London Youth

3 job(s) at London Youth

London Youth Hackney, London
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Children and young people in London matter: their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. This is where transformational youth work comes in, offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone to trust. The New Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, and London Youth as a whole. In line with our fundraising strategy, you will be responsible for securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships, achieving ambitious personal targets and contributing to our overall fundraising target of £6.9m in 2026. Your focus will be on high-value long-term strategic relationships with businesses generating both restricted and unrestricted funds as well as other non-financial benefits. What you will be doing Prospect new corporate partners that align with our mission, vision and objectives. Secure partnerships that deliver against our restricted and unrestricted financial needs. Build a personal pipeline of prospects at the five and six-figure level and move them through the funnel to hit monthly and annual financial targets and KPIs. Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop dynamic, compelling and winning proposals that meet the highest of professional standards. Work closely with the senior team, board, and Fundraising Development Board to leverage connections and facilitate introductions to prospects. Ensure first class stewardship of prospective partners to develop and deliver high-value long-term relationships. Collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Account Manager to ensure success across the wider corporate partnerships team. Support on the development and delivery of team and organisational events, such as site visits and the London Youth Awards. Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with all relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and SharePoint, research templates, due diligence grids, contracts, and finance. Utilise data to analyse performance, make informed decisions, and report in an accurate and timely manner to relevant stakeholders. Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts as appropriate. Build your knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the corporate sector, and the charity sector to ensure you can position yourself as an expert and make informed decisions in your work. Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth and the needs of young people and youth organisations. Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations. Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships. What you bring to the role Knowledge and Experience: Proven track record of securing at least five figure partnerships in the charity sector or private sector with an understanding of how to unlock six figure sums. Ability to research, identify and secure both unrestricted and restricted income. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of developing compelling proposals and collateral - experience using Canva is a plus - and pitching. Excellent relationship building and stewardship skills with ability to represent London Youth to a variety of stakeholders, including C-Suite level. First-class knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and the wider charity sector, including the ability to spot trends and implement best practices. Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload. Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate work of the highest possible standard. Ability to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery if/when needed in support of colleagues. Creative mindset to find new ways to engage and partner with corporates to raise funds for London Youth. Attributes and Behaviours: Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people. A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive underpinned by a can-do attitude. Ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to innovate. Collaborative team worker willing to seek advice and support from others. Commitment to quality and attention to detail. Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment. Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team. Passion for personal and professional development and a willingness to learn new skills. You will be able to demonstrate our values of being: Ambitious Collaborative Inclusive Accountable Why work for London Youth Generous holiday allowance of 39 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata for part timers. Employer 4% pension contribution. Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity. Free Health Care Cash Plan. Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family. Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network. Flexible working opportunities considered. You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.
London Youth
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. That is where transformational youth work comes in offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone trust. The New Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, and London Youth as a whole. In line with our fundraising strategy, you will be responsible for securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships, achieving ambitious personal targets, and contributing to our overall fundraising target of £6.9m in 2026. Your focus will be on high-value long-term strategic relationships with businesses generating both restricted and unrestricted fundas, as well as other non-financial benefits. What you will be doing Prospect new corporate partners that align with our mission, vision, and objectives. Secure partnerships that deliver against our restricted and unrestricted financial needs. Build a personal pipeline of prospects at the five and six-figure level and move them through the funnel to hit monthly and annual targets and KPIs. Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop dynamic, compelling, and winning proposals that meet the highest of professional standards. Work closely with the senior team, board, and Fundraising Development Board to leverage connections and facilitate introductions to prospects. Ensure first class stewardship of prospective partners to develop and deliver high-value long-term relationships. Collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Account Manager to ensure success across the wider corporate partnerships team. Support on the development and delivery of team and organisational events, such as site visits and the London Youth Awards. Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with all relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint, research templates, due diligence grids, contracts, and finance. Utilise data to analyse performance, make informed decisions, and report in an accurate and timely manner to relevant stakeholders. Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts as appropriate. Build your knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the corporate sector, and the charity sector, to ensure you can position yourself as an expert and make informed decisions in your work. Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth, and the needs of young people and youth organisations. Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations. Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships. What you bring to the role Knowledge and Experience: Proven track record of securing at least five figure partnerships in the charity sector or private sector, with an understanding of how to unlock six figure sums. Ability to research, identify, and secure both unrestricted and restricted income. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of developing compelling proposals and collateral - experience using Canva is a plus - and pitching. Excellent relationship building and stewardship skills with ability to represent London Youth to a variety of stakeholders, including C-Suite level. First-class knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and the wider charity sector, including the ability to spot trends and implement best practices. Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload. Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate work of the highest possible standard. Ability to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery if/when needed in support of colleagues. Creative mindset to find new ways to engage and partner with corporates to raise funds for London Youth. Attributes and Behaviours: Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people. A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive underpinned by a can-do attitude. Ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to innovate. Collaborative team worker willing to seek advice and support from others. Commitment to quality and attention to detail. Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment. Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team. Passion for personal and professional development, and a willingness to learn enw skills. You will be able to demonstrate our values of being: Ambitious Collaborative Inclusive Accountable Benefits Generous holiday allowance of 39 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata for part timers. Employer 4% pension contribution. Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity. Free Health Care Cash Plan. Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family. Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network. Flexible working opportunities considered. You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.
