Having been heavily involved in sports development and contributed to the promotion of sport for young people with a focus on improving their lives, you are ready for a new role where you can have maximum impact and positively affect the lives of our young people in the UK.

At the Youth Sport Trust, we are passionate about building a brighter future for all young people by harnessing the power of sport to enhance wellbeing, build leadership and raise achievement. We create, develop and deliver programmes and initiatives that equip young people with vital skills for life.

As Head of Sport you will lead the development of our strategy for ‘Removing Barriers to Sport’ creating positive outcomes for young people through participating in sport and activity. This will include the development of coaching, competition, clubs and volunteering opportunities. You will work to understand the needs of young people, practitioners, schools, parents, community partners and funders as well as create innovative ideas and solutions to meet them. You will establish and manage relationships with key partner agencies and stakeholders too.  Responsible for performance and high standards of customer care you will also set, monitor and manage KPIs and targets. Key will be the ability to inspire and lead direct reports, work collaboratively and foster a positive culture.

An accomplished people manager you know how to motivate and build high performing teams. You will have experience of sport development and will have been involved in developing and delivering interventions, professional development opportunities, resources and support tools. You will used to developing strategy and / or policy too.

An effective communicator, you will be skilled at influencing a range of audiences and building effective relationships. An excellent project manager you will have a track record of managing financials and delivering against targets.

In return you will get to join a dynamic and energetic charity passionate about improving young people’s lives where all staff are given the opportunity to engage in the leadership and direction of the organisation. Our values of trust, responsibility, integrity and partnership working underpin everything we do and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion.  All staff are encouraged to engage in physical activity with opportunities put on every lunchtime and free yoga sessions. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2018 we were ranked one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies to Work For list.

If you have the skills to support our work and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, we would love to hear from you. 

Please go to our jobs page and complete an online application.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. 

Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 10am on 22 November 2019

Interview date: 4 December 2019 in Loughborough 

Registered charity number: 1086915

Role: High Value Giving Manager

Organisation: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Location: Middleton, Derbyshire

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust in their search for a High Value Giving Manager. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are a small charity with a big vision and a big impact. They are not only leading conservationists, but they also run a range of educational programmes to so that everyone has on opportunity to experience nature.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is the only organisation in Derbyshire working to protect and enhance wildlife and wild places throughout the county. They are a Registered Charity, supported by more than 14,000 members. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is uniquely positioned to lead change in Derbyshire, being grass roots and local whilst also being part of a strong, cohesive movement of 47 Trusts with a collective membership of over 800,000.

As the new High Value Giving Manager you will be developing and driving the Major Donor programme whilst working cross departmentally to take advantage and find new opportunities within the Individual Giving team and Corporate Partnerships Programme. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of improvement and philanthropic giving.

To be considered for this role you must have a proven track record of securing gifts from high net worth individuals (5/6 figure) and have a solid understanding of the current fundraising landscape. The ideal candidate will not only have experience of major donor fundraising but will come equipped with a solid understanding of the other fundraising streams. Line management experience will also be ideal but not essential as this role will manage the Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This is a really rare opportunity to join an innovative, enthusiastic and green organisation!

If you would like to receive an Information pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Zach at Harris Hill 0207 820 7332.

Closing date: 11 th November, 9am .

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants not all candidates will be responded to.

Rumbletums is a Community Café offering non-accredited training and work experience opportunities to young people with learning disabilities.

The main purpose of the role of Project Manager is to work with the Board of Trustees in developing the future strategic direction of Rumbletums, to manage Rumbletums on a day-to-day basis and to lead the programme of training and development of our trainees.

The training is based in our café and trainees undertake a range of ‘Front of House’ and kitchen duties and other related activities that enable them to develop specific and transferable skills relevant to the catering industry, plus communication and life skills, as well as greater self-esteem and confidence.

We need someone who has experience of working with young people with learning disabilities in a vocational or learning setting and with proven experience of effective management, as well as excellent leadership and motivational skills.