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Dorset Youth Association, Dorchester, Dorset (On-site)
£45,000 - £50,000 per year
Dorset Youth Association is seeking a strategic, commercially aware and grounded CEO to lead with care and accountability.
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Eczema Outreach Support, London (Hybrid)
£30,000 per year
Looking for a compassionate and confident Youth Worker to lead a pilot supporting young people with eczema during their healthcare journey
Posted 3 days ago
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Regenerate, London (On-site)
£28,860 per year
Regenerate are looking for an empathetic, enthusiastic youth worker/mentor to join us in creating opportunities for young people to thrive.
Posted 5 days ago
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Adoption UK, Bangor, Gwynedd (Hybrid)
£28,615.00 pro rat
You will have an exciting opportunity to lead the development, delivery and promotion of Young People Service across North Wales
Posted 6 days ago
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Jamie's Farm, Lewes, East Sussex (On-site)
£32,240 - £36,400 per year
Passionate about building relationships with young people through practical activities and time in nature? We’d love to hear from you.
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Young People and Children First trading as Bridge for Young People, Newbury (On-site)
£58,000 - £63,000 per year
The charity is now seeking an inspirational, values-led leader to take the charity into its next stage of growth.
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Caxton Youth Organisation, SW1V, London (Hybrid)
£34,000 - £36,000 per year
Seeking a confident, strong communicator who can motivate colleagues, manage competing priorities & positively impact young people's lives.
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PANS PANDAS UK, Remote
FTE of £28,000 - £30,000 per year
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Isledon Arts CIC, Islington (On-site)
£31,106 per year
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Impact Initiatives, Brighton (On-site)
£27,325 per year FTE
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Kinship, London (Hybrid)
£21,894.60, inclusive of London Weighting.
Help children and young people in kinship care have their voices heard and shape the first national survey of their experiences.
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Now Foster, Remote
£250 per completed home visit (including local travel); £375 per online training day (including preparation and written feedback). Freelance.
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Job description

The Chief Executive Officer is the charity’s principal staff leader, senior ambassador and lead adviser to trustees. Working with the Board, staff, young people and partners, the CEO will provide strategic and organisational leadership for Dorset Youth Association, translate purpose into clear priorities, strong delivery and demonstrable impact, and hold together strategy, culture, safeguarding, finance, income, partnerships, delivery and learning while keeping young people’s voice visible.

The CEO will balance ambition with care, making decisions that strengthen Dorset’s 0-25 voluntary and community sector while ensuring Dorset Youth can deliver direct support where gaps exist. The role will uphold accountability, support high-quality work and maintain clear communication about what is confirmed, planned or still subject to decision.

Closing date 13th November 5pm

Application resources
Application Instructions

Current CV — MUST include your full employment history with dates in MM/YYYY format, any significant gaps, and relevant education and qualifications.

Covering letter — no more than two A4 pages, with clear examples showing how you meet the essential criteria and identifying your own contribution.

Organisation
Dorset Youth Association View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 12 October 2026
Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Fundraising, Operations, Partnerships, Youth / Children, Grants, Governance / Management

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