25 Legacy operations executive jobs

The Damilola Taylor Trust (DTT) is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in May 2001 in memory of Damilola Taylor and registered as a charity in July 2001. Its founding mission is to provide inner-city youths with opportunities to play, learn and live their lives free of fear and violence, and with optimism for a future where opportunities abound.

We develop the hope, optimism and self-esteem of young people so that they can:

· Lead healthy lives;

· Stay in School;

· Grow up to become independent productive adults;

· Have lofty aspirations and work to attain their innate potential.

For over two decades, we have supported young people through mentoring, education, employability, personal development, life skills, and community engagement programmes that inspire hope, aspiration, confidence, and resilience. As we mark our 25th anniversary this year, we intend to strengthen organisational capacity, expand partnerships, and scale programmes that positively impact young people and communities across London. For additional information about the Trust and its programmes, please go to our website

Job purpose:

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to lead the Trust’s Executive Team, sustain and scale our core youth-focused programmes in South London, providing consistent leadership and operational stability.

Roles and responsibilities:

· Manage delivery of the Career pathway programme for schools (CPPFS) courses, which help YP at risk of involvement in criminal activity to engage fully in education by addressing barriers to positive engagement through workshops and career- mentor support at Harris Academies in South London, with a view to reaching 150 students a year.

· Support and supervise the Project Coordinator to implement the project “From Tragedy to Legacy” to celebrate the legacy of Damilola Taylor while highlighting the impact the Trust has made in 25 years supporting young people in inner-city areas of London.

· Lead the Trust’s collaboration initiative with YouthBuild UK, a South London based charity that trains YP to be work ready in a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, customer care and IT to enhance impact of our Career Search and Skills Development (CSSD) programme.

· Design, develop and implement new programmes for delivery in-house or via third party delivery partners.

· Agree the Executive Team’s work plan, lead, and motivate staff to create a high-performing team that sustains and scales the impact of our core youth-focused programmes.

· Take the lead with day-to-day administration and management of the Trust’s programmes. This will include maintaining a database, producing written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, and negotiating with delivery partners, and an array of detailed record keeping.

· Contribute to organisational planning and development, including supporting the Trust’s plan of building capacity to create the organisation required to achieve results it is committed to.  

· Support the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports and information to support bid writing activities.

Key working relationships

· As a member of the Trust’s management team, you will work closely with the Trust’s Finance service provider, line manage the Administration officer and Project Coordinator, and be responsible for delivery of the Trust’s programmes.  

·         You will develop good working relationships with our project delivery partners, while building in-house capacity for delivery of the Trust’s main programmes as well as those developed in collaboration with other social providers such as YouthBuild UK

• Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.

• Act as an ambassador for the Trust at all times.

  Person specification -Specific experience or skill

  KEY: (E) Essential (D) Desirable

  Person specification -Specific experience or skill

  Essential Experience

  • At least 3 years proven hands-on programme or project management experience, with the ability to take ownership from planning through to successful delivery (E) 

  · Experience of designing, developing and implementing charitable programmes especially to support development of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds (E)

  · At least 3 years’ experience managing delivery of youth-focused programmes in a small but growing charity (E)

  · Key attributes and competencies

  • Leadership – Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and support a team of youth workers and volunteers with kindness, professionalism and accountability, while providing clear direction (E)

  · An excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with young people (YP) from inner-city areas of high deprivation (E)

  · A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Damilola Taylor Trust (E)

  · Communication – Clear, confident and professional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, staff, volunteers, trustees, schools, community partners and other stakeholders (E).  

  · Planning & Organisation – Highly organised, with excellent planning and time-management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands, coordinate activities, meet deadlines and follow actions through to completion (E).

  · Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage own and a team’s workload (E)

  · Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Able to identify challenges, develop practical solutions and adapt effectively when circumstances or priorities change (E).

  • Risk Management – Able to identify, assess and appropriately manage risks inherent in operations and emergent in the wider social sector (D)

  · Strategic Planning – Able to understand the Trust’s wider objectives and translate these into practical plans, priorities and measurable programme outcomes (E).

  • People & Team Care – Approachable, supportive and emotionally intelligent, with the ability to build positive relationships and create an environment in which young people, staff and volunteers feel respected, supported and valued (E)

  Knowledge, qualifications

  · Knowledge of situational leadership and general management practices (E)

  · Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E)

  · An understanding of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (E)

  · Current DBS certificate (E but, for a suitable candidate, the post might be offered subject to a DBS being obtained)

  · Degree or relevant experience of working in the Social Sector, and or as a Youth work (D)

  · Experience of programme development processes and tools (frameworks, theories of change) (E)

• Personal qualities

  · Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

  · Commitment to the vision, mission and values of DTT

  · Flexibility to work in a hybrid job, place based; school locations and virtual

  Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration

• Safeguarding & Duty of Care – A sound understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities when working with children and young people. Able to recognise potential safeguarding concerns, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, follow agreed procedures and escalate concerns promptly and appropriately