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Bath, Bath and North East Somerset (Hybrid)
Frome, Somerset
Street, Somerset
Wells, Somerset
£40,000.0 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Job Description:

The Head of Youth & Community Services will provide leadership, management and oversight across YMCA Brunel Group's youth and community services, including 10 Youth Clubs (supporting young people aged 10-19 years old, and up to 25 with special educational needs), and 2 Young Carers groups. The role will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery, quality, performance and development of services, enabling positive outcomes for children, young people and communities, across the Mendip and South Somerset area.

The postholder will lead a team of approximately 33 permanent and relief staff, and line manage Youth Work Team Leaders, ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements and funding obligations.

The postholder will play a key role in shaping local responses to the needs of young people and communities, bringing partners together to influence priorities, develop collaborative solutions and improve outcomes across the Mendip and South Somerset area

The role will enhance the impact, sustainability and quality of youth and community services, strengthen partnership working and support the delivery of YMCA Brunel Group's charitable objectives.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an experienced youth and community services professional with a strong track record of leading teams, developing services and delivering positive outcomes for young people and communities.

You will be a confident leader, capable of supporting and developing Team Leaders while ensuring high standards of service delivery, safeguarding, quality and performance. You will have excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across a range of settings.

You will be organised, proactive and resilient, with a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people and communities and a commitment to YMCA Brunel Group's values and mission.

Ideally, you will hold a relevant qualification in youth work, or community development or a related field, although candidates with significant relevant experience will also be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service leadership and delivery

· Lead the operational delivery, quality and continuous improvement of YMCA Brunel Group's Youth & Community Services, ensuring services are safe, impactful, financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of young people.

· Oversee the planning, development and evaluation of youth and community projects, ensuring consistency of practice, effective use of resources and delivery against agreed objectives and outcomes.

· Identify emerging needs, opportunities and trends affecting young people and communities, using insight and local intelligence to shape service development and ensure provision remains relevant, impactful and sustainable.

· Act as the departmental safeguarding lead, providing advice, oversight and support to Team Leaders and staff.

Young people and community engagement

· Champion participation and co-production, ensuring the voices of young people and communities influence service design, delivery and evaluation

· Support Team Leaders to engage, and create opportunities for young people, volunteers and community members to participate fully in YMCA services and activities.

· Ensure services are inclusive, accessible and focused on enabling individuals and communities to achieve their full potential.

People leadership

· Provide visible and effective leadership across Youth & Community Services, setting clear direction, priorities and expectations that support YMCA Brunel Group's objectives.

· Lead, motivate and develop Team Leaders, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture that reflects YMCA values and promotes accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

· Provide direct line management, supervision and support to Team Leaders, ensuring high standards of performance, safeguarding and professional practice.

· Recruit, induct and develop staff in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, supporting workforce planning, succession planning and professional development.

Partnerships, fundraising and influencing

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, schools, parish and town councils, voluntary and community organisations, funders and other key stakeholders, positioning YMCA Brunel Group as a trusted partner within local communities.

· Represent YMCA Brunel Group within strategic partnerships, networks and community forums, championing the needs of young people and communities, influencing local priorities and helping to shape strategies that improve outcomes.

· Bring organisations together to develop collaborative approaches, identifying opportunities for partnership working, shared delivery and coordinated responses that maximise impact for children, young people and communities.

· Lead on income generation and securing funding across Youth & Community Services, increasing resources to sustain and grow in line with the needs of young people

Financial management

· Manage allocated budgets, authorise expenditure within delegated limits and ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.

· Ensure accurate records, monitoring systems and reporting processes are maintained, producing timely reports for internal and external stakeholders.

· Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and compliance requirements across the Youth and Community department, ensuring adherence to organisational policies, legislation and funding obligations.

General

· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across YMCA Brunel Group.

· Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing throughout the organisation

· Comply with all YMCA Brunel Group policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

· Demonstrate YMCA Brunel Group values in all aspects of work.

· Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Director of Charity Operations.

Person Specification

  • At least 2 years experience leading youth, community, or related services
  • Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with statutory, voluntary, community and education organisations
  • Experience of leading and developing staff, including the ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Experience of managing budgets and contributing to income generation
  • Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing young people and communities
  • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, risk management and best practice relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults
  • JNC Youth & Community Work qualification or equivalent professional qualification
  • Understanding of funding, commissioning and contract delivery within the charity sector

Location: At least 3 days a week based in one of YMCA Brunel offices (Bath, Wells, Frome or Street).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends

Salary: £40,000.00

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Interviews: 21st October 2026

YMCA Brunel Group is committed to following safer recruitment practices. All candidates will need to provide a full employment history, two references, and undergo an enhanced DBS check. In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Join us at YMCA Brunel Group and be part of something bigger!

Organisation
YMCA Brunel Group View profile Organisation type Registered Charity

Inspiring and enabling transformative change in lives and communities, creating a future where potential is realised, and no one is left behind

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Posted on: 22 September 2026
Closing date: 11 October 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Child Protection, Facilities, Mentoring / Coaching, Safeguarding, Youth / Children, Events / Activities, Social / Support Work

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