Full job descriptionArts Programme and Events Manager
Do you have a passion for putting young people first Do you have experience of engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities
We are looking for an Arts Programme & Events Manager with a youth work, Arts and events background to join the team.
Position: Arts Programme and Events Manager
Location: London W12 7TF
Salary: £36,421
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (inc. evenings and weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, 1 December 2026. We’ll review applications and interview candidates as we receive them. We may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
As Arts Projects & Events Manager, you will work across all Youth Zone sessions and have responsibility for:
*Management of the Creative Arts and Performing offer
*Management of up to 20 youth workers across the Arts offer
*Management of local and national external partnerships to enhance our offer.
*A lead role in events for young people and the community at the youth zone.
The Arts offer is a key part of the Youth Zone, providing young people with the opportunity to find their creative voice and enjoy developing their skills. You will lead on ensuring there is a high-quality, creative and fun offer, focussed on the needs of young people and in line with the Youth Zone’s aspirations to provide members with the best possible experiences and opportunities.
You will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the delivery and inputting towards the strategic delivery plan for the Youth Zone.
About You
You will have experience of:
*Working with young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a range of settings.
*Engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities in-line with relevant guidance and good practice.
*Managing a staff team, ideally including volunteers.
*Monitoring and evaluation processes.
*Project and events management
A relevant qualification in Youth Work or Arts and Events background is required as is a willingness to work evenings and 4 of our sessions across our 7 day a week provision.
About the Organisation
You will join a vibrant youth charity providing a safe, welcoming and inspiring space for young people across West London. Open seven days a week outside school hours, the organisation offers sports, arts, wellbeing support and employability programmes designed to help young people discover their potential.
Benefits include 33 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, Birthday leave, free gym access, a workplace pension and training and development opportunities.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth, Youth Work, Youth Worker, Programme, Events, Youth Manager, Youth Work Manager, Programme Manager, Events Manager, Arts.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP