Current Vacancies

The work we do is really vital and I’ve never worked somewhere before when I feel so genuinely proud to be part of the team.

– Colleague

Employee Benefits

Working at The Kite Trust has lots of benefits including:

  • 5 weeks annual leave each year (in addition to bank holidays)
  • 2 days volunteering leave each year
  • 1 day birthday leave each year
  • 3 months paid sick leave each year
  • Unlimited transition related healthcare leave as part of our trans inclusion policy
  • Flexible contracts with options for combining home/office/on-site working
  • 32hpw full-time hours worked as a 4-Day week usually Mon-Thurs
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay offer
  • Employee Assistance Programme from HealthAssured
  • Regular staff team social opportunities!

Current Vacancies

Chief Executive

The Kite Trust is seeking a dedicated and collaborative leader to join our organisation as our next Chief Executive. 

The new Chief Executive will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, leadership and overall management of our youth charity – joining at an instrumental moment as we finalise our new strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will play a key role in strengthening our local and national profile as a leading voice for LGBTQ+ young people. 

The Kite Trust exists to create an inclusive society where LGBTQ+ young people are healthy, successful and celebrated.  Our work supports the wellbeing and creativity of LGBTQ+ young people in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and surrounding areas through information, support and groups. We build inclusive communities to tackle inequalities through consultancy, training and education.    

The CEO will focus on the next phase of the organisation’s development, leading our staff team, working alongside the board of trustees and playing a key, visible role within the wider LGBTQ+ sector.  We are looking to appoint a dynamic and caring individual who has the ambition to deliver excellent services for children and young people that reflect their evolving needs. 

We strongly encourage applications from individuals aged under 30, who identify as trans and non-binary, are from global majority or migrant backgrounds, are disabled/neurodivergent and/or have other lived experience they would bring to the role – we recognise the valuable contribution that lived experiences bring to our work with LGBTQ+ young people. 

Salary – £48,000 – £55,000 depending on experience 

Location – Hybrid between home and Cambridgeshire LGBTQ+ Centre in Ely, with travel to other locations as required.   

Hours – The Kite Trust operates a 4-Day/32 Hour working week Monday-Thursday. The role is available on a full-time basis, however applicants who wish to fulfil the role through part-time, job share or other flexible working options are welcome. The current role holder has been fulfilling the role working 28 hours per week.   

You can find more information about the role and how to apply in the Job Pack. Applications should be submitted through the online form by 9am on Monday 31st March.

Volunteering

Please also see our volunteering page for more information about volunteer roles with The Kite Trust.