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Are you committed to working with children, young people and communities in Cornwall? Do you value the importance of green space, nature and community and the positive impact they can have on people's lives? We're looking for an experienced community outreach and young people focussed manager who can engage, enable and inspire.
As one of our Children and Young People Hubs you will connect with colleagues across South West and broader National Trust to learn and share insight and innovation.
Working within one of our Children and Young People Hubs. You'll be part of our broader leadership team at West Cornwall - with a focus on providing inclusive heritage and nature-based engagement for children and young people in Cornwall facing barriers to accessing history, nature and beauty.
What it's like to work hereWest Cornwall is a diverse portfolio with a mix of heritage, from post industrial World Heritage sites to formal gardens, coast and countryside. Our communities are equally diverse, from remote rural settlements to large towns.
What you'll be doing- Prioritise opportunities for YP facing barriers to engaging with nature, beauty and history
- Significant outreach and external partnership working; building and sustaining local networks to understand local needs and opportunities
- Develop the range and quality of engagement opportunities for young people - including Careers Engagement and volunteering
- Deepening understanding of the motivations and experiences of diverse young audiences, by developing meaningful connection on and off property
- Creating space to collaborate with young people on areas of mutual benefit
- Experience of youth work or similar
- Experience in building, nurturing and managing complex relationships both with youth work and community professionals and young people, enabling fundraising and identifying new projects
- Experience of programming or engagement for marginalised groups and communities, and people at risk
- Demonstrable insight into the future potential and needs of different groups of young people who live in the local area, the services that work with them, and create opportunities for them
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills
- Effective communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of industrial heritage, environmental conservation, sustainability, climate and/or ecology and how children and young people can be engaged in these topics
The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
- Independent financial advice
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