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About the Role

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building large-scale corporate employment partnerships that directly change young people’s futures. As Head of Business Development – Employment Partnerships, you will lead the strategy and delivery of new, high-value partnerships that create sustainable job opportunities, working across sectors and in close collaboration with design, delivery and fundraising teams. You will own a significant income target (£600k+), shape a 24-month pipeline, and play a key role in positioning the organisation as a leader in employment-focused partnerships.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy and delivery of new, high-value partnerships.
Create sustainable job opportunities.
Work across sectors in close collaboration with design, delivery and fundraising teams.
Own a significant income target (£600k+).
Shape a 24-month pipeline.
Position the organisation as a leader in employment-focused partnerships.
Help employers solve recruitment, workforce or early careers challenges through strategic partnerships.
Engage senior leaders including CHROs, Talent Directors, Recruitment Leaders, Early Careers teams and DE&I leaders.
Win complex, high-value partnerships by understanding organisational needs and designing impactful solutions.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence multiple stakeholders within complex organisations.
Redefine how employers engage with young talent.
Engage with senior HR and talent leaders from large employers.
Help employers tackle real workforce challenges while creating life-changing opportunities for young people.

Requirements

Commercially minded, relationship-driven leader.
Understand the challenges employers face in attracting and developing entry-level talent.
Proven track record of securing six-figure partnerships through a consultative approach.
Work with senior decision-makers to design solutions that create value for both employers and young people.
Extensive experience across the entry-level employment landscape.
Deep understanding of apprenticeships, early careers, recruitment and workforce trends.
Credibility to influence senior stakeholders and translate insight into compelling partnership propositions.
Thrive on building something meaningful at scale.
Combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Motivated by creating real opportunities for young people.
Comfortable leading a team while navigating a matrix environment to drive results.
Significant experience helping employers solve recruitment, workforce or early careers challenges through strategic partnerships.
Consultative business development approach.
Experience engaging senior leaders including CHROs, Talent Directors, Recruitment Leaders, Early Careers teams and DE&I leaders.
Strong track record of winning complex, high-value partnerships by understanding organisational needs and designing impactful solutions.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing multiple stakeholders within complex organisations.
Background in recruitment, workforce solutions, HR services, SaaS, apprenticeships, consulting or a related commercial environment where you've sold strategic solutions rather than products.
Submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust.

Skills

Strategic thinking
Hands-on delivery
Leadership
Collaboration
Consultative business development
Influencing stakeholders
Commercial expertise
Partnership development

Location

Any of our King's Trust office's

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
Flexible working - minimum of 2 days in the office

Experience Level

Leadership role
Significant experience
Extensive experience

Salary/Compensations

£42,714.00 to £60,241.00, dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience

Benefits

30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
Flexible working
Volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
In-house learning platform
Benefits platform (health and financial well-being support, discounts)
Personal development opportunities through Networks – KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN, and PULSE
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
The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

About the Company

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.
The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law.
We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Head of Business Development - Employment Partnershipss!

Equal Opportunity

Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex.
Create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
Looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences.
Especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
A Stonewall Top 100 Employer.
An employer that is Disability Confident.
Staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).