Job Description

Youth Work Specialist

This is a very exciting time to join our team as a Youth Work Specialist, you will develop our youth work activities and programmes for clients and young people alongside delivering consultancy, training and developmental support.

As a Youth Work Specialist you will develop new programmes and products for the NYA to promote to the youth sector. The post will require significant networking and engagement across the youth sector to ensure the NYA’s work is rooted in the needs of our sector. As the NYA evolves, the Youth Work Specialist will ensure the NYA is at the forefront of developing its products and services to clients and young people.

About NYA

The NYA is the leading national charity for youth work and was created in 1964 to act as the national body for the profession. As the sole national body for youth work in England, our reach and influence stretches across the UK and internationally. We have been transforming lives through youth work for over 50 years and our mission is to transform the lives of young people in England and beyond through the power of youth work.

We believe in young people; we recognise society needs their spark and energy of to make it tick. Young people are our nation’s future. All young people should have the confidence and skills they need to live, learn, work and achieve. Youth work is in our view the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, please download and complete a copy of the application form via the NYA website. Please ensure you fully address the criteria in the requirements of the position, full details of the role can be found in the job description.

Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 2019

Interviews: TBC (please state your availability when sending your application through to us)