Project Manager (CEO)

Contract Type: Permanent Role Type: Employment Hours: Full time Application deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026 - 23:59 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. Email your application to helen.dcyp@gmail.com by the 28th August 2026. Job document 1Job document 2Job document 3Job document 4 Back to jobs