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Job description

The Girl Experience Coordinator will play a key role in establishing and embedding structures that ensure the voices of girls and young women are heard across Girlguiding Ulster through youth forums and meaningful participation, helping to influence future policy, strategy and organisational priorities. The role will also support the development and delivery of personal and social development programmes, leadership opportunities and participatory initiatives for young people across Northern Ireland. It will focus on increasing youth engagement within Girlguiding Ulster and ensuring that young people’s voices are central to the design, development and delivery of programmes that meet their needs and support the overall mission of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Creation of a pilot programme to encourage, nurture and facilitate youth voice to inform and contribute to Girlguiding Ulster’s strategic plan.
• For an Application Pack which includes full Job Description visit www.girlgudingulster.org.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree in Community Youth Work or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years post Qualifying Experience.
• At least 1 year in a Coordinating Role.
• For an Application Pack which includes full Job Description and Person Specification visit www.girlgudingulster.org.uk

Desirable Skills

• Experience of delivering accredited training to young people.
• Ability to be innovative creating new programme ideas.
• Knowledge of Girlguiding and an interest in the development of girls and young women.
• Knowledge of Outdoor learning .

Further Information

Please send your C.V to claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk. Ensure your C.V demonstrates what makes you suitable for the role. Please also include a covering letter which states which role you are applying for and how you meet the essential criteria. A diverse workforce is important to us and therefore we request that you complete our Equality Monitoring Form which you can find in our Application Pack www.girlguidingulster.org.uk. The closing date is Friday 24 July 2026 at 12pm. We ask that you make your submission as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. Interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2026, in-person, at Lorne Estate Outdoor Adventure Centre, 30 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP. Unfortunately, we are unable to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interviews. We do provide verbal feedback upon request to candidates interviewed. Girlguiding Ulster values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please contact Claire Flowers, CEO if you need any further information: claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk