Leicestershire Cares is looking for an ambitious young-person-centred, enthusiastic and experienced Project Development Manager to develop and deliver support for care experienced young people through our #TogetherWeCan Project. The aim of the project is to support young people aged 15-24 with experience of the care system to develop key soft and hard skills, confidence, peer, business, public and community sector networks, and connections that will enable them to live happy and rewarding lives.
The #TogetherWeCan project is funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and will build on the successful work we have developed with care experienced young people (CEYP).
The Project Development Manager role is a key post in enabling us to develop and deliver meaningful support, projects and initiatives in response to our young people's goals and aspirations.
The postholder will be guided by our “Power to Change” approach and the emphasis it puts on giving a “voice” to the lived experience of the young people and working in creative, and agile partnership across community, public and business sector.
If you are experienced in developing and delivering successful young person-centred projects, can build strong relationships with a range of partners, and have the resilience, creativity and tenacity to support young people who have experienced the care system, we would like to hear from you.
The project will give you opportunities to network locally and feed into policy and practice debates. The project is part of the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation leaving care portfolio of work and you will benefit from learning events and training with CEYP projects from around the UK.
Please note that an ability to work regular evenings and occasional weekends is essential as is a full driving licence, use of a car with business insurance and ability to work independently across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
A detailed job description can be found below. To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@leicestershirecares.co.uk. Applications without covering letters will unfortunately not be considered.
Job Description: Leaving Care Project Development Manager
Salary: £29,495 - £31,680
Job type: Full-time (35 hours per week) fixed term contract until 31st May 2028
Closing date: Tuesday 16th July
Interview date: Tuesday 29th July at Leicestershire Cares
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Amy Cook, Head of children and young people amy@leicestershirecares.co.uk
07803511211