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About The Job

Contract: Permanent, full time contract.

Hours: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Location: This is a hybrid role, anchored to the London Carers Trust office 1-2 days a week. It will require travel across England and occasionally the UK.

The Policy and Practice Officer will help drive Carers Trust’s priority to improve support for young carers and young adult carers. You will strengthen our growing policy and parliamentary work, coordinate the ever-growing Young Carers Alliance, and act as the main contact for the Young Carers Covenant.

You will work with a wide range of stakeholders including civil servants, MPs, local carer services and other charity partners, local authorities, health organisations, senior colleagues, and most importantly, young carers and young adult carer services themselves. In this role, you will champion young carers’ voices through public campaigning and private influencing, becoming an expert in the issues they face and the support organisations that work with them.

As the postholder you will:

· Proactively support young carers, young adult carers and local carer organisations to become involved in policy and external affairs activity.

· Build strong links with other organisations across areas such as education, health and social care to ensure that young carers are proactively being considered within policy, research and practice.

· Produce engaging reports, briefings, digital copy and articles for external use outlining and evidencing the need for change and potential solutions.
 

Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more. 

We are pleased to be recruiting a Programme Administrator to support the new Fair Futures for Young Carers programme across Scotland, Wales and England.

This is a hybrid role, anchored to either the London, Glasgow or Cardiff Carers Trust office 1-2 days a week.

This role is key to ensuring the programme runs smoothly and consistently by coordinating schedules, preparing meeting packs, maintaining trackers and supporting monitoring activity. The postholder will provide the structure that enables the wider team to deliver excellent support to young carers.

As the postholder you will:

· Liaise with local carer organisations and education stakeholders to coordinate support offers and events.

· Maintain up‑to‑date records, trackers and reports for the Programme Lead and Programme Officers.

· Help ensure communication, timelines and resources are aligned across all three sites.

Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out mor

Join us in expanding the Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) programme across England as part of the Fair Futures for Young Carers initiative. We're increasing our outreach and closely tracking outcomes to drive continuous improvement and innovation in how young carers are identified and supported.

We're looking for a Programme Officer with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring the programme reaches underrepresented groups and champions these values in every activity.

As the postholder you will:

· Build strong relationships with delivery partners, local authorities and education networks.

· Represent the programme at national and regional levels, helping to increase its visibility and impact.

· Boost outreach, training and support to schools and stakeholders

Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more. 

Join us in shaping the new Fair Futures for Young Carers programme in Scotland, as we build a national schools‑focused initiative and lay the foundations for sustainable young carer support across the country.

Carers' Trust are looking for a Programme Officer with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring young carers are at the heart of programme design and development.

As the postholder you will:

· Build strong partnerships with schools, carer services and young carers.

· Lead programme promotion, training and events and represent the Fair Futures programme across Scotland.

· Gather insights and data to support ongoing development, evaluation and wider systems‑change.

The RunFree Accelerator (RFA), launched in October 2025, is Global Clubfoot Initiative’s flagship programme to accelerate progress towards the shared vision in our RunFree2030 strategy: that all children with clubfoot will get the treatment they need to walk, play and run free. You will be working with a highly experienced, knowledgeable and motivated team in a friendly and supportive environment

In this role, you will focus on:

· Member Engagement (25%)

o Facilitate member engagement, including onboarding, communication, meeting facilitation, and follow-up.

o Foster relationships, encourage engagement from, and coordinate support for our 60+ member NGO’s globally

o Creating and using systems to measure and report on key member engagement metrics

· RunFree Accelerator Coordination and Support (75%), supporting work on all three of our RFA Areas: Integration, Capacity Building and Knowledge and Evidence. This will involve a variety of tasks day to day, including:

o Support advocacy initiatives by conducting research into key issues and interests and relationship building with organisations and networks  in relevant sectors to advance RunFree2030.

