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Breathe Cities Programme Coordination & Reporting Manager
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Breathe Cities Programme Coordination & Reporting Manager
The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Breathe Cities Programme Coordination & Reporting Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.
Under the supervision of the ED of Breathe Cities, and working closely with the funders relations team, the purpose of this role is to build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with Breathe Cities’ funders and partners, ensuring a consistently high level of engagement and satisfaction. The role leads the provision of clear, structured and timely information, reporting, data and insights, while acting as the central point of contact for the funder.
The role coordinates processes for donor reporting, and ensure information and communications flows to our donors and partners in an appropriate way.
What We’re Looking For
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Excellent writing and communication skills.
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Confident in dealing appropriately with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers, funder programme officers, and other donor organisation staff.
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Skilled communicator, in oral and written form.
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Ability to quickly assimilate and understand complex information and to communicate this in a clear and structured manner adapted to a funder.
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Adept at managing projects, highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines to meet agreed objectives.
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Experience in information management and coordinating internal communication.
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Ability to represent the Clean Air Fund credibly with range of external audiences, including senior donors and grantee partners.
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Able to respond quickly to requests for information and project updates
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Demonstrable experience writing externally-facing reports.
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Formal experience in a fundraising or partnerships environment.
For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description
- Closing date – 22nd June 2026
- Salary – £63,500
- Type of employment- Fixed-term contract until June 2029
At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
We work with governments, funders, businesses and campaigners to deliver clean air for all as fast as possible.



Join us as a City Network Coordinator and play a vital role in strengthening the voluntary and community sector (VCS) across the City of London. This role offers the opportunity to connect organisations, amplify community voices, and drive meaningful collaboration.
You will be building on work that was started in August 2024 to develop and coordinate a VCS network in the City of London. This next phase will involve proactive engagement of grassroots groups, and facilitating action-focused network meetings. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll support organisations to access funding, training, and development opportunities, while helping them take collective action on shared priorities. You’ll also play a key role in strengthening connections between the VCS and key stakeholders, including funders, and the City of London Corporation.
We’re looking for someone with experience in community engagement or network coordination, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. You’ll be highly organised, collaborative, and confident working independently.
The role is being offered for 3 days a week on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend subject to funding.
If you’re passionate about strengthening voluntary and community organisations in a place-based way, we’d love to hear from you.
We support voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Hackney and the City of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join a values-driven membership organisation as a Governance Coordinator and help ensure the smooth running of committees and initiatives that make a real difference. In this varied role, you’ll support key governance processes, including elections, awards and meetings, while working closely with senior stakeholders and volunteers. If you’re highly organised, detail-oriented, and motivated by contributing to meaningful impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an important behind-the-scenes role in a collaborative, flexible working environment.
Proposed interview date is 30th June 2026.
To promote the highest standard in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients
We’re looking for a Development Coordinator to provide advice, training and support to local organisations, helping them build resilience, secure funding, and deliver impact. This role has a strong focus on grassroots groups and those led by and serving communities often excluded from mainstream support.
You’ll build trusted relationships with organisations, understand their needs, and provide tailored guidance on areas such as governance, fundraising, and strategy. You’ll also play a key role in connecting groups to wider opportunities through networks, training and partnerships.
Working closely with the Development Manager and wider team, you’ll help shape and deliver a responsive organisational development offer, ensuring support is accessible, relevant and inclusive. You’ll also contribute to monitoring impact and sharing insights to improve how we work.
We’re looking for someone with experience in the voluntary and community sector, strong communication skills, and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. You’ll take a collaborative approach and be motivated to support local organisations to thrive.
The role is offered for 4 days a week on a 12-month fixed-term basis, with the potential for extension subject to funding.
We support voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Hackney and the City of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Safe Haven Sussex CIC is a non-profit community interest company that provides accommodation and support for vulnerable adults who were homeless or vulnerably housed. Safe Haven Sussex has 42 houses across the city, ranging from 3-8 bedrooms with shared communal facilities.
The role of the Support Coordinator is to provide floating support to our residents who are individuals deemed a low risk to themselves or others. The aim is to enable and encourage our residents to achieve their goals and gain the skills necessary to move on to live independently in the future.
