Programme Coordinator

One YMCA and its subsidiary, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP), deliver a wide range of services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, including social housing, health and wellbeing programmes, sports, children’s services, youth work, and community activities. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of local people through the services we provide and the strong partnerships we build.

We are recruiting a Programme Coordinator to support the delivery, development, and monitoring of our Airplay provision. Reporting to the Airplay Programme Manager, the role involves coordinating national and local programmes, supporting partner delivery, and managing youth work staff at selected RAF Stations.

Key Responsibilities
• Support oversight and monitoring of subcontracted Airplay projects
• Track performance against KPIs and maintain accurate reporting and CRM data
• Support delivery of national programmes including Airplay Connect
• Coordinate local Airplay delivery at identified RAF Stations
• Line manage Station Youth Workers across multiple sites
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and partnership working
• Lead on recruitment for RAF Station roles and support staff development
• Flag risks or underperformance and recommend corrective action

About You
• Experience coordinating youth or community programmes, with strong organisational, communication, and reporting skills
• Experience line managing staff across multiple sites
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• A relevant qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience, ideally including a Level 3 Youth or Playwork qualification
• First Aid at Work and Child Protection/Safeguarding Level 3 (or willingness to undertake training where required)
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as some Airplay sites are not accessible by public transport

Why One YMCA?
• Work for a values-led organisation making a real impact
• Be part of a nationally recognised youth programme
• Supportive team and opportunities for professional development

Apply today and be part of a passionate, values-driven organisation making a real difference for young people and communities. If you’re ready to take the next step in your youth and community work career and help shape the future of the Airplay programme, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
As some roles involve working with vulnerable people, a Basic or Enhanced DBS check may be required following a conditional job offer.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please consider whether your experience has significantly developed before reapplying.
One YMCA is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments to support your application.
We are an inclusive organisation that promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce with a wide range of skills, experiences, and abilities

This is a Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: Office Hours