Youth Programme Manager Jobs
Job Title: Public Sector Development Manager (12-month contract - 35 hours/week)
Directorate: Income Generation
Department: Major Giving
Team: Trusts & Statutory
Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 (plus London Allowance of £3,366, or Home Working Allowance of £500)
Location: Remote or hybrid (with bases located across the UK)
Context and Background
The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children's charity. Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every child. With over 100 years’ experience, our people and partners’ collective power is focused on ending child abuse.
Every child deserves to be loved, cared for, and protected. That’s why the NSPCC listens and responds to children’s evolving needs. Through investing in new services and solutions that combine practice, policy, lived experience and research, we create, deliver and share the most effective ways to protect children.
Our work includes the world-famous Childline service, and our policy, research and campaigning bring about the changes that children need. The NSPCC’s hubs are embedded in areas across the UK, with local teams empowering partners and communities to come together to prevent child abuse and neglect.
We are part of the way through our ten-year strategy focused on creating a safer society for all children, and its delivery will only be possible with our donors’ support. The Income Generation Directorate, which leads the NSPCC’s efforts to raise funds, has evolved into one of the most successful in the sector.
Following a review of the directorate’s income, statutory funding was identified as a significant growth area for the NSPCC, with a new team created in response. Over a four-year period, the Statutory Team has built its pipeline to now secure circa £5 million per annum. There is significant opportunity for further growth, with the team’s role expanding from working with statutory funders across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to also working on research and tendering opportunities.
WHERE YOU WOULD FIT IN
We have an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser to become part of a successful and motivated team securing significant income from national, devolved and local government, research grant-makers and commercial tenders. These broad income streams are vital to ensuring the NSPCC can help millions of children each year.
The recruited fundraiser will work at both a national and local level to secure grants to help the Statutory Team achieve a new annual income target of circa £5 million. Working across the charity, they will build relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders, and source and share information with funders through engaging written materials, phone conversations and face-to-face meetings. Alongside managing their own portfolio, they will support team members to maximise new statutory funding streams for the NSPCC.
Experience of developing high-value relationships and using influencing techniques to secure income is essential to this role, as are strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop new proposals. The post holder will also need to identify and pursue new opportunities, and be organised and flexible enough to respond to the evolving needs of our supporters.
The wider Trusts & Statutory Team has grown considerably in recent years to become one of the highest performing at the NSPCC– with a focus on pursuing the most transformative, highest-value opportunities.
The Major Giving Department is open and supportive with an active social life. With bespoke training opportunities, room for significant development and growth, and the support of colleagues and resource teams, the role will provide the opportunity to make a positive change for children and families across the UK.
We are open to applicants interested in working full-time at our head office based in Shoreditch, being entirely home-based or on a flexible basis at one of our many UK bases. We encourage applicants to apply from across the nations, who are prepared for semi-regular travel to London. Two of the five existing Statutory Team members are currently home-based. We also offer a variety of rewards and benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.
Job purpose
- To contribute to the Income Generation Directorate’s purpose through delivering bespoke fundraising activity to grow income from statutory supporters – predominantly central, devolved and local government, but also research funders and commercial tenders.
- To work effectively with other teams and directorates within the NSPCC – especially the Policy and Public Affairs function within the Strategy & Knowledge Directorate – to maximise income for our work supporting children.
- To deliver the agreed team strategy, goals and standards, including a personal fundraising budget in line with business requirements.
Key relationships - Internal
This position sits within the Statutory Team in the Major Giving Department, and the successful candidate will work closely with the Lead for Public Sector Development, Senior Public Sector Development Managers, and a fellow Public Sector Development Manager.
Key relationships - External
The post holder will build relationships, both directly and via senior staff and stakeholders, with statutory funders, research funders and organisations procuring tenders.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To maximise income by engaging, managing and inspiring statutory funders, research funders and organisations procuring tenders, both directly and via senior volunteers and staff.
- To use creative methods of communication, including written and verbal, and sourcing relevant information that can contribute to proposals, reports and the sharing of insights.
- To be responsible for the receipt of income from statutory funders, including the processing of grant contracts, claim forms, budgets and other requirements.
- To develop and deliver tailored solicitations, stewardship plans and network maps, proactively building relationships with donors.
- To ensure the continued strength of the prospect pipeline by identifying new funding opportunities.
- To build highly productive relationships with influential people and negotiate effectively.
- To develop strong internal relationships and work effectively with fundraisers and staff in other teams and directorates.
