Reachout Academy

We're recruiting for multiple Youth Development Leads to join our team across London and Manchester. We're looking to fill four positions in total - two full-time roles in London, and one part-time role in London, and one part-time role in Manchester. ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance. Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery, facilitating high-quality and impactful sessions for young people. Reporting to the Programmes & Impact Manager, you'll work autonomously to manage school partners, develop volunteer mentors, and collaborate across our delivery team with a focus on continuous improvement based on evidence. It's an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new strategy! This role consolidates responsibilities from previous Project Officer & Project Leader roles, shifting delivery responsibilities into our full-time staff team. We are investing in the quality and impact of our programmes and are hiring multiple Youth Development Leads to complete our team. Contract: Permanent (with a 6-month probationary period) Location: London or Manchester. Hybrid working with project delivery in and around the region. Hours and Annual Leave: Full-time Youth Development Leads: Two full-time positions in London. 37.5 hours/week with a mixed working pattern: school term time approximately 3 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and school holidays 9:00-17:30. 29 days annual leave, with a maximum of 5 days during term time. Part-time positions: One part-time role in London and one in Manchester (potential for Manchester role to be full-time). 30 hours/week, Tuesday to Friday, with a similar mixed pattern as above. 23 days annual leave, with a maximum of 4 days during term time. For the full job description, person specification, and background information, please download our information pack. Please send your CV and a supporting statement to . In the subject line, quote YDL-2025. In the email, specify if you are applying for London or Manchester, and whether full-time, part-time (0.8), or open to either. The supporting statement should be a maximum of 2 pages and address each point of the person specification, illustrating your skills and experience relevant to the role. We acknowledge the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in drafting applications but encourage authentic, personal responses based on your experiences. London Candidates Application Deadline: 9am Thursday 10th July Assessment Centre: 3:30-5:30pm Wednesday 16th July at our London Office Second Stage Interview: Friday 18th July (online) Start Date: Monday 4th August (flexible into August if needed) Manchester Candidates Application Deadline: 9am Thursday 17th July Assessment Centre: 3:30-5:30pm Wednesday 23rd July at our Manchester Office Second Stage Interview: Friday 25th July (online) Start Date: Monday 4th August (flexible into August if needed) Please note: The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, which ReachOut will fund. All staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting welfare, adhering to organizational policies. ReachOut is a company limited by guarantee (Number ) and a registered charity (Number ), with its registered office at 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH.