Youth Voice Coordinator

The Youth Voice Coordinator plays a key role in implementing CYN's participation strategy and youth participation groups. They coordinate core youth participation groups but also ensure colleagues across all levels of the organisation, from delivery staff to the board, have the tools to effectively embed youth participation. The successful candidate will be expected to work some evenings to engage young people in our Open Access sessions, and build core participation groups in Bristol and South Gloucester. The role is integral to collaboration of existing participation groups both internally at CYN, and externally in the local area. The Youth Voice Coordinator will be responsible for the success of We The 33% events, and ensuring the agenda and planning is youth led, with a measurable influence on decision making in the region.

Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 10 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated "Outstanding" by the National Youth Agency., Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME - Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service