The opportunity to work in a wonderful local community, making a real difference, whilst leading a team of dedicated Youth and community workers. Main duties and responsibilities include: Youth Projects • Plan and implement youth projects to meet the needs of young people in Blackbird Leys. • Ensure all projects are being delivered effectively and are in accordance with all policies and procedures. • Ensure all monitoring & evaluation of projects. • Manage project budgets. • Manage participants’ data. Promotion and PR • Manage all social media and public platforms for the youth projects. • Promote Leys CDI youth projects to the community. • Develop and maintain relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders. • Liaise with young people, and parents/carers on project design. Staff • Lead a team of sessional youth workers and volunteers. • Work with the Charity Manager to ensure the effective management, motivation, training and development of staff to meet service objectives, ensuring staff reviews are carried out regularly, training needs are identified, and a training plan in place. Development • Work with the Charity Manager on strategic planning, monitoring progress, evaluation of projects, and fund-raising bids. Key Requirements: • Experience of youth work in a similar setting/context. • Experience in managing youth projects. • Qualifications in Youth & Community work. • Safeguarding expertise. • IT and Social Media skills. • Broad knowledge of youth and community issues, particularly with regard to young people from disadvantage communities, working with young people aged 9-25. • A passion for youth development. • Fundraising experience for youth projects • Excellent organisational skills. • Experience of successfully achieving outputs and outcomes against targets. • Knowledge and understanding of policies that impact on young people. Other requirements: • Outreach experience • Full and clean driving licence, preferably with the ability to drive a minibus.