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Programme Lead - King's Trust

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Job title: Programme Lead - King's Trust
Location: Selsdon
Salary: £42,596 Per annum
Job type: Full-time / Permanent
About us:
Welcome to Orbital South Colleges - a leading Further Education group comprising East Surrey College, Reigate School of Art and Orbital South Colleges University Centre in Redhill as well as John Ruskin College in Selsdon. We are always looking for enthusiastic and inspiring people to join our team. Our recruitment process ensures that all applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed through our commitment to equality and diversity. We believe our greatest asset is our people and we will support your personal development and career progression.
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
The role:
The Programme Lead will lead and deliver the King's Trust Team Programme a 12week personal development programme for young people aged 16-25. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering all aspects of the programme, ensuring compliance with King's Trust standards, safeguarding, and college policies. The Programme Lead will recruit participants, manage relationships with external partners, and achieve agreed KPIs.
Key Accountabilities:

  • Deliver the King's Trust Team Programme in line with the official Toolkit and quality standards.
  • Recruit and support a diverse group of young people, ensuring appropriate referrals and engagement.
  • Plan and deliver sessions, residential activities, and community projects.
  • Monitor progress and maintain accurate records for reporting and funding compliance.
  • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection requirements are met.
  • Manage programme budgets and resources effectively.
  • Produce end-of-programme reports and implement feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout all activities.
  • Attend training and meetings as required by the College and King's Trust.
    Key Relationships:
    The postholder will need to form effective and co-operative working relationships, in particular with:
  • External partners and referral agencies
  • King's Trust representatives
    Core Competencies & Management Competencies:
  • Valuing Equality and Diversity
  • Working with People; Team Working, Communication
  • Results Focus; Drive to Achieve Excellence, Technical Skills & Professionalism
  • Focus on Delivery; Organisational Awareness, Customer/Student Focus
  • Self-Motivation; Adaptability & Flexibility, Accountability
  • Performance Management
  • Resource Management
    Expectations of the Post Holder:
    The post holder will undertake assigned responsibilities effectively and efficiently, and within regulatory and legislative requirements; achieve individual and departmental targets within the College's annual planning and staff performance review processes and budgetary constraints and:
  • Actively promote equality and diversity, recognising and actively challenging stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, ensuring that these principles permeate all working practices. All staff are required to undertake mandatory Equality & Diversity Training.
  • Adhere to and actively promote the College's Safeguarding policy and procedures, and undertake mandatory Safeguarding Training.
  • Adhere to and actively promote the College Group's Prevent Agenda
  • Adhere to and actively promote the College's Data Protection policy and procedures, and undertake the mandatory Data Protection Training.
  • Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of this post, in keeping with the College's existing and developing quality assurance systems.
  • Be committed to professional self-development, through participation in the College continuing professional development programme which includes industry based work shadowing, attending seminars, College conference days and training events appropriate to the job role.
  • Comply with and promote College Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake mandatory Health and Safety training as and when necessary.
  • Undertake such other duties as required, commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be reasonably required at the initial place of work or at other locations in the College.
  • Support cross college events such as Open Evenings and Enrolment sessions when required
  • Adhere to all College procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook
  • At all times seek to serve the best interests of the College
  • To provide cover for colleagues during periods of holiday or sickness absence
    If you feel you have the experience and knowledge we're looking for we would love to hear from you.
    Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Senior Lecturer, University Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, College Lecturer, Senior Academic Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Youth Worker will also be considered for this role

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