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Youth Engagement Officer (16+)

 

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The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is looking for an effective Youth Engagement Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day activities associated with running the CBA’s Youth Advisory Board and facilitate the enhancement of the Young Associate Network offer.

Role Overview

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is committed to engaging young people aged 25 and under, with developing its 16+ offer a key priority over the next two years.

Since launching the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) in 2023, supported by Historic England, the CBA has successfully embedded youth voice across the organisation. This work is supported by a Young Associate Network (YAN) of 350+ members and over 50 Young Leaders.

The Youth Engagement Officer (16+) will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the YAB, help strengthen the YAN, support youth-focused activities across the CBA, and contribute to funding bids that further develop opportunities for young people aged 16+.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Youth Engagement and Participation: Proven experience of working with young people, using youth voice, youth governance, consultation, and engagement approaches.
  • Project Delivery and Leadership: Experience developing, delivering, and managing youth-focused projects, including facilitating activities, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Partnership Building: Ability to network and build effective relationships with youth groups, community organisations, and stakeholders.
  • Safeguarding and Inclusion: Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and risk management principles.
  • Communication and Organisation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong project management, organisational, and prioritisation abilities.
  • Independent Working and Organisational Development: Ability to work independently and professionally, with desirable experience in fundraising, grant writing, impact evaluation, and working within charities or small organisations.

Details:

  • £27,574 FTE

  • Part Time. 0.6 post.

  • Hybrid and home working will be considered for this post depending on proximity to our York office, and in line with CBA policies. Occasional (reimbursed) national travel will also be required. Please note, attendance at quarterly all staff days is mandatory and at the employee’s expense.

  • Some weekend and evening working is required. Time off in lieu will be given.

  • Fixed-term contract of two-years, with a three-month probationary period. The post-holder must have the right to work in the UK.

  • 26 days paid holiday (pro-rata), 8 days public holidays per year (pro-rata), in addition, the CBA office is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period. 

  • The post has a direct safeguarding role and therefore is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please read the full Recrutiment Pack before applying for this role: 

YEO 16+ Recruitment Pack

 

To Apply:

To apply, please send the following information by email to jobs@archaeologyuk.org using ‘JOB APPLICATION [Youth Engagement Officer]’ as the subject line. We will acknowledge safe receipt of all applications received.

  • Your availability to attend an interview on w/c 30/11/2026
  • A completed Application Form
Application Form

We also request that you please complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. The CBA is working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, approaches, skills, experience, knowledge and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation and ultimately will be able to inspire more people to enjoy archaeology. We therefore welcome applications from those who bring difference.

E & D Monitoring Form

The closing date for receipt of completed application froms in 9am on Monday 23rd of November 2026.

Please also inform us of any access requirements you have to be able to participate in an interview if one is offered to you. Additionally, if you require a large text version of the application, please email jobs@archaeologyuk.org.

If you would like to arrange a confidential, informal conversation about this opportunity, or have specific questions, please contact Jo Kirton, Engagement and Delivery Manager at joannekirton@archaeologyuk.org

Interviews will be held on Zoom w/c November 30th, with a view to the successful candidate taking up the role in January 2027, subject to any notice periods.

Thank you for your interest in working with the CBA. We look forward to receiving your application.