Location
Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, Cheshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire

Hours
26.25 hours per week

Salary
£27,123 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
Are you passionate about nature and want to make a real difference? We are seeking an inspiring individual to empower and grow our RSPB Youth Group network by providing leadership, advice, and support. In this role, you will shape the next generation of nature champions by working through volunteers. You will provide regional coordination and direction of RSPB Youth Group operations and build volunteer capability across England. Working collaboratively, you will develop high-quality initiatives that enable our Youth Groups to inspire new and more diverse support, giving nature a voice in more communities.

You will advocate for RSPB Youth Groups, embedding them within area teams, projects, and activities as part of our strategic outcomes to tackle the nature and climate emergency. Ensuring Youth Groups follow RSPB policies, comply with legal requirements, and operate within agreed frameworks will be key. You will monitor and evaluate Youth Group activities to demonstrate their positive impact and contribution to RSPB’s strategic goals.

Identifying, developing, and delivering training and resources to maximise Youth Group impact will be part of your remit. You will champion Youth Groups both internally and externally, influencing and raising awareness through communications planning to ensure their contributions are celebrated and valued. Additionally, you will lead, manage, and support a team of country expert volunteers to assist with these objectives.

Experience
- Strong understanding of best practice and sector standards in working with young people in non-formal youth settings.
- Proven ability to design, develop, and successfully deliver activities that engage and inspire young people.
- Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice, innovation, and sector standards.
- Experience in developing volunteering roles and managing volunteers.
- Experience delivering operational advice, guidance, and training to individuals at all levels.
- Experience in designing and delivering youth-focused projects or initiatives that result in measurable improvements.

About you
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, persuade, guide, and negotiate effectively.
- Skilled in active listening and constructively challenging thinking.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems and determine areas for improvement.
- Adept at working collaboratively to develop creative strategies and practical solutions that drive positive change.
- Ability to maintain focus on achieving results while effectively prioritising tasks and resources.
- Committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Qualifications
- This role requires completion of a DBS check in addition to standard pre-employment checks.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK prior to employment as this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship.