Education and Partnerships Manager
Deadline: 7 January
Description
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) are looking for an Education and Partnerships Manager to join their team in London.
How to Apply
Summary
Permanent, 4 days per week at a salary of £38k pro-rata. Primarily office-based at No.1 Buckingham Place, London SW1E 6HR (with room for some flexibility)
Deadline: 5pm, 7 January 2026
About QEST
QEST transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector. Since 1990, the Charity has granted £7.4 million to almost 900 craftspeople working across the UK in 130 craft disciplines.
Through key partnership programmes, the Charity also inspires the next generation to explore craft and making careers. Education, Young People and Diversity Over the last three years, QEST has developed an exciting range of partnership programmes focused on creating equitable pathways into craft careers. This partnership work is supported by our Youth Board and EDI Champions who act as critical friends and change makers, helping us to deliver impactful projects like our Craft Your Future webpage for 16–25-year-olds.
Main Purpose of the Role The Education and Partnerships Manager will have responsibility for maintaining the partnership programmes and ensuring they deliver impact in key areas. They will have the opportunity to influence the development of the programmes; as well as establish new initiatives to expand our existing relationships and national presence, increasing the diversity of QEST’s networks and widening engagement with young people and those from under-represented communities.
Please view the job description here for further information and details on how to apply.