Youth Manager

Lincoln City Foundation; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Bracebridge is seeking a passionate Youth Manager to lead youth initiatives that foster growth and opportunities for young people. This role involves strategic ownership of programmes like after-school clubs and activities, ensuring their impact and sustainability. We're looking for someone with proven leadership skills in managing youth programmes. The position offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 and various perks including holiday time and team events.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free Lincoln City FC home fixture tickets

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

CPD opportunities

Team social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing youth or community programmes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to grow participation and delivery reach.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow youth provision initiatives.
• Design and deliver high-quality after-school and holiday activities.
• Ensure programmes are impactful, inclusive, and sustainable.

Skills

Managing youth or community programmes

Leadership and people management

Growing participation and delivery reach

Understanding of safeguarding and compliance

Job description

Youth Manager

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: LNER Stadium, Lincoln, plus community delivery venues

Closing Date: Friday 16 January 2026

Interview Date: Friday 30 January 2026

About the Role

Lincoln City Foundation is looking for an ambitious and passionate Youth Manager to lead and grow our youth provision. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll take full strategic and operational ownership of programmes that make a real difference to young people in our community.

You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering high‑quality initiatives such as after‑school clubs, holiday activities, Premier League Kicks, and more—ensuring they are impactful, inclusive, and sustainable.

If you’re driven by creating opportunities for young people and have experience managing youth or community programmes at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing youth or community programmes
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to grow participation and delivery reach
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and compliance

What We Offer

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free Lincoln City FC home fixture tickets
• Company pension scheme and health cash plan
• Free onsite parking (non‑matchdays)
• CPD opportunities and team social events

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using our application form, available on our website: www.lincolncityfoundation.com

Completed forms should be emailed to: [e-mail]

Please note: We do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact us at [e-mail] or call 01522 563792.

Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.