Team Leader – Princes Trust Programme

The Prince’s Trust is an optimistic and ambitious organisation. This positive approach is essential if we are to inspire and motivate the most marginalised and disengaged young people to achieve their best in life.

Our Vision: Every young person should have the chance to succeed.

Our Values:

• Approachable – we are open minded and value diversity
• Non-judgemental – we focus on the potential not the past
• Inspiring – we lead by example
• Empowering – we enable positive change
• Passionate – we are absolutely committed to supporting young people

Context of Work: In the UK, currently there are more than 1 million young people aged 16 – 24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The Trust works with around 55,000 young people across the UK a year. The Trust supports young people through teams of staff, volunteers and Delivery Partners in three English regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of the regions and countries has a Director who is supported by Regional or Country Councils, which are made up of non-executive volunteers. 

The Team programme is one of The Trust’s most long-standing and core programmes. It is a full-time 12-week personal development programme for 16 – 25 year olds largely delivered through community work.  Its primary aim is to build confidence, motivation and skills to help unemployed young people return to education or move into employment.  It is delivered by external Delivery Partners and also directly by Prince’s Trust staff in some areas.  It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to deliver the Team programme directly in line with the Toolkit, KPIs and targets.  

Key Relationships:

• Prince’s Trust Programme Team
• Employed Team Members
• Student Social Workers (where applicable)
• Referral and Support Agencies
• Prince’s Trust Qualifications and other Awarding Bodies
• Outdoor Adventure Centre
• Basic Skills Support Staff
• Local community businesses and organisations

Accountability: The Team Leader supports The Trust’s mission ‘to help disadvantaged young people in the UK to change their lives and get into work, education or training’ by:

• Delivering excellence for young people
• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes in the best and most effective way
• To support and grow The Prince’s Trust reputation within the youth sector

Budgetary Responsibility:

Responsible for managing own expenses within the financial management guidelines and allocated budget and supporting Prince’s Trust Programme Team to maximise draw down on relevant programme funding contracts whilst keeping expenditure within agreed limits.

The Prince’s Trust is an optimistic and ambitious organisation. This positive approach is essential if we are to inspire and motivate the most marginalised and disengaged young people to achieve their best in life.

Our Vision: Every young person should have the chance to succeed.

Our Values:

• Approachable – we are open minded and value diversity
• Non-judgemental – we focus on the potential not the past
• Inspiring – we lead by example
• Empowering – we enable positive change
• Passionate – we are absolutely committed to supporting young people

Context of Work: In the UK, currently there are more than 1 million young people aged 16 – 24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The Trust works with around 55,000 young people across the UK a year. The Trust supports young people through teams of staff, volunteers and Delivery Partners in three English regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of the regions and countries has a Director who is supported by Regional or Country Councils, which are made up of non-executive volunteers. 

The Team programme is one of The Trust’s most long-standing and core programmes. It is a full-time 12-week personal development programme for 16 – 25 year olds largely delivered through community work.  Its primary aim is to build confidence, motivation and skills to help unemployed young people return to education or move into employment.  It is delivered by external Delivery Partners and also directly by Prince’s Trust staff in some areas.  It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to deliver the Team programme directly in line with the Toolkit, KPIs and targets.  

Key Relationships:

• Prince’s Trust Programme Team
• Employed Team Members
• Student Social Workers (where applicable)
• Referral and Support Agencies
• Prince’s Trust Qualifications and other Awarding Bodies
• Outdoor Adventure Centre
• Basic Skills Support Staff
• Local community businesses and organisations

Accountability: The Team Leader supports The Trust’s mission ‘to help disadvantaged young people in the UK to change their lives and get into work, education or training’ by:

• Delivering excellence for young people
• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes in the best and most effective way
• To support and grow The Prince’s Trust reputation within the youth sector

Budgetary Responsibility:

Responsible for managing own expenses within the financial management guidelines and allocated budget and supporting Prince’s Trust Programme Team to maximise draw down on relevant programme funding contracts whilst keeping expenditure within agreed limits.