Horizons Youth Programme for the Environment (HyPE) Manager

Voice of Youth and Genuine Empowerment (V.O.Y.A.G.E); Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community empowerment organization in Greater London is seeking a HyPE Manager to lead its innovative Horizons Youth Programme for the Environment. The successful candidate will oversee recruitment and delivery, ensuring young people (16–21) are supported into education and employment. Experience in managing youth programs and a strong background in partnership work with local colleges is essential. This role is pivotal in expanding opportunities for various community groups including the long-term unemployed and refugees.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing youth programs and mentoring.
• Strong understanding of employability and wellbeing in educational settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Horizons Youth Programme for the Environment.
• Oversee recruitment and support for young people transitioning into work or education.
• Manage partnerships with local colleges and community organizations.

Job description

As our HyPE Manager you will set up, embed and lead the implementation of Voyage’s Horizons Youth Programme for the Environment , a pioneering employability, mentoring and wellbeing programme combining a weekly Job Club, renewable energy and green-skills training, construction pathways and embedded therapeutic support linked to employment opportunities delivered in partnership with Repowering London, New City College and Talking Quest.

The postholder will oversee recruitment, delivery and progression impact and outcomes for young people (16–21) from New City College, PRUs, Youth Offending Teams, courts, social workers and local schools, ensuring they are supported into education, apprenticeships, training or work. We are currently exploring expansion possibilities for the long term unemployed, as an alternative to custody and for refugee communities. We seek someone who can help embed the programme in the community college and assist our plans to expand.