Employee Engagement Manager (Fundraising)

The King's Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working (office + home)

Volunteer for events

In-house learning platform

Benefits platform

Networks for staff development

Family leave (extended maternity/pat)

Season ticket loans

Pension scheme contributing 5%

Life assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

The King's Trust is seeking an Employee Engagement Manager (Fundraising) to build high-value corporate partnerships, inspire employees across leading organisations, and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns that generate vital unrestricted income. You’ll lead key projects, grow participation and shape the future of one of our ambitious fundraising products.

This role requires experience delivering successful fundraising, engagement or marketing campaigns, organising high-impact events, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering fundraising, engagement or marketing campaigns.
• Organising high‑impact events and driving income growth.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build high-value corporate partnerships and inspire employees across leading organisations.
• Deliver innovative fundraising campaigns to generate unrestricted income.
• Lead key projects, grow participation, and shape the future of our fundraising products.

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 24/11/2027
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 23:59 on 08/11/2026
Salary: £29,290.00 to £36,612.00 (National) £33,000.00 to £41,256.00 (London), dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience
Location: Any UK Trust office. Hybrid working with 40-60% of the week in one of our Centres
1st stage interviews: 16/11 and 17/11
2nd stage interviews: 23/11

Join The King's Trust as an Employee Engagement Manager (Fundraising) and play a pivotal role in powering our flagship Million Makers initiative. In this exciting role, you will build and nurture high-value corporate partnerships, inspire employees across leading organisations, and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns that generate vital, unrestricted income. You’ll lead key projects, grow participation, and shape the future of one of our most ambitious fundraising products.

This role is ideal for someone with experience delivering successful fundraising, engagement or marketing campaigns, organising high-impact events, and driving income growth over time. You will be confident in building relationships with senior stakeholders, managing multiple projects and motivating others to achieve ambitious goals. Strategic thinking, collaboration and communication skills will be essential to success in this role.

Every partnership you build, and every campaign you deliver, will help transform young lives. The income you generate enables young people to develop the confidence, skills and opportunities they need to succeed. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to create meaningful, lasting impact at scale, while working as part of a passionate, purpose-driven team at The King’s Trust.

Why do we need Employee Engagement Managers?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Employee Engagement Managers!

Perks for working at The Trust!

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Equal Opportunities

Here at The King’s Trust, we’re committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that’s representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding

The King’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.