The Involving Young People Collective (IYPC)
JOIN THE INVOLVING YOUNG PEOPLE COLLECTIVE 2025
Role: Involving Young People Collective – Consultant
Reporting to: HUDL Youth Development Agency
Working with: Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Fee: £22 p/h (Self-employed basis)
Duration: 12 – 36 months
How to Apply
Click HERE to submit your application
Applications close on Thursday, 24th April at 11:59 PM.
Want to Find Out More?
Join one of our 30-minute online information sessions to hear directly from current members of the collective about the role and what to expect.
Click to book your place at an information session
Sessions are available on:
Saturday 12th April, 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Wed 16th April, 6:00 – 6:30 PM
What is the Involving Young People Collective (IYPC)?
The Involving Young People Collective is a group of paid consultants, aged 18 – 25, from across the UK, connected by their drive for social change. Over the past five years, the IYPC has co-created a challenging and engaging space where young people can lead, be listened to, and make a real impact in the funding sector. Together, the consultants work to make funding fairer and more accessible nationally.
We are now opening for our fourth round of recruitment!
As an IYPC consultant, you will shape who, what, and how the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation funds. Your role will be to challenge, support and influence practices and decisions, and make sure young people’s voices are heard by the Foundation’s staff and trustees.
The Collective is committed to being an inclusive and accessible space for all young people, and any support needs will be met in full. We encourage applications from young people living in rural areas and from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Who is the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation?
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the UK’s largest independent funders. This means they use their wealth to support organisations, collectives and projects whose work fits within the Foundation’s current priorities:
To improve Our Natural World;
Secure A Fairer Future;
Nurture Creative, Confident Communities.
In 2024, Esmée provided £45.1m in grant funding. You can find an introduction to Esmée’s work in a film made for Esmée’s 60th birthday in 2021. Since 2020, the IYPC has been involved in deciding award funding of £16.04m.
Who is the HUDL Youth Development agency?
Operating nationally, HUDL is dedicated to the personal and professional development of young people, particularly those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, racialised communities, or who have faced other barriers to these types of opportunities. HUDL works alongside funders, charities and businesses to meaningfully engage young people in social change through grant making, governance, networking and training.
HUDL manages and coordinates the work of the Collective and offers ongoing support and feedback to consultants and Esmée Fairbairn.
Do I need experience to apply?
No! The majority of our consultants have never worked with or for a funding organisation before joining IYPC.
IYPC members, HUDL, and Esmée Fairbairn will guide and support you, and we offer a thorough induction process.
We’re looking for young people who:
Have a passion for social impact and advocating for community-led change
Care about young people being actively involved in decision-making
Are open to learning and challenging the way things are done
Can manage their time and let us know if they need support
Are confident working online and in-person, and can communicate effectively in both environments
Have the capacity to be an effective member of the Collective
Are able to work independently & meet deadlines
What does an IYPC Consultant do?
As an IYPC Consultant, you will:
Attend IYPC monthly meetings and events throughout the year.
Collaborate with other consultants and Esmée staff to design and lead on pieces of work.
Review and advise on applications for funding alongside grant managers
Design and lead group work, including workshops, meetings and sprints
Provide advice as a critical friend to Esmée Fairbairn
Be involved in the delivery of EF projects
Work independently in small groups with other consultants
Participate in regular catch-ups for your own personal development
Time commitment
Typically 3-10 hours per month, but specific projects may require additional time. These additional projects are optional, and you don’t have to do everything!
The whole Collective gets together in person three times a year on retreats and away days.