At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive partnerships across Scotland, engaging with churches and networks to support children in need.
- Company: Kids Matter, a leading children's charity focused on family support.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, remote work contribution, coaching sessions, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and mutual trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive, values-driven environment.
- Qualifications: Strong networking skills, Christian faith, and passion for community engagement.
Location: Remote (based in Scotland with regular travel across Scotland and the North of England, plus travel for biannual team days in London and departmental team meetings in various locations).
Hours of work: 21-28 hours a week (3-4 days).
Salary: £28,665 - £31,965 pro rata (£17,199 - £19,179 or £22,932 - £25,572 actual).
Contract type: Permanent.
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities. Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes. Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The National Partnership Manager role involves:
- Driving expansion across Scotland and the rest of the UK by identifying, engaging, and securing new church partners and networks.
- Working closely as part of the engagement team, to build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective partners, contributing to national growth targets and KPIs.
- Attending and representing Kids Matter at events through public speaking, exhibitions, and partnership engagement.
About you
Are you confident in pioneering new projects? Do you have strong networking skills? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family? Then we would love to hear from you!
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
How to Apply
You can apply for the National Partnership Manager position by completing a copy of our online application form. The deadline for applications is 13th July at 9am. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you have any questions, please refer to our recruitment FAQs document. If you would like any application and interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
National Partnership Manager (Scotland) employer: Kids Matter
Kids Matter is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible and supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous annual leave, remote working contributions, and access to coaching and training opportunities, we empower our team to thrive while making a meaningful impact on children's lives across Scotland and beyond. Join us in our mission to create strong families and communities, where diversity is celebrated and valued.
