Youth Development Lead - Delivery Partnerships

Youth Development Lead - Delivery Partnerships (Liverpool)

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,672.00 to £28,783.00

Location: Liverpool

Interviews: 13th of February in-person in Liverpool

Closing Date: 23:59 on 02/02/2026

• Invite, train and expertly manage a group of delivery partners and volunteers to ensure our young people have an exceptional experience.
• Support delivery partners and volunteers with training, resources, qualifications and guidance in adherence to the Trust’s quality standards.
• Serve as a compliance lead, ensuring partners and volunteers meet all necessary policies and regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records of information and data on young people, volunteers and partners to meet funding contract requirements.
• Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) goals through programme planning and execution.
• Facilitate best‑practice sharing, network sessions and end‑of‑programme events.
• Provide communication, problem‑solving and event‑management skills and transform ordinary moments into unforgettable experiences.

• Background or knowledge of the education system is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to manage unexpected challenges.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion values.

• 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working with a mix of office days and working from home.
• Opportunities to volunteer at or attend Trust events and awards.
• In‑house learning platform for career development.
• Benefits platform including health, financial support and discounts on restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development networks: KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN, PULSE.
• Family leave: 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for maternity/adoption; 8 weeks full pay paternity.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Trust pension scheme: 5% salary contribution.
• Life assurance cover (4× annual salary).

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment and undergo basic disclosure checks. Presence of a criminal record does not automatically exclude an applicant.