o Report writing, including grant management and reporting

o Support research, data collection and analysis 

o Communications – particularly member-focussed, including meetings, presentations, written documents, emails and other forms of communication

o Support events planning including on-line and in-person symposia, webinars, workshops, and working groups; promote member coordination and engagement

o Assist in organising and distributing resources, toolkits, and guidance documents to members and partners.

o Gain and share insights into our members’ needs and strengths that will contribute to successful programmes

o Collaborate with RFA team for monitoring and evaluation of RFA activities, measuring progress and addressing operational challenges

o Coordinate translation of key resources to major working languages of GCI members; encourage uptake of resources with non-English speaking members

o Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and action item trackers for internal and external meetings.

o Provide administrative support for contracts/contractors, invoices, and other documentation for RFA activities as needed.

o Maintain accurate records of activities, deliverables, and timelines to ensure smooth execution.

o Coordinate communication between stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and responses.

Person specification:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience of working in a similar context to that of our members in the majority world in Latin America, Africa or Asia.
• Able to understand and anticipate our members’ unique contexts, strengths and challenges
• 3-5 years’ experience of working in global health or development in a programme delivery role
• Strong project management skills with proven experience coordinating activities across a team, keeping team members accountable to timeline and deliverables
• Able to effectively prioritise and deliver on a varied and fast paced workload
• Proven communication skills in different formats and effectively able to communicate with people from a wide variety of background, contexts and cultures
• Proven ability to relate to, engage with, motivate and inspire others to action
• Excellent IT skills in a variety of digital platforms including Microsoft office suite, CRM systems, Canva, Project Management platforms such as Trello
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to the vision and goals of Global Clubfoot Initiative, the RunFree2030 strategy and to delivering these in an inclusive, accessible and equitable manner
• Degree or qualification in a relevant area such as social sciences, policy, international relations, global health or equivalent

Desirable:

• Fluent in French and/or Spanish in addition to English
• Experience of working in training, health and/or advocacy programmes
• Experience of working with programs for children with clubfoot or a similar childhood condition

Job Basis: 4-5 days per week, working remotely with travel within the UK to attend team meetings 4-5 times per year.  Possibility of international travel up to 7-10 days at a time, no more than 2-3 times per year.

We are open to discussions on flexible working arrangements and for the right candidate may consider part time working.  Candidates should be available Monday - Wednesdays for core team hours.

Must have existing right to work in the UK.

Would you like to join an organisation that is striving for systemic change? We believe it is not enough to reform structures and systems which are foundationally discriminatory. We are calling for a complete overhaul, and for people with lived experience to lead that change.

We are recruiting a Communities & Programmes Officer (London) to help hold and grow our community organising and capacity-building work. As part of our dedicated team, you will have the chance to make a real impact, working closely with our Community & Capacity Building Manager and wider community of organisers, advisors, partners, and community organisations. 

You will be supporting a growing number of capacity-building spaces, community partnerships, and political education work, while also having opportunities for leadership development and to shape parts of the work around your own strengths and lived experience.

If you're motivated by social justice and have skills in administration, event or community organising, building relationships, and communicating across diverse audiences, we want to hear from you.

We are particularly encouraging applications from people with lived experience of migration, and welcome applications from racialised, disabled, working class and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

As a lived experience and values-led organisation, and diverse team, we are looking for candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of ALL migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate 

• A commitment to MRN's vision and values

The salary will be £28,860 per year. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 23.59pm 16 February 2026.

Date for interviews: week commencing 2 March 2026.

Sculpt UK: Youth Programme Officer 

Job Title: Bookings Coordinator and Youth Programme Officer  

Salary: £28,860 

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours 5 days per week 

Contract type: Fixed-term contract until 31 August 2028 

Applications Close: Wednesday 25 February, 23.59 

1. About Sculpt UK 

Sculpt is a UK-based charity with over 20 years’ experience, who support young people to shape their own future. Our vision is that we live in a society where young people can be fulfilled through their education, work and participation in wider society. The need for our work is clear given the increasing problems young people face and their lack of confidence and awareness regarding their journey into the world of work. 

