About the opportunity
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is dedicated to preventing children and young people from becoming involved in violence through rigorous research and listening directly to young people’s perspectives. As a Youth Voice Officer within the Youth Understanding team, you will play a vital role in helping young people use their experiences and voices to shape, support, and amplify YEF’s work. This includes co-leading the Youth Advisory Board (YAB), providing pastoral care, championing lived experiences, and working with the communications team to share young people’s stories and ideas.
Salary and benefits
- Salary of £34,200 per year
- 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
- Opportunity to champion youth voices and shape national violence prevention initiatives
Who can apply?
- Demonstrated experience working with young people, particularly those with diverse backgrounds or lived experiences
- Ability to provide pastoral support, safeguarding, and personal development planning
- Strong organizational skills for planning and delivering engaging activities, meetings, and events
Required documents
- CV
- Cover letter
- Completed monitoring form
When to apply
- Closing date: 7th October 2026 at 17:00
How to apply
- Click the apply button on the official portal
- Submit your CV and cover letter
- Complete the required monitoring form before the deadline
Additional information
- Location: Central London, with an in-person requirement of 2 days per week
- DBS requirement: Enhanced + Children’s Barred List
- Reports to the Youth Understanding Manager
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You have a background in youth work, youth participation, or community engagement, especially with vulnerable or at-risk youth.
- You excel at providing pastoral care, safeguarding, and facilitating youth-led activities and advisory boards.
- You are comfortable collaborating with communications teams to elevate lived experiences and drive advocacy.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, meaning it is not a permanent position.
- The role requires working in-person in Central London for 2 days per week.
- An Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List clearance is mandatory for the role.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional platform for professionals looking to deepen their experience in youth advocacy, safeguarding, and charity sector programming. It provides meaningful exposure to national violence prevention research and policy work, making it ideal for individuals aiming to build a career in youth work, social impact, or program management.
Our take
This opportunity is well-suited for dedicated youth practitioners and coordinators with strong safeguarding and facilitation skills who are seeking a substantive 12-month fixed-term role in London. Applicants unable to commit to in-person attendance in Central London or who require long-term permanent job security may find this maternity cover less suitable.
Ready to apply?
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