Vacancy – Head Of Youth Services

Stroud; Stroud; On-site; GBP 37,189 - 39,997; Full time

Job summary

The Door in Stroud is recruiting a Head of Youth Services to lead our Youth Work Delivery Team and oversee our Christian outreach programme. This senior post requires strong operational leadership to ensure high-quality, high-impact youth work and effective partnerships with stakeholders.

The role carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Equality Act 2010 to be a practising Christian. 37 hours per week, based at The Door, Stroud; closing date 26 July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced manager of youth work delivery.
• Lead a delivery team and oversee outreach programme.
• Commitment to Christian ethos as part of role.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and management of youth services.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and impact.
• Embed Christian values in delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Youth work management

Partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

37 Hours Per Week*
£37,189 – £39,997 p.a.
Based at The Door, Unit 3, The Cross, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1DP

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people?

The Door is excited to present this opportunity to join our long standing, highly regarded and impactful youth work charity accredited by the National Youth Agency. We are looking to appoint an inspiring Head of Youth Services to lead our Youth Work Delivery Team, champion outstanding youth work practice, and oversee our Christian outreach programme.

You’ll provide operational leadership and management, ensuring high-quality, impactful delivery and strong partnerships with key stakeholders while embedding our Christian values and ethos. If you are an experienced manager of youth work delivery with a genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive, this role presents a rare opportunity to join our thriving and committed team delivering high quality youth work.

Note: This role carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a practising Christian.

Closing Date – 23:59 (11:59pm) Sunday 26th July 2026

We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies.

We’re unable to offer sponsorship for international applications to this role.

*Due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to be flexible around working hours. Applications for reduced hours will be considered up to 0.6fte.