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The Ben Kinsella Trust, Islington (On-site)
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Frontline, Greater London (Hybrid)
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Islington, Greater London (On-site)
Greater London
£35,000 - £42,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Salary: £35,000–£42,000 per year (starting salary typically at £35,000 with progression based on performance and experience)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Islington (EC1V 4NB) and Barking (IG11 8GR)

About the role

We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for promoting youth voice, believes in the power of education to drive change, and thrives in a collaborative, values-led team. You’ll bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational delivery.

Additionally, this role will play a key part in the development of our youth offer and the creation of online resources for teachers and schools. As part of a small charity making a big impact, you’ll help ensure Ben’s legacy continues to reach and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Programmes Management and Delivery

  • Manage the operations of the charity’s youth programmes in London including our two Choices & Consequences exhibition sites, Youth Ambassador Programme and other projects.
  • Deliver inspiring, high-quality workshops and help train others by modelling best practice and supporting their development
  • Work closely with the team to maintain consistently high standards across all our programmes, playing a key role in quality assurance and continuous improvement.
  • Take the lead on specific projects as needed, helping us grow and evolve our youth work in line with our mission.

Programme Development

  • Assist with the review, shaping and strengthening our youth programmes by using insights from young people and service user feedback to inform ongoing development and improvement.
  • Review, design and create engaging learning resources in collaboration with the Head of Programmes, including youth programmes and online resources for teachers and schools.
  • Use feedback and evaluation data to support learning and improvement across the charity, and produce clear, insightful reports for internal use, stakeholders and funders.

People Management & Development

  • Induction, training, development, performance management and line management for two direct reports (Youth Programmes Officers)
  • Induction, training development and performance management of freelance facilitators and actors
  • Work with the Head of Programmes to provide training to youth programmes delivery staff

Advocacy and Engagement

  • Promote the work of the Ben Kinsella Trust and identify new leads and wider engagement in our workshops
  • Represent the views of the Ben Kinsella Trust by speaking at public events
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the role, as requested by your line manager, to support the smooth running of the charity

Person Specification

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.

While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar/equivalent role in youth work, teaching, or programme/project management
  • Significant experience delivering workshops, education, youth programmes or training to a diverse range of young people
  • Experience in training adults or colleagues
  • Experience of successful collaborative working with senior managers, practitioners, and stakeholders
  • Experience of leading and managing teams, freelance or part time staff
  • Experience of designing and creating learning resources and youth/education programmes
  • Experience of programme and project management

Skills and Knowledge

  • An effective educator, with the ability to empower and educate young people to achieve ambitious learning outcomes
  • An understanding of knife crime, youth violence and other key current issues affecting young people
  • Ability to work independently, with initiative, able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
  • Programme and project management skills with an organised and proactive approach
  • Written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
  • Familiarity with the youth work, education and charity sectors

Key Attributes and Values

  • Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
  • Empathetic and youth-centred – able to build trust and create safe, inclusive spaces where young people feel heard, respected, and supported
  • Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
  • Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice

Benefits

  • Flexible working opportunities where possible
  • 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
  • Personal development opportunities

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement, outlining how you fulfil the person specification (experience, skills and knowledge, key attributes and values) for this role.

Applications close: 10th November at 3pm

Interview schedule:

  • 1st stage, 20th and 21st November (virtual)
  • 2nd stage 27th and 28th November (in person)
Posted by
The Ben Kinsella Trust View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20

The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning

Posted on: 26 October 2025
Closing date: 10 November 2025 at 15:00
Tags: Training / Learning, Project Management, Teaching, Child Protection, Crime, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Programme Management, Safeguarding, Youth / Children

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