Youth Leader

CXK Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CXK Limited in Hastings is seeking a role to engage young people in the Pathways for Progression project. You will help plan activities, listen to participants, and ensure their views shape the program. Travel locally as needed and collaborate with schools and employers to share opportunities.

No formal qualifications required; you must be aged 16 or over and bring friendly, reliable energy, openness to learn, and a commitment to inclusion. Training and DBS checks will be provided.

Qualifications

• You don’t need formal qualifications.
• Aged 16 or over, with a clear connection to Hastings through living, studying or involvement.
• Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Ready to listen, share ideas and work with others.
• Committed to inclusion and willing to learn.
• Able to travel locally for activities and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Help organise activities and events, listen to young people and ensure their views influence the project.
• Work with schools, employers and community partners to help create accessible communications.
• Share local opportunities with participants.

Job description

Location: Hastings-based, with activity delivered across the local area Contract: minimum 7.5hrs, with up to 16 hours per week anticipated Team: Youth Employability Hub Salary: £13.45 per hour Closing Date: 10th November 2026 Interviews Held: 12th Nov

Want to help shape opportunities for young people in Hastings? Join Pathways for Progression, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, and turn young people’s ideas into action. You’ll gain practical experience and develop your confidence and leadership skills while helping others have their say.

The Role

You’ll help organise activities and events, listen to young people and ensure their views influence the project. Working with schools, employers and community partners, you’ll also help create accessible communications and share local opportunities.

About You

You don’t need formal qualifications. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Aged 16 or over, with a clear connection to Hastings through living, studying or other involvement.
• Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Ready to listen, share ideas and work with others.
• Committed to inclusion and willing to learn.
• Able to travel locally for activities and meetings.

A career with CXK offers rewarding work and opportunities to develop your skills while making a positive difference to people’s lives. You’ll receive training and mentoring to help you grow into the role.

CXK employee benefits include:

• Defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions matched by CXK up to 10%, depending on length of service criteria.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Training and development programmes and opportunities.
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more.

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity

Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need our support

Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve

Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others

Recruitment Timeline

Interview date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide employment references before any offer of employment can be made.