Children and Young People’s Officer

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Children and Young People’s Officer to join our team!

We are at an exciting time in our organisation where we are keen to explore new opportunities to develop our youth and education offer. This role will be responsible for delivering our existing, highly successful youth and family groups (Nature Tots 0-5, Nature Adventurers 6-12 and Urban Wild 13-16), as well as supporting us with the development of our wider youth offer.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with youth work/forest schools/bushcraft experience and who has strong connections with other youth and education providers in York. Experience of group facilitation is essential for the success of this role.

Contract Type
This role is initially for a 1-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on funding.

Working pattern
Negotiable. There will be an expectation that this role will include some weekly early evening work to facilitate groups, and occasional weekend work by prior agreement.

Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Monday 27 April at 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 5 May / Wednesday 6 May

Further information

Location: York | Organisation: St Nicks

Salary: £26,109 FTE | Job type: Part time | Hours: 21-28 hours per week, negotiable

Benefits:

Closing date: 27-04-2026

How to apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV, covering letter and an EDI form to [email protected]. If you would like to find out more about St Nicks or the role before applying, we welcome an informal conversation with our Nature Based Wellbeing Manager, Anna. To book a call please email [email protected].

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children
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