Community Engagement Worker Jobs in Belfast
As Volunteer Outreach and Partnerships Officer, you will be working closely with our Communities and Volunteering Manager and the wider north of England team to support the development and delivery of a plan for local volunteering and community engagement. You will explore and develop partnerships with local communities and identify volunteering opportunities that will enable us to reach more people and drive forward positive change. You will be an excellent communicator and be passionate about volunteering and supporting volunteers, local groups and communities to develop and grow. You will have a good understanding of how volunteers can support the work of charities and have a creative approach to creating accessible and workable volunteer opportunities that meet the needs of an organisation and the diverse populations we serve across our region.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Salary: £42,479 per annum, rising to £44,716 after 12 months in London (or £38,290 per annum rising to £40,526 after 12 months outside of London)
- Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy
- Closing date: 08.00 Thursday 30 January 2025
- Shortlisting date: Friday 31 January 2025
- Interviews: Thursday 6 February 2025
About the role
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
The main elements of the role are:
- leading on the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of our internal communications rhythm
- enhancing staff engagement in forums that bring staff together
- facilitating and contributing to our organisational transformation journey
- key contact for our internal and external stakeholders (internal and external) as part of our ongoing cadence of business planning and organisational strategy
- coordinate internal communication planning, liaising with colleagues to understand their organisational priorities.
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join All Ways Network as Charity Support Officer
Are you passionate about supporting the Muslim community in the UK? Do you want to use your skills to empower small grassroot groups? Can you lead and support charities to become more fundable?
We are looking for Charity Support Officer to support AWN with delivery, understanding of the grassroots charity sector and management of our current services and to build upon our existing database. If you are proactive, organised and enjoy building relationships with different people, we want you to hear from you.
Location: Remote with some travel
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Salary: Starting salary £26k
About the role
The Charity Support Worker (CSO) will be the face of AWN and the first point of contact for grassroots organisations looking for support and guidance. Expanding AWN’s existing reach and building the awareness of AWN’s services as we try to support as many not for profits working with Muslim communities in the UK as possible.
We desire someone with:
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Knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing Muslim community living in the UK.
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Knowledge of not-for-profits/charities
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Knowledge of Grantmaking sector /Funding opportunities
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Experience of working in small, dynamic teams
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Experience supporting grassroots charities and understanding the contexts in which they operate.
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Have some knowledge of area of work but not exclusive to:
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Women
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Health & Wellbeing
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Youth
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Homeless & Poverty
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Family Services
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Sport/ fitness
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Religious settings
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Crime/Gangs
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Prisoners and Ex-Offenders
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Refugees/Asylum seekers
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Many more…
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
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Reaching out and building relationships with organisations who meet our criteria (charities, grantmakers, other organisations, local Council across the UK
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Carry out an initial needs assessment to identify NFPs organisational strengths and weaknesses and funding needs.
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Develop and oversee an action plan based on needs assessment.
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Lead networking sessions and assist in organising AWN events
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Promoting AWN’s services and activities
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Maintain CRM records, write case studies, obtain feedback and contribute to service development.
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Managing projects to help grow the network
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To assist and liaise with Bid Writer and additional staff members joining the team where there may be some crossover tasks
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Attend networking events to promote AWN’s work and services.
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Other tasks which are relevant to the role as AWN grows
Skills set/Person spec:
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Experience working for an infrastructure org or similar
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Ability to manage workload well
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Ability to communicate well to stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures
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Ability to take initiative and work independently
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Experience in governance, understanding of writing bid applications, and any other applicable charity service
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Experience and ability to speak in large groups
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Excellent written and verbal skills and able to communicate with people whose English is a second language
The benefits of the role includes:
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Flexible and hybrid (home/on location) working arrangements
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Opportunity to grow with and shape the role,
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Investment in your professional development,
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An incredibly supportive group of staff and Board and
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Experience first-hand the impact your work makes from our thriving, well-located community base
Deadline is Friday 31st January 2025 at 12pm
Interviews will be held in the first 2 weeks of February 2025. Successful candidates will be notified of dates.
Happy to have a chat about the job role before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced Regional Development Coordinator, to lead the coordination and management of all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Northern Region (North West, North East and Yorkshire), and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.
We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 12,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 350 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.
As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.
The key areas of focus include:
- To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
- To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
- To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.
At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
To empower young people through training to keep safe, save lives and be part of the solution to street violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
- Position: Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language)
- Location: Remote within the countries where WeMove Europe is registered to work (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland)
- Preferred Start Date: February 2025 / as soon as possible
- Application Deadline: February 2nd
- Employment type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with a view to transition to permanent position.
WeMove Europe is looking for a Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language) who is able to think, do, and deliver. Someone who loves being part of fast-paced digital campaigning for a better Europe and can also think about the bigger strategic picture.
Most importantly the digital world: online campaigning, fundraising and innovative digital tactics excite you, and you are keen to learn more in this field. Data analysis and data driven decision-making is not a frightening concept to you, on the contrary.
