Commercial Executive in London

Commercial Executive in London

London Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The King's Trust

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive impactful fundraising initiatives to empower young women and transform their futures.
  • Company: The King's Trust, dedicated to supporting young people across the UK.
  • Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working, personal development opportunities, and great family leave.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion, with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in young women's lives while developing your skills in a purpose-driven environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in CRM systems, business development, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Location: Any UK Trust office (40-60% of your week in the office)

Interviews: 13/07 and 14/07

Be part of a team transforming futures for young women across the UK. As a Commercial Executive – Change a Girl's Life, you will play a pivotal role in one of The King's Trust's flagship campaigns, driving the income that empowers young women to build confidence, gain vital skills, and create brighter, more independent futures. This is more than a role—it's an opportunity to help unlock life-changing potential at scale.

At the heart of our Corporate Partnerships team, you'll turn ambition into action—shaping and delivering high-impact fundraising initiatives that make a tangible difference. You'll work collaboratively across fundraising, marketing and philanthropy, ensuring partnerships are not only successful but truly transformative, delivering measurable outcomes for the young people we support.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment—someone highly organised, proactive, and energised by bringing multiple workstreams together. From managing campaign delivery end-to-end to nurturing relationships with corporate partners and identifying new opportunities, you will be instrumental in driving the success and growth of the Change a Girl's Life campaign.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

  • Highly organised and confident managing a busy, varied workload with competing deadlines
  • A strong communicator who enjoys selling and working with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Proactive and detail-focused, with a passion for delivering high-quality work.

To hit the ground running, you will bring:

  • Experience using CRM systems and managing data such as prospect lists
  • Exposure to business development, partnerships or marketing, ideally in a charity or purpose-led environment
  • Confidence supporting proposals, presentations or campaign materials, with strong written and verbal communication skills

What happens next? Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable 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 do we need a Commercial Executive - Change a Girl's Life? 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 our Commercial Executives!

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, 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)

Equal Opportunities: 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 from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. We're a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

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. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

Commercial Executive in London employer: The King's Trust

The King's Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of young women across the UK. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a vibrant work culture that champions diversity and inclusion, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous benefits such as a great holiday package, personal development opportunities, and comprehensive family leave. Join us in a purpose-driven environment where your contributions will help unlock life-changing potential for young people.

The King's Trust

Contact Details:

The King's Trust Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Commercial Executive in London

Fundraising Initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement
Campaign Management
CRM Systems
Business Development
Marketing
Proposal Writing