Do you have a passion for motivating and inspiring young people? Do you have experience of working with young people either as an employee or in a voluntary capacity?
A longstanding faith-based organisation committed to education and personal growth, with a focus on empowering young people, is seeking a dedicated Youth Director. The role involves leading a well-established volunteer programme and collaborating with partner schools across England.
The Contract
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Location - You will be home based when not visiting schools.
Contract - Permanent
Salary - £40,000 - £45,500 PA Pro rata
Work pattern: school terms plus additional weeks in the summer
Start date: 6th January 2025
As the Youth Director, you will lead the development of service projects for students aged 9-18+, manage resources and budgets, and coordinate volunteer participation.
Key responsibilities:
Manage resources and prepare a budget for the projects and equipment
Organise monthly meetings with students, oversee liturgical services, and conduct volunteer training sessions as needed
Maintain regular communication with partner schools
Regularly review and update all policies and guidelines
About you
Recent experience of working (for at least 2 years) with young people as a teacher, chaplain or within a youth retreat centre.
A strong desire to inspire and work with young people
Demonstrable organisational skill, with proven record of timely delivery of projects
Proven decision making and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Proven experience of effectively managing a resource budget.
Good IT knowledge
Empathy and understanding of the Roman Catholic.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- written, telephone and face to face.
The skills to be adaptable to varying demands.
To be able to build strong relationship
If this exciting and rewarding opportunity is of interest please get in touch now! We are reviewing CV's as they come in. We are happy to discuss the role further and share the full JD.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.