Youth Projects Lead: Empowering Young People in GM

Groundwork; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork is seeking a Youth Projects Lead to drive and deliver high-quality youth work programmes across Greater Manchester. You will manage a caseload of young people, lead multi-agency interventions, and coordinate wraparound support with partner organisations.

You will build strong partnerships, use data to improve services, and ensure safeguarding and effective case management throughout all activities. A valid UK driving licence may be required for travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering youth work programmes.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Ability to work with marginalised young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality youth work programmes across Greater Manchester.
• Manage a caseload of young people and provide wraparound support.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with external organisations for project delivery.
• Collect outcome data and report on progress to improve services.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure activity meets targets.

Skills

Youth work

Case management

Budget management

Data collection

Partnerships

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Groundwork is seeking a Youth Projects Lead to drive and deliver high-quality youth work programmes across Greater Manchester. You will manage a caseload of young people, lead multi-agency interventions, and coordinate wraparound support with partner organisations.

You will build strong partnerships, use data to improve services, and ensure safeguarding and effective case management throughout all activities. A valid UK driving licence may be required for travel across the region.