Arts Programme Coordinator Jobs in Westminster, Greater London

MOVE Charity Programme Coordinator

MOVE AGAINST CANCER Charity (MOVE) is looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Coordinator with the passion and the skills to support our small teams and programmes.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual with a strong administration background to join our growing team. We are looking for an exceptional individual with administration, data management, logistics experience, organisational skills and someone who can provide valuable support across our programmes as we grow.

The MOVE Team is a strong and motivated team, who love MOVE Charity and the difference we make, and are building a strong network of passionate and skilled volunteers to support our programmes and community.

Salary: £20k - £23k depending on experience.

Contract: Full Time fixed term contract for 12 months with potential to extend further. 

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and respect individual needs. We offer a full-time position, but we are also open to considering requests for a 4-day work week or part-time role for candidates with the right experience.

Generous Annual Leave: Generous allocation of 28 days of holiday leave (pro rata if part-time)

Special Day Off: Your Birthday

Extended Holiday Break: Our charity closes down in between Christmas and New Year, giving you the opportunity to enjoy some additional time off over the festive period.

Pension Benefits: Pension plan through NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)

Flexible Working Arrangements and Hours: We believe in empowering our employees to manage their time effectively. This is a remote working role with travel for team meetings and other work-related events.

Please Note: We are extending our deadline for applications for the Programme Coordinator role to 30th April. 
Please apply directly to MOVE Against Cancer Charity

Thank you to those who have already applied. Your application will be considered after the new closing date. 
Those shortlisted for first stage interviews will be informed of the new dates.

Cockpit is hiring an experienced administrator to join our Business Incubation team in the role of Programme Coordinator. Reporting to the Head of Business Incubation, this role is key in supporting the effective delivery of Cockpit’s Business Support and Professional Development Programmes.

Cockpit is a centre of excellence in craft. Home to 160+ independent creative businesses, we are the UK’s only business incubator for makers. With a mission to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, we are recognised on the NatWest SE100 as a top 100 social enterprise.

Cockpit is hiring a Programme Coordinator to support our Business Incubation Team to deliver our programmes for craft and design businesses. The Programme Coordinator supports the team to plan and deliver Cockpit’s business coaching, training, and professional development programmes.

We are looking for an experienced admin coordinator, used to working on their own initiative as well as within a team. You will be organised and used to working to tight deadlines and have excellent attention to detail.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting role to lead on Safe Ground's programme delivery, including content creation and producing, with a strategic direction!

SIG Safe Ground is an award-winning charity which delivers high-quality, group work interventions to people in prison and community settings. 

Our arts-based therapeutic group work focuses on relationships and identity, particularly in reclaiming and reframing imposed identities while offering access to new perspectives, creating opportunities for discussion and debate, and inviting participants to take risks, experiencing themselves and each other in new ways.

You will report to the Head of Criminal Justice Services and line manage the programmes coordinator, as well as work closely with our services based within HMP Lowdham Grange and HMP Altcourse. You will lead on the development of new creative work, identifying gaps and opportunities, working alongside various teams to open new business opportunities to secure funding, and facilitate the programmes we deliver, mainly in prisons and community settings. We are looking for someone to bring a new creative outlook, able to be agile and think of new ways to promote Safe Ground, and develop our resources, this could include delivering theatre productions, films, and podcasts. 

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9 - 5 although you may need to work outside these hours as required. The role will be hybrid, working from home, our central office in Islington, and able to visit various sites across London, Nottingham, Liverpool, and additional locations as required. 

Please note: This role will include the need to undertake additional prison vetting as part of the onboarding process as occasional service delivery in prisons forms part of this position. 

Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone creative, ambitious and passionate about supporting people who have experienced disadvantage and social exclusion, particularly in the criminal justice and prison setting! If this sounds like you, then this might be the right job!

We are looking for a thorough understanding of arts-base interventions, able to apply this to the given setting, with experience in developing and delivering creative programmes and productions. 
Team leader, proactive, adaptable, able to use your initiative to resolve challenges, with a compassionate, supporting, and empowering way in working is what we are looking for!