- To support the Lead for Public Sector Development to devise, deliver and report on specific projects from the team’s annual business plan.
Responsibilities for all staff within the Income Generation Directorate
- A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
- To behave at all times in a manner consistent with the NSPCC’s values and behaviours.
- To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC’s activities.
- To maintain an awareness of one’s own and others’ health and safety, and to comply with the NSPCC’s health and safety policy and procedures.
- To ensure data used in relevant systems is current, accurate, reliable and complies with the NSPCC’s data protection policy and procedures.
Person specification
Fundraising
- Experience of building and managing effective relationships with high-level individuals and organisations, with an ability to make successful funding requests / win new business.
- Experience of producing proposals and reports to secure income / the ability to produce high-quality, compelling written and creative materials.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to deliver effective fundraising pitches, ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear and inspiring way.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills to generate and build effective relationships with peers and senior colleagues at the NSPCC.
- Experience of thinking strategically and conducting research to identify and improve understanding of funders.
- Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to analyse and present financial data clearly and accurately.
Other
- An enthusiastic, motivated individual with the tenacity to overcome challenges and achieve successful outcomes
- Learns from mistakes, shares that learning to benefit others, and implements corrective actions.
- Proficiency in using Raiser’s Edge (or similar) and Windows software, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and the internet.
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Looking for a meaningful job in the charity space that makes a real difference to people’s lives across the world?
You could be a perfect fit for our 2-month Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program, giving you the training, funding, and mentorship you need to launch your own organisation dedicated to making the world a better place.
Applications are open until March 24th, 2025
For more information, please download/view the supporting documents.
About Charity Entrepreneurship
Our research team spends more than 5,000 hours a year identifying new solutions to tackling global inequalities - from improving education quality and job opportunities for people living in poverty to reducing environmental pollution and newborn mortality rates. We then find people like you with a drive to make the world a better place and the talent to build new organisations producing a sea change in our ability to help the world’s poorest and most vulnerable. Think startups, but solely focused on making the world a better place.
Since 2018, we’ve launched almost 50 new organisations through this program, providing new founders like you with more than £3 million in seed funding. These organisations are doing incredible work across the world, saving and improving thousands of lives every single year. GiveWell (effectively the Oscars of charity work) has recommended our charities as some of the very best in the world - improving lives more effectively than thousands of other, better-known charities.
To take one example, the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) was founded through our program in 2021 by Lucia Coulter and Jack Rafferty - a former doctor and former consultant - with just £50,000 in funding. LEEP now operates in more than 20 countries, partnering with governments from Malawi to Pakistan. Their work is projected to save 46 million children from lead paint exposure over the coming decades.
While lead has been recognised and regulated as a dangerous substance in many wealthy countries for decades, it’s sadly far too common in many developing nations. As such, it’s one of the biggest causes of lower learning in school and reduced lifetime earnings, cementing cycles of poverty before many have even reached adolescence.
Applying for our program
Through partner projects, video lectures, and discussion groups, our program will teach you everything you need to know to launch a field-leading charity. You’ll learn while creating the building blocks for your own charity, from a review of the evidence base to drawing up a plan for your first year and an initial operating budget.
What we offer
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2-month full-time online training with 2 weeks in-person in London.
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Zero fees, with a stipend of £1,900 per month during (and potentially up to 2 months after) the program
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Matching you to a talented cofounder to lead your organisation with
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An average of £100,000 in seed funding for each organisation we launch
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Initial operations support and ongoing mentorship
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Co-working space in our London office
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A community of previous founders, mentors, and potential donors to help you succeed
We encourage anyone with a drive to direct their work to producing real, positive change to apply. There are no mandatory skills or experience - we’ve had founders from every continent, from twenty to mid-fifties, and from almost every type of prior job you can think of. Some of the world’s most successful for-profit founders had no prior experience. Our experience training charity founders suggests the same applies to the non-profit world.
Applications to our program are open until March 24th.
Not sure if you’re the right fit? The best way to find out is to submit our initial application form.
We’re also hosting a series of online information sessions - about the program, our research, and what it’s like to found your own organisation - that we encourage you to attend to learn more in the run-up to the application deadline.
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21 - 50
We help you find and transition to a high-impact career with comprehensive support, removing barriers and accelerating your journey to maximize good.
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Job title: Youth Work Manager
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Job purpose: To oversee the operational management and delivery of youth work and education projects/activities
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1BB
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to join us and lead the operational management and delivery of several significant projects across the organisation.