We run a range of bespoke programmes that work directly with young people in conjunction with partners - schools, careers hubs, employers, local government and further/higher education. Sculpt addresses interconnected areas that contribute towards our vision: Employability, Youth Voice and Leadership, and Community Action. We build the skills and experience of young people focusing on the transitions between school, education and work. In particular, we are skilled in tailoring our work to meet the needs of young people in alternative provision and those at risk of not being in employment, education and training.   

What we do and how we do it is also informed by the Sculpt Youth Advisory Board, consisting of young people who meet monthly to advise the Sculpt Board on matters such as the needs of young people, product design and programme impact. In addition, we have a Sculpt Alumni community who contribute to the development of our work. 

In the year 2024-25, we worked with: 

• Over 450 young people  

• 30+ employers and 120 business volunteers 

• 29 schools 

• 4 Careers Hubs 

• 9 London Boroughs 

1. What does the role involve? 

Sculpt UK is hiring a youth programme officer who would deliver our direct intervention work with young people with a focus on skills building around employment through our holistic work experience programmes. Approximately 75% of our work involves working with young people who have SEND or who are at risk of becoming NEET (not in employment, education or training).

Report to: 

Programmes Manager 

Accountable to: 

CEO / Project Funding Bodies 

Key working relationships: 

CEO, Programme Manager, Operations Manager, Youth Programme Officer 

People management: 

None

Operating budget: 

None 

Location: 

Based in our office in central London, with frequent travel across London 

Responsibilities: 

Youth Programme Officer: 

• Adhere to Sculpt UK’s safeguarding practices and procedures at all time  

• Deliver funded programmes focused on youth employability, leadership and youth voice in line with Sculpt UK’s delivery style and ethos 

• Lead on the Futures Unlocked programme delivery – working with 375 students across London on Free School Meals with SEND to run work experience days with a range of employers 

• Engage employers to deliver work experience days 

• Work with other Youth Programme Officers to successfully to deliver projects and support in data collection required for reporting 

• Use their experience and knowledge of the issues affecting young people to tailor the workshops accordingly to age, need and interest 

• Run mock interviews with programme participants 

• Ensure young people complete relevant entry and exit surveys  

• Undertake relevant training associated with Sculpt UK’s work included but not restricted to child protection & safeguarding 

• Contribute toward and keep up to date with Sculpt UK’s internal / external communications platform such as slack, newsletters and social media  

• Engage with Sculpt UK’s Youth Advisory Board members when invited to do so. 

1. Who are we looking for? 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience  

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills 

• Skilled at designing and facilitating workshops and working with young people who have a range of backgrounds and experiences 

• Experience working with young people in an educational or community setting 

• Ideally experience working with SEND young people 

• Confident, self-motivated and with a collaborative mindset  

• Commitment to young people and knowledge of issues affecting their lives  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to create a safe and non-judgemental space, that allows young people to speak freely 

• Able to adapt and be flexible in workshops to get the best engagement from a range of participants 

• Skilled at facilitating virtual workshops and working with a selection of online portals 

• Capable to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with young people, peers and professionals 

Requirements  

• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing for us to undertake a check on your behalf 

• Have a recent safeguarding qualification from a recognised provider or be willing to undertake additional training in this area 

• Ability to travel - the role will require you to travel around London when delivering at schools or employers 

• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and commitment to reporting concerns to an appropriate staff member 

How to Apply  

Once you have applied we will send you a few questions to fill out. 

We will only consider applicants who have submitted a CV, covering letter and answers to the questions in the form. 

Applications close on 25 February, but we reserve the right to close applications early so please do not wait until the last minute if you would like to apply. We aim to conduct interviews in the week commencing 2 March. 

