Breakout Youth are hiring for two roles, please find full details below.

Breakout Youth offers confidential support for young people aged 11 to 25, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or unsure of their sexuality or gender identity; across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. They run confidential youth groups based in Southampton, Basingstoke, Andover, the New Forest and the Isle of Wight.

Young people who identify as LGBTQ+ or are unsure often feel isolated and alone with their sexuality or gender identity. At Breakout Youth, you will find a group of likeminded young people that you can socialise with safely. You’ll also find help with those feelings of isolation or confusion.

The Roles

Operations Manager

We are excited to recruit for an Operations Manager to support and manage the team at Breakout Youth including: line management (supervision, absence management, expenses, appraisals) of youth workers and administration Officer, taking the lead on Safeguarding, the management of our youth group delivery program and 121 support (including risk assessments, session plan programme and staffing), management and delivery of Breakout Youths’ Youth Board, planning and delivery of events (such as our annual Pride Prom, Pride events) and LGBTQ+ Awareness training delivery and accreditation across Hampshire and the IOW.

This is a hands on and engaging role, managing specialist LGBTQ+ youth workers, who are supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people. The Operations Manager will also be responsible for managing partnerships and relationships with external organisations and partners. The role will lead on the ongoing development and delivery of these projects in line with our strategy, helping to improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ children and young people.

Hours: This role is a one-year fixed term contract (we hope to attract funding to make this a permanent role) and is for 28 hours per week.

Wage: The salary starts at £36,625.25 (Pro Rata for 28 hours per week)

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 9th February 2026

For more information, please visit our website: Job Opportunity - Operations Manager • Breakout Youth

Admin Officer

We are excited to recruit for an Admin Officer, to support the team at Breakout Youth, taking the lead on answering the phone, actioning email enquiries, referral processing, data entry, consent form management, preparation of meeting minutes, and supporting the Breakout Youth team. The role contributes to the ongoing development and delivery of Breakout Youth services as part of the wider team, helping to improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ children and young people. The role requires working under pressure, meeting deadlines with an ability to prioritise workload and have a methodical and efficient approach. The role can be very busy and challenging- so being calm under pressure and able to prioritise workload will be essential- but also highly rewarding working within a supportive team.

Hours: This role is a permanent contract and is for 18 hours per week.

Wage: The salary starts at £24,307.67 Pro Rata for 18 hours per week The pay rate is £12.60 per hour

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9th February 2026

For more information, please visit our website: Job Opportunity - Admin Officer • Breakout Youth