Working closely with the Youth Work Director, the postholder will ensure our youth work maintains its excellent standing and reputation through delivering high-quality young person-centred services. The Youth Work Manager will also bring demonstrable management and leadership to support with the development of the youth work team and the range of youth work and education services we offer.
Recruitment timeline:
Apply by: 9.00am on Tuesday 25th February 2025
Interviews on: Friday 7th March 2025
To apply:
Please view the job description for further information and download our application form.
Please submit:
· A full and recent CV (detailing full employment, including any gaps in employment and/or education),
· A brief cover letter (of no more than one A4 page), and
· Complete our application form including responses to the questions within our application form.
· Please submit these documents by 9.00am on Tuesday 25th February 2025
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks and role-dependent DBS checks. For this role, an Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list will be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £30,750 - £36,990, depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours Monday to Friday (flexible)
Location: Remote, with some travel across the UK
Job Ref: 1211
Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for social justice?
Cranstoun is recruiting for a brand new role to lead on raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations.
The Trust Fundraising Manager will build on Cranstoun’s existing fundraising pipeline and develop new relationships with grant-makers to support the charity’s work across all five service areas: drugs and alcohol, domestic abuse, criminal justice, housing & homelessness, and children & young people.
We’re looking for a skilled fundraiser with an entrepreneurial approach. You will have experience of working in a fundraising and/or charity environment and a proven track record of researching and securing trust and grant income.
This role will be home based, with regular travel to London/Birmingham and other areas of the UK.
We encourage applications from individuals looking for flexible working arrangements.
To download an application, please vist the website via the apply button.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2025.
Interview date: w/c 24 March 2025.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
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We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team and lead on the training governance, strategic policy, and implementation of training requirements across both our volunteer staff and employed workforce.
This role is key to ensuring Army Cadets training meets the governance requirements of the MOD, and follows required process and procedure, whilst forging its own dynamic and flexible youth training policies to meet the needs of a modern youth organisation.
This position is a permanent full time post (40 hours per week) which will be office based in Cadets Branch, HQ Regional Command in Aldershot, however significant homeworking will be permitted. The starting salary for the post will be £34,190.73 per annum.
Essential Skills
• Experience of delivering strategic training policy for a large organisation
• Professional training qualifications
• Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
Interviews will be held (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 24th March 2025.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
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Programme Director | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £50,630 - £56,173
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Director to help shape the future of YDMT, a growing charity with a current annual income of c£2million,
Leading our projects and grant team you'll play a crucial role in bringing our interlinking projects and grants together under one new team, providing clear long-term direction and ensuring lasting impact for our beneficiaries.
About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
We are a small charity doing big things to help to protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Dales.
For 27 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area.
About the role
Our ambitious project strategies have enabled us to grow our woodland, grassland, wetland and outreach and engagement work. We aim to continue to develop these core projects, alongside our grants programme to increase our ability to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and connect more people with nature.
The Programme Director will play a key role in creating and implementing long term project strategies to build on the charity’s success. You will be leading a small team to deliver transformative projects, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership work. Monitoring, evaluation and learning of projects and grants to continuously improve their impact, as well as a knowledge of Health & Safety Executive legislation, are key to ensure that all our projects are safe and delivered to the highest standards for our beneficiaries.
As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Executive, you will help provide leadership, vision and direction, assisting the Board to set and implement the strategic direction of YDMT.
We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to develop their skills in a fantastic organisation, whilst benefiting this wonderful area and its communities.
About you
We're looking for someone with a background in project management who can combine strategic planning with excellent leadership and relationship building skills.
Your role will focus on leading major projects and grants programmes, managing multiple and complex delivery within timeframes and budgets.
You will be a natural networker and ambassador, who can confidently develop strong relationships with our stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to our team.
Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.
Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 31st March 2025 via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be supported to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting a Programme Support Officer to aid our team in delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you are….
· Confident in managing administrative processes and co-ordinating workstream projects
· Committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
· A team player with energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to tasks
· Experienced in data entry, Microsoft Office, and customer relationship management databases (Salesforce), with a strong attention to detail
· A highly organised multi-tasker
· Knowledgable of customer service principles and practices
…then please click on the attached job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Purpose of the Job
As UK Youth’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 Specialist, you will oversee and maintain the organisation’s critical CRM system, ensuring it is effectively utilised across the Charity while maintaining data integrity and supporting key processes. Acting as the functional consultant and product owner, you will align the CRM system with UK Youth’s digital strategy, driving its adoption and efficiency.
