Youth Development Officer

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

24–32 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is recruiting to support youth development and community capacity building. The role focuses on developing quality youth work in community settings and ensuring effective delivery of the council's youth provision.

The post holder will coordinate project management for the delivery of the Telford and Wrekin provision to the youth sector, with a fixed-term maternity cover contract, and hybrid working arrangements available.

Responsibilities

• Build capacity in the community to support the development of quality youth work.
• Coordinate project management of the delivery of the Telford and Wrekin provision to the youth sector.

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council,

The role will build capacity in the community to support the development of quality youth work and enhance the quality and scope of youth provision in community settings, so that young people can be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make positive contributions, and achieve economic wellbeing.

The post holder will also coordinate the project management of the delivery of the Telford and Wrekin provision to the youth sector.

Contract: Fixed-term, 12-month maternity cover.

For further information, please contact [e-mail].

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas

Attached documents

Youth Development Officer.pdf