Development Lead - EDI

As the Development Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, you will work at the heart of the CEO Office, implementing strategy and facilitating leaders to drive meaningful, organisation-wide action. This role will contribute to ensuring our culture, decisions and programmes reflect the diverse young people we support.

Salary: £39,000.00 to £45,000.00 (NATIONAL) or £44,000.00 to £50,000.00 (LONDON), dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience.

Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff or Glasgow (hybrid working with an expectation to travel across the UK).

Responsibilities:

• You will be a core enabler in the Trust’s EDI development agenda, using data, insight and lived experience to highlight opportunities and measure progress.
• Use data and insight to track progress and inform decision‑making.
• Review and recommend inclusive practices that impact our community – young people, funders and our workforce.
• Support senior leaders to translate strategy into clear, actionable plans.
• Build strong relationships to influence and challenge.
• Ensure lived experience and community voice shape our approach.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for an experienced and credible EDI professional who thrives in a complex environment and is confident working through influence. You will bring a strong track record of delivering EDI initiatives at scale, using data to drive decisions and building trusted relationships at all levels. A deep understanding of the external EDI landscape, strong communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to turn vision into practical action are essential. Experience in the charity, youth or public sector will help make an immediate impact, alongside a genuine commitment to creating inclusive environments where everyone can belong and succeed.

Benefits:

• Great holiday package: 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working: Where operationally possible, a combination of office days and working from home.
• Volunteer opportunities: The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events and more.
• In‑house learning platform: Develop your skills for your career and your role.
• Benefits platform: Health and financial well‑being support, 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 leave; 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• 5% salary contribution to the Trust Pension Scheme.
• Generous life assurance cover: 4× annual salary.

Here at The King's Trust, we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We strive to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do their best work. We welcome applications from those underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding: The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.