Overview King's Trust International (KTI) is looking for a Deputy Director of Global Delivery to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our global delivery portfolio as we work towards our ambition of supporting one million young people worldwide. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our delivery model. As Deputy Director of Global Delivery, you will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across all regional delivery portfolios, working through our Heads of Regional Delivery and Senior Regional Managers. You'll ensure our programmes are high quality, safe, financially sound, compliant and impactful, while continuously strengthening partner relationships and delivery capability. Why this role matters You'll act as a key connector across the organisation, working closely with Safeguarding, Finance, Impact, Fundraising, Digital & Design and Communications, to ensure delivery is integrated, evidence‑led and aligned with KTI's long‑term strategy.

Tens of thousands of young people each year access high‑quality opportunities. Delivery partners are supported to grow stronger and more sustainable. Safeguarding, risk and quality are never compromised. KTI's reputation with funders, partners and trustees remains robust and trusted.

Responsibilities

Lead and support regional delivery leaders across multiple geographies. Ensure programmes meet KTI's minimum standards for quality, safeguarding, financial and risk management. Provide strategic oversight of delivery performance, KPIs and outcomes. Strengthen partnerships and support delivery partners to improve quality and sustainability. Champion equity, inclusion and youth‑centred approaches across global delivery. Contribute to organisational strategy, funding development and board‑level reporting. Spot risks early, lead problem‑solving and embed continuous learning. Support the growth of delivery partners to become stronger and more sustainable. Maintain KTI's reputation with funders, partners and trustees.

Qualifications

A confident senior leader with experience delivering complex international programmes. Comfortable managing multi‑regional portfolios and operating in dynamic environments. A strong people leader who can coach, challenge and support senior managers. Highly credible with partners, funders and internal stakeholders. Strategically minded, but grounded in operational reality. Deeply aligned with values of equity, safeguarding, integrity and youth voice.

Benefits

Great holiday package: 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year. Fantastic family leave: 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro‑rata entitlement for shared parental leave. 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave. Flexible and agile working: where operationally possible, you can work hours that support a work‑life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid‑working (part office – part home‑based) or working from home options. Benefits platform: everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. Free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support mental wellbeing. KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme. Generous life assurance cover (4 × annual salary). In‑house and external training opportunities available throughout the year.

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