As an organisation, our mission is to positively and sustainably impact the lives of young people. Here at Young Bristol, we apply that ethos to our small but dedicated team, many of whom have been part of a Young Bristol programme themselves.
Current vacancies
You can directly see the impact of your work and how it makes a difference to young people.
You will be a part of a family friendly, passionate and committed team of people from across our city.
We prioritise and support the long-term growth, development and ambitions of our staff team.
We strive to ensure that our staff team are listened to, heard, championed and supported.
Young Bristol is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience.
We recognise that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experience bring fresh ideas and perceptions and we wish to encourage these differences to make our programmes more relevant and approachable, particularly so all young people feel represented within our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of Trustees of Young Bristol – a multi-award winning charity with an outstanding record of supporting young people in the Greater Bristol area for almost 100 years. As a member of our committed and enthusiastic Board, you will help shape the future of the charity – and support Young Bristol’s work to transform young lives in our local area.
We are now recruiting new trustees to complement the skills of existing Board members. We are looking for people who feel passionate about our mission as well as having the desire and ability to help Young Bristol achieve its ambitious goals as we head towards our 100-year anniversary in 2028.
The Board of Trustees is jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance of the charity. In addition, and in collaboration with its Chief Executive, it is also responsible for the strategic direction and financial health of the charity, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and legal and regulatory guidelines.
Young Bristol is passionate about ensuring the whole organisation represents the diverse communities across the region and we welcome applications from anyone who may feel a connection with our work. There is no need for any prior experience as a trustee, however, candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate:
We are particularly interested in experience in the following:
The Trustee appointment is a voluntary role, with an initial term of three years and renewable twice. Board meetings start at 5.30pm at least six times a year in person in Bristol.
Please send a CV and short covering letter outlining why you would like to join and what you would bring to the board of Young Bristol to Lee Williams, Chief Executive of Young Bristol, at lw@youngbristol.com.
The deadline for applications is 30th September 2024 and interviews will be held shortly thereafter.
For further information or a discussion in confidence please contact the Co-Chair of the Board, Jamie Cameron, at Jamie.cameron@burges-salmon.com.
Our Youth Club on Wheels project is like no other project. We develop and engage young people on their own turf and work really hard doing so. We work with the hardest to reach young people and create amazing relationships; providing opportunities that empower and enrich communities who do not have any other provision for Young People.
The YCOW Youth leader will work on our unique mobile provision to deliver engaging, educational and energising programmes to young people. They will work to deliver the best opportunities for young people, broadening their horizons and supporting them to become successful, resilient and confident members of their communities. The post holder will act as a role model for young people, encompassing the values of Young Bristol and help young people make positive choices.
This is a rolling advert and will be filled when we find the right candidates.
If you would like any further information about the YB Youth Club on Wheels - Youth Leader & Driver role, please contact 0117 929 2513
At the moment we do not have the resource to cater for work experience placements within the Young Bristol office. We do however recognise the value of work experience and would encourage anyone interested in youth work to get in touch directly so we can offer advice and information about further opportunities.
Please send your CV to info@youngbristol.com and a member of our team will be in touch.
We have many voluntary roles for you to choose from across our organisation, whether it’s helping at fundraising events, volunteering your time as a company, or supporting our Community Youth Clubs.
Your time and support will make a difference.
From youth clubs and outdoor activities to informal education and training opportunities, we offer a wide range of programmes for young people aged 8–25.
