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Remote
£36,000 - 41,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications
Full-time
Contract (1-Year Fixed term contract maternity cover)
Job description

Local Policy & Partnerships Manager (1 year FTC) - National Youth Agency

The National Youth Agency is looking for an experienced Local Policy & Partnerships Manager
Are you passionate about shaping local policy to improve opportunities for young people?

Do you thrive on building meaningful partnerships and aligning local action with national impact? 

Contract: 1-Year Fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week – flexible working. Part-time applications (minimum of 30-hours per week will be considered)
Salary: £36,000 - 41,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Location: Remote working with some travel to meetings and events required.

What we do 

Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.

As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes. 

About the Role

This is more than just a job.

You will be joining our fun, friendly remote-working team and will enjoy a progressive, supportive working culture which values work-life balance. Your contributions during this maternity cover position will contribute towards NYA's mission to champion and support high-quality youth work across England.

We are looking for a Local Policy and Partnerships Manager to drive local engagement and policy activity, ensuring that youth work is at the heart of decision-making at every level.

As Local Policy and Partnerships Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across NYA and key external stakeholders to lead local policy activity and stakeholder engagement. This includes aligning local initiatives with national influencing strategies, showcasing best practices, and ensuring youth work shapes policy at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Local Policy & Stakeholder Engagement: Drive local policy initiatives, build relationships with decision-makers, and support national youth work advocacy.
  • Knowledge & Insights: Collaborate with the Knowledge Team to maintain and develop the Local Data Dashboard.
  • Policy Monitoring: Track local political developments, identify advocacy opportunities, and align strategies with organisational goals.
  • Written Outputs: Create policy materials such as briefings, reports, blogs, and consultation responses.
  • Event Organisation: Plan and deliver impactful events, including local policy seminars and national conferences, to engage stakeholders and promote youth work policy.

Please download a copy of our Candidate Pack to see full information about the role and requirements.

Why work for us?

Our team members rated NYA 9 out of 10 as an employer 90% would recommend working at NYA to their friends and family.

What our team say about working at NYA*:


‘A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me’
‘I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation’
‘Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer’

*Source: NYA staff survey October 2023

NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees
 
NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.

NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities.

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life  with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.

To apply now:

Please download our Candidate Pack to find out more about the role and requirements

Please use our online application process to submit the following by Monday 16th December 2024:

A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the 'About You' section. 
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the application and we will not accept CV’s without one.
Diversity monitoring information – Diversity monitoring – This information is optional and is for our EEDI monitoring purposes only. This data will be anonymised and processed in accordance with UK Data Protection Law. 
We encourage you to apply without delay as we will close the recruitment process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Interviews to be scheduled: W/C Monday 9th January (subject to change)

At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do. 

We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively.

We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve.

If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.

National Youth Agency are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. 

REF-218252

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National Youth Agency View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 21 November 2024
Closing date: 18 December 2024 at 23:30
Job ref: REF-218252
Tags: Policy,Partnerships