The head of development programmes will lead, shape, deliver and embed a broad range of multi-partner programmes and projects, ensuring their potential is unlocked for the widest possible audience.
Supporting national experts in areas such as health, volunteering, community cohesion and learning, the successful applicant will trial new ways of working and ensure project teams have the right skills and tools to achieve high-quality outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be able to lead funding bids, have experience of the voluntary and community sectors, and be able to empathise with everyone from government to young people themselves.
The NYA also wishes to recruit a head of policy, a role that will orchestrate debate within The Agency on developing new policy while simultaneously building relationships with government agencies, politicians and the media to position The NYA, promote its capabilities and ensure its influence where it counts.
The successful applicant will already be a proven influencer and negotiator with strong political awareness and deep experience in the field of policy development.
To apply for either position, email humanresource@nya.org.uk, visit www.nya.org.uk/jobs or telephone 0116 242 7400 (24 hour).
