Centre Coordinator (SLC)

Overview

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months from September 2026 to September 2027

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £26,936.00 to £28,050.00, dependent on skills, knowledge and experience

Location: On-site at our South London Centre, London, SE1 8EG

Interview Date: 11/08 - face to face in our South London Centre

Closing Date: 23:59 on 03/08/2026

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Centre Coordinator to join our team in our South London Centre on a 12-month fixed-term basis. In this role, you will provide a warm and welcoming reception for young people, staff and visitors over the phone and in person, ensuring a positive first impression.

You will indirectly support young people by ensuring that our Centre operates safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for managing delivery space, facilities compliance and controlling office equipment and supplies. Having previous administrative experience is beneficial but not essential.

To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of the challenges young people within our target groups face, and be able to assist them when they arrive at our Centre. Planning and organisational skills are a must, as no two days are the same and you will interact with everyone who works in the Centre.

If you are up for a challenge and enjoy working in a team, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a CV and cover letter that includes your experience, transferable 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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception or administrative role (preferred but not essential)
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in our target groups
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing demands

Benefits

• Holiday Package: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays; office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible Working: Combination of office days and working from home, where operationally possible (specify with hiring manager)
• Volunteer Opportunities: Attend events such as The King's Trust Awards, Pride, and other active events
• In-house Learning Platform: Develop your skills for your career and role
• Benefits Platform: Health and financial well being support and discounts on restaurants, shops and cinemas
• Personal Development Networks: KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN, and PULSE
• Family Leave: 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption; 8 weeks full pay for paternity
• Interest free Season Ticket Loans
• 5% Trust contribution to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (four times annual salary)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. We welcome applications from under represented groups, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We support staff, volunteers and young people through networks including KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN and PULSE.

Safeguarding

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles, and enhanced checks for those working directly with young people. A criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

Contact

London, GB, SE1 8EG