Creative and Young Peoples Services Co-ordinator

Aspire Ryde is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to take on the newly created role of Creative and Young Peoples Services Co-ordinator, overseeing our Creative hub and all services and initiatives for young people aged 11–25. This post will play a key leadership role in coordinating and expanding our existing Creative and youth provision, including our Creative Hub, Aspire 2 be Active, Young Persons Mental Health and Money Advice, and developing new opportunities both on-site and in new locations across the Isle of Wight.  As an experienced music practitioner, they will also lead on the outworking of Aspire's Charitable Object to ‘Advance the Christian Faith’, including taking a lead on Christian Events, activities and festivals, leading worship at Aspire meetings and working alongside the Aspire Chaplaincy.

To note:  This post will be offered as a one-year fixed-term contract to begin, with an expectation that it becomes permanent when additional longer-term funding is secured.  Should this not be the case, the post may be reduced to three days per week at the end of the first year.

In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to be a committed Christian, as you will be expected to lead prayer and worship with individuals and groups as part of your role.

Main Duties

1. Lead and coordinate all youth-focused programmes across Aspire Ryde, ensuring they are inclusive, safe, and high-impact.
2. Oversee the day-to-day operations and development of the Creative Hub, supporting its use as a youth-led space for music, arts, and creative expression.
3. Expand Aspire’s youth offer to other areas of the island, working with local partners, schools, and community groups.
4. Develop our Children and Youth offer in Shanklin, Wootton, Cowes and other areas where we may be commissioned to deliver work on behalf of IW Council.
5. Develop and manage the Aspire 2 be Active programme and the Young Persons' Mental Health and Money Advice service.
6. Work with others to develop and coordinate Christian events and activities within Aspire.
7. Support the creation of a Youth Council, ensuring young voices help shape Aspire’s direction.
8. Identify new funding opportunities and lead on income generation, including developing commercial use of creative spaces (e.g., music studio hire, event space).
9. Line manage staff and volunteers involved in youth delivery, ensuring quality and safeguarding standards are met.
10. Monitor impact, report outcomes, and contribute to long-term strategic planning for youth provision.
11. Safeguard service users from harm and work within the safeguarding policy.
12. To provide written or verbal reports when requested.
13. To accept support, supervision and guidance from senior colleagues.
14. To identify training needs in discussion with colleagues and to attend training events and courses as required.
15. Any other duties as identified by the Chief Operating Officer