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

• Manage a network of delivery sites and ensure contractual compliance, in locations which include but is not limited to prisons and community settings.
• Oversee the development of additional creative content including but not limited to theatre productions, short films, events, and other media products.
• Co-facilitate group work programmes, working in partnership with relevant colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with teams to monitor and gain feedback, evaluate, and develop programmes to ensure they are fit for purpose and drive engagement. Ensure revisions are implemented and coordinated organisation wide.

CREATIVE LEAD

• Create and deliver engaging high-quality programmes which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and reablement for participants in various stages of their personal journey which can be used as the core curriculum for various delivery teams.
• Design and deliver high quality training and quality assurance support to management and delivery teams across the SIG network.
• Support with the creation and dissemination of social media content and other content to enhance SIG Safe Ground’s reputation and brand.

ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH

• Provide strategic operational leadership and direction for Safe Ground, support with the continuation of finding new and existing opportunities working alongside various leadership teams.
• Lead on new contracts, supporting teams to ensure new contracts are implemented to a high standard following correct processes and policy.
• Coordinate aspects of promotion, recruitment, and evaluation of Safe Ground’s programmes.
• Build and maintain a positive reputation for SIG and Safe Ground, represent the group at wider meetings which could include networking meetings, events, delivering various presentations, new business meetings, and other relevant places.

LINE MANAGEMENT

• Provide high quality support, leadership, and line management to staff, offering guidance, support, and advice to the team to support them to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Provide leadership to employees throughout the employee life cycle. This includes but is not limited to; Recruitment, onboarding, inductions, probation reviews, support and supervision, employee relations, performance, learning and development, staff wellbeing and support, grievances, sickness, disciplinaries, retention and other areas which fall within the employee lifecycle.
• Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment.

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

KEY CRITERIA

What we are looking for:

• Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours
• Previous experience in contract management and reporting of projects or programmes
• Previous experience in facilitation of programmes and/or training for various groups
• Previous experience in people management and development
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
• Ability to create, develop, and deliver new programmes and/or creative content in various settings such as prisons, communities, and wider criminal justice settings
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to travel to various services and work within the prison setting

What we would like, but not essential:

• Relevant professional qualification in applied theatre, drama, or a field related to programme delivery or health and social care in criminal justice system
• Previous experience in developing, producing, and/or performing professional productions for example film, television, or theatre productions
• Previous experience with commissioners, supporting or contributing to research and evaluation projects
• Previous experience in supporting winning new contracts for example in bid writing or fundraising activities
• Financial Management experience: Budget setting, analysis, and cost reduction

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

WORKING FOR US

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Our Values

Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people

Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential

Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff

Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

This role is responsible for delivering the operational backbone of the ICA including the maintenance and upkeep of our grade one listed premises on the Mall. Overseeing a range of building management and operational duties, this person will ensure the facilities are fit for purpose, safe and secure, comfortable and in good state of repair. They will ensure operational policies and procedures are compliant with relevant legislation. They will also ensure IT and office management processes are effectively delivered. To succeed, the postholder must be proactive, hands on and work closely with all ICA staff and deeply understand the needs of curatorial, private hires, café bar and front of house departments to provide the best possible premises conditions for the ICA’s needs. They must also ensure positive relationships with external stakeholders.

Harris Hill is working with an arts based charity, supporting their search for a Marketing Coordinator for 3 months, on a hybrid basis with 2dpw in their London office.

Main responsibilities:

Coordinate a programme of marketing activity to generate awareness, conversion and retention of Young People, including UK students. Work with Head of Youth Marketing to ensure an inclusive scheme(s) that reflects and represents the broadest and most diverse student audience.

Work with external agencies and internal teams to deliver marketing programmes and campaigns across a broad range of advertising and engagement channels including; email, social media, paid media e.g. search, social, freshers’ fairs.

Evaluate the success of campaigns and contribute to the continuous improvement of all marketing activity.  

Experience:

Minimum 3 years marketing experience in a charity or consumer environment

Experience in creating engagement programmes for young people

Demonstrable experience of working and liaising with external suppliers and agencies

Experience of digital advertising and e-marketing techniques

Experience of creating content for Instagram and email

Experience working with marketing automation tools to create segmented lists, build emails, and optimise programs

Experience of briefing and critiquing creative and design work.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for more info.

