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Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months from start date
Location: Hybrid working, based in our London office. There is an expectation to travel 2-3 times a year for this role
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
Are you a strategic, values‑driven leader with deep experience in delivering complex international programmes?
Do you thrive at the intersection of quality delivery, partnership, people leadership and impact?
King’s Trust International (KTI) is looking for a Deputy Director of Global Delivery to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our global delivery portfolio as we work towards our ambition of supporting one million young people worldwide.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our delivery model.
As Deputy Director of Global Delivery, you will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across all regional delivery portfolios, working through our Heads of Regional Delivery and Senior Regional Managers. You’ll ensure our programmes are high quality, safe, financially sound, compliant and impactful, while continuously strengthening partner relationships and delivery capability.
You’ll act as a key connector across the organisation, working closely with Safeguarding, Finance, Impact, Fundraising, Digital & Design and Communications, to ensure delivery is integrated, evidence‑led and aligned with KTI’s long‑term strategy.
Why this role matters
This isn’t just oversight; it’s leadership with global consequence.
You’ll help ensure that:
- tens of thousands of young people each year access high‑quality opportunities
- delivery partners are supported to grow stronger and more sustainable
- safeguarding, risk and quality are never compromised
- KTI’s reputation with funders, partners and trustees remains robust and trusted
Your leadership will directly shape how our impact is delivered, measured and scaled.
What You’ll Do
You will:
- Lead and support regional delivery leaders across multiple geographies
- Ensure programmes meet KTI’s minimum standards for quality, safeguarding, financial and risk management
- Provide strategic oversight of delivery performance, KPIs and outcomes
- Strengthen partnerships and support delivery partners to improve quality and sustainability
- Champion equity, inclusion and youth‑centred approaches across global delivery
- Contribute to organisational strategy, funding development and board‑level reporting
- Spot risks early, lead problem‑solving and embed continuous learning
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
- A confident senior leader with experience delivering complex international programmes
- Comfortable managing multi‑regional portfolios and operating in dynamic environments
- A strong people leader who can coach, challenge and support senior managers
- Highly credible with partners, funders and internal stakeholders
- Strategically minded, but grounded in operational reality
- Deeply aligned with values of equity, safeguarding, integrity and youth voice
If you’re motivated by meaningful impact and want to play a central role in shaping how global programmes are delivered, we’d love to hear from you.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- 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
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Lumos Foundation works to realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is a world in which all children grow up in safe and loving families within supported communities.
Working globally with governments and partners, Lumos drives systemic reform to help children thrive in families rather than institutions. Over the next 10 years, we aim to help 500,000 children transition to family-based care and prevent 10 million from experiencing family separation.
Position
This is a newly created role leading Lumos’ AI, data, and technology agenda. You will shape our digital direction while ensuring systems, data, and tools are secure, effective, and aligned with organisational growth.
Working closely with our outsourced IT provider (who manages day-to-day operations), you will provide strategic oversight, governance, and continuous improvement across systems, data, and AI.
The role will suit someone who can bridge strategy and delivery, bringing both structure and innovation to a global, mission-driven organisation.
Requirements
- Experience leading or overseeing IT, data, or digital functions
- Strong understanding of systems, cloud environments, and integrations
- Experience in data governance, reporting, and analytics (e.g. Power BI)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, IT governance, and risk management
- Familiarity with AI tools and responsible AI practices
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional working
Desirable: international experience, digital transformation exposure, GDPR knowledge
Other Information
- Closing date: 3 May 2026
- First round interviews: 15 May 2026
- Second round interviews: 22 May 2026
This role is hybrid, based in London.
Please note:
- Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered
- Candidates must be based in the UK
- Only shortlisted candidated will be contacted
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with strong benefits, including annual leave, pension, and learning opportunities.
Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. All roles are subject to appropriate checks.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.