Youth Projects Manager
Forest of Dean District (Cinderford)
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about empowering young people and the communities that support them? FVAF are looking for a Youth Projects Manager to lead our group support and capacity building work, strengthening youth and community provision right across the Forest of Dean.
The Role
- Lead the development of the Forest Youth Network, building strong representation, shared ownership and peer support across youth and community providers
- Provide direct support and mentoring to community groups on governance, strategic planning, volunteer development and fundraising
- Co-develop a quality assurance framework and support training pathways for staff, volunteers and young people
- Capture and amplify youth voice, connecting lived experience directly to local change
- Build relationships with schools, statutory partners and stakeholders, and line manage our team of Neighbourhood Connectors
Who We're Looking For
- At least 3 years' experience working or volunteering with young people and families
- A strong relationship-builder, comfortable working with community organisations, professionals, young people and families
- Good knowledge of the youth sector and the barriers young people can face engaging with their communities
- Experience in capacity building, mentoring, partnership development or governance support
- Confidence handling safeguarding concerns proactively, with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people and strengthening communities across the Forest of Dean.
How to Apply It's easy! Visit our website by clicking on Apply Now to read the full job description and download the application form. We will not accept CVs.
For an informal discussion about this role see contact details to the right of this advert.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. FVAF are an equal opportunities employer, operating within child safeguarding standards. Additional online checks may be considered at FVAF's discretion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 5th July 00:00
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000pa
Hours Per Week: Up to Full-time 37.5 hours
