Development Manager - Wales

Youth Sport Trust; Burton on the Wolds; Remote; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for youth sports in the UK is seeking a Development Manager to expand its influence in Wales. You will build partnerships, manage projects, and champion youth leadership across various sectors. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in the sport and education fields. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the sport and education landscapes in Wales.
• Experience providing development support or thought leadership.
• Confidence in collaborating with young people and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Youth Sport Trust's work across Wales.
• Manage funded projects and contracts.
• Deliver key national events for the Young Ambassador calendar.

Skills

Partnership building

Youth leadership

Financial management

Communication

Project management

Job description

Role Overview

As our Development Manager - Wales, you'll take the lead in delivering and expanding the Youth Sport Trust's work across the home nation. You will:

• Build strong national and local partnerships to advance our mission.
• Manage funded projects and contracts, ensuring they deliver measurable impact for young people.
• Champion youth leadership by supporting schools and educators to embed best practice.
• Deliver key national events within the Young Ambassador calendar.
• Collaborate with Sport Wales, local authorities, Sports Partnerships, and National Governing Bodies of Sport to strengthen collective impact.

You'll play a key role in growing our reach and influence in line with the Vision for Sport in Wales and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive through play and sport.

Qualifications

To succeed, you'll bring a strong understanding of Wales's sport and education landscapes and proven experience providing development support or thought leadership in these sectors. You'll be confident working collaboratively with young people and partners, with a good understanding of youth leadership, coaching, and volunteering. Skilled at financial management and an excellent communicator, you'll have a talent for building relationships, inspiring others, and managing competing priorities.

About The Youth Sport Trust

The Youth Sport Trust is the UK's leading charity dedicated to improving young people's education and development through the power of play and sport. We believe in a future where every child experiences the life-changing benefits of being active - building belonging, improving wellbeing, fostering inclusion, and developing character and leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Fixed term until March 2027 (with the potential to be extended) £37,312.00 per annum (Full time), plus car allowance. Home based with regular travel across Wales and some travel to Youth Sport Trust Head Office Loughborough.

• Competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, a health cash plan, an employee assistance programme, and volunteering days.