Deputy CEO

Manchester Young Lives is a well-established charity with a 54-year history, providing free, open-access play, youth, and early intervention programmes. We also provide tailored Post 16 programmes which prepare young people aged 16 to 24 years with an Education Health Care Plan to enter training or employment by offering a programme of functional skills qualifications, employability qualifications, and a wide range of enrichment activities aimed at promoting independence and confidence. 

Our delivery responds to the needs of disadvantaged children and young people aged 6 to 24 years in Manchester. MYL is the lead provider of play in the city due to our popular adventure playgrounds. We engage and support over 3000 children and young people every year in Manchester through our various projects.   

MYL is looking to strengthen its senior leadership team and the support for the CEO after a period of growth.   The organisation has reviewed its strategic plan, with ambitious but achievable goals. Therefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic and engaged individual who has the passion and the experience to help drive our organisation through the next chapter.

We need an accomplished fundraiser with experience in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, corporate sponsorship, and managing relationships with Trustees, funders, awarding bodies, and partner agencies. 

We are looking for a deputy who will be committed and share a passion for our history and our mission.  A proactive and ambitious individual who has a good understanding of charity finance, legislation, excellent leadership skills, a flexible can do approach and who can support the CEO with a wide range of responsibilities. 

We can offer a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a supportive working environment.   If you feel you have the skills for the role and would like to be a part of our amazing long-standing charity, we would love to hear from you.