We are looking for a People Coordinator to join the National Theatre People Operations Team (FTC - 12 Months)

The purpose of the role

The People Team provide advice, guidance and support to all National Theatre staff, line managers and senior leaders on people policies; terms and conditions of employment; recruitment and selection; performance management; staff engagement; diversity and inclusion; trade union and employee relations; discipline, grievance, and capability processes; and training and career development. We pride ourselves on providing a customer-focused, flexible, and agile service and aim to support and facilitate an open and inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.

This role is an excellent entry level role to the work of a human resources function.  Working in close collaboration with colleagues to provide a full administrative support to the People Team, assisting the team in delivering a positive, proactive, and outward-facing operational HR to the National Theatre.

The primary focus of this role is the full employee lifecycle and payroll administration, recruitment administration and managing first-line HR queries in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Excellent attention to detail and able to prioritise conflicting demands.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Experience of working effectively under pressure and managing multiple priorities, with good time management skills and with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of proactively identifying where practices can be improved and proposing solutions to manage them.
• Experience of using a system to support tasks and working within defined processes.
• Experience of writing and communicating in a clear way to ensure the provision of an excellent service to the People team and the wider National Theatre.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

Working with us will give you...

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and NT Talks and Events, subject to availability and policy.

• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)

• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership

• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST

• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy

• Generous sick pay

• Family-friendly employer with supporting policies

• Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy

• Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.

• On-site Occupational Health and welfare support

• Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.

• On-site staff canteen and bar

• Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network

• The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)

Please note 

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 29th March  2024 at 12 noon.

We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

People Department 2024

£30,000 + 6% pension contribution (pro-rata)

Fixed term until 31st October 2024 with potential for extension depending on funding.

14 hours/week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to run our new Lewisham Asylum Hub: a drop-in service for asylum seekers living in the borough. You will coordinate and/or run social, educational and well-being activities for asylum seekers staying in hotels and initial asylum accommodation in Lewisham. With a great knowledge of local services, you will ensure asylum seekers are connected to local social and educational opportunities in and around Lewisham.

You will thrive in a busy environment and be able to manage lots of different tasks at once. You will understand how to create a safe and welcoming environment for refugees.

LRMN is a well established refugee and migrant organisation in London providing a range of services including specialist legal advice on immigration, housing and welfare benefits, counselling, health access, social and well-being activities, emergency supports and more. 

We offer our valued staff the following: 

• 26 Annual leave days entitlement (pro-rata) plus bank holidays

• days off between Christmas and New Year (normally 3 days)

• well-being support including access to Employee Assistance Programme and massages

•  hybrid working and cored hours.

Please refer to the job description and person specification. To apply, please complete our online application form which you can find on our website.

Deadline: 9am Monday 22nd April

Interviews: Thursday 25th April

This is an exciting new role to develop a peer support group for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their family carers and to co produce a programme of activities so that they can continue to engage in stimulating activities in the community.

This role has been developed as a response to consultation on what people in Newham living with dementia want in order to live well with the disease. The successful candidate will be working with a small team of communitiy dementia support colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to positively impact the local community by managing and coordinating external funding for community-based projects.

About Us

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. Core to our work is the development of strong working relationships with councils, charities and other organisations to deliver, health leisure and community services and events that enrich people's lives.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours & a hybrid working environment
• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Yoga, activities, massages, monthly talks)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks
• When in the office, we enjoy a well-stocked fridge and food cupboards, and a variety of social activities

Reports to: Senior Community Development Manager
Based: Battersea Park Offices / Hybrid
Salary: £35,393 per year
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

 Role Overview:

The Community Development team deliver a range of programmes to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. This post will work both internally across Enable and externally within our communities to raise funds to support our programmes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for writing bids/tenders and supporting colleagues and communities to develop fundraising skills.   

