Youth Programme Manager

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (On-site)
£36,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Our client is a small, Hertfordshire-based youth charity, working to support and empower young people with a variety of impactful activities. Our client is now looking for a vibrant Youth Programme Manager to run their daily youth club and school holiday provision, drive fundraising efforts, and ensure the highest quality delivery of their youth provision.

As Youth Programme Manager you will oversee and develop the day to day running of all services for young people aged 11- 18. You will oversee a small team of 3 frontline staff (as well as volunteers), ensuring that your team are suitably supported so that they can then deliver the highest quality of support to young people. You will serve as Deputy Safeguarding Lead, working closely with external support agencies to protect young people’s welfare, ensuring that the centre and all planned activities remain safe, compliant and accessible. Your role will also involve identifying and securing income through grant applications and fundraising initiatives, including driving revenue stream from the centre itself. This is a crucial role within the organisation and is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to harness their significant youthwork experience in a managerial role.

To apply for this exciting role, you will have demonstrable experience in youthwork, social care or education, with a working knowledge of SEND frameworks and inclusive practice. You will have a firm understanding of safeguarding legislation, and procedures for children and young people.  You will have strong people management skills, with demonstrable experience of scheduling staff/volunteers, and will ideally have a track record of fundraising or grant applications. Overall, you will be a dedicated, dynamic youthwork professional, passionate about delivering high quality services for a variety of young people.

If you are interested in applying for this exciting position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange a call to fully brief you on the role.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

Please note, this role is full-time Monday-Friday based onsite, with some hybrid-working involved.

Organisation
Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 02 October 2026
Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 195946
Tags: Operations, Programme Management, Youth / Children