Overview

At The King's Trust, we empower young people to reach their full potential. We are looking for a Youth Development Lead to drive our Development Award Programmes for young people aged 16-30, helping them enhance their skills, navigate education, training, or employment, and build a brighter future. The role is about mentoring, guiding, and championing change, working with Outreach, Marketing colleagues and the customer service centre to ensure safe recruitment and effective engagement. This role suits someone who is organised, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated to make a real impact on young people's lives. There is also the opportunity to foster connections with local colleges and organisations and to lead local Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives aligned with our wider EDI goals. The Trust may require deputising in activities within your area of responsibility where needed.

Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people and thrive in a collaborative environment where every day offers a chance to make a difference?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 young people, with three in four moving into a positive outcome for work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people from all backgrounds and circumstances to fulfil their potential.

Responsibilities

• Be the driving force behind The Trust's Development Award Programmes for young people aged 16-30.
• Collaborate with Outreach and Marketing teams and the customer service centre to recruit safely and engage effectively.
• Work flexibly across the organisation, including deputising as needed within your area of responsibility.
• Foster meaningful connections with local colleges and organisations.
• Lead the local action plan to support EDI goals and create an inclusive environment.
• Act as a mentor, guide, and advocate for young people throughout their education, training, and employment pathways.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong organisational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and ready to step in wherever needed within The Trust.
• Passionate advocate for young people with attention to detail and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to implementing local action plans in line with EDI goals.

Benefits

• Great holiday package: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays; office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working: combination of office days and home working (location permitting).
• Opportunity to volunteer for and/or attend events.
• In-house learning platform and benefits platform for career development and well-being.
• Personal development opportunities through networks (KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN, PULSE).
• Fantastic family leave (13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity/adoption; 8 weeks full pay for paternity).
• Interest-free season ticket loans and Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
• Employer pension contribution (5%).
• Generous life assurance cover (4x annual salary).