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Join our team and play a transformational role in the lives of young people.
Why join our team?
We tackle youth unemployment and empower marginalised youth through evidence-based solutions.
We are powered through our people and are committed to fostering a workplace that ensures every employee feels valued, supported and able to contribute effectively to our mission.
Explore our values and unique offerings below, and view our Glassdoor profile to hear what employees say about working here.
Inclusive culture
Our greatest strength lies in the diversity of our people. Each of us brings unique experiences, perspectives, and skills that enrich our workplace, drive innovation, and connect us more deeply with the young people we aim to support.
Positive environment
We are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported to grow. We foster a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
EDI strategy
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee leads our EDI strategy and initiative. It is formed of employees from across the organisation and is headed by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Flexible and hybrid working
Flexible working is a recognised and valued part of the way we do things. Options include part-time, job-shares, and compressed hours. Employees can work three days per week from home.
National presence
We are a truly hybrid organisation, with office hubs in London Victoria, central Birmingham and Leeds city centre.
Having three locations enables us to:
- attract talent from different regions, increasing the diversity and skill set of our team,
- be better connected with the organisations we work with.
To support collaboration across our teams and locations, we have regular virtual meetings, and purposeful in-person events, training, team building and socials.
Youth Inclusion
We believe that the young people who are most affected by the system must be at the heart of efforts to change it. We proudly engage the voices and perspectives of young people experiencing marginalisation in our work, actively ensuring that those engaged with us can meaningfully influence what we do and advocate within the employment system, while also developing their skills and personal outcomes.
Employee benefits
Holiday – 28 days holiday per year, plus public holidays
Pension – We operate a stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contribution (and 5% employee contribution)
Pay progression – Pay is banded into eight grades, according to job roles, with nine incremental spine points linked to the employee’s length of service and subject to achieving the required standard of performance.
Equipment – We provide all relevant home office equipment to ensure you are properly equipped to work effectively from home
Volunteering days – we offer three paid days per year, pro-rata for part time employees, to undertake voluntary/charitable work
Personal training allowance – £750 is allocated to each employee per year to support continued professional development including conferences, professional subscriptions/memberships, contribution to qualifications and coaching
Income protection – a payment protection plan in place providing 75% of basic salary for longer term sickness absence or injury
Enhanced health and wellbeing package including WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing, Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Benefit
Season Ticket and Travel card Loans
Cycle to Work Scheme
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Things to know
As part of Youth Futures Foundation’s safeguarding policy, all employees are subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, some roles require enhanced levels.
