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OUR ROLES
Whilst most of our roles are voluntary, we do occasionally recruit to paid positions, and when we do, you will find them here…
Outreach and Support Officer
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: Three days per week (0.6 FTE), including Saturdays
Salary: £30,000 FTE (£18,000 pro rata), plus pension contribution
Reports to: CEO (or Young People’s Services Lead, if applicable)
About the role:
The Outreach and Support Officer will deliver knowledgeable, high-quality, youth centred support to children and young people accessing YES services. The postholder will provide outreach engagement, one-to-one support, facilitate group sessions, and contribute to the delivery of programmes and workshops. They will work within established service frameworks and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and service improvement for their areas of delivery This role is primarily frontline and delivery-focused, supporting the development of responsive, inclusive, and professionally delivered services in outreach settings such as schools, youth clubs, social spaces and groups.Please read the JD carefully before applying.
How to apply:
To apply, please ensure you have completed both the Job Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Failure to do so may result in your application not being processed.
Application closing date: 25th April 2026
Interview Dates:
28th April 2026
29th April 2026
30th April 2026
Administrator
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: One day per week (0.2 FTE). Flexible day, can be 2 half days if preferred.
Salary: £26,000 FTE (£5200 pro rata), plus pension contribution
Reports to: CEO
About the role:
The Administrator will provide efficient, organised, and confidential administrative
support to ensure the smooth running of YES’s services and operations.
This role will support service delivery teams with record keeping, data entry, reporting
preparation, and general office coordination. The postholder will contribute to
maintaining professional standards across the organisation
Please read the JD carefully before applying.
How to apply:
To apply, please ensure you have completed both the Job Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Failure to do so may result in your application not being processed.
Application closing date: 25th April 2026
Interview Dates:
28th April 2026
29th April 2026
30th April 2026
Young People’s LGBTQ+ Support Officer
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: Two days per week
Salary: £30,000 FTE (£12,000 per annum pro rata), plus pension contribution
Reports to: CEO
About the role:
The Young People’s LGBTQ+ Support Officer will lead and develop YES’s LGBTQ+ provision for young people, ensuring services are peer-led, affirming, safe, and professionally delivered. The postholder will design and facilitate high-quality group and one-to-one support, embed co-production with young people, and ensure services are responsive to emerging needs. This role requires lived experience and a strong understanding of LGBTQ+ identities and issues affecting young people, alongside professional boundaries, safeguarding awareness, and service development capability.Please read the JD carefully before applying.
How to apply:
To apply, please ensure you have completed both the Job Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Failure to do so may result in your application not being processed.
Application closing date: 25th April 2026
Interview Dates:
28th April 2026
29th April 2026
30th April 2026
Fundraising Executive
Location: High Wycombe/hybrid working
Hours: Two days per week
Salary: £31,500 FTE (£12,600 pro rata) plus pension contribution
Reports to: CEO
About the role:
The Fundraising Executive will lead on securing income from trusts and foundations,
identifying funder opportunities, developing compelling funding applications, and managing
relationships with funders.
The role will also contribute to broader fundraising activity, including corporate partnerships and other income streams,
to support the sustainability and growth of the organisation.
The postholder will work closely with the CEO in prioritising funding bids.
Please read the JD carefully before applying.
How to apply:
To apply, please ensure you have completed both the Job Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Failure to do so may result in your application not being processed.
Application closing date: 25th April 2026
Interview Dates:
28th April 2026
29th April 2026
30th April 2026
Most of our people are volunteers and we are always looking for new members to join our amazing team. Whether you can spare multiple days, or just a few hours, we’d love to hear from you and discuss how we can provide a role that benefits both you and our organisation. Please contact info@yeswycombe.org for more information.
We are thrilled to have provided placements for many counselling trainees over the years, many of whom have returned to us later in their careers to volunteer with us.
