Are you a qualified and experienced youth worker passionate about supporting the lives of young people? Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) has an exciting opportunity to lead our Youth Work team, empowering over 1,500 amazing young people through our thriving hub of activities and support services. If you’re a capable team leader with experience with 13 - 19 year-olds, we’d love to hear from you. The role We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Youth Work Manager to lead our Youth Work programme and team of youth workers and volunteers. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll take the lead on creating and delivering our full Youth Work programme. This includes overseeing a varied schedule of youth clubs, sports sessions, and events, while also planning and delivering sessions yourself. You’ll ensure all work is in line with agreed delivery plans, and you’ll regularly report progress back to the CEO. A key part of your role will be supporting and managing youth workers and volunteers, making sure they’re well equipped and confident in their roles. You’ll organise regular team meetings, supervision sessions, and training opportunities, and ensure that all activities are properly recorded, evaluated, and reported. You’ll be responsible for making sure safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively across the programme. You’ll also contribute to fundraising efforts, helping to secure the resources needed to keep our work going strong. For more information on the role, please access the full job pack through this link: bit.ly/4lfXpjb Key responsibilities Oversee the Youth Work Program's development and delivery. Collaborate with staff and young people to develop and agree on delivery plans and budgets. Record and evaluate all program delivery following our procedures. Recruit, supervise, and support volunteers and staff, leading team meetings as necessary. Deliver timely reports for the CEO and funders. Conduct proper risk assessments for all activities, adhering to BYC policies including safeguarding and equality. Manage budgets and expenditures for specific program areas. Record staff hours in coordination with the Operations Manager. Participate in training, supervision, staff meetings, and external meetings, and undertake other duties commensurate with the role's responsibilities. Essential qualifications and experience Level 3 JNC qualified or relevant youth work qualification and 3-4 years of experience. Experience working with young people (aged 13 - 19 years old) in youth work settings. Experience in developing Youth Work Programmes. Experience in managing staff teams. Essential skills and abilities Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, partner organisations and young people. Good organisational, planning, writing, budgeting and administration skills. Understanding and experience of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting. Politically and creatively aware with a good understanding of Youth Work principles. Ability to challenge, support and reflect appropriately and effectively. Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multitasking in a busy environment. A clear understanding of safeguarding young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in a Youth Work setting. A good understanding of equality and diversity issues and the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour. Our offer to you £32,000 - £35,000 salary package. 28 days of annual leave. 2 weeks off at Christmas (during which time BYC is closed). Flexible working hours (as some evening and occasional weekend working is expected). Time off in lieu of extra hours worked. Ongoing coaching and mentoring from our CEO. Regular relevant staff training events, and support with additional qualification training A supportive working environment. About BYC Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) has been at the heart of youth work in Brighton & Hove since 1917. It’s one of the city’s longest-running youth services, and today it’s a lively, welcoming space used by over 1,500 young people each year. More than half of those who come through our doors are aged 16 and over, making BYC especially important for older teenagers. We’re constantly inspired by the young people we work with. From B.fest, Brighton’s biggest youth-led festival, to the city’s only indoor skatepark, BYC is a place where young people can be themselves, try new things, and feel part of something bigger. We also work closely with partners to make sure support is there when it’s needed, whether that’s for mental health, LGBTQI services, or refugee support. Right now, we’re at a really exciting point in our journey. Thanks to a £7.3 million investment, BYC is undergoing a full rebuild—set to reopen in September 2025. The new centre will be bigger, better, and ready to meet the needs of future generations with modern, purpose-built spaces designed for youth work to thrive. Contact: If you have any questions regarding this position, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find out more about us on our website. We look forward to receiving your application