Career coach jobs
Job Title: Careers Adviser
Location: Slough, Covering Maidenhead
Salary: £27,058 - £32,343 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Area Manager – National Careers Service
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education, and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty, and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance, and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support, and share with others
The National Careers Service
The National Careers Service provides free, professional careers information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions about learning, training, and work at any stage of your career. The service is available to anyone living in England and aged 13 or over.
Through the National Careers Service, anyone can access professional careers advice and support for free via webchat, on the telephone, and face-to-face with a qualified careers adviser in your local area.
Skilled careers advisers can provide support on any aspect of your career journey.
The Team
As part of the National Careers Service team in the Southeast, you will be part of a small cohort of highly experienced and qualified Careers Advisers provide Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) by various methods including, Face to Face, Telephone and Virtual (MS Teams) appointments. The success of team is their excellent communication and ability to support each other on a daily basis.
The Role
As a qualified Careers Adviser, you will be responsible for the daily delivery of Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities, including learning, career paths and employment.
As a Careers Adviser you will use your experience of working with people within the community from a variety of backgrounds using various methodologies to empower customers as they seek to overcome barriers to progression and make informed career decisions about their futures.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate their abilities to achieve their goals on an outcome-based contract supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, flexible in your abilities to support the needs of the charity.
From time to time, you will be required to attend CXK Head Office (Ashford, Kent) for meetings, events and other organisational activities.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· IAG qualification at Level 4 or above
· A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role including Career Progression Development (CDP) as directed
· Education to at least A level standard (or equivalent)
Essential Criteria
· Full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle for work purposes to travel across county to support the charity needs as directed by the Area Manager
· Experience of working towards and achieving targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with regular reviews, to meet the delivery needs of the charity
· Experience of direct work with face-to-face collaboration with people in a formal or informal setting
· Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Teams, and use of PowerPoint
· Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
· Ability to build effective and professional relationships with partner agencies and organisations
· Efficient data inputting skills that show an attention to detail and an understanding of the impact of this work
· An awareness of the issues affecting people, particularly the impact of social and economic disadvantage on personal motivation, confidence, and ability to progress through education, employment, and training
Employee Experience
As a National Careers Service Careers Adviser, you will be providing impartial Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) opportunities to a high-quality, professional standard of service for all adults and young people (over 13 years) living in England, including, learning, employment and career progression options. Careers Advisers are required to be flexible, operate within the scope of the contract and attend venues in the delivery of the service as agreed with your line manager.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Application review date: Tuesday 30th September
Interviewing date: Monday 13th October 2025
Format
This recruitment round will consist of a competency-based interview and a pre-interview exercise.
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment at cxk dot org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Trainee Careers Adviser
Location: Slough, Covering Maidenhead
Salary: £26,007 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Area Manager – National Careers Service
Your starting salary will be £26,007, increasing to £26,527 after 6 months, (providing you have completed your L3 training and subject to successfully passing your probation. At 12 months (subject to satisfactory performance and progression in your qualification) your salary will increase to £27,058 - providing you have signed your training agreement and commenced your L4 training. Any further increases will be in line with our annual Personal Development Review (PDR) process.
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education, and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty, and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance, and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support, and share with others
The National Careers Service
The National Careers Service provides free, professional careers information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions about learning, training, and work at any stage of your career. The service is available to anyone living in England and aged 13 or over.
Through the National Careers Service, anyone can access professional careers advice and support for free via webchat, on the telephone, and face-to-face with a qualified careers adviser in your local area.
Skilled careers advisers can provide support on any aspect of your career journey.
The Team
As part of the National Careers Service team in the Southeast, you will be part of a small cohort of highly experienced and qualified Careers Advisers provide Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) by various methods including, Face to Face, Telephone and Virtual (MS Teams) appointments. The success of team is their excellent communication and ability to support each other on a daily basis.
The Role
As a Trainee Careers Adviser, you will be responsible for the daily delivery of Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities, including learning, career paths and employment.
You will have some experience in working with people within the community from a variety of backgrounds using various methodologies to empower customers as they seek to overcome barriers to progression and make informed career decisions about their futures.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate their abilities to achieve their goals on an outcome-based contract supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, flexible in your abilities to support the needs of the charity.
