Job Description

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Breakout Youth Operations Manager

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Breakout Youth are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and organised Operations Manager to work with our small team of youth workers and volunteers to enable LGBTQ+ young people to access our services ?

Role Terms

Salary: Grade F - Starting Salary of 34,625.25 Pro Rata for 28 hours per week

Hours: 28 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 5:00pm

Role type: 1-year fixed term (if future funding allows convert to permanent)

Place of work: Breakout Youth Head Office - SVS, Voluntary Action Centre, SO14 1NW

Essential car user: Yes

Closing Date:

9am

on

Monday 9th February 2026

Interview Date:

TBC

About Breakout Youth

Breakout Youth is the leading LGBTQ+ youth services charity in Hampshire and the IOW. We are committed to supporting LGBTQ+ young people, or young people who are questioning their sexual and/ or gender identity across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (age 11-25). We deliver a weekly youth group on the IOW, where we create safe, confidential spaces for young people to be their true authentic selves, meet other LGBTQ+ young people, receive accurate and appropriate support, information and advice and have fun. Breakout Youth also offer one to one support, LGBTQ+ Awareness training, community events and works to advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ young people.

At Breakout Youth, it is important our staff and volunteers reflect, represent and have experience of the challenges faced by the children and young people we support. We are proud and appreciate our many staff and volunteers who use their own lived experience to support the children and young people they work with. With this in mind, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work and organisational culture - and when recruiting, it's important to us that we continue diversifying our staff and volunteer teams, with children and young people at the centre of everything we do.

When we talk about talent, we value the transferrable skills and experiences you can bring to Breakout Youth, which can be through work (in the same or a different sector), volunteering or personal experiences. To make sure we get the best talent on our team, we are open to and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community, including diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disabled and neurodiverse.

Your role

We are excited to recruit for an

Operations Manager

to support and manage the team at Breakout Youth including: line management (supervision, absence management, expenses, appraisals) of youth workers and administration Officer, the management of our youth group delivery program and 121 support (including risk assessments, session plan programme and staffing), management and delivery of Breakout Youths' Youth Board, planning and delivery of events (such as our annual Pride Prom, Pride events) and LGBTQ+ Awareness training delivery and accreditation across Hampshire and the IOW.

This is a hands on and engaging role, managing specialist LGBTQ+ youth workers, who are supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people. You will also be responsible for managing partnerships and relationships with external organisations and partners. Your role will lead on the ongoing development and delivery of these projects in line with our strategy, helping to improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ children and young people.

The successful candidate will have some experience of working with young people, with lived experience of the LGBTQ+ Community (either as a member of the community or an ally) who is passionate about delivering high quality services and experiences to young people.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead and line manage the Youth Worker Team Responsible for running the service Identify opportunities and development Ensure management best practice, compliance and reporting Coordinate, engage and contribute to the development of the service Be an advocate of LGBTQ+ Young People
See the job description for more information

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Breakout Youth ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.

As part of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.

Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.

Interested?.. We'd love to hear from you

If you'd like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Zoe Grant, Breakout Youth Charity Manager on zoe.grant@breakoutyouth.org.uk

To apply, please complete an application form (see above) and upload using the portal below, before the?closing date of?

9.00am on Monday 9th February 2026

. Please contact?people@nolimitshelp.org.uk?if you need your application in an alternative format.

In the 'Your Supporting Statement'?section of the application form, please include how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the 'About you - knowledge, skills and experience' section of the role description:?link to job description

To apply

, and for further information, please visit the

No Limits Website

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Please note that as we follow safer recruitment guidelines, we do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the published closing date if we receive sufficient suitable candidates, so you should submit your application form asap.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 34,625.25 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person