Additionally, you will manage the relationship with the third-party CRM provider and play a key role in fostering a digitally-enabled, people-first culture that supports the Charity’s growth and excellence. This role is pivotal in ensuring UK Youth’s systems and processes enable a best-in-class environment for staff and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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CRM Management: Oversee the daily functionality of UK Youth’s CRM and Portal as the subject matter expert, troubleshooting issues and liaising with external suppliers to ensure a high-quality service for users; manage UK Youth CRM service desk function and task prioritisation.
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User Support & Licensing: Manage users, privileges, and license allocations, ensuring business requirements are met and licenses are efficiently utilised.
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Supplier and Budget Management: Manage the CRM budget, external supplier support contracts, and service delivery, fostering strong relationships and enforcing service agreements.
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System Development & Integration: Lead CRM functionality development projects, test upgrades, new features, etc, and collaborate with the IT Manager on system integrations to maximise efficiency.
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Data Integrity & Compliance: Ensure data migration, quality, and integrity between systems, adhering to data protection regulations and organisational policies, while advising leadership on related risks.
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Reporting: support colleagues in data extraction / reporting processes as required.
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Proactive Maintenance, Monitoring, & Security: Maintain up-to-date Microsoft Dynamics knowledge, implement necessary system changes, and monitor updates to ensure digital security and continuity of service.
Experience we're after
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Advanced knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (certifications desirable), including its ongoing optimization
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Skills in supporting Portals (Umbraco experience desirable)
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Strong experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 configuration and of the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) are essential
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Experience of delivering projects following an Agile methodology
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Demonstrable expertise working as a product owner / functional consultant
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Experience with Data Protection/ GDPR policies and compliance
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A good understanding of Infosec and Microsoft Office 365 architecture; excellent IT skills
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Demonstrable experience in operational management and resolving first and second-line challenges
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Experience of working effectively, sometimes at a senior level, with a wide range of organisations and individuals, promoting ideas and influencing decision-makers
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Demonstrable experience of building strong customer relations, promoting ideas and influencing decision makers
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Experience of delivering high standards of customer care support
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Experience in strategy development and / or Project Management expertise are desirable
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 3rd March 2025 at 23:59 (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 10th March 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
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UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fixed term contract until 30th June 2025
Westminster
We are looking for two Youth Workers to build trusting and collaborative relationships with vulnerable service users aged 10-12 years transitioning from years 5 and 6 into secondary school to identify and address any potential risk factors that may impact on a young person’s transition.
You will provide support to build the young person’s skills, confidence and resilience during this critical period to engage positively at their new secondary school. This will include the delivery of targeted programmes, activities and 1:1 interventions that address the specific challenges faced by young people including bullying, social isolation, special needs, academic pressures or mental health issues. The support will be delivered in person within a variety of settings including faith based groups, schools and youth centres. This post will also work closely with the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Peer Champion project.
We are hoping to offer a maximum of 10 hours per week for each Youth Worker to support current activities and where needed to set up new activities. You will have the ability to build rapport with young people and engage them in activities leading to empowerment and raising aspirations.
The salary for 10 hours per week is £7,310.53 per annum.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Closing date: Wednesday, 26th Feb 2025 (by midday)
Interview date: 4th, 5th or 6th March 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description & Person Specification
Post Title: Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Partnerships
Purpose of Job: To secure income from across fundraising including supporters, events, and partnerships.
Location: Rockinghorse is based in central Brighton. Our work is across Sussex.
Salary Range: £32k to £36k depending on experience.
Contract: Up to 37.5 hours (FTE). Part time and other flexible arrangements welcomed. It is expected that the postholder will fulfil any additional duties during evenings and weekends as required and work flexibly to do so.
About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex.
We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell.
Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are.
We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up.
About the role
In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services children all over Sussex.
This role will support the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships in securing income in line with targets across our fundraising portfolio, to ensure we can continue to deliver life-saving projects for children and young people across Sussex.
You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, a can-do attitude, evidence of brilliant relationship management skills and a passion and enthusiasm for fundraising. You’ll be part of a successful fundraising team that values wellbeing and champions teamwork, where our vision for children and young people is shared, and success is celebrated.
Duties of the role
Supporting the charity to secure income from across our fundraising portfolio:
Rockinghorse raises money to support children in hospitals, their families and the staff that care for them.
· Support the delivery of a programme of unique and income generating Rockinghorse events according to agreed plans each year, to be determined by postholder in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships.