From time to time, you will be required to attend CXK Head Office (Ashford, Kent) for meetings, events and other organisational activities.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
· Experience or knowledge of education, employment, or training provisions
· Previous work experience or voluntary experience of delivery of information to groups of people in a formal or informal setting
Essential Criteria
· Deliver careers advice to customers from a range of locations, including Job Centre Plus, Libraries, Further Education Colleges, and community venues
· Confident users of IT, highly organised with excellent time management skills
· Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle for travel across county to support the charity’s needs as directed by the Area Manager
· To create realistic action plans with customers, helping them to gain education, employment, or training with clear and unbiased information, advice and guidance that is based on the needs of customers
· Accurately record all required outcomes and notes using an online database/CRM in line with data protection and contract requirements
· Experience of successfully working towards formal or informal targets
· Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
· Appropriate homeworking space to work effectively and uninterrupted
· A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role including a professional qualification in Careers IAG at Level 4 within the first 12 months of the role
Employee Experience
As a National Careers Service Careers Adviser, you will be providing impartial Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) opportunities to a high-quality, professional standard of service for all adults and young people (over 13 years) living in England, including, learning, employment and career progression options. Careers Advisers are required to be flexible, operate within the scope of the contract and attend venues in the delivery of the service as agreed with your area manager.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Application review date: Tuesday 30th September
Interviewing date: Monday 13th October 2025
Format
This recruitment round will consist of a competency-based interview and a pre-interview exercise.
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment at cxk dot org.
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Want to play your part in transforming society?
You're in the right place.
Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.
Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility such as wheelchair access.
The important stuff
Location: Hammersmith, office-based
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)
Salary: from £25,300
Closing date: Tuesday 7th October, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 25th September
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
- Amazing personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- We aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years.
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
What will you do?
- Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives
- Build great relationships with relevant professionals
- Form part of an intentional church community
What will you gain?
- Management skills and career progression
- Excellent coaching capability
- Social Impact Experience
- Christian Leadership Skills
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?
Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Lead Coach, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to deliver the Spear Programme in Clapham Junction.
You’ll be working with the St Mark's Battersea Rise to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: Clapham Junction, office-based
Salary: £27,810 - £29,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Closing date: Friday 3rd October (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 25th September
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.
Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room.
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.
Delivery of Spear Career [20%]
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.
Training the Assistant Coach [10%]
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.
Trainee recruitment [10%]
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.
Continuous professional development
- Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and supporting the Programme Managers with overall team training and development.
Active participation in and support for church team and mission
- As the Spear programme is run by Junction Community Trust in partnership with St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, you will be required to establish a strong personal presence at the church to develop the engagement and backing of church members and help build a strong network of supporters for the Spear programme. As part of this you may be asked to speak at church/events and contribute to prayer meetings as per Resurgo’s Christian ethos and the mission of the church
Personal qualities we're looking for:
- An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and St. Mark’s Battersea Rise
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation once you have completed enough coaching hours
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Autumn staff conference day, plus a Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Are you ready to take the reins of a service that is already making a difference and help shape its next chapter? The Gray’s Inn Road supported accommodation project in Camden offers 16 short-stay places for people moving away from the streets and has quickly become a vital part of our mission to make rough sleeping in London rare, brief and not repeated. Funded by the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities and the Greater London Authority, and delivered in partnership with One Housing Group and Camden Council, this service is still in its early years, giving the next Service Manager the chance to build on strong foundations and lead it into the future.
As Service Manager you will ensure the project continues to meet specification while remaining agile to local authority and organisational priorities. You will oversee referrals, move-on pathways and personalised support planning, making sure each resident receives tailored guidance that promotes independence. By leading and inspiring your team you will embed consistency, quality and responsiveness in everything from day-to-day keywork and coaching to group sessions and links with external agencies, while also managing outcomes, commissioning requirements and policy adherence to maintain the highest standards.
This is more than just a management role – it is a chance to shape the development of a young and ambitious service while growing your own career within SHP. The leadership you bring will strengthen our impact on the lives of Londoners experiencing homelessness and influence the way we respond to this challenge as an organisation.
About you:
- You will have proven experience in leading and directing teams effectively, ensuring a consistent, high-quality, and responsive service.
- Demonstrated capability in building and maintaining strong partnerships with key organisations and stakeholders in the sector.
