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Shape the future of young entrepreneurs in Scotland with The King's Trust as a Youth Development Lead.
Overview
Salary
£25092 - £28783
Location
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee - Hybrid
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Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The King's Trust is committed to fostering entrepreneurial skills in young individuals. They focus on supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and invest in the future of Scotland's business landscape.
Role Summary
- Managing a caseload of young participants guiding them through different stages of business development.
- Working closely with Dechomai to deliver high-impact training and tailored support.
- Travelling across Scotland to support programme delivery.
- Mix of office work and remote working arrangements.
Role Requirements
- Passionate about youth development.
- Committed to fostering entrepreneurial skills in young people.
- Should be able to manage administration and data to uphold the quality of the programme.
Application Process Details
- Submit a CV and cover letter detailing experience, skills, and motivation for the role.
- King's Trust welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.
The King's Trust is excited to offer an opportunity to work as a Youth Development Lead in our Enterprise department, focusing on supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 in Scotland. This role is instrumental in guiding young people through the First Minister’s Start-Up Challenge, helping them turn their innovative business ideas into successful enterprises.
The role: As a Youth Development Lead, you will manage a caseload of young participants, guiding them through the stages of business development including idea shaping, concept testing, and business planning. You will work closely with our partners at Dechomai, a leading social enterprise, to deliver high-impact training and tailored support, ensuring each young entrepreneur is prepared for the challenges of self-employment. The role requires travel across Scotland to support our programme delivery and involves a combination of office days and working from home.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will be passionate about youth development and have a strong commitment to fostering entrepreneurial skills in young people. You will be expected to manage essential administration and data to maintain the quality and impact of the programme.
Benefits: The King's Trust offers a great holiday package, flexible working conditions, a comprehensive benefits platform, and personal development opportunities through our various networks. We also provide generous family leave policies and a supportive pension scheme.
Applications details: Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their experience, skills, and motivation for working at The King's Trust. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
