The Ben Kinsella Trust · United Kingdom
We are looking for an education or youth work professional who can deliver our programmes to a very high standard. You will be a skilled facilitator and communicator who can engage with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Additionally, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is passionate about using education as a tool to support and empower young people and to stop knife crime.
As Youth Programmes Officer you will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of our flagship knife crime prevention workshops to young people, to a high standard. You will work alongside the Programmes team to ensure workshops at our London exhibitions (currently Islington and Barking & Dagenham) operate smoothly and consistently to serve young people through the achievement of quality outcomes and maximised engagement. You will play a key part in the delivery of our Youth Ambassador Programme and contribute to the development of new programmes and opportunities during an exciting period of growth for the charity.
Key Responsibilities
Programme delivery
Deliver workshops to a range of groups (primary, secondary, PRU/AP and adults), adapting to different needs
Ensure sessions are engaging, high quality, and responsive to feedback
Programme development
Gather and analyse feedback to improve programmes
Support the development of new projects and resources
Workshop coordination
Coordinate day-to-day delivery across two sites
Manage bookings, enquiries and pre-visit information
Maintain strong relationships with schools and partners
Keep CRM and booking systems up to date
Coordinate freelance facilitators and support their onboarding and training
General
Carry out other duties as required
Person Specification
Experience
Delivering workshops or training to young people
Adapting structured programmes to different needs
Managing behaviour and supporting young people with additional needs
Coordinating multiple tasks or stakeholders
General admin and use of digital systems
(Desirable: programme design, training adults, relevant qualification in teaching/youth work)
Skills and knowledge
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Ability to build positive relationships
Understanding of youth violence or knife crime
Knowledge of inclusive teaching approaches
Personal qualities
Passionate about supporting young people
Reliable, organised and proactive
Collaborative and professional
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Open to learning and continuous improvement