At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive change in how employers recruit and support young people.
- Company: Youth Futures Foundation, dedicated to tackling youth unemployment.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a focus on equity and inclusion.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's access to good work.
- Qualifications: Experience in influencing change and a passion for youth employment.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Youth Futures Foundation’s Employer Strategy. You will embed and scale evidence-based practice across employer networks to create systemic change in how employers recruit, develop and retain young people. This role focuses on influencing employer behaviour at scale – using evidence, partnerships and networks to embed the evidence of what works across organisations, sectors and places. It does not involve delivering employability support or 1:1 services to employers or young people.
Responsibilities
- You will be skilled at influencing organisational or systems-level change.
- Translating research and evidence into practical action.
- Working through partnerships, intermediaries and networks to achieve scale.
You will work with employer organisations, networks, sector bodies and system actors to ensure that Youth Futures’ evidence shapes decision-making, practice and investment – improving young people’s access to good work over the long term. You will have a passion for tackling youth unemployment and a strong interest in equity, diversity and inclusion issues.
This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 February 2026 at 23:59. For more information on this role, please download our recruitment pack. Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
Partnerships Manager employer: YOUTH FUTURES FOUNDATION
At Youth Futures, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions creativity and collaboration within our External Affairs team. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to youth employment ensures that every team member contributes to meaningful change in society. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, we empower our employees to thrive and make a real impact in the communities we serve.
