Youth Development Lead – Employability

The King's Trust

. Build relationships with a caseload of young people .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSenior💰 £25,092 - £28,783 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building relationships with young people and facilitating employability sessions, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection standards. Proficient in managing caseloads and collaborating with stakeholders to support sustainable employment outcomes.

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Caseload ManagementEmployability Session FacilitationStakeholder Relationship DevelopmentData Entry in CRMSafeguarding Compliance

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Hard Skills

Employability Skills DevelopmentData RecordingGroup Session PlanningBarrier IdentificationOne-to-One Support

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingEngagement Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced Disclosure Checks

Industry Keywords

Youth EmploymentSafeguarding StandardsHealth and SafetyAdditional Needs Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build relationships with a caseload of young people
Identify barriers and support young people toward better outcomes and sustainable employment
Plan and deliver employability sessions
Support volunteers and delivery partners in delivering sessions
Provide one-to-one support and guidance
Maintain engagement with young people on the programme
Collaborate with Outreach and Marketing teams to onboard and recruit young people
Accurately record data about young people, volunteers and partners using the CRM
Ensure delivery meets safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing a caseload of young people
Experience helping young people overcome barriers to employment, education and training
Deep understanding of challenges faced by young people
Ability to facilitate engaging group sessions about work and skills development
Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders and delivery partners
Strong time management and organisational skills
Familiarity with inputting data into a CRM
Experience working with young people who may have additional needs would be beneficial
Successful completion of an online assessment is required to be considered
Enhanced disclosure checks for roles working directly with young people

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Office closure between Christmas and New Year
Combination of office days and working from home
Volunteering and attendance at King's Trust events
In-house learning platform
Benefits platform with health and financial wellbeing support and discounts
Personal development opportunities through employee networks
13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave
8 weeks full pay for paternity leave
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Employer contribution of 5% of salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
Life assurance cover of 4 times annual salary