Head of Partnerships - Wales

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Job Overview

The King's Trust is celebrating 50 years of empowering young people to build brighter futures, and as our Head of Partnerships in Wales, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. Based in Cardiff, you’ll lead our efforts to unlock new funding and partnerships that transform young lives across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to unlock new funding and partnerships across Wales.
• Drive a fundraising portfolio worth over £1 million, inspiring your team and shaping long‑term, sustainable relationships with partners across government, philanthropy, corporate and public sectors.
• Secure investment that fuels life‑changing programmes in education, employability, enterprise and wellbeing.
• Act as a collaborative leader, amplifying our impact across the country.

Contract & Working Conditions

Contract Type: Permanent

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

Closing Date: 23:59 on 27/11/2025

Salary: £44,700.00 to £56,000.00 (pro‑rata £35,760.00 to £44,800.00), dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Cardiff – Hybrid working with 40–60% per week in the office

Interviews: 3rd December (1st stage) 8th or 9th December (2nd Stage – TBC)

Next Steps

Please submit a CV and cover letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust. The team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.

Why we need a Head of Partnerships – Wales

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 they are key to a positive and prosperous future for everyone.

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, roles combine office days and working from home.
• Volunteer for and attend events – The King’s Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
• In‑house learning platform to develop your skills.
• Benefits platform covering health and financial well‑being and discounts on restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development through networks: KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN and PULSE.
• Family leave: 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay maternity and adoption leave; 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• The Trust contributes 5% of salary to the Trust Pension Scheme.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 × 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 reflects the communities we serve, striving for diversity in age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. We welcome applicants from under‑represented backgrounds, especially candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and a Disability Confident organisation, with support from KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN and PULSE.

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. We undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for roles working directly with young people at an enhanced level. A criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need additional help.

Application ID

Req ID: 3717