Full Specifications are available on request, however a summary of responsibilities are:
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20 service users, providing consistent and tailored support.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop effective, individualised support plans.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
- Address each service user’s needs holistically and signposting to relevant services, considering their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Develop personalised support plans that reflect the goals and preferences of each individual.
- Encourage and support service users in engaging with appropriate community services to aid recovery, personal development and build independence.
- Assist service users in creating budget plans.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to connect service users with the most relevant services.
- Support individuals to attend appointments.
- Facilitate one-to-one weekly key work sessions and group activities, setting clear agendas and measurable outcomes.
A full driving license, use of a vehicle and business insurance for the vehicle is essential for the role.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Schedule: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm).
Benefits:
- Possible early finish on Fridays
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - incudes access to short term counselling and wellbeing support.
- Monthly wellbeing activities - such as badminton and bowling.
- Annual work and play away days.
- Office closed on bank holidays.
- Regular reflective practice sessions - dedicated time for staff to process experiences, share learning and support personal and professional growth.
- Refreshments.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and use of a car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Offering a safe home, support, and hope for the future
Project Coordinator (Boys’ Development Team)
As a Project Coordinator you will be responsible for delivering a range of services in primary and secondary schools, supporting FM development and transitional work with boys and young men. The post holder will support the Head of Programme (Boys’ Development Team) with formulating a strategy for developing this work across localities, in line with FM’s vision, mission and values and business plan. A key element will be to support new developments, identify best practice in conflict management work and embed these in current services.
Key Responsibilities
Project Work
- Plan and deliver services that support improved behaviour, wellbeing, engagement, and successful transition from primary to secondary school.
- Work with the line manager to develop and replicate programmes so other practitioners can build skills in these areas.
- Support project development in line with FM’s Business Plan.
- Consult with boys and young men to ensure their views inform service development.
- Follow FM’s Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Record Keeping and Evaluation
- Maintain accurate records of sessions in line with procedures.
- Provide progress reports to schools as required.
- Comply with monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure effective outcomes.
- Follow FM’s data sharing policy when handling service user data.
Collaboration and Teamwork
- Work in partnership with relevant projects, practitioners, agencies, and parents.
- Raise awareness of issues leading to conflict (e.g. transitions, racism, gang culture).
- Build relationships with statutory and voluntary organisations to support boys and young men.
- Promote services locally and support training delivery for practitioners.
- Contribute to the development of best practice models within FM.
General
- Ensure services are inclusive and reflect diversity.
- Represent FM as appropriate.
- Attend supervision and annual appraisals.
- Follow all FM policies and act in its best interests.
- Maintain satisfactory DBS clearance.
- Undertake other duties as required to support FM’s mission.
A better future for every boy, every man, and everyone.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced, highly organised Operations & Office Coordinator to play a central role in keeping our London office running smoothly and supporting our wider organisation.
This is a varied and hands-on role, with responsibility across office operations, governance coordination, and senior leadership support. You’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues and trustees, helping ensure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.
Flexible working that works for you
This role is designed to be genuinely flexible.
- 21 hours per week, with flexibility over how these are worked
- We’re open to a range of working patterns (e.g. school hours, shorter days across the week, or compressed hours)
- Hybrid working, with two days per week in our London office
We aim to agree a working pattern that provides consistency and predictability, while fitting around your other commitments.
We particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates returning to work after a career break, including parents and carers.
What you’ll be doing
This is a broad and rewarding role with real ownership. You will:
- Support governance processes, including Board and Committee meetings and documentation
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Maintain and improve systems and processes, with the opportunity to shape how things are done
- Coordinate IT support, equipment and asset management
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, events and travel
- Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the London office, ensuring it is organised, efficient and welcoming
- Act as the main point of contact for facilities, suppliers and office-related queries
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings strong prior experience and enjoys working in a role with variety and responsibility.
You will likely have:
- Experience managing or coordinating a busy office or operational environment
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of tasks and processes
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- A proactive approach and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Why join us?
- A genuinely flexible, part-time role designed to support work-life balance
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and important role
- The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering meaningful impact
About Farm Africa
Farm Africa is a leading charity working with smallholder farmers and small businesses in eastern Africa to improve incomes while protecting the environment.
We combine expert knowledge with practical solutions to create lasting change for farmers, their families, and the ecosystems they depend on.