· Support the creation of new, exciting and innovative events for the charity that support the charity’s objectives – to thank supporters, to engage new and existing supporters, to generate income and/or raise our profile.
· Support with expanding our external and third-party events programme working with external events companies to deliver existing events and developing new ones that support the charity’s mission and maximising the income they generate for the charity.
· Work with our Head of Marketing & Communication to develop seasonal campaigns (Spring and Christmas) that appeal to, educate and inform our supporters and generate income (against agreed targets).
· Maintain and develop the charity’s central database (e-Tapestry) for fundraising activities and supporters.
· Undertake reporting function for fundraising activities and supporters.
· Work with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships on budgeting and reporting of income generating activities.
· Represent the charity at our events and activities, which will include evenings and weekends.
· Support the charity’s income generation strategy, in line with the charity’s strategic plan, which generates the income and ROI required to further Rockinghorse’s charitable mission.
Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:
Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year – supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.
· Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to match projects to partners, supporters and appeals – to ensure our projects are funded and delivered.
· Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to create case for supports for our projects that appeal to and attract a range of supporters.
· Work with Projects Manager, project leads and Head of Marketing & Communication to create and disseminate project updates and communication to ensure our supporters are informed, educated and engaged in our work.
· Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to supporters.
Support the charity more widely:
· Represent Rockinghorse at events, activities and networks, building strong peer relationships and sharing best practice.
· Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity’s values and ethos.
· Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.
· There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.
Person specification
Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role:
1. Experience and understanding of the principles of fundraising in a charity and/or not for profit.
2. Experience and understanding managing events.
3. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.
4. Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.
5. Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.
6. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities – able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.
7. Ability to handle confidential supporter information.
8. Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).
9. Commitment to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity’s mission, vision and values.
Desirable experience, skills and knowledge:
1. Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.
2. Previous work experience with a non-profit, or charitable organisation.
3. Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.
Work skills you’ll need on the job:
1. A can-do attitude.
2. Brilliant organisational skills.
3. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication.
5. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.
6. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity:
· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays.
· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday.
· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Competitive pension scheme.
· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling.
· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave.
· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff.
· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff.
· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.
· Subsidised car parking in Brighton.
· Access to Enterprise Car Club.
Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all.
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Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the nine essential elements of the person specification.
Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the nine essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the desirable criteria, please outline these too.
If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.
All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.
Estimated Timeframes:
· Application Deadline midnight 2nd March 2025.
· Shortlisting w/c 3rd March 2025.
· Interviews will be Tuesday 11th March 2025 in central Brighton.
Interviews will be with the CEO, the Head of Development & Philanthropy and Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).
The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.
The role will be available from 1st April 2025 onwards (depending on post holder’s availability).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Rosebuds Preschool has a great opportunity for a Preschool and Family Operations Lead, to drive the quality and development of our award-winning services for children, young people, and families at the Max Roach Centre. This role emphasises a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to early years education, play, and child initiatives.
What does your role look like:
Quality Oversight: Ensure high-quality early years learning and care at Rosebuds Preschool. Develop quality assurance frameworks to evaluate service effectiveness in addition to the formulation of a meaningful programme of family and child centred activities within our Play and Family Support initiatives at the centre.
Program Development: Design and manage family and child-centered activities in our play, and Family Support initiatives. Collaborate with practitioners to enhance educational offerings and align with best practices.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Promote integrated working across early years sectors. Engage in collaborative planning with educators, social services, health providers, and community organizations.
Leadership and Management: Advanced Early Years management knowledge, understanding and experience is fundamental to this role. Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering professional development and continuous improvement.
Community Engagement: Organise year-round activities reflecting the Max Roach community's needs. Build relationships with partners to create a robust ecosystem for families.
Benefits of working with us:
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Concessional Preschool Place
- Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support
- Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities.
- Free Enhanced DBS Checks
- Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Induction and Supervision Programme
- Personal and Professional Development Plan
- Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff
Requirements:
A passion for working with children, young people and their families. With a recognised qualification in Early Years / Childcare at Level 3 with a proven track record of 5 year's experience in a management / leadership role in an early years setting.
Experience of:
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devising and applying a high quality curriculum for young children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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managing a team of early years professionals to improve the quality of EY practice.
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working with external groups / partners / organisations in a EY provision in a way that supports the child and its’ family in a holistic way.
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Oversight and designed lead for Safeguarding children, Health and Safety.
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Monitoring activities / services using a database system.
