Youth & Adventure Play Team Manager

Youth & Adventure Play Team Manager

Full-Time 52194 - 52194 £ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and inspire teams to create safe, engaging spaces for youth development.
  • Company: Dynamic organisation dedicated to empowering children and young people.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Join a passionate team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of youth services while working hands-on with young people.
  • Qualifications: Experience in youth work, adventure play, and team management required.

The predicted salary is between 52194 - 52194 £ per year.

Grade/Salary: ME13 - £48,003 - £52,194 per annum Advert Text Do you have a passion for working with children and young people and the drive to lead services that make a real difference?

We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Youth and Adventure Play Team Manager to lead high-quality, safe and inclusive youth work and adventure play provision across our youth centres and adventure playground in Merton.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on youth work with leadership and service development.

You'll lead and motivate staff teams, champion outstanding safeguarding and quality practice, build strong partnerships, and help create positive, inclusive spaces where children and young people can explore, develop confidence, build relationships and reach their full potential.

As a visible and approachable leader, you'll maintain a strong presence across our youth centres, adventure playground and wider provision.

You'll support and develop staff teams, model best practice, monitor and drive quality standards, and ensure children and young people receive safe, inclusive and engaging experiences.

While you'll regularly be present at sessions, outreach activities, trips and events, your focus will be on leadership, coaching, quality assurance and continuous improvement across our services.

We're looking for a confident, organised and values-driven professional with experience in youth work, adventure play, safeguarding and team management, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

If you're ready to lead passionate teams, inspire children and young people and shape the future of youth and adventure play services in Merton, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about this post please contact keni. thomas@merton. gov. uk Attachments JD Youth and Adventure Play Team Manager Jan 2026.

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Youth & Adventure Play Team Manager employer: Jobiqo

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Contact Details:

Jobiqo Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Youth & Adventure Play Team Manager

Leadership
Youth Work Experience
Adventure Play Knowledge
Safeguarding
Team Management
Coaching
Quality Assurance