Empower Youth Zones is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone located in Gorton (East Manchester) which opened in 2020, and Salford Youth Zone located in Pendleton, which opened to young people in June 2025. HideOut and Salford Youth Zone provide children and young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs with somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to. What is the Role? We are looking for an exceptional Director of Youth Work and Impact to lead our life changing work with young people. As Director of Youth Work and Impact, you will shape and drive the entire youth work offer across both Youth Zones. You''ll lead programme development, ensure delivery is high quality and inclusive, and make sure our work has measurable impact on the lives of children and young people aged 8-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) You will establish and oversee a robust Monitoring and Evaluation framework, to measure outcomes, track delivery against KPIs, and provide clear insights that inform strategic decisions by the CEO and Board. Alongside this, you will lead safeguarding as Empower''s Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage programme budgets, and provide line management to senior operational staff. Through strong leadership, strategic planning and a commitment to high performance, you will ensure both Youth Zones deliver inspiring,