
Accomplished professional with 24 years of experience in the youth sector, including 22 years in management roles and as a current member of a leadership team. Demonstrates proven expertise in building and maintaining strategic partnerships, developing innovative, outcome-focused strategies, and fostering collaborative working to achieve optimal results. A qualified project manager with a strong track record of supporting teams to reach their potential and delivering impactful solutions. Recognised for excellent communication skills and a commitment to driving positive change within the sector.
Contribute to the strategic direction of Space Youth Services, with an emphasis on the design, securing and launching of projects and services which are either traded or fixed income related.
Ensure robust onboarding and workforce development processes are adhered to for your areas of responsibility.
Ensure that all Space policies are adhered to for your areas of responsibility.
Ensure that reporting and recording of outputs and outcomes for all areas of responsibility are of an excellent standard and within agreed timescales
Collaborate very closely with other Strategic Leads in the deployment of staff and resources to ensure we deliver on the multiple expectations of our stakeholders
Line Manager locality, team and service managers and support them in their delivery of excellent services for young people.
Represent Space Youth Services and advocate for our approach at relevant multi-agency forums
Contribute to identifying new funding opportunities and support bid writing content and context
Promote EDI and anti-oppressive practice in all our work
Liaise with National organisations such as NYA and UK Youth to achieve our shared goals and continued partnership
Lead and manage a team of Youth Work Managers
Develop strategic Partnerships and business Opportunities
Write policies in line with strategic objectives
Support the leadership team with operational implementation
Support the leadership team to develop effective strategy to widen the reach of the charity
Liaise with stakeholders, commissioners and grant funding organisations to communicate the importance of the charities work
budget responsibility for multiple departments
Manage a Busy Youth centre with over 250 members
Support, Motivate and Develop a team of Youth Workers to deliver on a county wide strategy
Lead the County wide training team to design and deliver effective youth work training for the sector
Manage health and safety within a designated area
Manage safeguarding within a designated area
Secure and maintain partnerships to enhance opportunities for young people
Manage a team of Youth Workers to provide city wide Youth Work including Street Based Youth Work
Target hard to reach young people
Design, deliver and evaluate effective Engagement programmes for young people
Support young people to transition from adolescence into adulthood
Support, motivate and supervise Youth Workers to work in line with policy development
Liaised effectively with social services to ensure provision of necessary resources for vulnerable young people.
Spearheaded initiatives to elevate young people's confidence and overall wellbeing.
Guided young individuals through challenging circumstances, promoting positive outcomes.
Developed and implemented programmes enabling youth participation in pro-social activities.