Youth Group Development Officer

Youth Group Development Officer (Regional) Reference: NOV20257605 Location: Homebased, Flexible Within Southeast England (Oxfordshire, London, Essex, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex or Kent) Hours: Part-Time, 26.25 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (Pro-Rata) Are you passionate about nature and wanting to make a real difference? This environmental charity is looking for an inspiring individual to empower and grow their Youth Group network, offering leadership, advice and support. In this role, you’ll shape the next generation of nature champions by working through volunteers. What's the role about? Providing regional coordination and direction of the Youth Group operations and building volunteer capability in England. Working collaboratively to develop high quality initiatives that enable the Youth Groups to inspire new and more diverse support, giving nature a voice in more communities across England. Advocating for the Youth Groups and embedding them in area teams, projects and activities as part of the charity's strategic outcomes to tackle the nature and climate emergency. Making sure the Youth Groups are following policies and procedures, complying with legal requirements and working within agreed the Youth Group frameworks. Monitoring and evaluating the Youth Group activities to demonstrate the positive impact of the Youth Groups and their contribution to the charity's strategic outcomes. Identifying, developing and delivering training and resources required by the charity's Youth Groups to maximise their impact for nature. Championing the Youth Groups both internally and externally, influencing and raising awareness of what they do through communications planning to make sure that their contribution is celebrated and valued. Lead, manage and support a team of country expert volunteers to assist with some or all the above. This role will work alongside the Youth Group Development Officer, North England to manage the England network of Youth Groups. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across four countries and the charity's head quarters from a range of teams including Area Teams, People Engagement, Youth Mobilisation and Volunteering. This role will require one evening each month to deliver training and induction sessions. Additionally, you’ll travel up to six times a year, at weekends, to visit the Youth Groups in person. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Strong understanding of best practice and sector standards in working with young people in a non-formal youth setting, combined with a proven ability to design, develop and successfully deliver a range of activities that engage and inspire groups of young people. Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice, innovation and sector standards with a strong track record of successfully developing volunteering roles across an organisation. Understanding and experience of volunteering through working with volunteers in a management capacity. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, persuade, guide and negotiate effectively. Skilled in active listening and constructively challenging thinking where appropriate. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems and determine areas of improvement. Adept at working collaboratively to develop creative strategies and practical solutions that drive positive change. Ability to maintain a strong focus on achieving results while effectively prioritising tasks and resources. Experience in designing, developing and delivering youth-focused projects or initiatives that result in measurable/tangible improvements for young people. Experience in delivering operational advice, guidance and training to individuals at all levels, while building and maintaining strong, productive stakeholder relationships that drive collaboration and results. Additional Information This is a Permanent Part-Time role for 26.25 hours per week. This role is home based. To cover the required travel across the region, the charity is looking for someone based in South East England (Oxfordshire, London, Essex, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex or Kent). Closing date: 23:59, Friday 2nd January 2026 The employer is looking to conduct interviews for this position on Tuesday 13 January 2026. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. The charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workplace, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The charity is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.  No agencies please.