Youth Development Lead - Employability

Youth Development Lead - Employability (Birmingham)

Company:
King's Trust

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on 17/06/2026

Salary: £25,092.00 to £28,783.00 dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: This role will be Birmingham-based at our Digbeth hub.

Interviews: We will be holding an assessment centre on Tuesday 30th June in our Birmingham hub. You must be available to attend on this day.

The role involves supporting and developing young people up to 18 years of age, working closely with partners such as the job centre and Delivery Partners to remove barriers to their employability and to ensure a smooth journey from enrollment to placement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one‑on‑one support and guidance to a group of young people, addressing travel, finance and other commitments.
• Championing learners’ support and learning needs with employers and partners.
• Delivering employability sessions directly to young people, in person and virtually via MS Teams.
• Maintaining accurate records and data on young people, volunteers and partners to meet funding contract requirements.
• Leading delivery partners and volunteers in providing high‑quality services.
• Representing the Trust in safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and contributing to the local action plan.
• Providing cover and deputising as required.

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
• In‑house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role.
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well‑being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Well‑being Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 × annual salary).

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, striving to represent the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer. Staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Well‑being Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles that work directly with young people undergo enhanced basic disclosure checks. A criminal record does not automatically exclude applicants.