Youth Work Director

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Job Description

• The Mix Stowmarket Ltd, Stowmarket IP14 1BB
• £38,256 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent
• Reference: 0557

We are seeking a Youth Work Director to lead and inspire our youth work.

Can you lead our passionate youth work team and deliver outstanding support for young people?

At The Mix Stowmarket Ltd., we support young people between 8 and 25 years throughout mid Suffolk, offering a wide range of established and highly respected youth work and educational programmes. Our reputation for youth work is second to none.

We see a future in which young people are change makers, with clear confident voices that are heard. A future in which any young person from any background can grow and flourish to become their best selves. In that future they exercise both their rights and responsibilities and invest their lives in building strong communities. We walk together with young people as trusted partners who support, guide, inspire and empower them with that future in mind. We are The Mix.

You will be highly experienced in youth work with a real understanding of young people, a flair for getting the most out of people and delivering the best results. We require your extensive knowledge of the sector, including first-hand experience of supporting young people with their personal, professional, and educational needs.

As a senior leader, you will play a key role in developing and delivering our strategic ambitions, developing the team, maintaining the highest standards, and ensuring a lasting positive impact for young people and the wider community.

You will be an experienced leader, passionate about youth work and able demonstrate sound management and people skills experience.

To find out more:

We welcome informal enquiries, so please do call to speak to Malcolm, CEO on: (01449) 745130.

How to apply:

To apply and for further information about this vacancy please review the Job Description (docx) and download an Application Form (docx).

Please then submit the following 3 documents; a completed application form, C.V. and a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) explaining why you are interested in this role and how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification.

Please send all completed applications to: recruitment@themixstowmarket.co.uk

Closing date: 5pm, 6 May 2024.

Interview date: week commencing 13 May 2024.

The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks including role-specific DBS (Criminal Record) checks.

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