Outdoor Youth and Community Project Lead
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,500 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Heathfield, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Groundwork South |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OYCPL25 |
Summary
Location: Heathfield
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 31 July 2026
Salary: £5,500 per annum (FTE £27,500)
Hours: 7.5 hours per week (delivery of weekly sessions will be once a week after school during term time and midday during school holidays)
The Outdoor Youth and Community Project Lead plays a pivotal role in the implementation and delivery of Groundwork South youth and community projects working across their area.
The central focus of the role involves project managing and delivering outstanding services for young people and communities consisting of; planning a programme of activities, supervising staff, monitoring & evaluation and direct face to face delivery with participants.
The role will develop and deliver youth lead projects focusing on spacial design, conservation, horticulture and youth projects with a focus on young people aged between 7-18 and vulnerable adults. Delivery will take place weekly to provide consistent sessions during term time with additional sessions as needed to meet the needs of the project. Some weekend work may be required.
You will also be implementing and quality assuring best practice procedures relating to safeguarding, volunteer management and health and safety in order to achieve a safe environment for young people to grow and develop.
This role would be ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and vulnerable adults achieve their individual potential and creating opportunities so they are able to enhance their life skills and make positive life choices using conservation and horticulture as foundation.
In return we offer you:
A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
Business travel expenses
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 31 July 2026
Salary: £5,500 per annum (FTE £27,500)
Hours: 7.5 hours per week (delivery of weekly sessions will be once a week after school during term time and midday during school holidays)
The Outdoor Youth and Community Project Lead plays a pivotal role in the implementation and delivery of Groundwork South youth and community projects working across their area.
The central focus of the role involves project managing and delivering outstanding services for young people and communities consisting of; planning a programme of activities, supervising staff, monitoring & evaluation and direct face to face delivery with participants.
The role will develop and deliver youth lead projects focusing on spacial design, conservation, horticulture and youth projects with a focus on young people aged between 7-18 and vulnerable adults. Delivery will take place weekly to provide consistent sessions during term time with additional sessions as needed to meet the needs of the project. Some weekend work may be required.
You will also be implementing and quality assuring best practice procedures relating to safeguarding, volunteer management and health and safety in order to achieve a safe environment for young people to grow and develop.
This role would be ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and vulnerable adults achieve their individual potential and creating opportunities so they are able to enhance their life skills and make positive life choices using conservation and horticulture as foundation.
In return we offer you:
A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
Business travel expenses
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
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