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Lead on bid writing and applications for Community Development/across organisation, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met
• Research future prospects from trusts and foundations, corporates and statutory sources
• Develop workshops and trainings to support internal and external partners in funding issues
• Develop a collection of case studies and staff profiles to support grant applications. Work with Marketing and Communications team to draft press releases from case studies
• Understand procurement/commissioning and update teams with trends and priorities in community development, housing, social care and health
• Attend meetings and nurture relationships with commissioners at tender briefing and strategic and partnership forums as required
• Ability to research best practice and evidence bases for different interventions and translate into proposals for real world work
• Working with the Senior Community Development manager to develop new funding initiatives within service/organisation strategic aims

Skills and experience:

• 1-3 years fundraising or relevant experience (essential)
• Excellent research skills, which can be used to identify new funders, assess the external market, and understand our users’ needs
• Excellent written communication skills, including meeting word limits, writing creatively and persuasively, and creating accurate and informative reports
• Ability to work independently using your own initiative and prioritise effectively whilst at the same time working as part of a team on common goals and shared project
• Proficient in MS applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Sharepoint Knowledge / experience and Salesforce

If this sounds like you, please APPLY NOW and follow the prompts!

The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development. We are a welcoming community where every teenager can play their part in shaping their world through extraordinary music.

The Youth Support Co-ordinator works across all of our programmes, focusing on enhancing NYO’s safeguarding culture and processes and supporting the organisation’s commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for over 1,000 young musicians annually. The Co-ordinator also plays a vital role in managing recruitment activities, including auditions, which mark many young people's first engagement with NYO, and in ensuring that all NYO activities are conducted with the utmost care for the participants' welfare.

The role would suit an individual with excellent administration skills, strong interpersonal skills and a flexible, can-do attitude. A strong desire to work with young people, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial. Experience in supporting projects and events within the arts, education or youth sector is desirable.

At the National Youth Orchestra, you’ll work as part of a supportive, friendly and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.

Our spacious and light offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, a space for collaboration and ideas. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, with a flexible and supportive culture. Most staff spend time enjoying and supporting NYO projects, concerts and events, sharing music with young people across the UK. NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 10am

We are seeking a brilliant major donor fundraiser to play a crucial role in generating funds from HNWIs through major gifts and legacies. As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will step into a newly created position in the team that will focus on creating and implementing a compelling major donor programme.

Your focus will be to inspire giving for investment in the Hall, including initiatives to improve accessibility and sustainability, as well as the Hall’s pioneering community engagement programme. You will be a creative, driven and strategic individual who has a track record of developing engaging supporter journeys and soliciting transformational gifts.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will:

• create and deliver the major donor strategy focused on driving growth and income from HNWIs;
• personally manage a portfolio of philanthropists giving 5, 6 and 7-figure gifts;
• oversee and develop the prospect pipeline, proactively researching potential supporters and utilising networks from senior stakeholders involved in the Hall;
• consistently deliver exceptional stewardship journeys, knowing how to capitalise on the incredible array of events at the Hall as powerful engagement tools;
• produce and present compelling cases for support to secure transformational restricted and unrestricted donations;
• provide leadership and support to the Philanthropy Coordinator;
• work closely with the rest of the Philanthropy team to identify and maximise the lifetime support of donors.

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and securing 5- and 6-figure+ gifts from HNWIs
• Proven track record of delivering a strong major donor strategy/programme
• Experience identifying major giving opportunities, building a pipeline and being proactive with prospect research
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels
• Line management experience, and keen interest in motivating and developing direct reports
• A creative flare, team player, proactive and ambitious
• Passion for the arts, sciences and the work of the Royal Albert Hall

Hybrid working, 3-4dpw in Royal Albert Hall, Kensington office. This role will require occasional evening and weekend work in line with the Hall’s events programme, in particular those attended by your donors and prospects.

We are seeking a creative high value fundraiser who will lead the strategic growth and innovation of the Friends and Patrons programmes. Established 6 years ago, the schemes have seen impressive growth and now bring in almost £1million per year. There is still huge potential for development, expansion and innovation.

You will be an ambitious individual with a background in managing mid- and high-value membership schemes. With a focus on stewardship, cultivation events, and collaboration with the rest of the Philanthropy team, you’ll drive engagement and uplift donors.

