Job Description

Digital Development Lead

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Company: King's Trust

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date:

23:59 on 4th September 2025

Salary:

48,193.00 to 62,241.00 dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location:

South London Centre. This role is hybrid, with an expectation of being in the office 2 days per week.

Interviews:

To be advised



We are looking for a Digital Development Lead to head up our in-house development team. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape the technical direction of our digital platforms and mentor a talented team of developers and testers.





You'll work closely with product and UX professionals to deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital solutions that directly support young people across the UK.

You will:

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary development team. Provide hands-on technical leadership across platforms. Own the technical roadmap and align it with strategic goals. Guide best practices in agile, CI/CD, testing, and documentation. Oversee deployment and release management. Mentor team members and foster a high-performing culture.

You'll need:

Strong proficiency in PHP (Laravel/Symfony), JavaScript (React/Vue), HTML/CSS. Deep understanding of CMS platforms and headless architecture. Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud-based deployment. Proven experience leading development teams in a hands-on role.

Why join us?

You'll lead the development of digital tools that empower young people including MyKT, our young person portal, the main website, the Education Hub, and other innovative digital products. Your work will directly contribute to a more equitable, inclusive, and empowering digital experience, helping young people shape their journey, access support, and track their progress with The King's Trust.





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What happens next?

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.

Why do we need Digital Development Leads?

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 Digital Development Leads!

Perks for working at The Trust!

Great holiday package!

30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year

Flexible working!

Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)

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 your favourite 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!

Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 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)




For more information about our benefits,

please click here

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Equal Opportunities

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's 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 that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.



We're a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our 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). For more information,

please click here

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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 in accordance with 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.





A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:



We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!



Req ID: 3639


Location:
London, GB, SE1 8EG
Date added: 21 Aug 2025

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