JOB TITLE: Youth Programmes Officer North Wales 

SALARY: £18,731 pro-rata including holiday pay, based on a working pattern of 30hrs/week across 4 or 5 days, and 39 weeks/year. £26,700 FTE   

LOCATION: Homebased with travel within North Wales (Mainly within Anglesey/Bangor Area and occasionally along the A55 corridor) 

HOURS: 30hrs a week, working term time only (39 weeks/year). The hours and days of coverage may be negotiable for the right candidate and experience 

CONTRACT: Permanent  

Ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.  

Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.  

Join our team and make a real difference!  

Our charity, the Jon Egging Trust, is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in North Wales. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, North Wales.  

The successful candidate will be based from home with a requirement to travel to partner schools and business sites in and around Anglesey, Bangor and occasionally along the A55 corridor. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.  

Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.

Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working

• Enhanced annual leave

• Homeworking allowance 

• Occupational pension scheme

• Occupational sickness scheme

• Special paid leave provision

• Enhanced family leave 

Download the Candidate Information Pack  

Read our Applicant Privacy Notice 

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement 

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. 

To apply 

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 23:59.

Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd March 2026. 

This will be a two-part interview, which will involve an online interview on Monday 2nd March via Microsoft teams, followed by an in-person delivery observation interview on Wednesday 4th March at a local school within North Wales. Details of which, will be shared upon invitation to interview. 

Questions? 

Contact us through our website. 

Please note:

Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback. 

To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.

The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role.
 
Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for high-quality delivery, environmental impact and business growth? Adonis Blue Environmental Consultants (ABEC) — the consultancy arm of Kent Wildlife Trust Group (KWTG) — is seeking a dynamic Chief Programme Officer (CPO) to drive excellence, innovation and sustainable growth across both ABEC and wider group operations.
 
About us:
ABEC is a wholly owned but legally distinct subsidiary of the Kent Wildlife Trust Group. As a mission-aligned consultancy, ABEC delivers high-quality environmental and nature-based services that support KWTG’s strategic conservation goals.
 
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres.   But we can’t save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.
 
This role requires strategic agility, impartiality and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for two values-aligned organisations.
 
What you'll be doing: 
ABEC – Strategic & operational leadership

• Lead the delivery of ABEC’s Business Plan, working closely with the Managing Director.
• Drive new business and market development, identifying emerging opportunities in consultancy and nature markets.
• Optimise project management systems (including SCORO) to lift efficiency, productivity and financial insight.
• Oversee contract delivery to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and to the highest quality.
• Monitor and report on organisational performance indicators, business plan progress and risk management.
• Lead integration of digital systems (SCORO, COREO, CRM, mapping, Natural Capital platforms).
• Align resources, processes and capacity to ensure successful delivery of contracted work.
• Build and maintain strong strategic client relationships.
• Line manage and develop your team, embedding a high-performance culture and clear KPIs.

 
KWT Group – Cross-organisational impact

• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure financial quality, strategic alignment and delivery assurance for ABEC’s income-generating activity.
• Support or lead on group-wide projects (ensuring no conflict of interest with ABEC delivery).
• Help deliver income targets, including Nature-Based Solutions.
• Audit and review systems and processes across the Group to improve efficiency, integration and return on investment.
• Support group-wide resource planning and operational effectiveness.
• Foster positive working relationships and champion KWTG’s culture and values.

 
What we need you to bring:  

• Senior experience in software optimisation, project delivery or operations — ideally in environmental consultancy or a related field.
• Proven commercial acumen and experience developing new business opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, analyse and present data clearly.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, resource planning and operational reporting.
• Ability to manage complex programmes in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to sustainability, ecological principles and the Trust’s mission.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and building collaborative, positive cultures.
• Confidence engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

 
What we will offer in return:  
We offer exceptional enhanced benefits.  Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us. 
 
Next steps:   
If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply now" to apply via our website. Here you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the guidance notes for helpful tips.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  
 
We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a legal right to work in the UK.   Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.
 
Kent Wildlife Trust believes that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk; we are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references, Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks as appropriate to the role.
 
The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!  
 
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Are you passionate about improving young carers support?

