Director of Youth & Community Impact

YMCA Brunel Group; Frome; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Brunel Group is seeking a Head of Youth & Community Services to provide leadership, management and oversight across youth and community services including 10 Youth Clubs and 2 Young Carers groups. You will lead approximately 33 staff, ensuring safe, high-quality services across Mendip and South Somerset and engage partners to improve outcomes for young people and communities.

The role focuses on service delivery, monitoring performance, safeguarding, and developing strategic partnerships

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience leading youth, community, or related services.
• Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with statutory, voluntary, community and education organisations.
• Experience of leading and developing staff, including the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience of managing budgets and contributing to income generation.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing young people and communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, risk management and best practice relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery, quality and continuous improvement of YMCA Brunel Group's Youth & Community Services, ensuring services are safe, impactful, financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of young people.
• Oversee the planning, development and evaluation of youth and community projects, ensuring consistency of practice and delivery against objectives.
• Identify emerging needs and trends affecting young people, shaping service development to be relevant and sustainable.
• Act as the departmental safeguarding lead, providing guidance and oversight to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Youth work

Strategic planning

Partnerships

Budget management

Education

JNC Youth & Community Work qualification

Relevant qualification in youth work or community development

Job description

YMCA Brunel Group is seeking a Head of Youth & Community Services to provide leadership, management and oversight across youth and community services including 10 Youth Clubs and 2 Young Carers groups. You will lead approximately 33 staff, ensuring safe, high-quality services across Mendip and South Somerset and engage partners to improve outcomes for young people and communities.

The role focuses on service delivery, monitoring performance, safeguarding, and developing strategic partnerships