Senior Youth Development Officer
Dumfries & Galloway Council – Senior Youth Development Officer within the Youth Work Service
Link to apply: Senior Youth Development Officer – DGA13551 | Dumfries and Galloway Council | myjobscotland
Closing date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
Post start date: Early October
Salary: £49,293 to £53,124
Duration: Permanent
Hours per week: 36 (full time)
Location: Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries or Wigtown County Buildings, Wigtown.
Relocation package offered – Details in link to job.
Details of the post:
The post is a rare opportunity for the right person to get involved in a leadership role within Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Youth Work Service. This post is open to those with a degree level qualification in Youth Work or Community Learning & Development (or equivalent) . Applicants must have significant experience in working with young people and be comfortable working within community settings with our most vulnerable young people, managing a range of projects at the same time and working in a fast-paced environment.
The key responsibilities of the post include:
Programme Leadership: Lead the implementation of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Youth Participation and Engagement Strategy 2022-2027.
This includes the development of programmes that address the needs and interests of young people relevant to youth participation work (including support to Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council and Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament), Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and wider accreditation programmes and the Champions Board (for care experienced young people) and Mobile Youth Work provision.
Partnership Working: Build and maintain effective partnerships to enhance the services reach and impact. This includes representing the Service on a range of internal and external strategic partnerships and groups and being the main contact for Commissioned Services and National Youth Work organisations.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee our Health and Safety arrangements, off-site trips and visits and lead our Services information management which monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of youth work programmes.
Team Management: Lead, support and develop a team of professional staff, support staff and casual youth workers.
Budget Management: Manage programme budgets effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and within Council financial guidelines.