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We are looking for a gifted leader with a real love for, and ability to work with young people to provide the day-to-day leadership of Youth 2000.

The National Coordinator will lead, support and develop the staff and volunteer team; manage the delivery of the daily

operations of the mission; promote the profile of Youth 2000 to a wide variety of stakeholders and target beneficiaries; and work with the Board to strengthen the sustainability of Youth 2000 through a variety of funding streams.

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Responsibilities and Duties

The key responsibilities and duties of the Youth 2000 National Coordinator are as follows:

Culture & Mission:

To lead and support the Youth 2000 staff and volunteer team and oversee systems,

processes and procedures that:

· Promote the vision, mission, ambition, values and charism of Youth 2000

· Maintain a dynamic, attractive and sustainable culture within Youth 2000

· Assist the Board in developing the strategic plan for Youth 2000

Operational Leadership & Management:

To provide excellent day to day leadership and management of the staff, contractor and

wider volunteer team, ensuring that:

· All staff have regular check-ins and an annual review

· The strategic and operational plans are understood by the team

· They are focused on achieving Youth 2000’s objectives and key results

· Their performance and well-being are well managed

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Occupational requirement

Due to the nature of this role, the National Coordinator must be a committed practising

Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church, their local priest, and committed

to on-going personal formation and development.

Qualifications and experience (essential)

· An ability to inspire young people

· Experience of managing others at a manager or team leader level in a business or

voluntary capacity

· An ability to think strategically, analyse and reason critically

· An ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a wide range of

stakeholders

· An ability to meet deadlines and solve problems under pressure

· IT competent, including Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications and experience (desirable)

· Knowledge of and experience of building and maintaining budgets

· Health & Safety – IOSH, knowledge of Safeguarding

Character, gifts and capabilities

· A good understanding of and empathy for the charism, work, vision & mission of

Youth 2000

· High-levels of faith, integrity and resilience

· Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills

· An ability to develop a positive, robust relationship with a Board

· An ability to raise and maintain the profile of Youth 2000, making representation

externally at senior levels in a creative, courteous and well-judged manner

· Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and self-motivated, with an ability to work

under pressure and to be a ‘self-starter’

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Full-time:

The role is 37.5 hours per week (with opportunity for flexible working) to include Youth 2000 events during evenings and at weekends (with TOIL).

Location:

Hybrid working: On-site in Sheffield with some home working.

Contract type:

While this is a fixed Term Contract of 12 months to cover maternity leave, terminable on one month’s notice, there are likely to be opportunities to apply for additional roles in Youth 2000 towards the end of this contract.

Salary:

Circa £35,000 depending upon experience

Starting Date:

As soon as possible, and preferably by 1 June 2026.

Application process:

Please send a comprehensive personal statement demonstrating how you match the role criteria together with a CV and the names of two professional referees and one pastoral referee who may all be contacted during the interview process together with a signed automatic disqualification declaration form below to the email address below.

Please note that any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK. If you would like to discuss the role informally before applying please contact us by email.

Please contact: trustees@youth2000.org with any queries or for an informal conversation about the role.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible but by the latest by midnight on 2nd April 2026

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