Youth Consultants

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**Are you aged between 16-25 and interested in youth work?**

**Join us at the National Youth Agency as one of our new Youth Consultants**

**Contract: 1-Year Fixed Term, Part-time (10 hours per Month)**

**Salary**:Band 7 £11.95 per hour**

**Location: Home based/Remote working**

**What we do**

As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.

The National Youth Agency (NYA) is dedicated to ensuring that young people receive the highest quality support, resources, and opportunities. We are committed to actively involving youth consultants to keep the needs of young people at the heart of our work, driving meaningful outcomes and innovative strategies for youth participation.

**About the Role**

The National Youth Agency (NYA) is looking to recruit a group of enthusiastic Youth Consultants. In this role you will be integral in shaping the services and strategies that cater to young people and your responsibilities will span various critical areas.

Initially, you will engage in and facilitate training sessions, imparting essential youth participation training to various stakeholders.

Communication is key; you will regularly liaise with both internal staff and external organisations to promote collaboration and ensure all activities align with our youth-centered mission.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. At NYA, you will work with a dedicated team that values innovation, collaboration, and the development of young people. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of youth engagement and participation across the nation.

Join us on this exciting journey to empower young people through youth work

**As a Youth Consultant you will**
- Participate in training and delivering youth participation training.
- Liaise and communicate with internal staff and external organisations.
- Attend bi-weekly meetings in the evenings.
- Review internal processes, documents, systems and structures.
- Support the development and delivery of our youth participation strategy.
- Host workshops and events for the NYA as and when needed.
- Support the governance structure of the NYA.
- Advocate the work of the NYA and develop relationships with organisations.
- Support the implementation and delivery of youth participation.
- Generate new ideas and implement creative outlooks for the NYA for meaningful outcomes.
- Attend meetings and residentials (online and in-person).

**Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements,**

**How to apply**
- An up to date CV setting out any jobs, responsibilities and achievements.
- A 1-page covering letter answering the following questions:

- Why is youth voice and influence important?
- How does your lived experience support you to be perfect for this role?
- What is your understanding of youth governance?

**Help to apply**

**CV Advice - Youth Employment UK**

**Tools, Guides & Support (continued) - Amplifi**

**More about us**

Discover more about the National Youth Agency and our work at: nya.org.uk