Change & Transformation Lead

King's Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The King's Trust is seeking a Change and Transformation Lead to enhance technology support for its mission. This role involves overseeing significant projects, improving systems for operational efficiency, and making a lasting social impact. Ideal candidates will possess strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, and be passionate about supporting young people.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

In-house learning platform

Personal development opportunities

Interest-free season ticket loans

Generous life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Strong programme management and people leadership skills.
• Experience in technology transformation projects.
• Ability to drive improvements and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transformation projects, including a £900k CRM replacement.
• Define a transformation roadmap for operational efficiency.
• Ensure systems empower the organization to support young people.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Programme Management

People Leadership

Job description

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Contract Type:Maternity Cover12 months

Hours:Full Time,35hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on Tuesday 27th May 2025

Salary:£55,000.00to£65,000.00dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience

Location:Birmingham, Manchester or London (Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews:6th and 9th June 2025

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We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Are you ready to lead meaningful change in an organisation that puts young people at the heart of everything it does? As our Change and Transformation Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how technology supports our mission—driving improvements that make our systems more effective, user-friendly, and impactful. This is your chance to work across a wide portfolio—from HR to fundraising systems—defining a transformation roadmap that enables real operational efficiency, supports our people, and maximises value for money, all while maintaining the highest standards of data security and integrity.

This is more than just a technology leadership role—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference. You’ll help guide major projects like a £900k CRM replacement, work with passionate teams who care deeply about our mission, and ensure our systems empower us to reach more young people with the support they deserve.

If you're a strategic thinker with strong programme management and people leadership skills, and want your work to have genuine social impact, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your potential matters just as much as your experience.

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.

Why do we need Change & Transformation Leads?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law.We believe allyoung people should have the chance to succeed, and thatyoung people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Change & Transformation Leads!

Perks for working at The Trust!

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• 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 & Wellbeing 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
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). For more information, please click here .

Safeguarding

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. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Location:

London, GB, SE1 8EG Manchester, GB, M4 6JG Birmingham, GB, B5 6DR

Date added: 13 May 2025