If you are currently looking for somewhere to gain your 100 hours of placement, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, please contact counselling@yeswycombe.org
Our board of Trustees have legal responsibility for our charity. This includes ensuring our charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit, complies with our governing document and the law, and ensuring that the charity’s resources are managed responsibly.
Fundraising
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter setting out why you would like to apply for the role to: karen@yeswycombe.org or for an initial conversation call 07545103179.
SHARE YOUR VIEWS
An exciting new opportunity that gives young people aged 13-25 the platform to share their views and help plan the future of YES services, as well as the power to support their community by improving mental health services for other local young people.
Before you apply to be one of our Youth Advisory Board members, please ensure you have read all of the information below. If you have any queries, please contact brandon.tester@yeswycombe.org
When you are ready to apply, please complete the online form here.
The Youth Advisory Board plays a crucial role in amplifying the voice of young people aged 13-25 in High Wycombe. Alongside the Trustee Board, they share an interest in ensuring that the Youth Enquiry Service (YES) delivers its services to the highest standard across the Wycombe district. By actively participating in decision-making, they help shape the organisation’s direction.
The board also works closely with the Trustees to develop a clear strategy, mentoring members to ensure they fully understand the challenges faced by the youth of High Wycombe. The Youth Advisory Board operates collectively, meaning all members act as a unified group rather than individually.
- Attend all Youth Advisory Board meetings and Trustee meetings when invited or give enough notice if you are unable to attend. We understand that you have other commitments such as school which must come first.
- Be the voice of the youth (13-25) for High Wycombe, helping Youth Enquiry Service and related organisations, including Bucks Council, to understand the needs of the Youth in High Wycombe and surrounding communities.
- Raise awareness of the services Youth Enquiry Service has to offer to their counterparts in their community.
- Approve, shape and support Youth Enquiry Service’s strategies, policies and procedures. Being a key contributor to YES and its purpose, vision and goals.
- Support Youth Enquiry Service in its messaging to its audiences and ensuring that it is relevant and modernised.
- Mentor the Youth Enquiry Service trustee board members to ensure they are consistent with the pursuit of the objectives of the governing document and strategy (when applicable). To also ensure they understand the needs of youth in High Wycombe.
- Represent Youth Enquiry Service in good faith and to safeguard its interests during their term.
In addition to the above duties of a Youth Advisory Board member, each member should use any of their existing knowledge, expertise (especially around youth) to help make Youth Advisory Board make sound decisions. This may involve.
- Leading discussions
- Focusing on key issues
- Providing guidance on new initiatives
- Working on specific projects with Youth Enquiry Service
- Attend events and participate in social media where possible
- Aged between 13-25 to represent Youth Enquiry Service’s audience.
- Willingness to attend 1 board meeting per month until their term has come to an end.
- Willingness to give some time to Youth Enquiry Service to partake in events, social media and activities to push awareness of the charity to the community.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Willingness to undertake any training, mentoring or access any development opportunities to help with their role as a youth advisory board member.
SHARE YOUR VIEWS
Have your say. Shape the support young people receive.
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of young people aged 13 – 24 who help guide and improve Youth Enquiry Service. We value the voices of young people and want to make sure our services are relevant, effective, and accessible.
What we do:
- Meet once a month to discuss ideas, provide feedback, and review our services
- Communicate regularly by email to support social media, events, and service improvements
- Act as a sounding board for new projects, initiatives, and campaigns
- Help out at events and stalls for young people in the community
Why join?
Being part of the YAB gives you the opportunity to:
- Influence how Youth Enquiry Service supports young people
- Share your ideas and feedback directly with the team
- Gain experience working on projects, campaigns, and events
We welcome any young person who wants to make a difference and contribute to shaping services that matter to them.
Interested?
Contact Info@yeswycombe.org or you can fill out the following form to find out more or to join the YAB. Your voice matters, and we want to hear it.
Get in touch
Find us
General & Service Enquiries: Info@yeswycombe.org
Counselling: Counselling@yeswycombe.org
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Monday to Friday 12pm to 6pm