Arts Council
published - Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Job Summary Youth & Community Outreach Manager responsible for day-to-day delivery of a place-based youth arts programme, leading safeguarding in sessions, coordinating freelancers and partners, and building trusted relationships with young people, families, and the local community.
Job Description 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)
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.
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.
Job Requirements 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.
Job Responsibilities 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.
Job Title: Youth & Community Outreach Manager
Artform: Combined arts
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
Location: London
How to Apply Please send: • CV • Supporting statement (1 or 2 pages) explaining why you’re a strong fit for this role
Send your application to Hannah Thomas, CEO at hannah@cayrcharity.org.uk with the subject line: Youth & Community Outreach Manager
Please get in touch if you’d like an informal chat about the role before applying.
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Job Summary Youth & Community Outreach Manager responsible for day-to-day delivery of a place-based youth arts programme, leading safeguarding in sessions, coordinating freelancers and partners, and building trusted relationships with young people, families, and the local community.
Job Description 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)
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.
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.
Job Requirements 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.
Job Responsibilities 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.
Job Title: Youth & Community Outreach Manager
Artform: Combined arts
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
Location: London
How to Apply Please send: • CV • Supporting statement (1 or 2 pages) explaining why you’re a strong fit for this role
Send your application to Hannah Thomas, CEO at hannah@cayrcharity.org.uk with the subject line: Youth & Community Outreach Manager
Please get in touch if you’d like an informal chat about the role before applying.
#J-18808-Ljbffr