Job Description

41,638.00 per annum, plus 5,400 per annum car allowance
Home based with regular travel across London
Full time - 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with possibility to extend
Support us in creating a world leading sport system that reaches, inspires and engages all young people - whatever their age or ability. That's our aim at Youth Sport Trust (YST) and, if you join us, you'll be helping young people in London achieve their full potential by ensuring they have access to high quality physical education and sport.
As our Regional Strategic Lead for London, you will play a pivotal role in driving YST's strategy and impact across the capital. You will lead the delivery of our programmes, manage partnership agreements and contracts, and act as a senior ambassador for the charity. You'll build YST's reputation within London's education, health, and sport sectors by working closely with senior stakeholders, policymakers, and influential networks.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for directing the implementation of YST's mission and programmes across London, aligning with regional priorities and national objectives. You will grow YST's footprint in London's school network, particularly in areas of disadvantage. You will embed our work in local education ecosystems and support school-led change. You will also work closely with our fundraising team to identify opportunities, write bids, and unlock local funding. You will support our political influencing work by strengthening relationships with local authorities and contribute to our regional advocacy. You will also amplify our voice and visibility as a trusted and impactful partner across the education and youth policy in London.
To succeed, you will be an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in the education, sport or charity sector, ideally with a focus on young people. You will have a strong understanding of the political, educational and sporting context in London and the ability to position YST effectively within them. A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable regional strategies and impactful national programmes that drive meaningful outcomes for young people.
Effective at building relationships, you will also possess excellent communication, presenting and influencing skills. Strong at project management you will be highly organised and good at planning too. Critically, you will be effective at inspiring direct reports and creating high performing teams.
As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Our values underpin everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days.
If you possess all these attributes and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, please click the apply now button and complete an online application.
The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence, and that representation is important. The Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check
Closing date: 11:59pm on 3 July 2025
Interview date: 11 July 2025 - Face to face in Loughborough or London (TBC)
Reg Charity No: 1086915
How to apply
Visit www.youthsporttrust.org/carrers and complete an online application

Youth Sport Trust