Description
We are seeking an Education Trust Manager to lead the Goodwood Education Trust, a charity that brings children and young people face-to-face with farming, nature, and the environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading and inspiring a team of around 10 people, fostering collaboration and ongoing personal development
- Providing visible, hands-on leadership while maintaining a clear strategic view
- Managing the budget, financial planning, and reporting to keep the Trust on a strong footing
- Researching funding opportunities, writing compelling bids, and growing external income
- Ensuring the Trust meets all legal, regulatory, Charity Commission, and safeguarding requirements
- Acting as the public face of the charity, building relationships with funders, schools, partners, and the local community
- Developing a sustainable strategy for growth that keeps the Trust responsive to local need
- Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do
The ideal candidate will have:
- Senior leadership experience in the charitable, education, or outdoor learning sector
- Experience working with Boards or Trustees and supporting good governance
- A track record of researching and writing successful funding bids
- Experience of budget management, financial planning, and risk management
- Experience managing a small team, making people feel supported and valued
- Strong partnership-building, networking, and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, for a range of audiences
- A solid understanding of legal, regulatory, and safeguarding compliance
- An enthusiasm for farming and the environment, or a real willingness to learn
- A full driving licence and reliable transport
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Flexible working hours
- Access to Goodwood Health Club facilities
- Complimentary event tickets
- Employee discounts
- Staff events
- Length of service awards
- Bonus scheme
- Health cash plan
- Wellbeing programme
- Forest School
- Recommend a friend scheme