Youth Programmes Officer - Merrifield Consultants : Job Details

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering exclusively with The Ben Kinsella Trust to recruit a Youth Programmes Officer.

About The Ben Kinsella Trust

The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK's leading anti-knife crime charities, dedicated to preventing youth violence through education. Founded in memory of Ben Kinsella, who tragically lost his life to knife crime in 2008, the charity works tirelessly to educate young people about the dangers of knife crime and empower them to make positive choices.

Through interactive Choices and Consequences exhibitions in Islington, Barking, and Nottingham, the Trust delivers impactful workshops that challenge young people's perceptions of knife crime. The Trust also campaigns for stronger youth safety measures and provides free resources to schools, young people, parents, and practitioners nationwide.

About the Role

The Youth Programmes Officer will play a crucial role in delivering and coordinating the Trust's flagship knife crime prevention workshops. This position is ideal for someone passionate about youth education and social change, with strong facilitation and programme coordination skills.

You will also be responsible for supporting the Trust's Youth Ambassador Programme, working with small cohorts of young people to help them design and deliver their own anti-knife crime initiatives.

Job Title: Youth Programmes Officer

Salary: £26,000 - £28,765 per annum

Contract: Full-time, 2 years

Location: Islington & Barking

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm)

Full-time office based

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging workshops on knife crime prevention to young people aged 10-16 in schools, youth groups, and alternative provisions.
• Coordinate workshops across the Trust's sites in Islington and Barking, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality delivery.
• Develop relationships with schools, youth organisations, and other stakeholders to increase programme reach.
• Assist in the development of new education programmes and learning materials.
• Support the Youth Ambassador Programme, mentoring young people as they design and implement their own community projects.
• Manage bookings and administration, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Work closely with freelance facilitators and actors, supporting training and programme development.
• Person Specification:
• We are looking for a dynamic, motivated educator or youth work professional who is passionate about making a difference.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Significant experience delivering workshops or training to young people in an informal setting.
• Ability to engage and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in programme design and development.
• Formal qualification in education, youth work, or related fields.
• Knowledge of knife crime prevention or youth violence in London.

Why Join?

• Be part of a meaningful cause - help change young people's lives and prevent knife crime.
• Work in a small, supportive team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Flexible working opportunities where possible.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Personal development opportunities in the charity and youth sector.

If you are passionate about youth empowerment and want to be part of a leading charity tackling knife crime, please apply now!

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.