Youth Development Lead - Employability

Job Details

Contract Type: X2 Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on 22/03/2026

Salary: £25,092.00 to £28,783.00 dependent on skills

Location: Edinburgh

Assessment Centre: 2nd of April (in-person)

Let’s make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!

You will work with The King’s Trust Outreach, Marketing and Customer Service teams to onboard, engage and support young people in our programmes. Your responsibilities include:

• Uncovering and removing barriers to enable young people to thrive, including travel, commitment and support needs.
• Providing one‑to‑one support and guidance to small groups of young people.
• Advocating for their learning and employability needs with employers and partners such as the Jobcentre.
• Co‑ordinating and delivering employability sessions, both face‑to‑face and via MS Teams.
• Maintaining accurate records of young people, volunteers and partners in line with funding contracts.
• Leading local actions to promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in line with the Trust’s EDI goals.
• Occasionally deputising and wearing multiple hats as the role demands.

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King’s Trust. The team will be in touch shortly after the closing date.

Last year we helped over 40,000 young people, with three out of four moving into positive outcomes in work, education or training. Youth Development Leads are essential to support every young person’s potential regardless of background.

• Great holiday package – 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working – a mix of office and home days unless the role is entirely remote.
• Opportunities to volunteer for and attend events such as The King’s Trust Awards, Pride, and community activations.
• In‑house learning platform for career and role development.
• Benefits platform covering health, financial well‑being and discounts at restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development through networks – KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN and PULSE.
• Competitive family leave – 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption; 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Trust pension scheme contribution of 5% of salary.
• Generous life assurance cover (4× annual salary).

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those under‑represented in our sector, such as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals.

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer. Staff and volunteers receive support from our cultural, gender, disability and LGBTQIA+ networks.

All staff and volunteers share a commitment to safeguarding children and young people. Disclosure checks are undertaken at an enhanced level for roles working directly with young people. A criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We prefer to hire directly but have a preferred supplier list for agencies when needed.

Req : 3870