Youth Services Manager

We are looking for a Youth Services Manager to manage our youth team and project, empowering young people to feel connected to their community and live to their full potential. Our youth project has been established in the community since 2007, with summer provision, evening drop-ins, after school activities, mentoring and a youth leadership programme. Could you manage this programme and the youth staff team to support and empower more local young people?
We are commissioned by Newham Council to lead the Royal Docks Youth Zone, a consortium of 3 organisations in the Royal Docks. Over 2025 we expect to work regularly with over 300 young people through this commission. We also receive funding from New Deal for Young People to deliver mentoring for over 100 young people per year, in the community and in our partner schools.
As a small community organisation, working as a manager at WSF provides the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the project, from fundraising to staff management, budgeting to delivery. The successful candidate will have experience of managing teams and overseeing budgets in excess of £100,000, whilst being passionate about young people reaching their full potential.
The successful candidate will also be enthused by working with other local youth providers and partners. You will oversee the Royal Docks Youth Zone consortium, being responsible for delivery, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. You will also represent WSF as part of a consortium with Oasis Community Partnerships.
The successful applicant will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for West Silvertown Foundation, so will have a robust understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures.
If you relish a challenge, are keen to make a positive difference to people s lives and contribute at the heart of a diverse community in London s Royal Docks then we would love to hear from you.
We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position you must submit a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.
Deadline: Wednesday 29th January
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on Thursday 30th January
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a visit to the youth project week beginning 3rd February
Interviews will take place 10th 12th February