As Friends and Patrons Manager, you will:

• Lead the strategic development of the Friends and Patrons programme, with a focus on innovation and driving growth
• Oversee the stewardship journeys of Friends and Patrons (£55 to £20,000), with a portfolio of your own donors giving at the higher level
• Responsible for day to day management of the Royal Albert Hall America Patron Scheme
• Work with the Executive Events Manager to deliver an engaging programme of cultivation and recruitment events
• Work closely with the rest of the Philanthropy team to identify opportunities to uplift donors and secure major gifts
• Provide leadership and support to the Friends and Patrons Officer and the Friends and Patrons Coordinator

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and developing mid and high value patron schemes, donor giving circles or equivalent
• Experience testing and implementing creative fundraising strategies to engage donors with and grow income from membership schemes
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels
• Line management experience, and keen interest in motivating and developing direct reports
• A creative flare, team player, proactive and ambitious
• Passion for the arts, sciences and the work of the Royal Albert Hall

Hybrid working, 3-4dpw in Royal Albert Hall, Kensington office. This role will require occasional evening and weekend work in line with the Hall’s events programme, in particular those attended by your donors and prospects.

Post Title Progression Worker 

Responsible to Director of Services (subject to review) 

Purpose of Post To support users of services through an education, training, and employability programme integrated with SCT’s wider services and enterprise offer, as well as partner opportunities in the wider community. To oversee and coordinate access to SCT’s Training and Development tutor-led activities including art, creative writing, digital skills, gardening, literacy, woodwork, and peer-led ‘Choices’ groups, and to monitor people’s progress over time.

Salary Up to £27,488 (£34,360 FTE) 

Hours 28 hours per week Monday to Friday (specific days negotiable) 

Location SCT Recovery Hub (Shoreditch) and other SCT locations 

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity embedded in the local community, providing practical support and training to people affected by homelessness and addictions so they can rebuild their lives. We have a Recovery Hub in Shoreditch, where we run an abstinence-based residential recovery service (‘Acorn House’), and a Training and Development service, including tutor-led art, creative writing, digital skills, gardening, literacy, and woodwork. In addition, we run Housing First and Supported Housing services, both in East London. We also have eight charity shops and two social enterprises, which give us a presence in the wider East London community while generating valuable funds. 

Our ‘SCT in the Community’ strategy seeks to make SCT’s core offer combining enterprise, housing support, therapeutic support, training and development more available to all the neighbourhoods where we have a presence.  SCT’s shops are great opportunities for local people to connect with SCT in many different ways, to build relationships, participate, and celebrate their gifts.  This is an approach we are  keen to develop alongside our accompanying strategy to develop our ‘SCT Women’s Service’ to provide residential treatment for women. 

You will be joining a team that is committed to working collaboratively, sharing knowledge, ideas, and skills to create a supportive culture. This is something we are proud of and believe is at the heart of our success. 

We seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates regardless of age, race, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. We select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of SCT. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

We are dedicated to supporting those who access our Training and Development service to explore further Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) opportunities as part of SCT’s Progressions Programme, both within and outside of SCT. This includes those in early recovery who are resident in our abstinent-based recovery service (‘Acorn House’), as well as those in our move-on house and the wider community who may be more established in their recovery. SCT’s Progression Worker supports those accessing our services to explore ETE opportunities, offering tailored, individually specific support to help them reach their full potential. SCT’s Progression Programme is centred on empowering people in recovery to cultivate confidence and realise their potential. 

SCT Progressions Programme 

1. Identifying SCT residents and students ready to pursue ETE opportunities: 

• Collaborate with SCT tutors and managers, particularly the Therapeutic Programme Manager and Supported Housing Manager, to identify those who may benefit from the support on offer. 

• Cultivate strong relationships with SCT’s social enterprises and shops to establish clear pathways for volunteering and trainee opportunities for those who access our services. 

• Conduct assessments, develop and implement individualised Progression Plans, and evaluate progress according to each person’s needs, strengths and aspirations, involving key internal and external partners as appropriate. 

1. Providing information, advice, and guidance regarding ETE opportunities: 

• Offer information, initial advice, and guidance on employment, voluntary work, and further education opportunities. 