London Youth Hackney, London
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Policy and Public Affairs Manager As Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will help ensure London Youth is credible, influential voice on issues affecting young people and the organisations that support them. Sitting within the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, you will work closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and youth participation, communications, fundraising, and delivery colleagues to deliver demonstrable external influence and impact. You will craft clear, evidence-based policy positions that shape debate and influence decision-making at London and national level, ensuring that policymakers understand and respond to the realities facing young people in London. Through effective internal engagement, you will also ensure colleagues and our members are well-informed and equipped to respond to key policy developments. You will successfully represent the voice of London Youth's members and the young people they support, helping to secure greater recognition, investment, and support for youth services. By building strong relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, and sector partners working to address the issues affecting young people in the capital, you will help position London Youth as a trusted and respected contributor to relevant policy discussions. At a time of significant change across the youth sector, you will play a central role in campaigning for systematic change and in building the profile of London Youth and the wider voluntary sector as the Government's 10-year National Youth Strategy, Youth Matters , is implemented. You will help ensure commitments translate into meaningful outcomes for young people, particularly in relation to youth services, enrichment opportunities and support for young people not in education, employment, or training, and strengthen long-term investment in youth provision. What you will be doing You will lead the development and delivery of London Youth's policy and public affairs work, building a clear and consistent understanding of the London and national context for young people and youth organisations. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, including communications, fundraising, delivery, and MEL, you will help develop a clear and compelling case for support and influence. You will work in close partnership with the CEO and the CEO's office, acting as a trusted policy adviser, supporting the CEO's external policy engagements, positioning, and relationships with senior policymakers and influencers. You will monitor emerging political and policy developments and relevant funding announcements, providing insight and analysis to identify opportunities for engagement. You will draft swift organisational responses to key policy announcements, in collaboration with the CEO and communications team, and ensure relevant intelligence and opportunities inform the work of the fundraising team. You will develop, maintain, and communicate evidence-based policy positions, insights, and priorities, convening our members regularly to inform clear policy asks and advocacy. You will shape briefings and consultation responses that reflect the needs of London Youth's members and the young people they support. You will shape policy positions and provide high-quality briefings ahead of key senior-level engagements. You will oversee and track our policy influencing activity, identifying emerging policy developments, coordinating internal input, engaging stakeholders, and representing London Youth in external policy and public affairs forums, and reporting on the impact of our policy work. You will strengthen policy work through insight and engagement, analysing relevant data and research from our membership and working with the Learning and Impact Lead to ensure insights from London Youth's network inform policy development. You will also identify opportunities for members and young people from our Youth Board to engage in policy work, including through consultations, networks, and events. You will build and maintain strong relationships with key London and national stakeholders, identifying opportunities for partnership working with other organisations and ensuring London Youth has a visible, credible voice in debates affecting young people. You will contribute to London Youth's communications, campaigns and profile, working with colleagues to shape policy activity across digital channels, produce engaging written content including articles and speeches, craft organisational messaging, support youth-led engagement, and contribute to London Youth's thematic networks, influencing events and media opportunities. What you bring to the role Knowledge and Experience: Strong understanding of how policy is developed in the London and national context, and experience of engaging with political agendas on behalf of a charitable or membership organisation. Experience in developing robust policy positions, responses, and solutions, and influencing politicians and decision-makers. Up-to-date, proven experience in public affairs, parliamentary engagement or a related policy-influencing roles, with a clear track record of driving meaningful change. Good understanding of UK parliamentary and government processes, and of current policy areas impacting young people in London and across the UK. Experience of producing a range of briefings and written materials, including research findings, public statements, consultation responses, and briefings for senior colleagues. Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with opinion-formers and other key stakeholders. Attributes and Behaviours: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially when it comes to policy partners. Demonstrate confidence to engage and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including those at senior level. A confident verbal communicator and presenter able to represent London Youth within policy forums, consortia, and networking events. Demonstrate ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, with proven ability to innovate and deliver change. Demonstrate ability to analyse, summarise, and present evidence to different audiences. Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring young people have prominent platforms to voice their views directly on the issues that affect them. Demonstrate a commitment to strengthening London's Youth sector. Be willing to work some evenings and the occasional weekend. Understanding and supporting the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth. Demonstrate living our values of being: Ambitious Collaborative Inclusive Accountable Benefits Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year, including bank holidays and closure days. Pro-rata if you work part time. Employer 4% pension contribution Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity Free Health Care Cash Plan Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family Flexible working opportunities considered You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth You will be making a difference to the lives of young people