Educational Partnerships Manager (Dorset and South Coast of Hampshire)

Young Enterprise; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as an Educational Partnerships Manager, where you'll empower young people across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire. This hands-on role involves building crucial relationships in education, delivering impactful programmes, and managing volunteers to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

NHS top-up plan

Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in education, social mobility, and relationship building.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Experience in fundraising and volunteer management would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with schools and local communities.
• Deliver and support the rollout of programmes in educational settings.
• Recruit and support volunteers in various initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organisation

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Fundraising

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We re Young Enterprise a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work and we re proud of our people-first culture. Here s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a role where you ll really see the difference you make.

As Educational Partnerships Manager, you ll work across Dorset and South Coast of Hampshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.

You ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.

You ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.

It s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.

You ll love this job if you are

• A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders
• Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
• A natural communicator whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers
• Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone you ll be part of a close-knit regional team
• Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities
• Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation
• Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings
• Recruit, train and support volunteers making sure they feel valued and inspired
• Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact
• Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables
• Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people
• Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre

A few practical things:

• This is a hands-on role you ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential)
• You ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times
• Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions it s all part of the fun!

Safeguarding Young People

We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.

How to Apply

If you re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Dorset and the South West Coast of Hampshire, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 31 July 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

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Join us and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!