About the Role Job Title: Youth & Community Outreach Manager Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (February 2026 - January 2027, with potential extension subject to funding) Location: Church Street, Westminster (NW8) Work Schedule: 3 days per week, 21 hours timing, 9 till 5 or 10 till 5 depending on candidate. Mondays and Tuesdays required, third day flexible. The role includes some Saturday workshops and occasional evening sessions. Salary: £21,300 per annum (gross salary, pro rata for 3 days per week. Full-time equivalent: £35,500). Start Date: Mid-February 2026 Application Deadline: 23rd January 2026, 12:00pm About the Programme Voices from the Canal (working title) is an environmental arts and creative health programme supporting young people in Church Street, Westminster. Running from April 2026 to August 2027, the programme combines regular creative workshops, oral history recording, environmental arts training, and public showcases to build confidence, wellbeing, and creative skills. We work with 2 groups: Young people aged 10-15 (Church Street and surrounding area) The core of our work is with local young people taking part in weekly creative workshops, environmental arts activities, and oral history projects. Sessions run throughout the year including holiday intensives, introducing young people to diverse artistic practices while supporting their overall wellbeing. We expect to work with 60+ young people in depth, with 100+ participating at some point across the project. Creative Change-makers aged 18-30 (North West London, with Church Street prioritised) From July-August 2026, we'll deliver an 8-week environmental arts training programme for 15 young people aged 18-30. These Change-makers will receive masterclasses, training, and access to international speakers, then each deliver a paid £200 workshop with our younger participants. One Change-maker will be selected to become our Artistic Director in Residence for 12 months from September 2026. We are looking for someone with significant experience working directly with young people in community, youth work, education, or creative settings. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding and safe practice, confidence building relationships with young people and families, and experience working in diverse communities. You should be organised, approachable, and confident managing delivery on the ground, including supporting freelancers and young leaders. A commitment to inclusion, anti-oppressive practice, and trauma-informed approaches is essential. Local knowledge of Church Street or surrounding areas and an interest in creativity, environment, or creative health are desirable. Please see job description link for full details. Responsibilities include supporting and coordinating regular creative sessions for young people aged 10-15; acting as first point of contact for safeguarding during sessions; carrying out community outreach and relationship-building with families and local partners; supporting workshops led by freelance artists and young Change-makers; maintaining attendance, safeguarding, and engagement records; collecting stories, photos, and case studies for evaluation; and supporting delivery of showcases, exhibitions, and events. The role works closely with the CEO and wider delivery team to ensure smooth, safe, and high-quality programme delivery. Please see job description link for full details. Please send: Send your application to Hannah Thomas, CEO at [email protected] with the subject line: Youth & Community Outreach Manager Please get in touch if you'd like an informal chat about the role before applying.Job Summary
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