Youth Service Learning & Development and Data Lead

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Youth Service Learning & Development and Data Lead, Chelmsford

Client: Essex County Council

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 6c006a22c13a

Job Views: 4

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Youth Service Learning & Development and Data Lead

Permanent, Full Time

Working Style: Community-based worker

Closing Date: 12th May 2025

Do you have excellent organisation skills?

Are you curious, solution focused and a creative thinker?

Do you have the capability to develop a strategy that aligns youth work curriculum with impact evidence and high-quality data recording?

If so, this is the job for you!

You will lead the design and implementation of strategies to enhance the skills and knowledge of youth service staff and community volunteers, focusing on professional development and performance improvement.

You will be responsible for coordinating clear and impactful evidence of positive outcomes for Young People through robust quality assurance procedures and high-quality data recording and monitoring.

This role requires a deep knowledge of processes to produce high-quality, accurate statistics and the ability to produce clear reports for various audiences.

The Role

Essex is a diverse county with high levels of deprivation and affluent communities, reflected in varied educational needs. Essex Youth Service aims to inspire young people to achieve their potential and contribute as active citizens.

This role will lead youth work solutions to help young people achieve personal, social, and educational goals, working strategically and developing effective partnerships.

The Youth Service Lead will provide expertise and strategic direction in Curriculum, Policy, Youth Work Practice, Quality Assurance, Learning & Development, collaborating across the organization to ensure a skilled workforce.

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Accountabilities

• Lead on a strategic youth work area, developing capability frameworks and managing cultural shifts related to capacity building models.
• Head of centre for youth qualifications (youth work & young people's qualifications).
• Ensure protocols with partner agencies for statutory obligations, safeguarding, equality, diversity, registration, and inspection are in place.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within Essex and the UK to promote aligned youth work and education goals.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand and meet service needs.
• Provide leadership and influence change among employees and partners.
• Review and develop ECC policies and youth work practices to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Set and review targets and objectives annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to RQF level 6 (Bachelor's degree) or equivalent experience in youth or education.
• Continuous professional development and expert knowledge in relevant areas.
• Experience with sector-specific innovation and engagement with professional bodies.
• Experience in education or lifelong learning sectors, especially youth work.
• Knowledge of commissioning service models and evaluating service quality for efficiency and value.
• Proven outcomes for customers, evidence-based decision making, and value maximization.
• Experience with innovative practices in youth work or education.
• Experience at a senior level in a large organization, with skills in stakeholder perspectives and cross-organizational work.

Interviews are scheduled for 29th and 30th May 2025 at County Hall Chelmsford.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic public service environment, serving 1.8 million residents over 1,420 square miles. Recognized for productivity, Essex focuses on innovation, flexible working, and community contribution. The recent devolution program aims to establish a Mayoral County Authority by May 2026.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering support for disabled applicants, veterans, and care leavers, with reasonable adjustments available. Employees benefit from flexible working and other support programs.

Essex County Council values integrity and ethics, expecting staff to uphold our code of conduct and Nolan principles. The role requires mobility, with a driving license and vehicle or other means to meet operational needs. DBS checks are part of employment requirements, with annual renewal via the DBS update service.

We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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