Youth Development Manager

We are excited to be recruiting to this new and important role at Donnington Doorstep. The role is well suited to an individual that has proven experience of, and a passion for, managing universal and specialist Youth Service.

Based at Donnington Doorstep, you will manage, and develop the day to day running of all Services for Young people up to 25 years old with a focus on those at risk, experiencing or survivors of Child Exploitation. This will include developing and implementing new services to ensure the sustainability and positive impact of the project.

As the Youth Work Development Manager you have the following responsibilities.

• Oversee the management of the Senior Project Workers delivering a variety of projects including face to face universal drop in sessions, specialist 121 mentoring and case work, bespoke group work, and street based youth work.

• To lead on identifying, and developing new opportunities and activities through funding applications and grants.

• Provide line management, motivational leadership, mentoring and coaching to the staff team, ensuring clarity of direction, effective communication and personal and professional development.

• Manage the Youth Work budget, ensuring that the team operates within its budgetary parameters

For more information please download the Youth Development Manager Job Description and Person Specification

The salary range for the role is £27,012 to £30,127 p.a. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Nicola Holmes-Brown on 07825 267 268

To apply please send a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification, to recruitement@donnington-doorstep.org.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 26 September. Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 30 September.

Doorstep is like a home from home. The children love being around their friends and they get to do creative activities with the play leaders. The bonfire and toast is always a firm favourite every Wednesday!

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What's on this week - 26th Oct 2026

  • Tuesday OPEN

    Family Drop In 9:30 - 14:00 all welcome //info

  • Wednesday OPEN

    Family Drop In 9:30 - 14:00 all welcome //info

  • Thursday OPEN

    Family Drop In 9:30 - 14:00 all welcome //info

  • Friday Community Cafe CLOSED

    Community Cafe is CLOSED 23rd October. We hope to open again next week! //info

  • Youth Session Open Tuesday

    Youth Social Hub Open on Tuesday 3:30 - 7:30pm //info

  • Youth Session Open Wednesday

    Youth Social Hub Open on Wednesday 3:30 - 7:30pm //info

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