Youth Lead

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 7,000 - 8,500; Full time

Job summary

Youth Elements CIC in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Youth Lead to coordinate and deliver engaging youth work programmes for young people aged 11–24. Working closely with the CEO, volunteers and partner organisations, you will develop trusted relationships and promote wellbeing, leadership and social action.

You will ensure safeguarding, inclusivity, and responsive activities, while seeking youth input to influence programme development and maintain strong planning, delivery and

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver engaging youth work programmes for 11–24 year olds.
• Develop trusted relationships with young people and partner organisations.
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusivity and high-quality planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.

Job description

Youth Elements CIC is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Youth Lead to coordinate and deliver engaging youth work programmes for young people aged 11–24. This exciting role has been created through funding from BBC Children in Need and offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people within our community. Working closely with the CEO, volunteers and partner organisations, the Youth Lead will coordinate high-quality youth sessions that promote wellbeing, leadership, personal development, social action and positive life opportunities. The successful candidate will develop trusted relationships with young people, encourage participation, provide appropriate support, promote safeguarding and ensure that all activities are inclusive, engaging and responsive to the needs and aspirations of young people. The Youth Lead will play a key role in ensuring that young people's voices influence programme development while maintaining excellent standards of planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.

Key information

• Employer: Youth Elements CIC
• Locations: Greater Manchester, Manchester
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Salary: Sessional rate of pay: £20 – 23 per hour depending on qualifications and relevant work experience. (up to approximately £8,500 p.a.)
• Working Hours: Part-Time
• Working Hours Per Week: Flexible sessional hours primarily evening work including the coordination and delivery of 3 evening youth sessions per week. Hours include appropriate time for planning, preparation % administration, evaluation, supervision & team coordination.

DEADLINE Wednesday 7 October 2026 6pm This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and Youth Elements' safer recruitment procedures. Pre-engagement checks include proof of right to work in the UK.

More about this role

• Closing Time: 18:00
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Part time, Staggered hours
• Working Pattern Details: Hours: Flexible sessional hours primarily evening work including the coordination and delivery of three
  evening youth sessions per week. Hours will include appropriate time for planning, preparation and
  administration, evaluation, supervision and team coordination required to deliver high-quality youth work.
  Occasional weekend, holiday and community events may also be required.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes