Youth Development Lead – Foundations (Leeds)

Company: King's Trust
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Youth Development Lead – Foundations (Leeds)

Company: King’s Trust

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on 21/07/2026

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

Location: Leeds – Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office (this also can include off‑site visits to partners)

Assessment Centre: 31st of July in‑person at our Leeds Centre

Safety always comes first: keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.

You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights, both in person and via virtual sessions on MS Teams; activities include outdoor sessions and visits to local areas to support delivery.

You will also work closely with delivery partners and service providers, ensuring they meet EDI goals and that the young people’s journey is aligned with funding contracts.

Embark on a variety of roles, stepping up when needed, and make a positive impact on young people’s lives.

Benefits

  • Great holiday package: 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays, and office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Flexible working: Combination of office days and working from home
  • Volunteer for and attend events such as The King’s Trust Awards, Pride, and active events
  • In‑house learning platform: Develop your skills for your career and your role
  • Benefits platform: Health, financial well‑being support, discounts on restaurants, shops, and cinemas
  • Personal development opportunities: Through our networks – KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN, PULSE
  • Family leave: 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption; 8 weeks full pay for paternity
  • 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)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and want to include people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, disabled, LGBTQIA+ backgrounds. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding

The King’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment and undergo basic or enhanced disclosures.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026