Help us launch the Fair Futures for Young Carers programme in Wales. At Carers Trust we're building a brand new schools initiative and laying the foundations for stronger support for young carers across the nation.

We're looking for a Programme Officer with a real commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion to co‑produce and pilot a new school‑focused programme tailored specifically for Wales. 

As the postholder:

• You'll work closely with local services and schools to promote the programme across Wales
• You'll help ensure all resources are accessible in both English and Welsh.
• You have strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.

About the role

We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Delivery Manager to join The Scholars Programme team. This role will lead on the central Delivery Cycle, including creating correspondence and guidance for schools and PhD Tutors, and collaborating with other teams to ensure communication is streamlined and consistent. This is a key role within the Programme Management team, ensuring high quality pupil impact by tracking data returns, and providing team briefings as well as ongoing training and support. They will support with the development, testing and embedding of new processes and projects, including IT developments, and will be the first point of contact in the Programmes team for troubleshooting delivery and data issues. They will line manage a small team of Coordinators, who will support Programme Officers and Programme Managers to meet programme delivery targets.

The role requires an accomplished professional, with proven experience of high-quality programme delivery and excellent communication skills.  They will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners, establishing themselves as someone who can be relied upon, supporting the whole team and proactively finding ways to improve what we do.

While this role can be based in our London or Leeds offices or be fully remote; it will involve some travel to deliver programme events at our different university partners.

About you

The role will best suit someone who:

• Has knowledge and experience of the school and university sectors
• Has knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management
• Has proven experience in leading the delivery of a project or programme across a locality
• Has excellent knowledge and confidence using Office 365 applications (Word and Excel) and different IT platforms such as virtual learning environments and CRM systems
• Is capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces
• Has experience of line management and/or leading and delivering through others
• Is a qualified teacher (QTS or above), has academic research experience or has substantial experience of delivering a university access programme
• Adheres to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and completes information security training
• Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission

Programme Coordinator

We are seeking a Programme Coordinator to support high-impact projects that enable finance play a meaningful role in building a fairer, greener and more resilient economy.

Salary: £34,000–£43,000pa DOE
Location: Central London (hybrid: 60% office / 40% home)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 month fixed term
Closing date: 28th February 2026

Interviews: 1st Interviews to be held 11-17th March and 2nd interview Week commencing 23rd March
Start date: April 2026 or as soon as available

About the Role

As Programme Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering the Impact Investing Organisation’s innovative programmes, helping to create practical solutions that enable private capital to address major societal challenges. Working with colleagues across the organisation and a wide range of external partners, you’ll support activities spanning research, stakeholder engagement, project coordination and thought leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, roundtables and events, including logistics, materials, agendas and follow up.
• Supporting and developing relationships with stakeholders across financial services, government, business and civil society.
• Contributing ideas and supporting constructive discussions during engagements.
• Assisting communications and engagement activity, including social media, campaigns and sector advocacy.
• Producing clear and well structured written materials such as briefings, presentations, articles and fundraising proposals.
• Conducting desk research and supporting stakeholder engagement to inform research and programme design.
• Tracking project deliverables, risks, milestones and KPIs, helping to ensure effective and timely delivery.
• Supporting internal processes, systems improvements and team wide initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings curiosity, strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will have experience contributing to projects and working with stakeholders, as well as producing high quality written materials for varied audiences. You will be comfortable managing multiple tasks, adaptable to changing priorities and confident taking initiative with the right support.

Digital literacy (e.g. Microsoft 365), strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the belief that finance can drive positive social impact are essential.
Experience in investment, financial services, social impact, policy or related fields is welcome but not required.

About the Organisation

This  Impact Investing Organisation is an independent non profit dedicated to transforming capital markets so they support a fairer, greener and more resilient future. Through our Challenge Labs, field building initiatives, research, training and policy engagement, we work with financial institutions, businesses, government, regulators and civil society to drive systemic change. As a small, mission driven team, we are collaborative, ambitious and independent in our approach. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applicants from under represented backgrounds and encourage flexible working.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Project Coordinator, Programme Officer, Policy Assistant, Research Officer, Engagement Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Impact Officer, Social Investment Assistant, Programme Support Officer, Project Officer. Analyst. #INDNFP

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of million of visits every year.