As a Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language), your tasks will include:
Digital, Creative, Comms
- Identify European campaign opportunities and develop and lead on campaigns from planning phase, to execution, pulling out the creative digital tactics in between
- Storytelling - Write strong, compelling copy which results in our members taking action on various issues, including for email and social media platforms
- Tailor our emails fundraisers and messages to the German context
- Manage email communications with our German members, including setting up and sending emails using our online campaigning tools (currently, ActionKit), and analysing data and user engagement
- Run ads in your country to optimise our campaigns for growth and impact
- Stay up-to-date with digital campaigning and marketing trends and find innovative ways to apply them at WeMove Europe
- Organise “offline” actions such as demonstrations, petition handovers etc.
- With with a part-time Digital Organiser to help manage the German community
Fundraising
- Fundraise from individual donors in Germany
- Support the fundraising team in executing our members focused fundraising strategy,
- Tailor fundraising messages to our German community
- Support campaigners to raise funds for their campaigns and from their communities
Partnerships
- Build and maintain relations with partners in NGOs and movements in Germany and EU-wide
- Help us understand the political dynamics in Germany by keeping connected to local movements, alternative thinking and researching policy processes within your national context as it connects to the EU level
Other
- Travel nationally and EU-wide for team meetings, retreats, stakeholder and partner meetings, and petition deliveries
About You - Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language) who brings these qualities to the table:
- You are comfortable with and excited by helping people understand their own power and becoming agents of change
- You understand the power of words and stories to make change, and you write great copy and have great writing skills in English and German
- You speak and write German at a native or fluent (C2) level
- Results drive you and crave more data, keen to run tests that are backed by statistical significance and are always looking to improve your work
- You excel at finding visuals and creating engaging graphics and video content for campaigns.
- You are comfortable with new software, online tools and all things digital
- You are deeply committed to working in Germany and Europe for bold, structural change and believe in empowering the people around you to do the same
- You have some experience with non-partisan political campaigning, and if that experience is online and digital that’s an added bonus
- You have a strong understanding of the political and social context in Germany as well as some understanding of the European context.
- You are fluent in English to a degree that you can work in an English-speaking environment and can translate from English into German
- You are happy with travel in Europe
- You look forward to working in a team where we all strive to learn from each other in order to have the biggest possible impact
- You have some experience in digital fundraising
Bonus Skills and knowledge
While we understand that no one possesses all these skills and experiences, we would encourage that you will bring 2 or 3 of the following to our team:
- Extensive Digital fundraising experience
- Digital Marketing
- Great writing skills in English
- Statistics / Data analytics
- Additional European languages
- Street actions & protests
- You are well networked nationally and regionally in activist circles
- Strong understanding of one or more other European countries, gained from personal or professional experience
Why us?
WeMove Europe is an independent and values-based organisation that seeks to build people power to transform Europe in the name of our community, future generations and the planet. We are people from all walks of life, who call Europe our home – whether we were born in Europe or elsewhere.
Our job is to move a community of a million people across Europe on issues that matter - including the climate emergency, migrant rights, workers rights, better governance, and more. We know this number of people also needs to grow and diversify further so we can represent a strong critical mass that can bring about change in Europe.
We work with staff across Europe who connect digitally every day and in person periodically.
Conditions:
- Employment type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with a view to transition to a permanent position.
- Weekly hours: Full-time position, 5 days a week.
- Location: Remote within the countries where WeMove Europe is registered to work (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland)
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Salary range: Gross year salary per country, depending on experience level and location. The ranges below are indicative and based on 2+ years of relevant experience.
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Netherlands, UK 46,000 - 54,000 (Amsterdam, London ranges 15%-20% higher)
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Germany, Italy 41,000 - 49,000 (Berlin, Rome ranges 5% higher)
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Spain, Poland 33,000 - 39,000 (Madrid, Warsaw ranges 3%-4% higher)
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- Benefits: home office set up and co-working space of your choice, 30 vacation days, training, professional development, regular team calls, full week retreat in person with the whole team, and much more…!
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace which is why people from communities that experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity; women; people with disabilities; and LGBTQ+ people are especially encouraged to apply.
We do not share the implicit belief that online campaigners necessarily have to be very young and encourage also people who left their twenties and thirties behind to apply.
Next steps
If you are interested in this position, please send an application in English by February 2nd. Please include:
- Motivation letter. Please include a mention of your experience with voluntary political activism
- CV. Including your language skills in your first language, English and other languages according to a scale from A1 to C2.
- Relevant samples of your work (if applicable)
Our recruitment process involves the following stages:
- Evaluation of applications
- Online task assessment
- 1-2 round interviews
- Final decision
[Applications in languages other than English will not be processed]
[Applications from people based outside the countries where WeMove Europe operates will not be considered.]
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40-£45k pro rata
Hours: 28
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Purpose:
This role oversees a team of community support workers and volunteers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. As part of a small, dynamic team, the Service Delivery Manager will contribute to fundraising, communications, and event management, while supporting the Director of Operations, Engagement, and Services in executing strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management
- Oversee the daily operations of community support services, ensuring the effective delivery of support to individuals affected by MCAS.
- Lead and manage a large team of volunteers, working with the HR team to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training to maintain high service standards.
