Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 23:59 on 15/04/2026
Salary: £25,092.00 to £28,783.00 dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee
Assessment Centre: 29th of April in-person at our Glasgow Centre
Are you inspired by the ambition of young entrepreneurs aged 18–30? Do you want to play a pivotal role in helping them turn their business ideas into reality? The First Minister’s Start‑Up Challenge is seeking someone with your passion, drive and commitment to guide Scotland’s next generation of business leaders.
Delivered in partnership with Dechomai, a leading social enterprise specialising in entrepreneurial development, this accelerated programme supports young people as they develop, launch and grow their businesses. Through high‑impact training, hands‑on guidance and tailored support, you’ll help participants build strong business foundations and take confident steps toward self‑employment. At the end of the programme, one exceptional young entrepreneur will have the exciting opportunity to secure £30,000 to grow their business.
As an Enterprise Youth Development Lead, you’ll be the steady guiding force for a caseload of young people, taking your cohort through every stage of the programme. You’ll support them to shape their ideas, test their concepts, write business plans and work towards those vital business start targets that define the success of the programme. Your role is to inspire, challenge and champion them as they navigate the realities of entrepreneurship.
You’ll work closely with our delivery partners, who will lead engaging, fast‑paced workshops and provide specialist mentoring to young people. Your role will be to ensure each participant is fully supported before, during and after these sessions, helping them stay motivated, confident and on track throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
Delivery will be flexible and varied. Travel across Scotland will be an essential part of the role as you support programme delivery, wherever young people need you most.
Working within a national delivery model, you’ll collaborate with mentors, partners and industry experts, including our partners at Dechomai to create a rich, empowering experience for every young person. You’ll act as a facilitator, coach and trusted voice, while also managing the essential administration and data that underpin programme quality and impact.
If you’re detail‑oriented, energised by youth development and passionate about creating meaningful change, this role offers the chance to make a real difference. Inclusion sits at the heart of the programme, and we welcome someone who shares that commitment.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to transform futures and help shape Scotland’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Why we need Youth Development Leads
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person’s background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Benefits
* Great holiday package – 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year.
* Flexible working – unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
* You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King’s Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
* In‑house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role.
* Benefits platform – everything from health and financial well‑being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
* Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
* Fantastic Family leave – 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
* Interest‑free season ticket loans.
* Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme.
* The Trust will contribute 5 % of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme.
* Generous life assurance cover (4 × annual salary).
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King’s Trust, we’re committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that is representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are under‑represented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority‑Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Req ID: 3924
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