Youth Club Manager

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a passionate Youth Club Manager in Hastings. The role includes overseeing operations, leading a youth team, and creating engaging activities for young people. Ideal candidates will have extensive youth work experience and relevant qualifications, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. This position provides an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly wellbeing budget

Team lunches and social events

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Special day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in youth work with relevant qualifications.
• Proven ability to manage youth projects effectively.
• Knowledge of safeguarding laws, including the Children Act.
• Capable of handling complex youth cases with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure a safe environment.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Design and deliver engaging activities for youth.
• Build partnerships with local organizations for opportunities.

Skills

Youth work experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting skills

Education

Youth work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Youth Club Manager

Our client is seeking a passionate Youth Club Leader to run their established club. You'll lead the youth team, create safe and engaging activities, champion young people's voices, and help them influence the future. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the heart of the community.

What’s on offer

• Job type: Permanent
• Salary: £31,668 p/a
• Working hours: Full Time
• Location: Hastings

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellbeing budget
• Monthly team lunch on us and lots of social events
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increases by one day per year of service)
• Extra-special day off on your birthday

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for young people
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing safeguarding processes, case reviews, and referrals appropriately
• Design, deliver, and evaluate a wide range of activities and experiences that inspire participation and personal development
• Champion young people's voices within the community, ensuring they are actively involved in shaping projects and influencing decision making
• Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations, schools, and wider networks to expand opportunities for young people
• Manage administrative tasks such as budgeting, record-keeping, and reporting
• Contribute to funding bids and support the sustainability of youth programmes
• Play a collaborative role by supporting colleagues and contributing to the wider mission

Skills, Experience and Training Requirements

• Extensive experience in youth work, supported by a youth work qualification or equivalent
• Proven ability to design, develop and manage youth projects or programmes
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, including the Children Act
• Experience handling complex cases with resilience and professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage young people and build positive relationships
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including budgeting and reporting
• A genuine passion for social enterprise, youth empowerment, and community-led projects
• Desirable experience in writing and securing small-scale funding bids

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