Job Description

Why work for Manchester Youth Zone

Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata)

We are committed to training and developing our staff, that will include a full induction and access to internal and external training opportunities

We care about your wellbeing - Access to our EAP, an extra holiday day for your birthday, and onsite gym and sports facilities

5% pension contribution

You will be part of our mission to positively impact the lives of young people in North Manchester

The Manchester Youth Zone first opened to young people in 2012 as an independent charity. Located in Harpurhey enables the Manchester Youth Zone to reach those young people who need?"Somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to". At Manchester Youth Zone, we have a shared

purpose

to create

passion

and

pathways

for every young person we work with, we do this through providing a safe and welcoming environment, high quality youth work and promoting inclusion, resilience and aspirations.

We work with young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs offering provision during the day (including weekends) for targeted young people, each evening for universal provision and residential provision for specific programmes.?The Manchester Youth Zone has an excellent reputation in a number of areas including safeguarding, working with young people who are "at risk" of criminal exploitation, mentoring and employment skills. We have invested strongly in partnership working, becoming a community asset responding to the needs of young people and the local community of North Manchester.

We're recruiting a

Corporate Fundraising Manager,

that will be responsible for fundraising campaigns and initiatives in order to retain, recruit and grow income from corporate and individual supporters.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and networking skills, able to manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding as appropriate with an agreed annual income target.

You will work with our Communications and Marketing to engage senior leaders in business to support the work of Manchester Youth Zone through corporate volunteering campaigns, fundraising events, media campaigns and more.

Key Duties

Be involved in the design and delivery of a tiered corporate and philanthropic giving programme to improve supporter engagement and income delivery

To cultivate donor relationships that focus on donations of 250.00 to 20,000, in kind donations & volunteer programmes with a view to developing multi-year agreements

To develop and execute a tailored stewardship plan across all donors

Work as part of a team to deliver a range of fundraising events and opportunities

Track all fundraising activity on salesforce (training will be given) to evidence progression of relationships

Encourage the participation of staff and young people and that their ideas contribute to fundraising campaigns, marketing and promotional activities

Represent Manchester Youth Zone at external fundraising and networking events and forums

To work effectively and positively alongside colleagues including staff, volunteers and young leaders. Ensure that all volunteers and trainee staff are made to feel an integral and valued part of Manchester Youth Zone family.

Undertake regular training and development relevant to the role.

Actively address any bullying, harassment, or discrimination, promoting cohesion, inclusion, and positive relationships.

To understand and adhere to MYZ policies and procedures at all times with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, positive behaviour management, health and safety and safeguarding.

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times, managing any safeguarding issues should they arise (training provided).

To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the Charity's expectations, values and principles. Work a flexible pattern including evenings and weekends in line with the role/team requirements.

Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably determined by your line manager and be flexible to attend residential trips.

Promote a positive image of MYZ through professionalism and good conduct with all our stakeholders and the public.

This role is for 40 hours per week - to include some evenings and weekends where necessary. This is a fixed term contract ending March 2027 (with the possibility of extension).

Applicants will be shortlisted and those invited to the interview stage will be contacted on the week commencing 5th January 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person