Project Manager (CEO) at Durham City Youth Project
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Durham
Salary: £33,000 to 37,000 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: County Durham
Role description: Manager
Following many years of exceptional service, which has seen Durham City Youth Project (DCYP) grow and develop, our current Project Manager (CEO) is stepping down from her post. The DCYP trustees seek to appoint a Professionally Qualified and Experienced Project Manager (CEO) who can demonstrate passion and enthusiasm to lead the Project into the next stage of its development.
DCYP has been supporting children and young people since 1933. We work across County Durham to provide youth work, counselling, sexual health education and wellbeing support for young people aged 8–19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.
Our mission is to create opportunities that help young people develop confidence, resilience, skills and aspirations while ensuring they have access to trusted adults, positive activities and support when they need it most.
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of their background, circumstances or challenges.
Hours: 35 hours a week to work regular evenings and weekends
Salary: £33k – 37k per annum
Holidays: 6.5 weeks holiday (pro rata), inclusive of bank holidays
Based: Across County Durham
Benefits: Company pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive and flexible working environment
Durham City Youth Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
If you are unable to access the job application form below, please email helen.dcyp@gmail.com.
Please email your completed application to helen.dcyp@gmail.com by the 28th August 2026.
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