- Support core functions including fundraising, communications and events, to ensure operational efficiency and delivery of integrated campaigns.
- Monitor and evaluate service delivery, ensuring that objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met and that the charity complies with relevant regulations and best practices.
- Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, and systems to streamline processes and enhance service quality.
Team Leadership & Volunteer Management
- Provide day-to-day support and supervision to community support team, offering guidance, performance management, and development opportunities.
- Act as the primary team manager for volunteers, ensuring they receive support to feel valued, supported, and engaged in their roles.
- Organise regular volunteer meetings and training sessions to ensure alignment with our client's mission and objectives.
- Support volunteer retention and recognition efforts.
Fundraising, Communications & Events
- Work closely with the Director of Operations to support fundraising initiatives, including donor engagement, event planning, and community outreach activities.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of communications campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.
- Assist in the planning and execution of events, including community support activities, fundraising events, and awareness-raising initiatives.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including service users, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and partners.
- Collaborate with the wider team to identify opportunities for service improvement and growth.
- Represent our client at external meetings, events, and networking opportunities to raise awareness of the charity and its work.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Proven experience in operations management, preferably within a charity or community services setting.
- Experience managing and supporting volunteers and/or staff.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and engage a team.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in stakeholder management.
- A collaborative and flexible approach, with a willingness to support multiple functions such as fundraising, comms, and events.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, project management tools, and CRM systems.
- Commitment to the mission and values of our client.
Desirable:
- Experience in fundraising, communications, and/or event management.
- Knowledge or lived experience of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or experience working within the healthcare or chronic illness sectors.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours and remote working options.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Being part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by MCAS.
- 8% pension contribution
- Christmas closure
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Bringing the Mast Cell Activation Syndrome community together
Our client is a small UK rare disease charity. Our client established at the end of 2015 to respond to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). MCAS is a crippling, unpredictable and frightening condition affecting the immune system. Sufferers from MCAS have “wrongly programmed” immune systems that react to a wide range of triggers including food, drink, stress, temperature and many others. The effects range from unpleasant allergic reactions, through to an overall debilitation resulting in people being unable to leave their houses. It was first recognised internationally in 1990, with a set of diagnostic criteria agreed in 2011, but is little known or understood in the UK, where incidence seems to be increasing. Here patients can wait 3-5 years for a diagnosis, often receive very little knowledge or help from within the medical establishment and can find themselves in a frightening limbo.
Their mission is to provide support for MCAS patients & their families; to bring the MCAS community together and create a cohesive voice; to lobby for awareness, universally available diagnosis and the best possible care for MCAS patients; and to inspire increased research into mast cell activation and related conditions, to improve understanding and treatment.
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Digital Marketing & Design Manager (1y FTC) - National Youth Agency
The National Youth Agency is looking for a creative and innovative Digital Marketing and Design Manager
Are you passionate about leading digital campaigns and creating impactful content?
Do you thrive on designing engaging visual materials and growing an organisation’s digital presence?
Contract: 1-Year Fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week – flexible working. Part-time applications (minimum of 30-hours per week will be considered).
Salary: £36,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Location: Remote / Home working with some travel to meetings, conferences and events required.
What we do
Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.
As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
About the Role
This is more than just a job.
This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will join our people-focussed inclusive team in improving the lives of young people, empowering them to reach their full potential and shape a brighter future.
You will be joining our dynamic Communications Team as our Digital Marketing and Design Manager to provide maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead NYA's digital presence, ensuring all content reflects our brand and engages a diverse audience.
In this role, you’ll oversee the creation of impactful digital campaigns and resources, manage our social media and email marketing, and maintain our website. You’ll work on innovative projects, including designing branded materials, crafting dynamic content like infographics and videos, and developing marketing strategies to showcase the value of youth work.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as the guardian of the NYA brand across digital platforms.
- Designing creative assets for events, campaigns, and publications.
- Leading and maintaining NYA’s digital marketing strategies, identifying new trends and audience opportunities.
- Managing the production and performance of digital content, including videos, reports, and newsletters.
- Supporting website development to improve user experience and engagement.
If you’re a creative thinker, strong communicator with digital marketing and graphic design experience find out if this role is for you by downloading a copy of our Candidate Pack to see full information about the role and requirements.
Why work for us?
Our team members rated NYA 9 out of 10 as an employer 90% would recommend working at NYA to their friends and family.
What our team say about working at NYA*:
‘A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me’
‘I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation’
‘Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer’
*Source: NYA staff survey October 2023
NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities.
We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
To apply now:
Please download our Candidate Pack to find out more about the role and requirements
Please use our online application process to submit the following by Sunday 16th February 2025:
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the 'About You' section.
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the application and we will not accept CV’s without one.
Diversity monitoring information – Diversity monitoring – This information is optional and is for our EEDI monitoring purposes only. This data will be anonymised and processed in accordance with UK Data Protection Law.
We encourage you to apply without delay as we will close the recruitment process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Interviews scheduled: 26th/27th February 2025 (subject to change)
At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do.
We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively.
We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve.
If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.
Youth Work changes lives.
Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it. As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.
We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.
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