Team Manager

Ceredigion County Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking an experienced Team Manager for their Youth Service. The successful candidate will lead the Youth Work and Engagement team, overseeing strategic planning for a £2.5m grant while ensuring effective service delivery across communities. The role offers hybrid working options and a commitment to professional development, aiming to create an inclusive environment for staff. Prior experience in youth work and strong leadership skills are essential.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexi-time

Competitive annual leave

Pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution

Health and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Experience leading youth work programmes.
• Ability to manage budgets and funding effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop youth work programmes.
• Represent the Council at various forums.
• Collaborate with departments and partners.

Job description

Overview

Ceredigion County Council's Youth Service is a vibrant and forward-thinking team committed to supporting young people's personal, social and educational development. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Youth Work and Engagement team and help shape the future of youth services in Ceredigion. This is a key leadership role within the Through Age and Wellbeing model, supporting integrated, person-centred services across the county. You'll manage a team of passionate youth workers, support staff and volunteers delivering targeted and universal youth work in schools and communities. You'll also be the lead officer for the Children and Communities Grant (approximately £2.5m), overseeing strategic planning, monitoring and reporting to Welsh Government, and ensuring funding is used innovatively to support children, families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop youth work programmes including school-based support, children's rights and participation, digital youth work and Welsh language provision.
• Represent the Council at local, regional and national youth work forums.
• Work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to deliver high-impact services.
• Support the delivery of national priorities including the Youth Work Strategy, Youth Engagement and Progression Framework, and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.
• Oversee the Children and Communities Grant (approx. £2.5m) with strategic planning, monitoring and reporting to Welsh Government, ensuring funding supports children, families and communities effectively.

What we offer

We are committed to developing our people and will provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility. We are also committed to supporting your development to progress your career with us. We believe work-life balance is important, and you will have access to discretionary benefits listed below.

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
• Lifestyle savings and other employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, and health and wellbeing packages.

Additional information

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess suitability. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. The presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate; each applicant is assessed on a case-by-case basis in relation to the role responsibilities. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have questions about this process, please contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance throughout recruitment.

Where you'll work

Porth Cymorth Cynnar - Community Wellbeing and Learning. We provide early help, prevention and intervention services to a range of groups and individuals across the County. Our key functions include Lifelong Learning and Skills, Leisure & Wellbeing, Early Intervention Services, Support and Prevention Services, and the Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit Penmorfa. Penmorfa is our central office where the Chief Executive and Councillors are based. Aberaeron is another location in the county with its own facilities.