• Promote SCT's work to external partners to maximise ETE opportunities for those who access our services. 

• Make referrals for placements, volunteering experiences, apprenticeship schemes, colleges, and other external programmes. 

• Support individual users of services with referrals and applications for ETE opportunities.

• Maintain partnerships with relevant ETE providers to offer diverse opportunities to users of services. 

• Work with corporate partners offering employability opportunities to users of services. 

• Design, develop, and deliver employability workshops as required. 

1. Oversight of users of SCT services volunteering in SCT’s social enterprises and shops: 

• Match potential volunteers to SCT volunteering opportunities. 

• Support potential volunteers with applications for volunteering opportunities. 

• Liaise with colleagues who will be managing volunteering experiences. 

• Conduct risk assessments. 

• Support volunteers on an ongoing basis. 

• Hold regular review meetings with volunteers, and SCT colleagues.

1. Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting: 

• Maintain accurate records of activities, outcomes, and feedback, including monitoring of In-Form, SCT’s bespoke CRM data management system.

• Input relevant data to In-Form to track participants’ progress. 

• Identify success stories of participants overcoming significant barriers to learning and work. 

• Collaborate with colleagues to celebrate success stories through various channels. 

• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff development opportunities, and self-evaluation. 

• Assist Fundraising, Communications, and Marketing colleagues in preparing funding applications and reports. 

1. Providing Ongoing Support to Progression Alumni: 

• Conduct regular check-in calls/meetings with users of services. 

• Direct users of services to relevant support services, where necessary, for maintaining their recovery. 

• Organise an annual Progression Alumni event to celebrate service users' achievements and maintain contact. 

SCT Training & Development 

1. Co-ordinating the enrolment process for Training and Development activities for SCT residents and non-residents 

1. Ensuring plans are developed for those participating in Training and Development activities to progress according to their needs, strengths, aspirations, and available opportunities, including consideration for SCT’s Progressions Programme. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential Skills: 

• Demonstrated experience engaging vulnerable, long-term unemployed adults in relevant educational, employment, and training programmes. 

• Understanding of addiction and recovery. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of people including users of services, corporate volunteers, funders and trustees. 

• Working knowledge of welfare benefits and experience supporting of supporting people to maximise their income.

• Strong networking skills and the ability to establish new working relationships with ETE providers. 

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good organisational skills. 

• Good basic IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and basic data entry. 

• Team-oriented attitude in collaborating with different services and disciplines. 

Ethos: 

• Commitment to ensuring compliance with SCT’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 

• Adherence to all statutory and legal obligations, including data protection laws. 

• Environment: 

• Ensuring a safe and secure environment for users of services, free from alcohol, drugs, abusive behaviour, and exploitation. 

Finance and Budgeting: 

• Operating within agreed budgets and complying with SCT’s financial control procedures. 

Management: 

• Compliance with Line Manager’s reporting requirements. 

• Willingness to undertake other delegated tasks as necessary for the overall work of SCT. 

Bonny Downs Community Association has been working together to change lives and transform our community since 1998. Over the past 25 years our team has grown to provide a wide array of services that benefit Newham residents from all walks of life. 

This role is specifically funded through the Youth Endowment fund as a pilot project ‘Thriving Communities’. You will be required to work alongside Thriving Communities commissioners, as well as the project’s Youth Justice Worker’s, Educational Psychologist, and/or professionals assigned to individual young people’s cases- such as teachers, social workers and mentors. The Thriving Communities project is a small part of a wider collaborative project, EMPOWER YOUTH, delivered by two partner charities so, although this position is based at BDCA, you will be working closely with a second East Ham Youth Partnership Project lead and team of Sessional Assistants based at nearby charity The Renewal Programme (TRP). Staff from each organisation will work together to deliver the programme and cross-refer young people to activities led by both teams. You will also be required to work with BDCA’s own Children & Families team during the summer scheme and liaise with our marketing team all year round. External partner agencies that you will work directly with include Thriving Communities panel, Newham Youth Empowerment Service, Newham Community Engagement Team, local sports clubs and schools.