Youth Leader

Location: Hastings-based, with activity delivered across the local area Contract: minimum 7.5hrs, with up to 16 hours per week anticipated Team: Youth Employability Hub Salary: £13.45 per hour Closing Date: 10th November 2026 Interviews Held: 12th Nov

Want to help shape opportunities for young people in Hastings? Join Pathways for Progression, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, and turn young people's ideas into action. You'll gain practical experience and develop your confidence and leadership skills while helping others have their say.

You'll help organise activities and events, listen to young people and ensure their views influence the project. Working with schools, employers and community partners, you'll also help create accessible communications and share local opportunities.

You don't need formal qualifications. We're looking for someone who is:

• Aged 16 or over, with a clear connection to Hastings through living, studying or other involvement.
• Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Ready to listen, share ideas and work with others.
• Committed to inclusion and willing to learn.
• Able to travel locally for activities and meetings.

A career with CXK offers rewarding work and opportunities to develop your skills while making a positive difference to people's lives. You'll receive training and mentoring to help you grow into the role.

CXK employee benefits include:

• Defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions matched by CXK up to 10%, depending on length of service criteria.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Training and development programmes and opportunities.
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more.

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. "The CXK Way" embodies the following core values:

Ethical - We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity

Passionate - We reach out enthusiastically to all who need our support

Innovative - We inspire, enhance and improve

Collaborative - We engage, support and share with others

Interview date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide employment references before any offer of employment can be made.