Head of Programme Development - King's Trust International

The King's Trust; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Family leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Benefits platform

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Pension contribution 5%

Life assurance 4x salary

Training opportunities

Job summary

The King's Trust is seeking a Head of Programme Development to lead the creation of high-quality, evidence-informed and scalable programme models for youth across diverse global contexts. You will guide a talented team, translating ambitious strategy into practical curricula, tools and guidance with a strong focus on inclusion, safeguarding and impact.

This permanent, part-time role is 21 hours per week, based in London with hybrid working and an expectation that at least 50% of contracted hours

Qualifications

• Experience turning strategy into practical, adaptable programme models.
• Strong evidence-informed and safeguarding-focused design.
• Ability to work across online and offline delivery with partners.
• Proven experience leading and developing multi-country teams.
• Commitment to putting young people at the centre and achieving impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Programme Development function with clear vision and quality standards.
• Oversee design, testing and improvement of inclusive youth programmes and curricula.
• Use data and learning to strengthen models and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Delivery, Impact, Digital, Safeguarding and Fundraising teams to create scalable propositions.
• Champion user-centred design, blended delivery and responsible use of digital tools.
• Build a high-performing team and manage resources, capacity and budgets.

Skills

Programme development

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Evidence-informed design

Hybrid / flexible working

Job description

Help to shape programmes that create brighter futures for young people around the world. The King's Trust International is looking for an inspiring Head of Programme Development to lead the creation of high-quality, evidence-informed and scalable programme models that help young people learn, earn and thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to support our programme design and content team in translating ambitious long-term strategy into practical programme models, curricula, tools and guidance that can make an impact across diverse global contexts. You will lead a talented team of specialists and work across the organisation to champion innovation, inclusion, safeguarding and impact. This permanent, part-time role is 21 hours per week and is London-based, with hybrid working and an expectation that at least 50% of contracted hours are spent in the office.

What you will do

• Lead the Programme Development function, setting a clear vision, priorities and quality standards.
• Oversee the design, testing and continuous improvement of inclusive youth programmes, blended learning models, curricula, training materials and delivery tools.
• Use evidence, data and learning to strengthen programme models, theories of change and measurable outcomes.
• Work with Delivery, Impact, Digital, Safeguarding and Fundraising colleagues to create scalable, fundable propositions and support their transition into delivery.
• Champion user-centred design, blended delivery and responsible uses of digital tools and AI.
• Develop a high-performing, collaborative team and manage resources, capacity and budgets effectively.

What we are looking for

You will bring strong programme development expertise, sound judgement and a track record of turning strategy into practical, adaptable approaches. You will understand how evidence, safeguarding and inclusion shape excellent programme design, you will be confident working across both online and offline delivery and you will be able to evidence significant experience working with partners across international or multi-country contexts. With a strong track record of leading and developing teams, you will create clarity, build alignment and enable others to do their best work. Above all, you will share our commitment to putting young people at the centre and creating meaningful, sustainable impact.

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year