Youth Programme Coordinator
Salary: £24,000 – £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, 35.5 hours per week (flexible working considered, occasional evenings and Sundays with TOIL)
Location: JLGB Head Office (E18) with delivery across Greater London and occasional UK travel
Start Date: April 2026
About JLGB
JLGB is a modern, thriving, innovative and award-winning national Jewish youth charity that has empowered young people for over 130 years. Through weekly groups, volunteering, awards and leadership training, we help young people build confidence, life skills and Jewish pride in an inclusive, supportive and fun environment.
About the Role
This role is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the British Jewish community. You’ll join JLGB’s Programmes Team to support the planning, development and delivery of our core programmes, including:
- JLGB Local Youth Groups (weekly sessions across the UK)
- Generation Resilience (school-based lunchtime clubs and workshops)
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (training, practical days, expeditions and assessed expeditions)
This is a varied role combining office-based coordination with hands-on delivery. You will help ensure programmes are well planned, well communicated, well resourced and delivered to a high standard, while also delivering sessions directly with young people as part of your working week.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Support programme planning and development across local groups, schools and DofE
- Support coordination of logistics including calendars, staffing, venues, equipment and delivery resources
- Deliver youth sessions in schools and local groups as required
- Support delivery of JLGB’s kosher and faith-sensitive DofE programme
- Track attendance, feedback and programme data to support reporting and evaluation
- Support programme communications to schools, parents, volunteers and partners
- Work closely with the wider JLGB team to support events and peak delivery periods
Who We’re Looking For:
- Someone with a background or interest in youth work, education, community programmes or outdoor learning
- A confident, positive role model with strong communication skills
- Organised, proactive and happy managing multiple workstreams
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider team
- Comfortable travelling between locations and being hands-on with delivery
- Someone with a passion for Jewish life, inclusion and personal development
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Experience delivering sessions to young people is ideal
- Experience of DofE is desirable but not essential (training can be provided)
Apply Now
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK. JLGB is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