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome those returning to work after a career break.
More information about the role can be found on the jobs page of our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Dogs is a energetic, pioneering, national charity provding vital life saving and life changing support for individuals and families affected by autism, epilepsy and disability
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and driven individual to join our client services team within our assistance dog training department.
Previous experience of training dogs, using positive based methods, and a full clean driving licence are essential criteria for the post.
Desirable qualities are experience in teaching or recognised teaching qualification, awareness in varying disabilities and a recognised qualification in animal training/behaviour.
The role will consist of the assessing individuals and families as they apply to our charity’s assistance dog programmes for those affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disability.
You will also be required to provide training, support and guidance to individuals and families who have successfully graduated through our assistance dog programme. This includes ensuring they receive annual assessments and giving appropriate advice/ support and extra training as required throughout the dogs working lives. You will also support the preparation as older working dogs move towards retirement and the process to supply potential replacement dogs for those individuals.
Based at our national centre in Sheffield, the applicant will be required to lone work off site for periods of time, so must show the ability to work alone effectively, prioritise their workload, accordingly, use their own initiative and have excellent time management and communicational skills.They are to demonstrate a real passion for the role, a positive attitude and show flexibility within their work.
To provide assistance dogs to support those with disabilities and long-term medical conditions leading to safer and more independent lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator will play a key role in growing and diversifying Brain Research UK’s community fundraising income and supporter engagement.
Working closely with supporters, volunteers, community groups, and internal colleagues, the post-holder will help develop meaningful relationships, deliver engaging fundraising activities and events, and provide an excellent supporter experience.
The role will also support the planning and delivery of bespoke special events for the charity, working alongside the Events and Community Fundraising Manager on event logistics, supplier coordination, budgeting, and event delivery.
Apply by submitting your CV and covering letter.
Closing date: 19th June
Interviews from: 23rd June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arts & Engagement Coordinator to support with the delivery of our Hospital Arts Programme. We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to work as part of the Arts Team.
This role will play a key part in delivering and developing Southampton Hospitals Charity’s arts programme across hospital sites. Acting as an ambassador for the Charity, you will represent the organisation, coordinate the day-to-day operation of the programme's activities, handle administrative tasks, and ensure smooth communication with staff, artists, and partner organisations. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. in external arts projects, partnerships, and professional networks, while building and sustaining strong relationships with artists, cultural organisations, healthcare staff, patients, and visitors.
Main Responsibilities:
General:
- Maintain a regular on site presence across hospital locations to support programme delivery, coordination, and relationship building.
- Deliver one-to-one bedside art sessions for patients who are unable to attend group workshops.
- Proactively promote art programmes across hospital wards and units to increase awareness, engagement, and participation among patients, visitors, and staff.
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of all Charity led art workshops in collaboration with tutors and artists, including assisting with delivery and impact assessment.
- Assist with the day-to-day management of the art programme, ensuring schedules run smoothly and liaising in advance with Trust staff to prepare wards and patients for visits.
- Monitor, document, and report on the condition of artworks, murals, and installations across hospital sites, escalating issues where necessary.
- Support curatorial projects by coordinating the installation of new artworks, working with key stakeholders and hospital staff.
- Expand, maintain, and nurture a diverse and up-to-date network of artists to support programme delivery and future projects.
- Provide administrative support for Southampton Hospitals Charity’s art programmes, including scheduling, documentation, and correspondence.
- Collaborate closely with internal Charity and Trust teams, including Communications, Fundraising, Impact, and Engagement teams to ensure a collaborative approach.
- Contribute to evaluation and reporting of art programme outcomes, including qualitative feedback, case studies, and basic data collection to support impact reporting and funding requirements.
- Support with the governance, compliance and risk elements linked to the delivery of workshops or installation of artworks within and method statements for workshops, installations, and artist visits, in collaboration with Trust staff.
- Support volunteer coordination where relevant, including briefing, scheduling, and supervision during art activities or events.
- Contribute content to internal reports, newsletters, or relevant updates in collaboration with the Communications team.
Person Specification:
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience coordinating or supporting arts programmes, projects, or participatory activities in a healthcare, community, education, or public-facing setting.
- Previous participatory arts experience within the candidate’s chosen artistic field.
