Position
Team Manager – Community (Young People)
Location
Crewe (until the site on Oak Street in Crewe is fully operational, you will be required to work in other locations. Some hybrid working may be required)
Salary
£29,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week including Monday evening and Saturday daytime. Remainder of the hours will be flexible to fulfil the needs of the role.
Benefits
Days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Workplace pension. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals on duty (when the youth zone opens). Free gym access (when the youth zone opens). Access to the youth zone Talent Academy and bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date
25th May 2026
About The Role
As a key part of the delivery team, you’ll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in Clubs for young people aged 8 to 12 years. You will also have specific oversight over the partnership offers. Your mission is to create an exciting, high‑quality programme that’s fun, engaging and truly makes a difference, all while keeping young people at the centre of everything we do.
Responsibilities
* Staffing and management of the Junior Club programme and delivery team
* Develop, deliver and evaluate the youth work offer and programme
* Ensure safety and safeguarding compliance, acting as a safe environment for young people
* Lead networking and partnerships with external partners
* Prepare evaluations and reports for stakeholders
Qualifications
* Proven experience in creating, developing and leading SEND youth programmes, including safe environments for diverse youth demographics (ages 8‑19 and up to 25 with additional needs)
* Experience with Play work is advantageous
* Demonstrated experience working with external partners to develop and deliver programmes that enhance the Youth Work offer
* Safeguarding knowledge, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead; confident communicator, able to engage young people and work professionally with staff and partners
* Experience managing behaviour and supporting conflict resolution
* Staff management experience with awareness of HR processes (performance, attendance, rota planning)
* Experience in planning and coordinating programmes, including health & safety, scheduling and budgeting
EEO Statement
As an equal‑opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under‑represented groups, including Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, actively promotes and advances diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
About The Organisation
This brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe is dedicated to providing young people with opportunities to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. We focus on youth aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, and aim to offer a community‑centric, inclusive environment.
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