them with organizational goals.
- Oversee the Salesforce grant management system ensuring its performance and data integrity.
- Lead risk management and compliance for funding activities.
Role Requirements
- Considerable experience managing complex grants and commissioning processes.
- Proficiency in systems and data management, specifically with Salesforce.
- Negotiation skills, due diligence abilities, and strict policy adherence.
- Strong leadership skills to mentor and support team members during more demanding periods.
Application Process Details
- Submit a CV with accompanying cover letter and complete the monitoring form by the deadline on March 17, 2026.
- Interviews expected to commence in the week of March 30, 2026.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity dedicated to preventing children and young people from becoming involved in violence. With a significant endowment of £200 million, our mission is to identify effective strategies and foster a movement to implement these findings broadly. The rise in violent crime, particularly among youth, underscores the urgency of our work.
The Role: As the Senior Grants & Commissioning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our grant systems and commissioning processes to ensure they are efficient, compliant, and strategically aligned with our goals. You will be responsible for the oversight of our Salesforce grant management system, ensuring its optimal performance and data integrity. This includes managing system configurations, updates, and troubleshooting, as well as leading on risk management and compliance for our funding activities.
Job Requirements: You should have extensive experience in managing complex grants and commissioning processes, with a strong background in systems and data management, preferably with Salesforce. Your ability to negotiate terms, oversee due diligence, and ensure adherence to policies will be crucial. You should also possess strong leadership skills, capable of mentoring and supporting team members, particularly in high-demand periods.
Benefits: YEF offers a competitive salary of £52,692 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a £1,000 professional development budget, 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, and a supportive environment conducive to growth.
Application Details: To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the specified questions, and complete the monitoring form by the deadline on March 17, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to start in the week of March 30, 2026.
Additional Information: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. While not required, candidates with lived experience of youth violence are particularly encouraged to apply.
