Head of Youth Work

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic charity is seeking an Interim Head of Youth Work in Brent, North London. This role involves leading impactful youth service programmes, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in youth leadership and partnership building. This part-time position offers £24.28 per hour plus holiday pay, with hybrid work arrangements available. Applications are open now, with interviews scheduled for January.

Qualifications

• 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 and challenges faced by young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior team.
• Lead the direction and development of youth work services.
• Line manage Youth Work Managers, supporting their development.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, championing a culture of safety.
• Develop partnerships and represent the organisation externally.
• Collaborate on fundraising and grant management, supporting bids.
• Manage budgets and resources for youth work services.

Skills

Youth work leadership

People management

Safeguarding expertise

Programme development

Grant management

Building partnerships

Job description

Head of Youth Work

Location: Brent, North London (Hybrid – 1 day in person, Thursdays)

Duration: Temporary 3 months

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (9am -5pm, one late shift, 12pm–8pm)

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

• 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

• 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.