Head of Youth Work

CHARITY PEOPLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic charity organization in Greater London seeks an Interim Head of Youth Work to lead inclusive and impactful services. As part of a senior team, you will manage Youth Work Managers, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates will have significant youth work leadership experience, strong people management skills, and expertise in safeguarding. This temporary role offers a hybrid work model with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in youth work leadership and managing services for vulnerable clients.
• Strong skills in recruiting, motivating, and leading teams.
• Extensive expertise in safeguarding at operational and strategic levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior team.
• Lead the development of youth work services, ensuring inclusivity and impact.
• Manage Youth Work Managers and develop partnerships.

Skills

Youth work leadership

People management

Safeguarding expertise

Programme development

Grant management

Budget oversight

Job description

Head of Youth Work

Location: Brent, North London (Hybrid - 1 day in person, Thursdays)
Duration: Temporary 3 months
Salary: £24.28 per hour + £2.93 holiday pay (equivalent to £44,199.26 FTE)

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic charity to recruit for their next Interim Head of Youth Work.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful youth work services during a critical phase for the organisation. The charity works to empower young people through inclusive programmes, participation, and advocacy, creating safe spaces and opportunities for growth.

About the Role

As Interim Head of Youth Work, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior team, contributing to organisational planning and cultural change.
• Lead the direction and development of youth work services, ensuring programmes are inclusive, impactful, and aligned with organisational values.
• Line manage Youth Work Managers, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple sites.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, championing a culture of safety and compliance.
• Develop partnerships and represent the organisation externally, building strategic alliances to improve outcomes for young people.
• Collaborate on fundraising and grant management, supporting bids and ensuring funded projects meet targets and compliance standards.
• Manage budgets and resources for youth work services, ensuring efficiency and value for money.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in youth work leadership and managing similar services for vulnerable clients.
• Strong people management skills, with experience of recruiting, motivating, and leading teams.
• Extensive safeguarding expertise at both operational and strategic levels.
• Excellent programme development and project management skills.
• Experience in grant management, partnership building, and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding processes, and challenges faced by young people.

How to Apply

Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role.

Closing date: Wednesday 7th January at 9:00 am

Interviews: there will be one round interview week commencing 12th January (in person preferred, online possible)

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.