Fearless Youth Association is recruiting a Youth Development Manager
Title: Youth Development Manager
Reports To: Managing Director / Board of Directors
Salary: £21,000 – £23,000 per annum
Location: Nottingham – Flexible (Home-based and Office)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus public holidays
Application: Application Form
Closing Date: Monday 14th December at 9am
Fearless Youth Association (FYA)
FYA is a youth led and development organisation that working with vulnerable youths aged 16 to 30 years in Nottingham. Our digital media and safe space programmes are aimed at enabling young people to access opportunities, learn and gain confidence to go beyond their individual and societal expectations. Our physical and virtual safe spaces help young people develop social and life skills, confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. In addition to skills and employability support, our safe space brings young people together to produce digital contents, including music and videos, and support them to talk about issues affecting them. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated individual to manage the delivery and expansion of our services. Working with the FYA Manager and Board of Directors, you will be responsible for the implementation of our youth development and support services strategy. Given the rise in child poverty, youth unemployment and difficulties affecting the New and Emerging communities, you will help us grow our work and reach those individuals most in need. You will need experience of direct work with young people, as well as experience working with or managing staff, volunteers, and interns.
Key duties will include:
Managing all young people development programmes
Planning, organising, supervising, and gathering impact measurements data, then analysing and reporting results to stakeholders
Build appropriate working relationships with key stakeholders and all activities reflect the FYA standards and values.
Participate in the strategic development of FYA’s work at all levels
Assisting in the recruitment and support of interns and volunteers responsible in sustaining our operations and vision.
Working in partnership with the young people’s families, referral agencies and other organisations to maximise the benefits for those involved.
Participating in sector networking and awareness raising on our behalf.
Acting as an ambassador for the FYA at all times.
Probation Period
The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.
The Candidate
To be up to the challenge you will need excellent understanding and a proven track record of working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You will need comprehensive knowledge of volunteering, and demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with volunteers, parents/carers, and professional organisations. You will need strong engagement skills to effectively support both the young people and volunteer mentors. You will be an excellent communicator, a strong team player and an exemplary role model.
We need someone with:
Experience of direct work with vulnerable young people, ideally within education and community context.
Experience of recruiting, supporting, and working with volunteers.
Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals.
Experience working with the New & Emerging communities and an understanding of the social and cultural complexities of their environment
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive attitude, high energy, and enthusiasm for the work of the FYA.
Self-motivation and the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.
Excellent time management and prioritising skills.
Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.
The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. A flexible and dynamic approach.
Strong IT skills including experience of e-mail, G-Suite, MS Office, databases, and social media.
The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required, is essential – if you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this will not be the right fit.
A full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.
Safer Recruitment
FYA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Therefore;
a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for this post.
we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.
if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview.
if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.
Please complete the Application Form below which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Role and Candidate descriptions above.
Applications Closing Date: Monday 14th December 2020 at 9am
FYA sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