- Experience of leading teams to deliver client focused support, including detailed assessments, onward referrals, and tailored interventions for individuals facing multiple disadvantages.
- Dedication to safeguarding vulnerable adults, ensuring the quality of risk management plans to reduce and manage risk, whilst creating opportunities to promote independence.
- Experience of embedding and managing continuous improvement in Health & Safety and Housing Management processes to maintain a safe and compliant environment for residents and staff.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 5th October at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th October at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Want to play your part in transforming society?
You're in the right place.
Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.
Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility such as wheelchair access.
The important stuff
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)
Salary: from £22,300
Closing date: Monday 22nd September, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 25th September
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
What will you do?
- Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives
- Build great relationships with relevant professionals
- Form part of an intentional church community
What will you gain?
- Management skills and career progression
- Excellent coaching capability
- Social Impact Experience
- Christian Leadership Skills
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Area Manager (National Careers Service)
Location: Field/ Home Based - Southeast Regions - Kent, East Sussex and Berkshire
Salary: £34,325 - £38,658 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Regional Manager
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
- Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
- Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
- Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
- Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The National Careers Service
The National Careers Service provides free, professional careers information, advice, and guidance to help our clients make decisions about learning, training, and work at any stage of their career. The service is available to anyone living in England and aged 13 or over. Through the National Careers Service, anyone can access professional careers advice and support for free via webchat, on the telephone, and face-to-face with a qualified careers adviser in the local area. Our skilled careers advisers can provide support on any aspect of our client’s career journey.
The Team
As part of the National Careers Service management team in the Southeast, you will be part of a small management and strategic team with an overview of a cohort of highly experienced and qualified Careers Advisers, trainees, tracking and admin staff that support our clients by providing Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) and monitoring our clients’ journeys.
About the Role
We’re seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and compassionate Area Manager to lead, support, and manage a team of careers advisers delivering the National Careers Service within the community. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality, innovative services tailored to customer needs, while driving team performance to meet targets and upholding the highest standards of impartial careers information, advice, and guidance.
You will ensure the successful delivery of services across community venues, Job Centres, education providers, and online platforms. This role blends performance management, resource planning, and partnership building with oversight of daily operations. You will also ensure the effective use of data and CRM systems, deliver clear communication and training to staff, and identify opportunities to expand and enhance service delivery.
This position requires travel and may include covering out of hours, weekends and bank holidays in line with First Contact requirements. There will be an on-call payment that will be received monthly.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with management experience to lead by example, use innovation and action ideas with urgency. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality services that truly make a difference, with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. You’ll inspire those around you to meet the highest standards, from National Careers Service and Ofsted requirements to safeguarding and equality. Successful candidates will welcome feedback, see it as a chance to improve, and take pride in your own growth through continuous professional development. You will need to be Adaptable and resilient and be able to thrive in changing circumstances while keeping people at the heart of what you do.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
- Relevant experience and knowledge of the employability, careers and charity sector
- Leadership experience, set challenging targets and provide robust people and performance management
- Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle
Essential Criteria
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven track record of working in a target driven environment, and be able to demonstrate an ability to meet or exceed contract targets
- Proven ability to negotiate with others to securing new business opportunities and increase levels of performance or achievement of outcomes
- Prepared to occasionally work outside of office hours to respond to demands of the role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with multi-agency professionals
- High level of organisational skills, efficient and results orientated with good time management
- Ability to build effective and professional relationships with partner agencies and organisations
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our clients. As part of the National Careers Service team, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate your staff to ensure our clients take positive steps into education, employment, or training.
At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, and wellbeing.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
- Benenden private healthcare cover
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Training and development programmes and opportunities
- Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025
Application review date: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Interviews date: Thursday 9th October 2025
Format
This recruitment round will consist of a competency-based interview and a pre-interview exercise.
Useful Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Want to play your part in transforming society?
You’re in the right place.
In Cheltenham, Resurgo is partnered with Trinity Church where Spear has been running very successfully for the past 3 years. The vision is to increase the number of trainees per cohort and expand our geographic reach
The important stuff
Salary: £24,831 FTE (pro-rata - £14,899)
Hours: Part time, 3 days a week, between 9.30am – 5.30pm, Tuesday – Thursday (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations); Initially one-year fixed-term with the hope of becoming permanent
Location: Trinity Cheltenham
Closing date: Friday 19th September (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Download the application pack for more information.
