Youth & Adventure Play Team Manager
Merton Council View all jobs
- Merton
- £48,003-52,194 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
5 hours ago
Grade/Salary: ME13 - £48,003 - £52,194 per annum
Location
Civic Centre
Full or part time
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Occupation
Youth Work
Closing Date
09/10/2026
Ref No
3439
Documents
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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.
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Youth and Adventure Play Team Manager employer: Merton Council
Merton Council is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where you can make a tangible impact on local governance and community regeneration. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and professional advancement, alongside a collaborative culture that values innovation and strategic thinking. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of our community.
