We're hiring a Grants and Impact Manager!
Please find the recruitment pack below. Applications close at 9:00am on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
If you would like an informal chat about the role - please contact the CEO, Samuel, on s.remi-akinwale@youngmanchester.org.
Salary: £34,500
Contract: 12 months fixed term (with potential for extension)
Role reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Linley House, Dickinson Street (Off Portland Street), Manchester M1 4LF, with flexible and home-working options.
Working Pattern: Full time (35 hours per week). Flexible options can be explored.
About the role:
We are looking for an ambitious and passionate new team member to help Young Manchester grow in the coming months, in line with our vision:
“to create a Manchester where every child and young person can shape their city and realise their full potential through vibrant, connected, and inclusive opportunities”
The Grants and Impact Manager will manage the development and implementation of Young Manchester’s programmes supporting the youth and play sector in Manchester; particularly focusing on delivering our grants programmes, impact reporting and working with the CEO to attract additional funding into Manchester by leveraging our local network across the city and strategic partnerships locally and nationally.
The postholder will ensure that children and young people are shaping Young Manchester’s work, in order to maximise opportunities for young people. There is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new chapter for Young Manchester.
Since 2018, Young Manchester has delivered nearly £12 million of funding through grants to youth and play charities in Manchester. In this role, you will support the smooth running of our grant management processes and help the team with youth-led grantmaking.
This is a new role, joining a small team in a fast-paced organisation, so there is ample scope for the right applicant to develop this post and be part of an exciting period of growth for Young Manchester.
How To Apply:
The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
Please write a cover letter (no more than 2 A4 pages) outlining why you're applying for the role, and using examples to show why you think you’d be a good fit, referencing the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities section. Send this to recruitment@youngmanchester.org along with your CV and a completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form which you can download on our website.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 13th May 2024.
We would like the new Grants and Impact Manager to start as soon as possible after being confirmed in role, but are happy to discuss this and explore start dates. We are also open to secondments!
If you would like any more information, or an informal chat about Young Manchester and role, please email the CEO, Samuel on s.remi-akinwale@youngmanchester.org.
