Government Partnerships Manager

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.

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!

• 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)

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…