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The National Youth Agency is looking for a new Youth Voice and Influence Officer to join our Operations Team.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,050 per annum
Remote: This role is homebased with occasional travel for staff residentials and
other events.

WHAT WE DO

As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work.

MORE ABOUT US

Discover more about the National Youth Agency and our work at: nya.org.uk

To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on 5th September 2025 (applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so early submission is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role):

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
• A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role by answering the following two questions:
• Can you describe a time you successfully supported young people to influence change in an organisation or community?
• Aside from youth voice and participation, what other areas of work with young people are you passionate about, and why?
• We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional