Careers
WHY WE WORK FOR NAYC-ACUK
We are helping young people to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities as individuals and members of society.
We are committed to the Christian way of life and feel a sense of dedication to our job.
We seek to work as a team to set an example to the young people we serve and lead.
We believe in the power of faith to achieve more than we could ask or imagine.
The vision of Rev Harry Whittaker, Founder of NAYC & ACUK in 1961 has expanded to become the organisation we know today. A legacy that includes 200 youth groups, 2 purpose built activity & training centres, community sports facilities and a leadership training & conference centre.
Rev Harry Whittaker said ‘people matter more than things’.
Our success looks like:
Releasing potential in young people
Releasing potential in leaders
Releasing potential in staff and volunteers
If you’re motivated by serving others and working in an ethical, value-driven culture, it’s a great fit.
Current Roles in NAYC’s Youth Development Team
There are currently no open vacancies in NAYC’s Youth Development Team.
NAYC Youth Development Co-ordinator (Part Time, Maternity Cover)
Location: King’s Park Conference Centre, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LL
Hours: 30 hours per week (including occasional weekends and bank holidays)
Type: Maternity Cover, 12 Months, April 2026 – April 2027, Part-Time
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be instrumental in the development of community-based youth provision that meets the needs of young people across Northamptonshire.
NAYC are an established youth charity developing the potential in all young people. We provide a countywide youth service in the voluntary sector and currently support a membership of around 150 youth groups.
The main purpose of this role: To help local communities set up new youth groups.
To support youth group leaders & volunteers with advice & training.
To deliver fun and engaging sessions, projects & events for young people aged 8-18.
To work with other organisations, including local councils & education providers.
To help expanding our Young Leaders training programme.
Benefits include:
- Flexible Working
- Free Training
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to Apply:
To view the full job description, please visit our website where it can be downloaded. If you’d like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click ‘Apply Now’ (on our website) and complete our online application form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Becky Whiting at beckywhiting@nayc.org.
NAYC Youth Development Administrator (Part Time)
Location: King’s Park Conference Centre, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LL
Hours: 17.5hrs hours per week (Monday – Fridays, 3.5hrs per day)
Type: Permanent, Part-Time
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Youth Development team at the King’s Park Conference Centre in Northampton. We are looking for a part-time office administrator to support our work with youth groups across Northamptonshire.
NAYC are an established youth charity developing the potential in all young people. We provide a countywide youth service in the voluntary sector and currently support a membership of around 150 youth groups.
The main purpose of this role: As the main office contact you will be responding to enquiries and assisting groups to receive the right support. You will be providing administrative support to the Youth Development Team and creating and maintaining systems to support all areas of our work.
We offer Monday-Friday 17.5 hours per week with flexible working 3.5 hours each day in the Northampton office.
How to Apply:
To view the full job description, please visit our website where it can be downloaded. If you’d like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click ‘Apply Now’ (on our website) and complete our online application form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Becky Whiting at beckywhiting@nayc.org.
NAYC Youth Development Youth Worker (Zero Hours)
Location: King’s Park Conference Centre, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LL
Hours: Flexible hours per week (including occasional weekends and bank holidays)
Type: Zero Hour Contract
Benefits include Evening work, Free Training and Travel expenses.
NAYC are an established youth charity providing a countywide youth service in the voluntary sector. Our work in local communities includes starting up new youth provision, training youth leaders and volunteers, and delivering activities, events for young people. We support a variety of youth clubs, activity groups and organisations to develop the potential of all young people and with a growing membership and need.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right people to join our team as Youth Development workers and support our new youth club projects. The work includes:
- Working with our affiliated youth clubs to run weekday afternoon/evening activity sessions of 1-2 hours.
- Support local volunteers supporting the session.
- Delivering a variety of fun and engaging activities to young people age range 8-17.
- Recording details of youth club sessions for our Reports.
You will be supported by the NAYC Youth Development team based at King’s Park and also the Youth Club Leadership.
We provide free training.
You will have access to our Games and Activities resource with over 150 different activities to take out to sessions.
We also reimburse mileage expenses for travel to youth club venues.
YD Workers who are successful in their work may be considered for a permanent post.
How to Apply:
To view the full job description, please visit our website where it can be downloaded. If you’d like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click ‘Apply Now’ (on our website) and complete our online application form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Becky Whiting at beckywhiting@nayc.org.