Job Description
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee
Interviews: 26th of February
The King's Trust is looking for a passionate and driven Delivery Manager to lead the roll-out of the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge. This role is crucial for the successful development and implementation of this new and exciting initiative. This role is also fully funded by the Scottish Government for 12 months.
Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge, a new Scottish Government programme, which will empower young people from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses.
What you will do:
* Lead the development of this new programme in line with the First Minister’s vision
* Build and manage relationships across the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
* Secure high-quality opportunities for young people
* Develop and deliver a targeted partnership plan with clear outcomes
* Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to maximise impact and value for money
* Capture partnership data to support impact, finance and contract reporting
Leadership and collaboration
* Lead and support a Youth Development Lead, setting clear objectives and priorities
* Work closely with our delivery partner to shape the offer
* Model best practice in safe, compliant and young-person-centred delivery
This role could be right for you if you:
* Have experience setting up and starting new businesses
* Have experience of Service Design
* Are confident working with the wider Enterprise community and external stakeholders
* Enjoy balancing strategic relationship-building with hands-on delivery
* Are motivated by social impact and place-based working
* Passionate about inspiring the next generation of Entrepreneurs
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Manager - Birminghams!
Perks for working at The Trust!
* Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
* Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
* 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! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
* Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)