Charity Director - Youth Arts & Health Trust
- Exeter, Devon
- Part Time
- £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and positive leader for the role of Charity Director.
About Us:
Youth Arts & Health Trust are a registered charity based in Exeter and East Devon who specialise in providing creative therapies and inclusivity-informed arts activities for children and young people aged 5 to 25. We provide our services for children and young people via local authorities, organisations, schools and for families directly. What makes us unique is that we also care deeply about ‘plugging the gap’ for families and young people who are struggling to find the mental health support they need as a result of financial, social or other disadvantage. For this reason, we are a not-for-profit organisation and offer grant and donation funded programmes when we can.
We are in an exciting phase of our development, with new premises in Exeter, growing activities in East Devon, a dynamic team, a supportive and experienced Board of Trustees, and much shared passion to make a difference to children, young people and families. We are looking for someone with vision and passion who can lead our highly capable and ambitious team to build further upon our compassionate, inclusive and trauma-informed services for children, young people and families.
Start Date:
As soon as possible.
Contract:
This is a 25-30 hours per week post with terms to be agreed with the successful candidate. We are open to flexible working arrangements with the right individual, whether that’s flexi-time or compressed hours, or some other agreed arrangement.
It is expected that the post-holder will work within our premises for 1-2 days per week, depending on service needs, and the remainder of hours worked from home, in the community at local meetings or events or working on a hybrid basis.
The post-holder will be employed by the Youth Arts & Health Trust with a probationary period and initial review as appropriate and helpful for the service and the person in role. Flexible working is considered. Potentially, evening or weekend working could be required, but it is unlikely to be frequent. We believe in valuing each employee’s work life and family balance and understand about family and caring priorities and needs.
Location:
Our current premises are in central Exeter, though you may be asked to work within other premises we secure within Devon.
Salary:
Starting salary to be agreed per annum on a pro rata basis (e.g. you will be paid 80% of this for a 0.8 FTE post). This salary will be reviewed annually with an aim of increasing salaries in line with inflation.
Pension:
Workplace scheme with employer contribution of 3% of gross annual salary.
Annual Leave:
Full time employees leave is capped at 28 days per annum plus bank holidays, on a pro rata basis.
Further Details:
To arrange an informal chat or ask any questions about the role, please email l.blatherwick@youthartsandhealth.org.
Application Process:
Please email your CV and a covering letter (describing your motivations and suitability for the role) to recruitment@youthartsandhealth.org. Please take note of the attached person specification and our expectations for the role, and explain in your application how you meet them. Please include in the subject line of your email: ‘Vacancy - Charity Director’ and your name.
Interview Date: to be confirmed, but likely to be held in the weeks beginning 2 and 9 March 2026