Programme Lead - King's Trust

John Ruskin College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Selsdon is seeking a Programme Lead to deliver the King's Trust Team Programme for young people. This full-time role involves planning and coordinating all aspects of the program, focusing on personal development and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in youth engagement and educational program management, along with strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary of £42,596 per annum and is rooted in a supportive, diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational programs for young people aged 16-25.
• Strong interpersonal skills for recruiting and supporting a diverse group.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the King's Trust Team Programme, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Recruit and support young people, planning sessions and activities.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Valuing Equality and Diversity

Team Working

Communication

Results Focus

Customer / Student Focus

Job description

Job title: Programme Lead - King's Trust

Location: Selsdon

Salary: £42,596 Per annum

Job type: Full-time / Permanent

About us:

Welcome to Orbital South Colleges - a leading Further Education group comprising East Surrey College, Reigate School of Art and Orbital South Colleges University Centre in Redhill as well as John Ruskin College in Selsdon. We are always looking for enthusiastic and inspiring people to join our team. Our recruitment process ensures that all applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed through our commitment to equality and diversity. We believe our greatest asset is our people and we will support your personal development and career progression.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

The role:

The Programme Lead will lead and deliver the King's Trust Team Programme, a 12‑week personal development programme for young people aged 16‑25. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering all aspects of the programme, ensuring compliance with King's Trust standards, safeguarding, and college policies. The Programme Lead will recruit participants, manage relationships with external partners, and achieve agreed KPIs for the programme.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver the King's Trust Team Programme in line with the official Toolkit and quality standards.
• Recruit and support a diverse group of young people, ensuring appropriate referrals and engagement.
• Plan and deliver sessions, residential activities, and community projects.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records for reporting and funding compliance.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection requirements are met.
• Manage programme budgets and resources effectively.
• Produce end‑of‑programme reports and implement feedback for continuous improvement.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout all activities.
• Attend training and meetings as required by the College and King's Trust.

Key Relationships:

• External partners and referral agencies
• King's Trust representatives

Core Competencies & Management Competencies:

• Valuing Equality and Diversity
• Working with People; Team Working, Communication
• Results Focus; Drive to Achieve Excellence, Technical Skills & Professionalism
• Focus on Delivery; Organisational Awareness, Customer / Student Focus
• Self‑Motivation; Adaptability & Flexibility, Accountability
• Performance Management
• Resource Management

Expectations of the Post Holder:

• Actively promote equality and diversity, recognising and actively challenging stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, ensuring that these principles permeate all working practices. All staff are required to undertake mandatory Equality & Diversity Training.
• Adhere to and actively promote the College's Safeguarding policy and procedures, and undertake mandatory Safeguarding Training.
• Adhere to and actively promote the College Group's Prevent Agenda.
• Adhere to and actively promote the College's Data Protection policy and procedures, and undertake the mandatory Data Protection Training.
• Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of this post, in keeping with the College's existing and developing quality assurance systems.
• Be committed to professional self‑development, through participation in the College continuing professional development programme which includes industry based work shadowing, attending seminars, College conference days and training events appropriate to the job role.
• Comply with and promote College Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake mandatory Health and Safety training as and when necessary.
• Undertake such other duties as required, commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be reasonably required at the initial place of work or at other locations in the College.
• Support cross‑college events such as Open Evenings and Enrolment sessions when required.
• Adhere to all College procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• At all times seek to serve the best interests of the College.
• To provide cover for colleagues during periods of holiday or sickness absence.

If you feel you have the experience and knowledge we’re looking for we would love to hear from you.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Senior Lecturer, University Lecturer, HNC / D Lecturer, College Lecturer, Senior Academic Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Youth Worker will also be considered for this role.