Youth Service Director

Job Title: Youth Service Director
Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Application Deadline: 4th February 2025 (interviews conducted on a rolling basis)
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role:
As Youth Service Director, you’ll lead the Baytree Centre’s Youth Services, empowering girls and young women aged 6-18 through innovative and impactful programmes. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, you will strategically align services with Baytree’s mission, manage a diverse team, and drive operational excellence to create measurable change in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the vision for Youth Services, aligning programmes with Baytree’s mission and addressing barriers to education, employability, and personal growth for girls in disadvantaged areas.
• Programme Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of educational, employability, and wellbeing programmes, embedding character development and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Team Development: Lead and coach staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and excellence.
• Operational Management: Oversee six-figure budgets, optimise resources, and maintain safe, welcoming spaces for participants.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with funders, corporates, and community organisations, and engage parents to support their daughters’ development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing diverse teams and delivering impactful programmes.
• Deep understanding of challenges faced by girls in disadvantaged areas and expertise in creating educational and employability initiatives.
• Strategic leadership skills, including budget management and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and programme evaluation capabilities.
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission of empowering women and girls.

Why Join Us?
At Baytree, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming lives and helping young women reach their full potential. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation and personal growth, all while making a tangible difference in the community.

For more information please see the attached detailed job description and person specification.