Operations Manager - Children, Youth and Families (CYF)
| Posting date: | 15 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,000 - £46,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2025 |
| Location: | Newark, NG24 4FH |
| Company: | YMCA Robin Hood Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 491 |
Summary
Job Advert
As our Children, Youth & Families Service continues to grow in a rapid fashion over the next 6-12 months in terms of the scope of
services we offer, the number of individuals we serve and the impact we’re making, this feels the ideal time to introduce this
role to deliver on our outcomes and outputs.
Through the introduction of this role, we hope to allow for significant growth in current and new programmes, to streamline our
team reporting lines and provide more support and opportunity to our current team.
All of this is to ensure that we as a team contribute to our North Star and our relentless dedication to ensure all children and
young people have the developmental relationships that support them to connect with one another and their communities.
The Role
As Operations Manager - Children, Youth & Families, you’ll provide strategic direction and operational leadership across the CYF
department.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable services that align with our mission, vision, and
values.
You’ll lead a diverse portfolio including:
* Residential and non-residential holiday camps
* Disability sport programmes
* Youth engagement services
* Family and community programmes
You’ll also take the lead on safeguarding, performance management, business planning, and partnerships – ensuring all our services
are impactful, compliant, and financially sound.
What You’ll Do
* Provide inspirational leadership across all CYF services, teams and activities.
* Develop and grow services aligned with the needs of children, young people, and families across our communities.
* Lead quality assurance and ensure we achieve and maintain “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the CYF department.
* Work with internal and external partners to develop strategic opportunities and collaborations.
* Ensure financial sustainability through effective budget management and funding development.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging bold ideas and high standards.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate leader who is:
* Experienced in managing large-scale programmes for children, youth and families across multiple sites.
* Skilled in leading diverse teams, driving performance, and managing change.
* Confident working with partners, stakeholders, and funders.
* Knowledgeable about Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements, and the strategic landscape of children’s services.
* Driven by values and committed to delivering real impact for young people.
Key Requirements
* Significant operational leadership experience in children’s or youth-focused services.
* Proven ability to manage budgets, people, and performance to a high standard.
* Knowledge of local authority commissioning, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding legislation.
* A degree in a relevant field; post-graduate qualification in management or leadership (desirable).
* Willingness to work flexibly and travel regularly across sites.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We
reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.
INDHP
As our Children, Youth & Families Service continues to grow in a rapid fashion over the next 6-12 months in terms of the scope of
services we offer, the number of individuals we serve and the impact we’re making, this feels the ideal time to introduce this
role to deliver on our outcomes and outputs.
Through the introduction of this role, we hope to allow for significant growth in current and new programmes, to streamline our
team reporting lines and provide more support and opportunity to our current team.
All of this is to ensure that we as a team contribute to our North Star and our relentless dedication to ensure all children and
young people have the developmental relationships that support them to connect with one another and their communities.
The Role
As Operations Manager - Children, Youth & Families, you’ll provide strategic direction and operational leadership across the CYF
department.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable services that align with our mission, vision, and
values.
You’ll lead a diverse portfolio including:
* Residential and non-residential holiday camps
* Disability sport programmes
* Youth engagement services
* Family and community programmes
You’ll also take the lead on safeguarding, performance management, business planning, and partnerships – ensuring all our services
are impactful, compliant, and financially sound.
What You’ll Do
* Provide inspirational leadership across all CYF services, teams and activities.
* Develop and grow services aligned with the needs of children, young people, and families across our communities.
* Lead quality assurance and ensure we achieve and maintain “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the CYF department.
* Work with internal and external partners to develop strategic opportunities and collaborations.
* Ensure financial sustainability through effective budget management and funding development.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging bold ideas and high standards.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate leader who is:
* Experienced in managing large-scale programmes for children, youth and families across multiple sites.
* Skilled in leading diverse teams, driving performance, and managing change.
* Confident working with partners, stakeholders, and funders.
* Knowledgeable about Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements, and the strategic landscape of children’s services.
* Driven by values and committed to delivering real impact for young people.
Key Requirements
* Significant operational leadership experience in children’s or youth-focused services.
* Proven ability to manage budgets, people, and performance to a high standard.
* Knowledge of local authority commissioning, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding legislation.
* A degree in a relevant field; post-graduate qualification in management or leadership (desirable).
* Willingness to work flexibly and travel regularly across sites.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We
reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.
INDHP
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