Personal qualities we’re looking for
- An active Christian that is committed to grow and learn spiritually as a Christian leader, and represent the values and ethos of Resurgo, Trinity Cheltenham and St Paul’s churches.
- A commitment to grow and learn as a coach; with a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques and an aspiration to progress within the Spear team as and when opportunities arise.
- A passion for social justice and commitment to working with young people to help them overcome barriers to employment and realise their potential.
- Creative and energetic with high emotional intelligence and a sense of humour and fun!
- Confident communication and effective interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face.
- An ambitious, highly organised and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Spear Foundation
- Recruit young people onto the course and prepare them to engage.
- Prepare and deliver coaching sessions for up to 15 young people to transform their attitudes and readiness to step into the world of work.
- Work with volunteers to deliver one-to-one weekly sessions to check-in on individual progress, guide and motivate them.
- Build relationships with the young people and keep them engaged.
Spear Career
- Maintain contact with trainees and continue relationships with them to keep track of their progress into employment and encourage them.
- Maintain records through data gathering and data entry into Salesforce.
Relationship management
- Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses and other organisations.
- Participate in job fairs, run taster sessions, recruit and support volunteers for mock interview days, and welcome visitors to the centre.
Church community
- Fully engage with the Trinity and St Paul’s staff teams, including participation in staff prayers, socials and retreat days.
- Be an advocate for the Spear Programme within the life of the church, including the recruitment of volunteers.
- Encourage and build prayer support for Spear.
- Help facilitate connections between the life of the church and trainees (past and present)
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Want to play your part in transforming society?
You're in the right place.
Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.
Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility such as wheelchair access.
The important stuff
Location: Brighton
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)
Salary: from £25,300
Closing date: Wednesday 17th September, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 25th September
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- We aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years.
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
What will you do?
- Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives
- Build great relationships with relevant professionals
- Form part of an intentional church community
What will you gain?
- Management skills and career progression
- Excellent coaching capability
- Social Impact Experience
- Christian Leadership Skills
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
If you share our vision that ‘every young person is empowered to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting a Youth Employability Progression Coach in Hounslow to join our SEND 'Making Strides' programme delivering our unique programme supporting young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities into employment. We are open to freelance, fixed term, or temporary contracts. If you are….
· Passionate about, and have experience in, supporting young people to make amazing decisions about their futures
· Committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
· Persistent, empathic and agile in your style of work and able to apply a coaching approach to the delivery of our programme
· Able to tell the stories of our work through data
· Confident in running one-to-one and group work sessions
· Knowledgeable of supported internships and supported employment, careers and the importance of tailored progression planning for young people
…then please read the job pack and job description attached for more information, before applying via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Programme Coordinator – Careers, Events and Pathways
Department: Youth and Employability
Reports to: Senior Manager
Salary: £25,000 -£28,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Contract: 12 Month – Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 22nd September
Interviews: W/C 29th September
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
General Trust Accountabilities
- To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
- To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
The Youth and Employability Department
Over the past five years, Brentford FC CST has significantly expanded its Youth and Employability provision. The department provides a diverse range of informal and formal learning opportunities designed to help young people develop essential life skills, engage with their local communities and prepare for the world of work. Our programmes support their transition to adulthood, by equipping them with the confidence, experience and networks they need to thrive.
We believe in high-quality, impactful provision which makes a tangible difference to young people’s lives; our offer includes a wide range of personal, social and educational experiences delivered through both sessions and tailored 1:1 support. These include weekly group sessions, short courses/projects, PSHE style activity, holiday programmes, training opportunities, volunteering & social action, residential trips, employability workshops and industry engagement days.
Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We work in partnership with schools, local authorities, charities, and national organisations to both reach young people and connect them to meaningful opportunities and wider support networks
What’s Ahead in 2025/2026
The department will deliver a wide range of impactful initiatives throughout the coming year, including:
- STEM Education: delivery of engaging STEM-focused activities in partnership with Worley.
- Groups and short courses: Workshops, courses, and youth groups such as our flagship Changemakers programme, Active Leaders, employability workshops focused on developing leadership, confidence, and transferable skills.
