Youth Programs Lead: Multi-Site Impact & Growth

YMCA St Paul’s Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA St Paul’s Youth Project is seeking an ambitious, values-led Youth Work Development Manager to lead, grow and energise youth services for young people aged 11–25 across multiple sites in London. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced youth work leader who can bring people together, turn ideas into action, and build safe, inclusive and high-impact services for those facing disadvantage.

You will lead services across sites, develop new funded projects from idea to delivery, and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience managing youth services across multiple sites.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in youth-related studies.
• Proven track record of setting up and delivering funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead YMCA St Paul’s Youth Project services across multiple sites.
• Develop new youth services and funded projects from idea to delivery.
• Support, coach and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Manage budgets, performance, quality and impact reporting.
• Build strong partnerships with funders, local agencies and communities.
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusion and young people's wellbeing at the centre of all work.

Job description

YMCA St Paul’s Youth Project is seeking an ambitious, values-led Youth Work Development Manager to lead, grow and energise youth services for young people aged 11–25 across multiple sites in London. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced youth work leader who can bring people together, turn ideas into action, and build safe, inclusive and high-impact services for those facing disadvantage.

You will lead services across sites, develop new funded projects from idea to delivery, and