We are now looking for a Casual Learning Officer to join our Learning Team on a flexible basis on a casual contract.

The Benefits

• An hourly rate of £17.98 per hour
• Offices in a beautiful location

If you have experience delivering outdoor environmental education and a strong grasp of ecology and natural heritage, this is an incredible opportunity to step into a unique role with our prestigious organisation.

Working in the heart of London's iconic Royal Parks, you’ll have the chance to deliver fun and inclusive activities to our diverse visitors amidst stunning natural settings.

What’s more, you’ll enjoy the freedom of flexible hours, ensuring a perfect balance between work and your personal commitments whilst still making a meaningful impact!

The Role

As a Casual Learning Officer, you will support the delivery of our outdoor learning programmes.

Working alongside our inspiring Learning Team, you’ll plan and deliver school sessions and other activities to visitors of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, providing inclusive, fun and high-quality experiences across nature, heritage and wellbeing. You’ll have the opportunity to build varied experience in a range of informal settings, such as drop-in events, festivals and out in the parks’ beautiful habitats.

You may also be offered opportunities to undertake a range of administrative and customer support duties, including responding to enquiries from the public, uploading event information online and processing booking transfer and cancellation requests.

About You

To be considered as a Casual Learning Officer, you will need:

• Proven experience delivering outdoor environmental education to school groups
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver sessions with energy and enthusiasm to diverse audiences
• In depth knowledge of ecology, natural heritage and outdoor learning
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Please note, this role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.

Other organisations may call this role Programme Officer, Engagement Officer, Outdoor Learning Officer, Education Officer, Outdoor Activities Officer, Visitor Services Officer, or Enrichment Officer.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Title: Driver & Administrative Assistant

Location: Sierre Leone

Contract: 22-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for project staff, visitors, and partners.
• Follow the transport plan and scheduling, using the project calendar to manage and confirm transport requests.
• Deliver and distribute project materials, goods, and documents to designated districts.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks, including fuel, oil, tyres, brakes, and general roadworthiness.
• Schedule and follow up on routine servicing, mechanical inspections, and vehicle repairs.
• Ensure timely renewal of vehicle licences, insurance, and other required documentation.
• Maintain accurate monthly mileage records and complete trip logs for all journeys.
• Keep the vehicle clean, well‑organised, and stocked with required safety equipment.
• Report any vehicle issues, incidents, or delays immediately to the supervisor.
• Comply with national traffic laws and organisational driving and safety policies.
• Ensure passengers adhere to safety standards, always including use of seatbelts.
• Support logistics by assisting with movement of goods, loading and unloading where required.
• Represent the organisation professionally when interacting with staff, partners, and community members.
• Carry out additional driving or logistical tasks assigned by the supervisor.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

As the successful candidate you will be an experienced driver who is organised, methodical and an excellent communicator.

Essential: 

• Valid Class C driving certification and clean driving record and/or VETA VIP driving and able to demonstrate safe driving practices 
• Previous professional driving experience 
• Secondary school certificate
• Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and sit for long periods of time during daily routine 
• Available to drive for long periods of time and to work at short notice and during unsociable hours as well as occasional over-night stays
• Experience of working with government partners and ministries
• Interpersonal, communication skills
• Able to work well alone 
• Reliable and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties 
• Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines, organised and able to follow a schedule 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Able to assist staff/passengers when needed 
• Focused on customer service 
• A commitment to disability inclusion and diversity
• Able to attend a two-day interview process in Dar es Salaam 

Desirable: 

• Experience of working within an NGO environment 
• Experience with administrative tasks

Closing date:

Next Steps

We anticipate that onsite interviews will take place from 23 February 2026 onwards, and the evaluation process will include a driving test and an eye test.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.