- Industry Insights and visits: Opportunities for young people to explore what it’s like to work in a community sports Trust environment or collaborating with local businesses to offer first-hand insight into various sectors.
- Work Experience: In-house placements that allow young people to develop real-world skills alongside our team.
- Job fairs and careers events: Large-scale events connecting young people with employers, run in collaboration with Indeed and UK Youth.
- Inclusion Education: Workshops in schools promoting inclusion and tackling discrimination, delivered in partnership with Tampa Bay and Kick It Out.
- Widening participation and targeted work: Tailored programmes to support young people from underrepresented groups, vulnerable groups, NEET young people.
- Partnership projects: Working with partnerships to offer exclusive opportunities to the groups we work with e.g London Youth - Diversity in the outdoors careers programme.
- Youth Voice: Working with young people representatives across departments at the trust to improve our services and provision.
- Careers and Employability Support: Workshops, mentoring, events and tailored guidance delivered in schools and colleges.
Main Purpose of Job
The Programme Coordinator – Careers, Events and Pathways is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of large scale employability events and progression initiatives for young people. These include careers fairs, widening and participation events and employer engagement activities designed to open access to real world opportunities. This role will lead events from planning and partner liaison to on-the-ground delivery and post-evaluation reporting.
The coordinator will work with employers, schools, colleges, and local authorities to co-create meaningful pathways for young people, ensuring activities are aligned with labour market needs and tailored to the aspirations of young people we are working with.
The coordinator will take a lead on developing and managing strategic partnerships with employers and external organisations to broker new opportunities and promote progression routes into education, employment or training.
Grounded in youth work values, the coordinator will offer mentoring, support, and guidance to help young people navigate their next steps, overcome barriers, and access the right pathway for their goals.
Responsibilities
Event Planning and programme delivery
- Design, plan and deliver high quality and innovative events and activities for the youth and employability programme offer. Lead on major events such as careers fairs, job fairs, employer panels, and large outreach opportunities, ensuring effective planning, logistics, and execution.
- Ensure all events and activities meet the needs of participants, align with programme and partner objectives, and are delivered to agreed deadlines.
- Lead on event and programme logistics including planning, external bookings and venue hire, facilitators, transport, resources, risk assessment and other associated logistics.
- Provide tailored events and activities for young people from vulnerable, underrepresented and NEET Groups.
- Deliver presentations, sessions and other events (e.g. assemblies, PSHE lessons, lunch time stalls, workshops, job fair) to primary and secondary schools, non-mainstream schools, colleges, and other organisations to engage young people.
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including existing partners (e.g Worley, UK Youth), local professional organisations, schools and colleges, local authorities, and future key stakeholders as they come onboard.
- Work in partnership with stakeholders to co-design and deliver events, promote programme opportunities, recruit participants, and support youth progression.
- Seek out new opportunities in relation to employment and training to support young people progress on to positive pathways. Work with stakeholders to develop new initiatives and collaborative projects.
Youth Engagement and support
- Lead cohorts of young people through events and programmes. Supervise, take responsibility for the pastoral care, and ensure safety needs of the young people are always met.
- Engage and build positive relationships with young people to provide effective support, mentoring and coaching on a one-to-one and group basis where needed.
- Develop, implement, and lead on recruitment and engagement strategies to recruit and retain young people for events.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Record and monitor programme, partner and participant data using the relevant CRM systems ensuring all data is kept up to date.
- Ensure all administration tasks are completed accurately and within allocated time scales including handling personal data, managing expenses, safeguarding reporting, and risk assessments.
- Achieve weekly and monthly targets as set out by the Senior Manager, or partner organisation/ funder and regularly provide reports and monitoring information.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Lead and support casual staff to deliver high quality programmes, providing regular feedback and embedding reflective practice.
- Support the Senior Manager in recruitment, training, and supervision of casual delivery staff.
- Attend regular supervision sessions, team & organisation meetings, and complete compulsory training to enable all duties to be carried out effectively.
- Deputise for the Senior Manager when appropriate. Fulfil any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by the Senior Manager
- Work closely with the Senior Manager, Coordinators, Youth Workers, Coaches and programme partners to support the young people on the programmes ensuring a united approach.
