Head of Proposition - AI Skills

The King's Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working (office + home)

Volunteer for events

In-house learning platform

Benefits platform

Diversity Networks (KT CAN, KT GEN, KT

Family leave 13 weeks full pay

Season ticket loans

Pension 5% employer

Life assurance 4x salary

Job summary

The King’s Trust is seeking a Head of Proposition – AI Skills to lead a nationwide AI skills programme for young people, uniting learners, employers, tech leaders and education partners. You will set priorities, guide pilots and drive growth with a sustainable model.

You’ll operate at a strategic level, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into scalable solutions while ensuring impact and financial viability across the offer.

Qualifications

• Experience steering new services or programmes from concept to delivery and scale.
• Strong ability to work at a strategic level with multiple partners.
• Proven track record in education, employability or technology-enabled learning.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities for the AI Skills offer and align teams and partners.
• Oversee pilots and use evidence to decide what to scale, adjust or discontinue.
• Build relationships to grow the national AI skills program and ensure financial sustainability.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Proposition development

Education & skills partnerships

Stakeholder management

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st December 2028

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on 25/11/2026

Salary: £60,000.00 to £72,772.00 (London weighting included), dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: London only - Hybrid role with 40-60% of your week spent in the office

1st stage interviews: 03/12

2nd stage interviews: 09/12 and 10/12

The King’s Trust has a bold ambition to equip a million young people with the AI skills they need for the future world of work. As our Head of Proposition – AI Skills, you’ll turn that ambition into reality, bringing together young people, employers, technology leaders and education partners to build and scale a national offer combining practical learning, recognised qualifications and routes into work. This is your chance to lead something with real national impact, putting young people facing the greatest barriers at the heart of the AI opportunity.

You’ll set the priorities for the AI Skills offer, bringing teams and partners together to develop something that delivers impact and is financially sustainable. You’ll oversee pilots and use the evidence to decide what to scale, change or stop, while building the relationships and support needed to grow the offer nationally.

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running in a role where not everything has been worked out yet. You might come from proposition or product development, innovation, education and skills, employability, technology or another environment where you’ve taken a new service or programme from idea through to delivery and growth. You’ll be comfortable working at a strategic level, bringing people with you and making confident decisions when the evidence is still emerging.

Why do we need a Head of Proposition - AI Skills?

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 all young people should have the chance to succeed, and young 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 the Head of Proposition - AI Skills!

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)

Equal Opportunities

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that is 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 who 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).

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.

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!