Youth Projects Lead

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Carers leave

Mental health first aiders

Shared parental leave

Adoption leave

Eye test benefit

Bereavement leave

Flexitime

Medical appointments (2 hours)

Job summary

Groundwork Greater Manchester is seeking a part-time Youth Projects Lead to design and deliver high quality youth work programmes across the region. You will manage a caseload of young people and work with partners to provide wraparound support.

You will help young people build confidence and resilience, strengthen community links, and use data to continually improve services. The role supports flexitime and Monday-to-Friday working, with potential for job share.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high quality youth work programmes across Greater Manchester.
• Manage a caseload of young people and deliver a range of youth work projects and interventions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships to support project sustainability and growth.

Job description

We’re looking for a part-time Youth Projects Lead to lead and deliver high quality
youth work programmes that support young people to develop skills,
build confidence and achieve positive outcomes across Greater Manchester.
You will manage a caseload of young people and deliver a range of youth
work projects and interventions, working closely with partners to provide
effective wraparound support. Through your work, you will help young
people overcome barriers, strengthen their resilience, and become more
connected to their communities.
You will build and maintain strong partnerships to support project
sustainability and growth, while using insight, data and learning to continually
improve services.
You’ll support the delivery of projects like these:
Coaching & Mentoring
Women Warriors Youth
Group Connect

Key information

• Employer: Groundwork Greater Manchester
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Working Hours: Full-Time

More about this role

• Closing Time: 11.59
• Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Name: [e-mail]
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Employee Benefits:
• Carers leave
• Mental health first aiders
• Shared parental leave
• Adoption leave
• Paid eye test every 2 years + £50 towards glasses
• Bereavement leave
• Flexi time
• Paid 2 hours medical appointments
• Paid Reservist or Cadet Instructor duties leave
• 2 days volunteer days
• Flexible Working Options: Flexitime
• Working Pattern Details: Monday to Friday
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes