OnSide Youth Zones

Regional Communications Manager We are looking for an experienced, hands-on communications all-rounder with a breadth of skills to lead all regional and local communications activities in the areas where we are developing new Youth Zones. The breadth of this role means no two days are the same, which is why we are seeking somebody organised, dynamic and self-motivated with exceptional project management and stakeholder management skills. Working for an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Position: Regional Communications Manager Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in an OnSide office combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zones Network (including those in development) plus occasional other travel as required. Salary: £40 - £45k per annum Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Contract: Permanent Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts. Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2026 (We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.) First stage interviews (virtual): Thursday 16 July 2026 Second stage interviews (in-person): Thursday 22 July, Location TBC About the Role With 19 Open Youth Zones, supporting 60,000 young people, the organisation is moving into a period of steady growth towards thier long-term goal of 35 Youth Zones by 2035. This role will take sole responsibility for communications activity across live and established projects including Thurrock, Wakefield, Burnley and Wrexham. This is a key role within the communications team that will see you create understanding and awareness between the charity and the key local and regional audiences that matter to us as. This role will involve managing a portfolio of end-to-end integrated communications and PR programmes across multiple Youth Zones at various stages of development. You will work closely with the teams, each Youth Zone s relationship managers and fundraisers, as well as its CEO, and Trustee Board, and Young People's Development Group, acting as their trusted communications advisor. You will also collaborate with local stakeholders including Local Authority communications leads and supporters, to help establish the new Youth Zones as independent charities. It is important to note that this role lays the foundations for each new Youth Zones ongoing communications approach. For each project you will be required to effectively and smoothly handover to the Youth Zones full time communication resource once in place while continuing to provide light touch ongoing support - so some experience mentoring or coaching and supporting others is beneficial. About You We will be looking for someone that can demonstrate a broad range of communications skills from brand development to working with local media to place newsworthy, positive stories around the Youth Zone development, to supporting the development of new Youth Zone websites and the launch of social media channels. You will have experience of: Communications, either in agency or in house All-round integrated communications experience, including PR, copywriting and digital Building relationships with journalists and working with the media Advising internal and external teams and stakeholders at all levels Working directly with young people. Using digital platforms and tools such as MailChimp, Hootsuite, WordPress and Google Analytics Managing creative/design/digital agencies and briefing design and print teams If you are as confident pitching a story to media as you are managing a branding project or overseeing an event, then this could be the role for you. About the Organisation A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities. It s about opportunity. You may have experience in areas such as Accountant, Business Account, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance and Systems, Director of Finance and Systems, Finance and Systems Manager, Finance and Systems Lead. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Director of Finance and Systems Are you a qualified accountant with experience at a senior level in a finance role We are looking for a Director of Finance and Systems to join the Strategy Team, responsible for shaping the organisations long-term strategy and financial sustainability. Working for an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Position: Director of Finance and Systems Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required. Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Contract: Permanent Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts. Closing Date: 12noon on Wednesday 8 July 2026 (We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.) First stage interviews (virtual): Wednesday 15 July 2026 Second stage interviews (in-person): w/c 27 July 2026 There will also be a short, values-based phone interview between Stage 1 and 2. About the Role As a key member of the Executive Team, you will partner closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to develop and deliver a financially resilient and scalable organisation, supporting both the charity s and its growing national network of independent Youth Zone charities. You will lead the organisation s finance, systems and data capability ensuring strong financial stewardship, high-quality insight for decision-making, and efficient, innovative ways of working. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial and operational model of one of the UK s most ambitious youth charities, with influence extending across a growing national network. Key areas of responsibility include: Financial Strategy & Sustainability Financial Leadership & Governance Systems, Data & Insight Network Support & Influence About You You will be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB recognised) with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members to their full potential You will have experience of Working at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the whole finance function (ideally also including responsibility for the systems function) Substantial financial leadership across scaling organisation or multi-entity structure spanning organisational planning, analysis and improvement, ideally a national-level charity Effective collaborative working with senior colleagues at Executive and Board Level Above all, you re motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to help deliver spaces that enable young people to thrive. About the Organisation A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities. It s about opportunity. You may have experience in areas such as Accountant, Business Account, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance and Systems, Director of Finance and Systems, Finance and Systems Manager, Finance and Systems Lead. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.