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Project Coordinator (Wales)
About us
Children North-east is a long-established charity dedicated to helping babies, children, young people and their families thrive. Since 1891, we’ve delivered vital services that tackle inequality and remove barriers to opportunity.
Our innovative Poverty Proofing® work supports schools and organisations to identify and address the hidden costs of the school day, ensuring every child can participate fully in education regardless of their financial circumstances
We are now delivering a major programme across Wales, in partnership with Welsh Government and Resolve Poverty, to reduce the cost of the school day and tackle the impact of poverty on learners.
About the role
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of a national programme across Wales. This role will focus on reducing financial barriers in education, amplifying the voices of learners, and supporting schools and partners to embed inclusive, poverty-aware practices.
You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and communities to deliver meaningful change, helping ensure all children can thrive regardless of their circumstances.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development of a bilingual national learners’ network to capture and amplify lived experiences
- Deliver training and engagement with children, young people and families
- Support the development of a national educators’ network to reduce school costs and tackle stigma
- Work closely with partners including schools, local authorities and Welsh Government
- Support policy engagement by sharing insights and delivery learnings
- Implement monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and reporting
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Promote the project through events, networks and communications
Person specification
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh and English
- Experience delivering projects involving children, young people and families
- Understanding of participation, consultation and research approaches
- Knowledge of poverty and its impact on education
- Understanding of the Welsh education system and safeguarding
- Strong organisational, communication and data analysis/reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Desirable
- Degree-level or relevant professional qualification
- Experience managing or delivering multiple projects
Cydgysylltydd Prosiect (Cymru)
Amdanom ni
Mae Children Northeast yn elusen sydd wedi bod yn helpu babanod, plant, pobl ifanc a’u teuluoedd i ffynnu ers 1891. Rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau hanfodol sy’n mynd i’r afael ag anghydraddoldeb ac yn dileu rhwystrau i gyfleoedd
Mae ein gwaith Poverty Proofing® yn helpu ysgolion a sefydliadau i nodi a mynd i’r afael â chostau cudd y diwrnod ysgol, gan sicrhau bod pob plentyn yn gallu cymryd rhan lawn mewn addysg.
Rydym yn cyflwyno rhaglen genedlaethol yng Nghymru, mewn partneriaeth â Llywodraeth Cymru a Resolve Poverty, i leihau cost y diwrnod ysgol a mynd i’r afael ag effaith tlodi ar ddysgwyr.
Am y rôl
Rydym yn chwilio am Gydgysylltydd Prosiect i gefnogi’r gwaith o gyflwyno rhaglen genedlaethol ledled Cymru. Bydd y rôl hon yn canolbwyntio ar leihau rhwystrau ariannol mewn addysg, cryfhau llais dysgwyr, a chefnogi ysgolion a phartneriaid i weithredu arferion cynhwysol.
Byddwch yn gweithio gyda chydweithwyr, rhanddeiliaid a chymunedau i sicrhau newid cadarnhaol i blant a phobl ifanc ledled Cymru.
Prif gyfrifoldebau
- Arwain datblygiad rhwydwaith dysgwyr cenedlaethol dwyieithog
- Darparu hyfforddiant ac ymgysylltu gyda phlant, pobl ifanc a theuluoedd
- Cefnogi datblygiad rhwydwaith addysgwyr cenedlaethol
- Gweithio gyda phartneriaid gan gynnwys ysgolion, awdurdodau lleol a Llywodraeth Cymru
- Cyfrannu at ddatblygu polisi drwy rannu mewnwelediadau
- Gweithredu monitro a gwerthuso, gan gynnwys casglu data ac adrodd
- Datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd rhanddeiliaid
- Hyrwyddo’r prosiect drwy ddigwyddiadau a rhwydweithiau
Manyleb y person
Hanfodol
- Y gallu i gyfathrebu’n effeithiol yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg
- Profiad o gyflawni prosiectau gyda phlant, pobl ifanc a theuluoedd
- Dealltwriaeth o gyfranogiad, ymgynghori ac ymchwil
- Gwybodaeth am dlodi a’i effaith ar addysg
- Dealltwriaeth o system addysg Cymru a diogelu
- Sgiliau trefnu, cyfathrebu a dadansoddi data/adrodd cryf
- Y gallu i weithio’n annibynnol a rheoli blaenoriaethau lluosog
Dymunol
- Cymhwyster proffesiynol neu radd
- Profiad o reoli neu gyflawni nifer o brosiectau ar yr un pryd
Thank you!
Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service has recently been rated ‘Good' by Ofsted.
We are committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now looking for a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our committed team.
Our North England service covers Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East of England. This role will mainly cover the North East, with expectations of traveling to North Yorkshire on occasions.
About the Role
This exciting opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion.
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to deliver high-quality care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a protected caseload with access to innovative social work training
- Supervising, supporting, and developing foster carers
- Undertaking assessments of prospective foster carers
- Contributing to the matching process and foster home stability
- Working collaboratively with children, families, carers and professionals
- Maintaining accurate and timely records in line with regulatory standards
- Delivering training to foster carers
- Following Induction period participating in the out-of-hours rota (with additional payment)
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an individual who is:
- A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experienced in fostering or children's social care
- Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why Join Barnardo's?
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Access to high-quality training and development, including DDP and trauma-informed approaches
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- Opportunities to develop your career within a well-respected national charity
Additional Information
- A recognised Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential
- Experience in Family Placement, Child Protection, or Looked After Children services is required
- A full UK driving licence, access to a car, and business-use insurance are essential due to the nature of the role
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Are you a strategic senior fundraiser with a track record of building influential relationships and securing significant philanthropic support?
The University of Oxford is seeking a Senior Development Executive to help secure philanthropic support for the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA). This is a rare opportunity to build philanthropic partnerships that enable ground-breaking research, transformative student opportunities, and deeper understanding of the world's diverse societies, cultures, and regions including Africa, Asia and Latin America
Location: Oxford
Salary: Grade 8: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum, with a possible extension to £63,489 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term for 2 years
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
The University of Oxford's ambitious Oxford Excellence campaign is creating new opportunities to advance research, education and global understanding through philanthropy. As part of Development and Alumni Engagement, and working closely with the OSGA, you will help build philanthropic partnerships to support world-leading research, scholarship and teaching, deepening understanding of the societies, cultures and global issues shaping our interconnected world.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
- A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
- Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing one of the world's leading centres for research and teaching on global societies, cultures and international affairs. Through philanthropy, you will help enable research that informs policy, broadens understanding across cultures, and addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing communities around the world.
This role offers the opportunity to support some of OSGA's key academic priorities, including African Studies, Asian Studies and Latin American Studies, helping to secure philanthropic support for research and teaching that deepen understanding of diverse societies and cultures around the world.
Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted relationships, develop compelling cases for support, and inspire philanthropic partnerships that advance both the priorities of OSGA and the wider ambitions of the Oxford Excellence campaign.
About You
- Proven success in securing major philanthropic gifts (high six-figure gifts) and managing relationships with high-value donors, trusts and foundations and stakeholders.
- Experience of delivering results within a target-driven environment.
- Ability to develop and implement major gift fundraising strategies.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Strong interest in global issues and the ability to discuss them with confidence and credibility.
Sponsorship and Right to Work
This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.
Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 20 July 2026.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30 July 2026 and will be held face-to-face.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.