Youth Development Officer (fixed term contract)

Organisation: British Mountaineering Council
Salary: £32,130 for the contract duration (1-year contract)
Location: BMC Office, 177-179 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2BB
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Interview date: 20 July 2026
Job Description: As we look to inspire and support routes to adventure for all, we are looking for a Youth Development Officer to develop an inclusive youth participant pathway and support event delivery to grow BMC
youth membership and maximise the wider benefits of indoor climbing and the positive impact this can have on young people’s lives, inspiring the next generation of adventurers.
With our ambition to grow towards 100,000 members, including growing the BMC’s U27’s membership to be greater than 15,000 the Youth Development Officer will be responsible for:

Youth development (60% of role)
• Engaging U27 into indoor climbing by creating inclusive pathways leading to onward pathways into outdoor climbing and other BMC activities.
• Developing and delivering youth participation projects:
o Manchester – working with Manchester Active as part of the legacy project for the World Climbing Series 2027.
o Other locations to be agreed with post holder.

Event support and delivery (40% of role)
• Supporting the delivery of BMC events for young people.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience of working in indoor climbing, developing young people and / or event delivery. You will be engaging and proactive, with excellent organisational, communication and influencing skills. We are looking for an inspirational individual who is eager to develop a BMC indoor climbing pathway and contribute to the work at an organisation that connects young people with routes to adventure.

Detailed recruitment pack https://media-cdn.cortextech.io/IEN9/1BSdBWIjCgOCl1/a2803652-ea19-4de8-8408-64a16b06e79e.pdf
How to apply: Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following information to recruitment@thebmc.co.uk  An up-to-date CV that includes details of key achievements and responsibilities.  A covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the person specification. Diversity is valued within our team. More than just encouraging your application, we're committed to conscious inclusion that (we hope) cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose. It’s this philosophy that drove us to shape our values and behaviours and we open our doors to those who share those values.