About the Role
We’re recruiting for a Grants and Trusts Manager to join our team in London or Manchester.
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Our Grants and Trusts Manager is responsible for managing and developing ReachOut’s income from Trusts and other Grant-making bodies. Working closely with the partnerships team and the Head of Programmes & Impact they will make evidence-informed decisions and collaborate across the organisation to meet our strategic aims. This role is currently reporting to the CEO for an interim period, but long-term will report to the Head of Marketing and Partnerships.
2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people across London and Manchester.
Contract: Part-time (0.8FTE) Permanent – (probationary period of 6 months)
Working Hours: Standard office hours are 09:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday, flexible working permitted.
Location: Hybrid working with the expectation to work from ReachOut’s offices in either London or Manchester one to two days per week (to be agreed).
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 for 0.8FTE (FTE circa £40,000-£45,000 FTE).
Application deadline: Monday 27th January at 12:00pm.
For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum two pages), addressing each point of the person specification, clearly describing how your skills and experience makes you suitable for this role.
Please also completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Please submit your application to hr@reachoutuk.org. In the subject line, please quote GTM-2025
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT can be useful for applicants, for example to shorten an initial draft. However, we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting their applications. We want to hear your authentic voice that comes from your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
Applications will close on Monday 27th January at 12:00pm.
Interviews: Tuesday 04th February – in person at our London office.
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process.
All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
