Partnerships & Project Executive

About the Sweaty Betty Foundation

The Sweaty Betty Foundation is on a mission to empower women and girls to lead healthier, happier, and more active lives. We believe in the joy of movement and the lifelong benefits of staying active. Our goal is to break down barriers to participation in sports and physical activities, promoting inclusion and access for all. By working with a diverse range of communities, our foundation strives to create meaningful and measurable change, ensuring that every girl and woman has the opportunity to embrace movement, thrive, and experience the joy of being active for life.

Role Overview

The Partnerships and Projects Executive plays a pivotal role in the Foundation, overseeing the management and delivery of our grants and projects portfolio while also providing essential administrative support. This varied role involves working collaboratively with partners, grantees, and stakeholders to ensure projects align with the Foundation’s mission and deliver measurable outcomes. You will also be responsible for maintaining the Foundation’s social media presence to amplify our work and engage our audiences effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Portfolio Management

• Manage the full grant-making lifecycle, from application review and due diligence to contracting and monitoring.
• Work closely with grantees to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with agreed outcomes.
• Develop and maintain robust systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of funded projects.
• Maintain and keep abreast of relevant trends, policies and practices.

Partnership Management

• Build and nurture relationships with grantees, partners, and stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for grantees, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with existing partners and explore potential new collaborations.

Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Foundation, including organising meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining records.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including trustees.
• Support the team in managing budgets, schedules, and workflows to ensure smooth operations.

Impact Measurement and Reporting

• Develop and implement frameworks to assess the outcomes and impact of funded projects.
• Gather, analyse, and present data to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Foundation’s work.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders, including impact summaries and lessons learned.

Collaboration and Innovation

• Work collaboratively with our partner Sweaty Betty and the Foundation team to ensure all activities are aligned with our mission and values.
• Share innovative ideas and best practices to improve grant-making, communications, engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop the work of our Girls’ Panel and promote girls’ voices

Essential Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of grant management, project delivery, or partnership coordination in the not for profit sector.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Analytical and problems solving skills
• Competence in providing administrative and project management support, with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite including, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in the sports, health, or wellbeing/active sectors.
• Experience of working in the women and girls’ sector.
• Experience of using analytical and creative tools to present information and data.
• Familiarity with grant-making software or systems.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in grant-making and communications.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the mission and values of the Sweaty Betty Foundation.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
• Collaborative team player with a positive and flexible approach.
• Committed to continuous learning and innovation.
• Entrepreneurial and self starter

This role will close on Wednesday 26th February 2025

Salary: £24,000

Hours: Full time

Please note, applications can be made via Linkedin or via Talent@sweatybetty.com

For more information about the Sweaty Betty Foundation, visit https://www.sweatybettyfoundation.org/