Youth Development Lead - Employability - Wrexham

Contract Type: Fixed Term 24 months

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on Wednesday 24th June 2026

Salary: £25,092.00 to £28,783.00 dependent on location, skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Wrexham – field based/work from home with frequent travel to Wrexham and surrounding areas as required.

Interviews will take place at an assessment centre based in Wrexham on the 8th July, followed by a virtual interview on the 9th/10th via Teams.

Are you someone who loves connecting with people, building relationships and inspiring others to achieve their potential? Do you want a role where you can see the difference you make every single day? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At The King's Trust, we are passionate about helping young people gain the confidence, skills and opportunities they need to succeed. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive people‑person to help us connect more young people with our life‑changing programmes.

In this exciting and varied role, you will be out and about building relationships with schools, community organisations, referral partners and local networks, helping young people discover opportunities that could change their future. You will create engaging recruitment activities, deliver inspiring presentations and events, and encourage young people to take that important first step toward achieving their goals.

You will support young people throughout their journey with us, helping them overcome challenges, access the right support and stay motivated as they work toward positive outcomes. Whether it is a one‑to‑one conversation, a group session or connecting them with the right opportunity, you will play a key role in helping them succeed.

You will also work closely with our amazing delivery partners and volunteers, providing guidance, training and support to help them deliver outstanding experiences for young people. From celebrating success stories to sharing best practice and organising events, you will help bring our programmes to life.

No two days are the same. One day you might be delivering a session to young people; the next attending a partner event, supporting volunteers, or helping to showcase the incredible impact of our work.

We are looking for someone with great communication skills, plenty of initiative and a genuine passion for helping young people thrive. If you are energetic, organised, love working with people and want a role with real purpose, we would love to hear from you.

What happens next?

For Youth Development Lead roles, no CV or cover letter is required. Simply complete your profile, including the screening questions. If you pass the initial screening, you will be invited to complete an online assessment that must be completed to be considered. We will then be in touch with next steps shortly after the closing date.

Why do 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 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.

Perks for working at The Trust!

• Great holiday package – 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closures 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 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 are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation 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 a Disability Confident employer. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by 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 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.