Centre Leadership Role with Enhanced Support & Development As a Developing Centre Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of a BHY centre, delivering high-quality youth work and creating a safe, engaging environment for young people.
This role carries the same core responsibilities as a Youth Centre Manager, including managing staff, leading sessions and overseeing programme delivery.
The key difference is the level of structured support, supervision and development provided, making this role ideal for someone who is stepping into centre leadership and is developing their confidence and experience.
You will work closely with the Head of People and senior leaders, receiving ongoing guidance while building your leadership skills in a supported environment.
While this is a development role, you will be fully responsible for the safe, effective and consistent running of your centre.
Lead and manage a team of youth workers and support staff
Provide day-to-day supervision, direction and support
Set expectations and maintain high standards of delivery
Support staff performance and development within your team
Act as a positive role model for both staff and young people
Lead from the front by delivering sessions and modelling high-quality youth work practice
Youth Work Delivery & Curriculum
Lead the planning and delivery of a high-quality youth work programme
Ensure sessions are engaging, inclusive and meet the needs of young people
Balance fun and engagement with meaningful youth development
Ensure programmes support confidence, resilience, social skills and wellbeing
Coordinate delivery of centre-based programmes including:
Universal provision
Open access
Targeted work / projects
Manage rotas, resources and session planning
Ensure delivery runs smoothly and safely
Performance & Engagement
Take ownership of centre performance including attendance, engagement and retention
Work towards and exceed agreed KPIs
Use data and feedback to drive improvements in delivery
Community Presence
Be a visible presence in the local community
Build relationships with schools and partners
Promote the centre and its offer
Ensure the centre is safe, welcoming and well-maintained
Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the building
Create an environment that young people feel proud to attend
As a Developing Centre Manager, you will receive enhanced support to help you grow into the role. This includes:
Regular supervision and coaching from the Head of People
Additional guidance in leadership, decision making and managing staff
Support with managing challenging situations and complex decisions
Opportunities to develop confidence in leading a team and running a centre
You will be expected to actively engage with this support and demonstrate progression over time.
You will be responsible for the offer delivered to young people aged 4–17 at your centre, as well as the day-to-day running of the site.
You will work with stakeholders, young people and other agencies to promote and develop the organization and its services. You will have a passion for putting children and young people first and want to be a positive role model in their lives.
A JNC Professional Youth Work Qualification at Level 6
Experience delivering face‑to‑face youth work
Experience working with young people over a sustained period
Experience supporting or leading staff within a youth work setting
Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
Ability to build positive relationships with young people, staff and external partners
Ability to manage groups and respond confidently to challenging situations
Experience planning and delivering engaging activities or programmes
Good organisational skills and ability to manage time, sessions and responsibilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Basic digital skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, social media, communication tools)
Commitment to the values and vision of The Boathouse Youth
Willingness to work evenings (minimum of 3 per week) and weekends where required
Full UK driving licence
Experience managing a team or taking responsibility within a session or project
Experience supporting the planning and delivery of wider programmes (e.g. holiday provision, projects)
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in disadvantaged communities
Experience working within a community‑based setting
Experience contributing to programme planning or youth work curriculum
Experience of multi‑agency working or partnership engagement
Experience taking responsibility as the most senior person on site (even occasionally)
Experience of recording outcomes or writing basic reports
Additional qualifications in a relevant area (e.g. Sports, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education, Forest School)
Willingness to be involved in residentials, including evenings, weekends and school holidays
Regular workplace social events and annual staff residential
The Boathouse Youth is committed to the effective safeguarding of its young people. This post will be recruited in accordance with NSPCC guidance on safer recruitment. This includes a thorough interview, scrutiny of former employment, a requirement for references and an enhanced DBS check.
#J-18808-Ljbffr