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Why work at Ygam?
Working in the third sector is incredibly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives and contribute to lasting social change. At Ygam, we prioritise staff well-being with flexible working hours, family-friendly policies, and continuous professional development opportunities. We provide the tools and support to help you grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
Remote working
Ygam is a fully remote organisation, giving you the flexibility to work from home while staying connected to a passionate and supportive team. We provide everything you need for a fully equipped home office setup, ensuring you have the right tools to work effectively.
With autonomy over your working patterns and methods, you can tailor your schedule to maximise productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Research shows that remote working saves employees significant time and costs by removing the daily commute, leading to greater efficiency and job satisfaction. Occasional travel allows for valuable face-to-face collaboration, ensuring the best of both worlds.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday (increasing with service), plus bank holidays
- Additional paid leave during December shutdown
- Simply Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical and other therapies
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
- Life Assurance scheme
- Up to 10% matched pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity and partner leave
People-centered employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for our team. We’re proud to have received Gold Investors in People Accreditation and to be recognised as an Investors in People employer.
Additionally, we’ve signed the Armed Forces Covenant and the Menopause Workplace Pledge, and we aim to become a Disability Confident employer by 2026. These initiatives demonstrate our dedication to fostering a workplace that values diversity and and supports every individual’s success.
Current opportunities
We're actively recruiting - find more information and how to apply below.
We seek a Chair who will play a pivotal role in leading our Board and guiding the development of our new strategy in the years to come. This position requires an individual with a track record of board experience and strategic acumen to help drive Ygam’s ambitious growth plans.
We are looking for a new Head of Programmes to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all programme activity. This includes leading and developing the programme teams, and oversee engagement, planning and delivery, while monitoring risk and opportunities.
We are looking for a Programme Resource and Content Assistant to support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Ygam’s programme resources and content.
We are looking for a Quality Assurance & Compliance Lead who will be responsible for leading on quality assurance and compliance across the organisation, including managing and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standard and GDPR.
We are looking for UK university students to join our Student Ambassadors team and help Ygam achieve its social purpose by reaching out to students at university. You will advise Ygam on the needs of students, support with content development, organise activities and join us at events.
We are seeking an independent external evaluator to assess the effectiveness of our programmes delivered through a regional model, as part of the new levy funding framework we are operating within.
No current openings?
We're growing sustainably and always interested in connecting with talented people who share our vision. Send your CV over and tell us how you could contribute to our mission.
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Our impact
We maximise our impact through collaboration, working with individuals and groups in every community to create lasting change. We’re committed to understanding, measuring, and continuously improving our impact.
Our strategy
In January 2023, Ygam launched an ambitious three-year rolling strategy, which will be reviewed and updated annually. This strategy outlines our vision, mission, and plans for the future, mapping our path to greater impact through innovation, education, and prevention.