Reports to: Head of Change for Youth Sector Location: Central London, Hybrid* Contract: 2 years - fixed term contract About the Youth Endowment Fund All of us will experience violence at some point in our lives. For many children, it is a daily reality. Each year, tens of children are killed, hundreds are hospitalised, 1 in 5 teenage children are victims and the majority admit to feeling afraid of violence. It scares them when they travel home from school, prevents them from going out and makes the most vulnerable feel like they don’t matter. It is taking lives, traumatising families and dividing communities. It robs potential, progress and hope. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The Youth Endowment Fund believes that no child should be affected by violence. We research violence to understand it; we find, fund and test what works to prevent it; and we are building a movement to end it. Key Responsibilities We are making good progress building the evidence of what works within and around the youth sector to reduce violence. With the launch of the new Practice Guidance we are keen to translate evidence recommendations into practice. The greatest risk is that evidence stays on the shelf and doesn’t help young people – your role is to make sure that doesn’t happen. You’ll focus on helping local authority commissioners use our tools and guidance in their everyday decisions about youth services. This will involve:

Creating clear, practical content like guides, toolkits and workshop materials to support the use of Practice Assessment for the Youth Sector (PAYS). Leading our Practice Guidance programme, working closely with commissioners to help them use evidence in their work. Building strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders across the sector. Planning and tracking how we support more commissioners to adopt evidence-based approaches. Spotting what tools or resources are needed and helping develop them. Finding effective ways to share evidence, from events and workshops to online sessions and presentations.

As a senior member of staff in the organisation, you also:

Build a culture where it is natural to perform well and support colleagues brilliantly. Contribute to setting the strategy, delivering results and building and modelling the culture that we need to succeed.

We’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or socioeconomic background. Location & Working Arrangement The office is based in Central London, but you don’t have to be. Those living in London and within the 32 London Boroughs are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage. Benefits

£1,000 professional development budget annually Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support Volunteering days – 4 half days per year Death in service – 4 times annual salary Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm Financial support including travel and hardship loans Employer contributed pension of 5%

Employment Conditions We do not sponsor work permits, and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr