If you’ve ever left a room with young people knowing the conversation genuinely mattered, this is that work, every day.
At White Ribbon NI, we work with young people across Northern Ireland, in schools,communities, sports organisations and the justice system, supporting them to challenge harmful attitudes and play a role in ending violence against women and girls.
We’re looking for a Listen, Learn, Lead Youth Programme Practitioner who can match the impact and energy of our team.
This is not a passive delivery role. It’s about presence, judgement, and the ability to build trust quickly. You need to be able to hold a room, navigate challenge, and create conversations that are honest, respectful and meaningful.
You might already be doing this in a different setting, through youth work, coaching, education or community work. If so, we can support you to develop your skills further within our programmes and contribute to a safer Northern Ireland.
About the Role: Deliver our Listen, Learn, Lead programmes to diverse youth groups, schools, and sports teams,empowering young people to speak out against violence towards women and girls. You’ll engage with young people in challenging environments, including those outside mainstream education and within the justice system.
To be considered for this role please send CV and a cover letter
Requirements - Essential: 6 months+ experience working with young people in group settings.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with evidence of positive collaboration.
Able to meet travel requirements across Northern Ireland using either private transport(full driving license and access to a vehicle) or public transport.
Working knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.
Comfortable within the workshop material – comfortable to discuss relationships, consent and related topics.
Knowledge of MicrcoSoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams).
Desirable
Experience engaging young men and boys in positive, strengths-based work.
GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent.
This post is subject to an enhanced Access NI disclosure. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this post. Any information disclosed will be considered in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (NI) 1979 (as amended), and the Access NI Code of Practice.
Benefits
- Flexible hours (some evenings/weekends; you manage your own schedule)
- Reimbursed travel expenses.
- Each person is provided with communication tools – work phone and laptop
- Rewarding.
- Meaningful work that creates impact across society.
- Opportunities for progression and professional development.
- The opportunity to help shape one of Northern Ireland’s leading prevention organisations.
- Expect a supportive, positive tam environment with opportunities to learn, grow, deliver, impact and have fun along the way.
- White Ribbon NI is an equal opportunities employer.All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
This is a one-year rolling contract. All applications must be received by Friday 17th July 2026 at 5pm.
Pay: £28,163.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Larne BT40 1HH
