Youth Hub Manager

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency is recruiting a Youth Hub Manager to oversee a vital community space in Middlesbrough. You will lead a high-impact environment that shapes programmes aimed at supporting young people facing barriers. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in youth programmes and partnership building.

This role offers benefits such as flexible working, private medical cover, and a generous pension contribution, all while making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading youth, community, or place-based programmes.
• Ability to turn strategy into practice.
• Track record in partnership building and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the hub as a community asset.
• Design and deliver impactful programmes for young people.
• Build partnerships with organizations and funders.
• Drive sustainability using data and insights.
• Oversee operations including budget management.

Skills

Leadership of youth programs

Partnership building

Strategic planning

Team management

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

We are here to support, promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough

KFC Youth Foundation are recruiting for a Youth Hub Manager.

Lead a space that changes young people’s lives

We’re looking for a bold, strategic and hands‑on leader to take ownership of our Middlesbrough Hub — a vital community space supporting young people facing real barriers to opportunity.

As Hub Manager, you won’t just run a service. You’ll shape a high‑impact environment, design programmes that change lives, and build partnerships that open doors for young people who need it most.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop the hub as a high‑impact community asset, responding directly to local needs of young people.
• Design and deliver programmes that support young people’s physical, emotional and social development, using youth voice to shape provision.
• Build strong local partnerships with organisations, funders and community stakeholders
• Drive impact and sustainability, using data, insight and storytelling to evidence change and secure future financial support
• Lead and inspire a team, creating a positive, accountable and high‑performing culture
• Oversee operations, including budget management, facilities, safeguarding and compliance

You will play a critical role in ensuring the hub not only delivers for young people today — but is built to sustain and grow its impact over time.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience leading youth, community or place‑based programmes
• The ability to turn strategy into reality
• A track record of building partnerships and influencing stakeholders
• Confidence in leading teams, driving confidence and performance
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and young people’s outcomes

Most of all, you’ll be someone who sees potential — in people, in places, and in what’s possible.

Benefits:

• Lead a high‑profile, purpose‑driven community hub
• Shape innovative programmes that respond to real need
• Work as part of a mission‑led organisation with national reach and growing impact
• Be part of a team committed to creating lasting change for young people
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Private medical cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development

If you’re ready to lead a hub that makes a real difference — and help shape the future for young people in Middlesbrough — we’d love to hear from you.