Craft Council:Young Craft Citizens (YCC) Network Manager

Lewisham Education Arts Network; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned with YCC’s 10-year anniversary, the role aims to expand reach, increase participation and ensure best practice across all hubs as part of a developing national network.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the YCC Hub network across the UK.
• Oversee growth and best practice through the London Hub as a centre of excellence.
• Drive national delivery, strengthen membership engagement, and support expansion and diversification of the YCC community.

Job description

This role combines hands‑on programme coordination and administration with youth programme leadership, community building and strategic development.

Posted:27/10/2026

About the Role

Young Craft Citizens (YCC) works with young people to open up pathways into craft and the wider creative sector. Together, we build creative, professional and leadership skills, with a clear focus on supporting those affected by racism, classism, ableism, and their intersections.

In May 2027, YCC marks its 10-year anniversary. This milestone is an opportunity to expand the programme’s reach and impact through the development of a national YCC Hub network, connecting and supporting members across the UK.

The YCC programme has a strong, established London-based core. This acts as a national flagship, creating a safe, inclusive space for learning, connection, joy and community. National membership is expected to reach circa 1,000 individuals this year and grow rapidly as we approach the 10-year anniversary.

Building on the London flagship, YCC aspires to develop a network of regional Hubs in partnership with Craft UK organisations.

These Hubs will:

• Support YCC members in their local areas
• Strengthen connection to regional craft ecologies
• Increase accessibility and participation across the UK
• Enable growth in membership, reach and impact

This role will lead the development and delivery of the YCC Hub network, overseeing its growth and ensuring best practice through the London Hub as a centre of excellence. It will drive national delivery, strengthen membership engagement, and support the expansion and diversification of the YCC community.