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Managing and working within a designated budget.
Role Title: Preschool and Family Programmes Lead
Hours: 35 hours per week, 8 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends).
We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only and or 4 day week.
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Location: Max Roach Centre, in person
Holiday: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas 2 weeks allocation.
Please send your CV by Friday 28th February 2025
Loughborough Community Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please send a covering letter along with CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.
Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?
Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in Bournemouth.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 10,500 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: Bournemouth
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Salary: from £29,255 dependent on experience
Closing date: Friday 28th February, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Assessment Day: Wednesday 5th March
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Strategy, vision and impact [25%]
- Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives
- Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme
- Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets
Leadership, line management and training [25%]
- Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
- Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
- Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme
Relationship management [20%]
- Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
- Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
- Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room
Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]
- Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
- Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
- Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment
Operations [10%]
- Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment
- You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
- You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
- You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills
- You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
- You are IT literate
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
- Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested
Registered Charity
101 - 500
With young people, with organisations, for society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Are you ready for an adventure-filled role that makes a real difference? As a Youth Development Lead, you can expect to spend four days a week outdoors, delivering life-changing programmes to vulnerable young people, rain or shine. With activities like bushcraft, paddling, climbing, and hill walking, you’ll use your skills to inspire confidence and build resilience. Your hands-on approach will help break down barriers and empower young people to reach their potential.
Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable individuals and delivering outdoor learning programmes. While your week will be spent mostly delivering sessions outdoors, expect one day a week at a desk planning sessions and recording data. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about supporting young people through meaningful, adventurous experiences, we want to hear from you!
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Role
We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you have the drive to create positive change in children’s lives and inspire others to do the same?
If the answer is yes, then read on to hear about this exciting opportunity.
We’re Railway Children, an international charity working to create long-lasting change for street-connected children and young people in the UK, India and Tanzania. Founded in 1996, we’ve dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for vulnerable children and their families. As we embark on our new strategy to 2027, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.
About the role
We are looking for 1 Youth Practitioner for our London Project. Please note we are keen to receive pplications from cadidates living in Lewisham, Greenwich and Croydon.
As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).
Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.
What we offer
As well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, we offer some great perks:
- Time out. You’ll start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years, this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a relaxing 30 days leave.
- Pension. We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary.
- Birthday leave and ‘Railway Children Day’. You’ll get two additional days of annual leave in your birthday month and around Christmas time.
- A culture we’re proud of. Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work.
- Flexible working environment and home working. It’s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive!
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who has worked with vulnerable young people and families, with an in-depth understanding of the issues they face and the impact of trauma. With a relevant qualification in youth work or social care or equivalent experience, you’ll have experience of providing front line support to safeguard some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK. You’ll have the ability to engage young people, their parents or carers within the community and deliver direct support to address issues within the family unit.
A full person specification can be found in the job pack.
Application notes
Please note candidates must have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025 at 5pm
Dates for interview: First stage (online) Monday 3rd March
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.
At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
A world where every child can thrive away from a life on the streets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Head of Youth Work
Are you motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and staff/volunteers?
If you’re fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you’re looking for.
If you’re passionate about helping young people unlock their potential, we want to hear from you!
As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Head of Youth Work
Location: Crewe
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: Monday 10th March at 9am
Interviews: First stage interviews: Wednesday 19th March (daytime) Second stage interviews: Thursday 27th March (afternoon and evening)
About the Role
The Head of Youth Work is an exciting and challenging leadership role where you will lead a team of Youth Workers and oversee the universal youth work offer.
No two days are the same, so you’ll need to be versatile, leading the creation of the new Youth Work Offer while managing both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You’ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of all core programs, including junior, senior, and holiday clubs.
You’ll be a crucial part of this new Youth Zone for Crewe, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive.
About You
We’re looking for someone creative, ambitious for young people, with a positive attitude and a hands-on approach, all while delivering top-notch results.
You will have experience of:
• Leading open-access youth services creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/ disabilities)
• Safeguarding, ideally as a designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people with unwavering commitment and proficiency in related referral processes.
• Managing clear behaviour standards and managing conflict between young people.
• Leadership; inspiring, guiding, and developing operational teams and volunteers through hands- on mentoring and support.
• Management, with a solid understanding of basic HR processes related to people management, attendance, and staff performance.
• Project management of youth programmes.
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement via the company website.
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Head of Youth Work, Director of Youth Work, Youth Work Lead, Youth Manager, Youth Work Manager, Lead Youth Worker. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