Safeguarding and Compliance
- Understand and comply with all policies and procedures in line with Trust and contractual responsibilities including the safeguarding of the young people, GDPR, health and safety and EDI.
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality, especially regarding individuals' personal details and concerns.
- Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
The Selection Criteria
Essential
Qualifications and experience
- Graduate degree level and or/ IAG Level 2 / Event Management and/or strong relevant experience (youth work, educational, community based, events, careers).
- Demonstrable experience (at least 2 years) of working with young people and children to inspire, motivate and support them to positively engage in new opportunities and develop new skills.
- Experience of leading, planning and delivering high-quality events and programmes for large groups (50/100+).
- Experience and/or good knowledge of working in partnership with local businesses/ professional partners, schools, colleges, and universities, to develop employability and careers pathways initiatives.
- Experience of effectively engaging young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including underrepresented groups (women and girls, ethnic minorities) and/ or, vulnerable groups (e.g. homeless, young carer, etc), and/ or those facing barriers to education, employment, or training.
- A Safeguarding and First Aid qualification or willingness to complete training.
Skills, Knowledge, and ability
- An awareness of current socio-economic issues and trends which may affect young people and youth employment in the areas we work in.
- Ability to find new pathways and employer opportunities to support young people into the world of work
- Strong knowledge and experience of event management and logistics to deliver impactful events.
- A strong communicator - Ability to communicate and engage with young people/ children and their parents/guardians sensitively and confidently in both large groups and individual settings.
- Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders and the ability to communicate with people at different levels.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take the lead where necessary providing clear instructions for staff and volunteers to enable them to achieve desired outcomes and the required standards.
- A strong work ethic, excellent time management skills and motivated to work towards targets.
- Excellent planning, organisation and administrative skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment, creative, adaptable, and responsive to changing situations.
- IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft and CRM packages
- Knowledge of and a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity and data protection in relation to working in the community and youth work environment.
- Willingness to regularly travel within the allocated work areas and occasionally residentially to fulfil programme outcomes.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as this role will involve some weekend and evening commitments.
Desirable:
- Good knowledge of the local area and demographics (Hounslow, Ealing neighbouring boroughs)
- Alternative professional qualifications directly related to working with young people and children in a formal or non-formal setting.
- The ability to positively influence others and highlight benefits to a variety of audience.
- Ability to adapt events to support young people with additional support needs.
- A full driving license and access to own car.
Personal Qualities:
- Logistical & Detail-Oriented
- Driven by impact and access
- Collaborative and relationship-focused
- Professional and Credible.
- Calm Under Pressure
- Passionate about Youth Development
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years.
Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.
This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families to build successful civilian careers. We provide life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities - regardless of rank, service length, or circumstances.
We’re looking for a Youth Employment Mentor to join our team and provide progression mentoring and employability support.
The role
You’ll manage a diverse caseload of young people affected by military life, specifically civilian children aged 16-24 of a serving or veteran parent/guardian. You’ll support by helping them overcome barriers, raise aspirations, and take confident steps into education, training, or work. This means:
- Mentoring young people 1:1 and in groups to build confidence, CVs, and life skills.
- Designing and delivering workshops that inspire and engage.
- Building partnerships with schools, youth services, and employers to generate referrals and opportunities.
- Keeping on track - managing your caseload, recording progress on our CRM, and meeting KPIs to show the difference you’re making.
Why this role matters
Young people from Military families often face challenges such as frequent moves, caring responsibilities, or gaps in opportunities and attainment. You’ll champion their strengths, support them with employability and links to work experience, and help them unlock their potential.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.
Key info:
-
Based in London, UK
-
Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)
-
£27,010 per annum salary (pro rata)
-
Programme dates: April 2026 - March 2027 (49 weeks)
-
Apply by Monday 20th October, 9:00 am (BST).
About On Purpose:
On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.
Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.
Programme structure:
Two 6 month placements
-
Through work placements with organisations driving impactful change, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues 4.5 days of the week. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and VISA.
Expert-led learning
-
Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change.
1:1 mentoring & coaching
-
Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.
Join a supportive, impactful community
-
You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.
Benefits:
-
Earn a £27.01 k (pro rata) salary - On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.
-
Develop your ability to make an impact - Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.
