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Islington, Greater London
£26,939 - £32,608 per year
Full-time
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Job description

Youth Programmes Officer 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Reporting to: Youth Programmes Manager 

About us 

The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK’s leading anti-knife crime charities. We were set up following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in 2008, and everything we do is guided by his legacy. Our mission is to prevent knife crime through education and campaigning. 

Ben was a kind, creative young person who loved art, music, Arsenal FC, and making people laugh. He had big dreams of becoming a graphic designer. His death was a senseless act of violence, and the outpouring of grief and public support that followed marked the start of a movement. Ben’s own words, written shortly before his death, called for change, and his voice continues to inspire our work.  

Through immersive workshops in our Choices and Consequences Exhibitions and free online resources, we have reached over 50,000 young people so far. Our work challenges myths about knife crime, strengthens peer influence, and sparks meaningful conversations. As we grow, we remain committed to honouring Ben’s life by making a real, lasting difference to young people across the UK.  

We’re a small but growing team of 11 (rising to 14), working across Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Operations, and Leadership. Our Programmes team is supported by a brilliant pool of freelance facilitators and actors who help bring our workshops to life. We’re now looking for an Youth Programmes Officer to join us at this exciting time. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about evidence-based interventions, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident working to establish and maintain relationships with external organisations. 

Ben’s legacy is our guide – we exist to stop knife crime 

About the Role 

We are looking for an education or youth work professional who can deliver our programmes to a very high standard. You will be a skilled facilitator and communicator who can engage with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Additionally, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is passionate about using education as a tool to support and empower young people and to stop knife crime. 

As Youth Programmes Officer you will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of our flagship knife crime prevention workshops to young people, to a high standard. You will work alongside the Programmes team to ensure workshops at our London exhibitions (currently Islington and Barking & Dagenham) operate smoothly and consistently to serve young people through the achievement of quality outcomes and maximised engagement. You will play a key part in the delivery of our Youth Ambassador Programme and contribute to the development of new programmes and opportunities during an exciting period of growth for the charity.  

Key Responsibilities 

Programme delivery

  • Deliver workshops to a range of groups (primary, secondary, PRU/AP and adults), adapting to different needs
  • Ensure sessions are engaging, high quality, and responsive to feedback

Programme development

  • Gather and analyse feedback to improve programmes
  • Support the development of new projects and resources

Workshop coordination

  • Coordinate day-to-day delivery across two sites
  • Manage bookings, enquiries and pre-visit information
  • Maintain strong relationships with schools and partners
  • Keep CRM and booking systems up to date
  • Coordinate freelance facilitators and support their onboarding and training

General

  • Carry out other duties as required

Person Specification 

Experience

  • Delivering workshops or training to young people
  • Adapting structured programmes to different needs
  • Managing behaviour and supporting young people with additional needs
  • Coordinating multiple tasks or stakeholders
  • General admin and use of digital systems

(Desirable: programme design, training adults, relevant qualification in teaching/youth work)

Skills and knowledge

  • Strong facilitation and communication skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships
  • Understanding of youth violence or knife crime
  • Knowledge of inclusive teaching approaches

Personal qualities

  • Passionate about supporting young people
  • Reliable, organised and proactive
  • Collaborative and professional
  • Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Open to learning and continuous improvement

Benefits  

  • Flexible working where possible
  • 27 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays), rising with service
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Development opportunities

How to apply

Submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please also answer the two additional questions on the application form.

Applications close: Friday 18th September 09:30am

Interview schedule:

  • 1st stage, Week Commencing 21st September (Virtual)
  • 2nd stage, Week commencing 28th September 2026 (in person)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified, so we encourage early applications.

Organisation
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: 09 September 2026
Closing date: 18 September 2026 at 13:47
Tags: Advice / Information, Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Training / Learning, Teaching, Child Protection, Crime, Delivery, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Mentoring / Coaching, Programme Management, Students / School, Youth / Children, Community Fundraising, Social / Support Work

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