Youth Project Manager
Global Academy is launching Global Academy After Hours – a new community youth programme offering free, open-access creative sessions for 10–18 year olds in Hayes and across West London.
Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Community Fund, this programme will open our industry-standard studios to local young people after school, on weekends and during school holidays.
Young people will get to explore:
* Music production & radio
* Podcasting, content & digital storytelling
* Creative workshops & drop-in sessions
* Leadership & peer-mentor opportunities
* Real connections with creative industry role models
We are creating a welcoming space where young people feel safe, supported and encouraged to belong, express themselves and thrive.
About the role
We are looking for a Youth Project Manager to lead the delivery of this programme. You will
be the face of our out-of-hours offer and help build a supportive, creative and youth-led culture.
You will:
Design and deliver a high-quality youth-creative programme Build strong relationships with young people & families
* Lead and support sessional Creative Mentors
* Create a safe, inclusive and positive environment
* Champion safeguarding and wellbeing
* Build links with local partners, youth networks and communities Support young people to lead, create and showcase their work Track attendance, engagement and programme impact
* This is a hands-on role for someone who loves being around young people, believes in the power of creativity and knows how to nurture confidence, belonging and positive pathways.
About the Project
Global Academy After Hours is an exciting new youth-creative programme funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The National Lottery Community Fund. We are opening our professional media studios and creative spaces after school, on weekends and during holidays to offer free, safe and inspiring opportunities for young people aged 10–18 across Hayes and West London.
This programme is rooted in real-world industry culture. Young people will get hands- on access to music studios, radio suites, podcast spaces, digital production zones and creative labs - the same environments used by Global Academy students who go on to careers at Capital, Heart, LBC, Global Studios and across the media, music and entertainment world.
You will be at the heart of bringing this experience to the wider community. As Youth Project Manager, you will design and lead sessions, build meaningful relationships with young people and create a welcoming, high-energy space that feels like a creative hub - not a classroom.
You will work closely with our industry partners at Global Media and connect young people alongside the wider marketing, events, production and technical teams at Global Academy, helping to spotlight real career pathways in content, music, broadcast, audio, video, events and digital culture.
You will line-manage our team of Creative Mentors and support Student Ambassadors and Peer Producers, giving young people the chance to take on leadership roles, co-create projects and develop real industry-ready skills and confidence.
This is a front-facing, hands-on role leading a creative space that blends youth work, community culture and media & entertainment-industry inspiration. You’ll champion safety, belonging, creativity and youth voice - and help young people imagine themselves in the industry tomorrow by feeling part of it today.
Why join us?
You will thrive in this role if you are:
* Passionate about youth development and creativity
* Skilled at building trust and positive relationships
* Calm, supportive and solution-focused
* Experienced in youth work and/or creative community programmes Confident managing safeguarding and behaviour
* Organised, proactive and community-minded Able to lead others with warmth and clarity Comfortable working evenings and weekends
* Experience working in grassroots schools, youth settings, creative arts organisations or community projects is strongly welcomed.
* Lived experience that reflects our communities is valued.
Why join Global Academy?
* Shape an exciting new youth-creative programme from the ground up Work in professional media studios and creative spaces
* Be part of a supportive, values-driven team at Global Academy Create genuine opportunities and pathways for young people
* Make a real difference in the local community
* Work in a school that partners with Global, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment groups.
* Be part of a state-of-the-art creative hub with industry-standard facilities. Be part of a school where students are praised for “exceptional attitudes to learning and professionalism.”
* Join a team where innovation, personal development, and student success are priorities.
* Support students through extensive industry partnerships, live briefs, mentoring and enrichment opportunities.
Staff Wellbeing and Support
At Global Academy, we recognise that great staff need to be supported to thrive. That is why we offer a genuine commitment to workload, wellbeing and professional growth, including:
* A two-week October half term
* Access to industry events, CPD and leadership coaching
* A culture of trust, collaboration and celebration
* A senior leadership team that is visible, supportive and always learning
Safeguarding and Recruitment Information
Global Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to:
* Undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Provide references that demonstrate suitability to work with young people Complete safeguarding and child protection training as part of their induction
* We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, age, disability, gender identity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
* We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
* Our staff are expected to actively uphold our values: Think Big, Keep It Simple, Own It, and Better Together.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit:
Your CV
A short personal statement (max 500 words or 2-minute video) telling us why you’re passionate about this role.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Early applications encouraged.
Please send to jonathan.jacob@globalacademy.com
For an information conversation about this role and programme - please contact Jonathan Jacob, Assistant Principal on jonathan.jacob@globalacademy.com
We are committed to making the recruitment process as smooth and welcoming as possible.
Location: Global Academy, Hayes, West London (UB3 1DH)
Hours: Part-time (approx. 0.5 FTE, incl. some evenings & weekends)
Contract: Fixed-term to August 2026 (proudly funded by DCMS & National Lottery Community Fund)
Salary: £18,000 per year (0.5 FTE) - equivalent to £36,000 full-time, dependent on experience Start: ASAP / by agreement
Create safe, creative, inspiring spaces for young people.