Head of Youth Work and Education

Job Description

• The Mix Stowmarket
• Address: 127 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1BB
• Salary: £40,923 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0732

What is The Mix?

The Mix Stowmarket is a vibrant and ambitious youth charity serving young people aged 9–25 across Suffolk.

We exist to inspire, empower, and support young people to build resilience, thrive and unlock their full potential. Working from our flagship centre in Stowmarket and a second base in Needham Market, we deliver a diverse range of programmes including youth mentoring, alternative education, school-based support, and open access youth sessions.

We are values driven, have a solution-focused approach, and a deep belief in the potential of every young person shape our work.

Alongside our charitable work, we operate a social enterprise trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, which runs four cafés that provide training and employment opportunities for young people, while generating vital income for our work. With a committed team of staff and volunteers and a passion for partnership, The Mix is a trusted and innovative force for positive youth development in Suffolk.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and operational leadership of all youth work and education programmes, ensuring high-quality, inclusive, and safe delivery for children and young people.

The Head of Youth Work and Education will lead a team of project leaders and youth workers whilst collaborating across the charity to shape services that respond to needs and deliver positive and impactful outcomes for children and young people.

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How To Apply

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Closing date: 11.55 pm, 1 June 2026.

The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks and role-specific DBS (criminal records) checks.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.

We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all recruitment decisions are based on merit .

We do not discriminate against individuals based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (ethnicity) including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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