Government Partnerships Manager

THE KING'S TRUST; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great holiday package

Flexible working

Volunteer events

In-house learning platform

Benefits platform

Networks: KT CAN/KT GEN/KT DAWN/PULSE

Family leave

Season ticket loans

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

The King's Trust in Northern Ireland is seeking a Government Partnerships Manager on a 12-month maternity cover. You’ll lead a portfolio of high‑value government partnerships, develop new funding opportunities and influence policy to support our place-based work with young people.

You’ll build strategic relationships across NI and the UK Government, work with fundraisers and public affairs teams, and help ensure our programmes reach the young people who need us most.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Confident communicator with policy awareness.
• Ability to spot and secure opportunities that change lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of high-value government partnerships.
• Develop exciting new funding opportunities.
• Influence policy and secure income for our programmes.
• Collaborate with Fundraising, Public Affairs and Delivery teams to maximise impact.

Job description

Government Partnerships Manager

Contract Type:Maternity Cover for up to 12 months

Hours:Full Time,35 hours per week (will consider part-time, 28 hours per week)

Closing Date: 23:59 on 30/11/2026

Salary:£29,290.00to£36,612.00 (pro-rata £23,432.00 to £29,289.00), dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Belfast - 40-60% of the week in the Centre

Interviews: 09/12

Join The King’s Trust as our Government Partnerships Manager in Northern Ireland and play a key role in securing the funding that powers our work with young people across the region. You’ll build strategic relationships across NI and the UK Government, influence policy, and secure significant income that directly supports our place-based strategy.

In this 12-month fixed-term role, you’ll lead a portfolio of high-value government partnerships, develop exciting new funding opportunities, and help shape local and national conversations about young people’s needs. You’ll work closely with a passionate team across Fundraising, Public Affairs and Delivery, ensuring our programmes reach those who need us most.

If you’re a relationship-builder, a confident communicator, and someone who can spot and secure opportunities that change lives, this is a chance to make a meaningful contribution in a milestone year for The King’s Trust. Join us and help drive positive change for young people in Northern Ireland.

Why do we need Government Partnerships 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 Government Partnerships 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 that 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.

Req ID: 3762

Belfast, GB, BT12 5GH

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