-
Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities - Our Associates have moved into a range of sustainability and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
-
Standard UK holiday allowance
-
A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)
Who we’re looking for:
This programme is ideal for:
-
Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.
-
Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal.
Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
-
A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
-
The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
-
Fluency in English
-
Office environment experience
-
Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
-
Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
How to apply:
-
Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.
-
Closing date for applications: Monday 20th October, 9:00 am (BST).
-
Interviews will be held in mid-late November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sculpt UK: Youth Programme Officer and Bookings Coordinator
-
Job: Bookings Coordinator and Youth Programme Officer
-
Pay: £27,008
-
Full time, 37.5 hours 5 days per week - contract until November 2026 with expectation to extend
-
Applications Close: Sunday 12th October
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
What are we looking for?
Sculpt UK is hiring a bookings coordinator and youth programme officer who would deliver our direct intervention work with young people aged 12-16 with a focus on skills building around employment through our holistic work experience programmes. Approximately 75% of our under 16s work involves working with young people who have SEND or who are at risk of becoming NEET (not in employment, education or training). Training on working specifically with SEND students will be offered to the successful applicant.
The role will also manage our bookings with schools and individuals across projects. This job is a 70/30 split between Youth Programme Officer and Bookings Coordinator.
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
-
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
-
Facilitate workshops on topics such as communication, gender stereotypes, social media, finance & skills, teamwork
-
Run mock interviews with programme participants
-
Contribute to the development of a Theory of Change for each project
-
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.
Bookings Coordinator:
-
Have a strong understanding of the USP of each programme offered by Sculpt
-
Manage booking system and calendar
-
Take calls with schools and individuals about booking onto programmes
-
Manage bookings from outreach to completion of the programme
-
Book work experience days at partner organisations, including doing the associated administration
-
Develop mini reports on each programme to feedback impact to schools and individuals
-
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of projects
-
Ensure that the Sculpt website has up-to-date programme information, application deadlines etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Exceptional Organisation
-
Exceptional organisational and planning skills
-
Skilled at facilitating workshops and working with young people who have a range of backgrounds and experiences
-
Experience working with young people in an educational, sports 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
-
Capable to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with young people, peers and professionals
-
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
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
-
Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and commitment to reporting concerns to an appropriate staff member
We would like you to fill out a few questions for us on this form: https://forms.gle/51anR112xHAywDbJA and also to send your CV and Cover letter
We will only consider applicants who have submitted a CV, covering letter and answers to the questions in the form.
Fill out this form along with sending your CV and cover letter - https://forms.gle/51anR112xHAywDbJA
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Learning and Development Manager
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Learning and Development Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
Yorkshire Cancer Research is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Manager to develop and deliver the Charity’s learning and development strategy.
As a member of the People Team, supporting the Head of People, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning and development within the charity, identifying learning priorities and translating these into engaging L&D initiatives, aligned to delivering the Charity’s strategic aims. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity for the role holder to shape the position and further enhance learning and development initiatives offered at the charity.
Specifically, you will:
· Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that drives a culture of employee-led learning.
· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and assess individual and charity wide learning needs, developing tailored learning solutions that support the charity’s strategic aims.
· Actively promote L&D opportunities and learner stories to inspire employees and reinforce a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Provide guidance to employees seeking professional development opportunities, offering advice on career paths and recommending relevant L&D resources/opportunities.
· Lead the EDI agenda for L&D, ensuring all interventions are inclusive and reporting on key metrics within the L&D strategy.
· Design, source, organise, and deliver impactful training sessions including identifying and working with external providers to ensure training meets all learning objectives.
· Actively identify new ways to deliver ‘on-the-go’ training content, creating high-quality and engaging e-learning or video modules that align with learning objectives.
· Drive a coaching culture by role modelling a coaching style, inviting feedback, and ensuring the charity’s learning provision upskills managers to coach and develop their teams.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· Proven experience in a similar role, such as a Learning and Development Specialist, with end-to-end design and delivery of training programmes, including training needs analysis and measuring outcomes.
· CIPD Qualified (level 5 minimum) or equivalent with experience in developing an L&D strategy that supports business objectives and designing inclusive learning solutions.
· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver training effectively.
· High levels of computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), and strong project management and organisational skills.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile for more detailed information about the role and to find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 16 September 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.