Team Leader - Kings Trust

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing programmes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking an inspirational King’s Trust Team Leader to run the Bradford Programme Team, guiding delivery and safeguarding for disadvantaged young people. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure KPI targets are met while maintaining excellent records and compliance with policies.

The role requires experience with 16–25-year-olds, strong planning skills, and commitment to inclusion. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 5 October at Bradford College.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and ability to demonstrate level 2 competency
• Strong understanding of challenges faced by target groups of young people
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and processes

Responsibilities

• Deliver 12-week Teams following the Team Toolkit and quality standards
• Recruit a range of young people across the target group to achieve diverse Team mix
• Manage budgets and ensure expenditure stays within contracts and guidelines
• Monitor KPI targets: recruitment, retention, outcomes, and qualifications
• Supervise social work students on placement and participate in team reviews and evaluation

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder relationships

Planning & organisation

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

IT & MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an inspiring and passionate King's Trust Team Leader to deliver life-changing experiences that help young people build confidence, develop essential skills, and take positive steps towards education, employment, or training.

Education

The Team Leader supports The Trust's mission to help disadvantaged young people in the UK to change their lives and get into work, education or training by:

• Delivering excellence for young people
• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes in the best and most effective way
• To support and grow The King's Trust's reputation within the youth sector

Working with 16 to 25-year-olds who may face barriers to success, you will lead the delivery of the renowned King's Trust Team Programme, empowering young people to discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and create brighter futures. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference, thrive on motivating others, and share values of inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that interviews for this position will take place w/c 5th October.

Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for managing own expenses within the financial management guidelines and allocated budget, and supporting King's Trust Programme Team to maximise drawdown on relevant programme funding contracts whilst keeping expenditure within agreed limits.
• Deliver the required number of Teams, ensuring delivery complies with the structured 12-week stages and processes outlined in the Team Toolkit, the Team minimum quality standards, all assessment criteria for the qualification and any additional contractual obligations
• Recruit a range of young people across the target group to achieve an appropriate Team mix. Ensure appropriate young people are referred to the Team within agreed timeframes
• Progress young people through the programme in line with local budgets, achieving a range of KPI targets including the number of young people recruited, their retention on the programme, and the qualifications and positive outcomes achieved
• Take responsibility for the successful participation of Employed Participants recruited by PT for Teams, and for the supervision of any social work students on placement with the Team in agreement with the PT Programme Manager/Executive.
• Attend Team Review meeting after the end of each programme, organised by the Programme Executive and ensure actions to improve the quality of the programme are followed up and completed in good time
• Support the implementation of multiple external funding contracts or initiatives (local and national) to ensure requirements and outputs are achieved as advised by the Delivery Partner Manager or The Trust's Programme Executive
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, paper and electronic, as required by The Trust or external funding contracts and in line with The Trust's data protection policy
• Compliance with the Delivery Partner's and The Trust's policies for working with young people, Recruiting Safely, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and any other operational procedures for direct delivery
• Implement action plans to address issues identified in the Team Review, Annual Quality Review and other Quality Assurance processes as outlined in the Toolkit
• Attend all necessary internal/external training courses and management/steering group meetings as required, including King's Trust initial Team Leader Training course, Risk Management and, if not already held, Food Hygiene and First Aid at Work
• Carry out other Team-related duties as may reasonably be required by the Delivery Partner or The Trust, including deputising as appropriate on activities relevant to the area of responsibility
• To supply information as required by the Delivery Partner Manager, the Trust's Programme Executive and Programme Manager

These duties may be amended from time to time by the line manager in consultation with the post holder.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• Strong understanding of the challenges young people within The Trust's target groups face
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and processes

Experience

• Experience working directly with young people from The Trust's target groups.
• Experience in using IT, e-mail, internet, word-processing and spreadsheet packages accurately and with good attention to detail
• Experience in managing relationships with external organisations
• Good planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of local provision for disadvantaged young people

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies, we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits Of Working At Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.