YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Creating opportunities
Building a stronger youth club network
Inspiring young people across Lancashire
Lancashire Boys & Girls Clubs is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Youth Engagement & Development Manager to help build a stronger network of youth clubs across Lancashire while creating exciting opportunities that inspire young people to learn, develop and thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with young people, building relationships with community organisations and developing innovative programmes that make a real difference. Every week is different. One day you could be visiting youth clubs, the next developing a new county-wide challenge, planning an event, meeting with a school or designing a new programme alongside young people.
If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to shape the future of youth provision across Lancashire, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Flexible working including a minimum of three evenings per week and occasional weekends.
We are happy to consider fewer hours for the right candidate.
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Contract: Three-year fixed term with the potential for extension,
subject to funding and organisational growth.
Benefits: 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
3% employer pension contribution
Flexible working
Ongoing professional development
Opportunity to shape new county-wide youth programmes
Base: Lancaster office with travel throughout Lancashire and the North West.
Reports to: Director
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a Covering Letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a suitable person for the role.
About Lancashire Boys & Girls Clubs
Lancashire Boys & Girls Clubs (LABGC) is an independent youth charity supporting a network of youth clubs, sports clubs and community organisations across Lancashire.
For generations we have been helping young people develop confidence, resilience, friendships and life skills through positive activities and trusted relationships.
Today we are entering an exciting new phase of development. We are expanding our membership network, developing new programmes and creating more opportunities than ever before for young people throughout Lancashire. This role will play a central part in making that happen.
Role Purpose
The Youth Engagement & Development Manager will become one of the key faces of LABGC within our member clubs and communities.
Working closely with club leaders, staff and young people, you will build trusted relationships, identify emerging needs and help create exciting opportunities that encourage young people to learn, develop and achieve.
The role combines youth engagement, programme development, membership growth and partnership working, helping LABGC continue to grow while ensuring the needs of young people remain at the centre of everything we do.
Club Engagement & Development
Strong relationships with our member clubs are at the heart of everything we do. You will become the main link between LABGC and our network of clubs, helping them feel supported, connected and involved in county-wide opportunities.
This will include:
- Building strong relationships through regular communication and club visits.
- Engaging directly with young people during club sessions.
- Supporting clubs to identify their needs and aspirations.
- Encouraging participation in county-wide projects and activities.
- Sharing opportunities, funding information and good practice across the network.
Youth Engagement & Programme Development
Young people should influence the opportunities available to them. Working alongside clubs and young people, you will develop engaging programmes that respond to their interests while supporting their personal and social development.
This will include:
- Designing new youth programmes and activities.
- Developing county-wide challenges, competitions and campaigns.
- Creating opportunities around leadership, volunteering, wellbeing and environmental action.
- Piloting new ideas with clubs and adapting programmes using feedback from young people.
- Supporting the continued development of existing LABGC programmes.
Programme Delivery & Events
Alongside developing programmes, you will also help bring them to life by delivering activities across Lancashire and coordinating county-wide events.
This will include:
- Delivering workshops and activities within member clubs.
- Coordinating county-wide events, competitions and residential experiences.
- Supporting sessional staff and volunteers.
- Organising the National County Boxing Championships and other sporting events.
- Ensuring activities remain enjoyable, inclusive and engaging.
Membership Growth
Developing our membership network will be an important part of the role, where you will work proactively to promote the benefits of membership and encourage new organisations to become part of the LABGC family.
This will include:
- Identifying new youth clubs, sports clubs and community organisations.
- Promoting LABGC membership across Lancashire.
- Supporting new members through the affiliation process.
- Encouraging existing clubs to maximise the opportunities available through membership.
Partnerships & Community Engagement
Working alongside the Director, you will help strengthen relationships with schools, local authorities, voluntary organisations and community partners while identifying opportunities to work collaboratively.
This will include:
- Developing positive relationships with key partners.
- Representing LABGC at meetings, forums and community events.
- Promoting LABGC programmes and opportunities.
- Supporting collaborative projects that benefit young people.
Monitoring, Learning & Impact
Understanding the needs of young people and demonstrating the difference we make is essential to the future growth of LABGC.
You will help gather evidence that informs programme development while providing information that supports funding applications and organisational learning.
This will include:
- Monitoring participation and engagement.
- Recording outcomes and impact.
- Gathering feedback from young people and member clubs.
- Producing reports and case studies.
- Supporting funding reports and monitoring returns.
Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work in accordance with all safeguarding, health and safety and organisational policies while maintaining the highest professional standards.
The post holder will also contribute positively to the wider work of LABGC and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.
Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
- Experience working directly with young people in community, youth or educational settings.
- Experience planning, developing or delivering engaging programmes or activities.
- Experience building positive relationships with volunteers, community organisations or partner agencies.
- Experience working independently and managing a varied workload.
Desirable Experience
- Youth work, community development or sports development experience.
- Experience coordinating events or competitions.
- Experience supporting funding applications or monitoring projects.
- Experience working within the voluntary or charity sector.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics.
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
Desirable Qualifications
- Youth Work, Community Development, Education or related qualification.
- Safeguarding qualification.
- First Aid qualification.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to collect information, monitor progress and produce reports.
- Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Desirable Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of youth clubs and community organisations.
- Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector.
- Experience using social media and digital communication.
- Understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic, positive and approachable.
- Passionate about improving opportunities for young people.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Creative, adaptable and solution-focused.
- Comfortable working flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends.
- A team player who enjoys building relationships and making things happen.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Driving : 1 year (preferred)
- youth work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
