YCC Network & Hub Lead for National Youth Craft Programme

Crafts Council; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Crafts Council is seeking a dedicated lead for the Young Craft Citizens (YCC) Hub network, based in Islington with hybrid/home working. You will oversee development of the London flagship and drive national reach, community engagement and high‑quality programme delivery.

In this role you will build partnerships, manage stakeholders, monitor impact and support fundraising, as YCC marks its 10th anniversary in May 2027. Expect growth of UK membership and regional hubs.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering education, learning or participation programmes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Evidenced administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience monitoring and reporting against programme targets.
• Passion for championing craft and creative, hands‑on learning in education and career progression into the creative industries.
• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships across education, culture and community sectors.
• Experience growing and supporting networks, communities and practitioner groups.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience creating engaging content and resources.
• Confident facilitator, presenter and advocate for learning and participation.
• Experience using data, evaluation and insight to improve programmes and demonstrate impact.

Responsabilités

• Lead the London Hub as a centre of excellence and best practice.
• Shape and implement the national Hub model.
• Build and manage partnerships with regional organisations.
• Grow and engage the YCC membership nationally.
• Ensure high-quality, inclusive and impactful programme delivery.
• Deliver robust administrative processes and reporting.
• Capture the impact of the programme through evaluation.
• Support fundraising in support of YCC programme ambitions.

Connaissances

Education programme development

Project management

Administration

Monitoring & reporting

Partnerships

Communication

Facilitation

Data & evaluation

Fundraising

Networking

Description du poste

Crafts Council is seeking a dedicated lead for the Young Craft Citizens (YCC) Hub network, based in Islington with hybrid/home working. You will oversee development of the London flagship and drive national reach, community engagement and high‑quality programme delivery.

In this role you will build partnerships, manage stakeholders, monitor impact and support fundraising, as YCC marks its 10th anniversary in May 2027. Expect growth of UK membership and regional hubs.