- Experience contributing to arts projects, events, exhibitions, or workshops (e.g. visual arts, music, performance, dance).
- Experience working specifically within a healthcare or hospital setting.
- Knowledge of art therapy approaches, creative health practices, or arts-for-wellbeing methodologies.
Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to work five days per week in a hospital environment, including regular visits to different wards and units, with occasional weekend or out-of-hours working as required.
- High level of digital literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Canva and confidence using web-based systems.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with patients, visitors, healthcare staff, artists, and volunteers.
- Strong interest in arts in health and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Personal Attributes:
- Flexible, resilient, and adaptable approach to working in a complex and sensitive setting.
- Clear passion for the arts and a strong commitment to improving wellbeing through creative engagement.
- Commitment to inclusive working, valuing diversity, and collaborative practice.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to working safely with vulnerable or at-risk groups.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Due to service development, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Volunteer and Participation Co-ordinator to join Barnardo's as part of the East Berkshire Keyworking Service for Children and Young People with Learning Disability and/or Autism. We currently have one full time post available on a permanent contract. Would you like the chance to recruit, train and support Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers who can make a difference to Children, Young People with SEND (up to 25 years) and their families? Are you passionate about supporting families to build a support network of people who have lived experience?
Covering Bracknell, Slough and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, it is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. As a Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will have passion, commitment and be confident in the delivery of training and supporting personal development for Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers. You will work as part of the keyworker team to ensure we provide the right support at the right time, in the right way.
The role provides lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer for all staff and volunteers.
To be a successful, you will need to have the following:
- An understanding of the difference Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers make and the support required, including providing line management and supervision
- An understanding of the needs of children and young people with Learning Disability and or Autism
- The ability to confidently present information to a range of people, delivering workshops, attending recruitment fairs etc.
- Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a team that covers East Berkshire
- Safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills
- The ability to efficiently organise events for service users and their families to socialise
- Use of a car
Barnardo's could not do the work it does without our Volunteer co-ordinators and the volunteers that they support. We value the difference that they make. The Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers you recruit and train will be part of the step-down support offered and will work as part of the keyworking team. Within Barnardo's, the job title for this role is Project Worker 2. This will appear on the job description. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification/ additional information document.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping children, young people and families access the support they need?
We're looking for an experienced Programme Coordinator & Family Engagement Lead to help deliver two innovative mental health programmes across East London, supporting participant engagement, building partnerships and ensuring young people can access high-quality, culturally responsive support.
About Us
Total Insight Theatre is an award-winning community organisation with extensive experience delivering culturally responsive mental health, wellbeing and creative health programmes for children, young people and families.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to support the delivery of two funded Children and Young People's Mental Health programmes across Newham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
As Programme Coordinator & Family Engagement Lead, you will act as a central point of contact for young people, families, schools and referral partners. You will play a key role in participant recruitment, family engagement, partnership development, programme coordination and monitoring, helping to ensure children, young people and families can access support quickly, safely and effectively.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting stage of growth and will have the opportunity to help shape innovative programmes designed to improve outcomes for communities who are often underserved by traditional services.
The Programmes
CYPMH Inequalities
A creative wellbeing programme for Black autistic boys aged 8–16 designed to improve emotional wellbeing, confidence, communication and belonging through culturally responsive and neurodiversity-affirming creative practice.
CYPMH Admissions Avoidance & Alternatives to Admission
A culturally responsive arts therapy programme supporting young people aged 14–25 experiencing emerging psychosis, psychosis-like symptoms or severe emotional distress through early intervention and community-based support.
What You'll Be Doing
• Coordinating participant recruitment, referrals and onboarding.
• Acting as a key point of contact for young people, families and referral partners.
• Supporting attendance, engagement and retention.
• Building relationships with schools, CAMHS, EIP services, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating programme logistics, communications and participant records.
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting requirements.
• Helping ensure programme outputs, outcomes and contractual requirements are achieved.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Experience within mental health, SEND, youth services, education, family support or community engagement.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and partners.
• A commitment to improving access to support for underserved communities.
Contract Information
• Freelance Fixed-Term Contract
• £225 per day
• 38 contracted days (£8,550 contract value).
• July 2026 – March 2027
• Flexible working arrangements
To Apply
Please submit via CharityJob:
• A current CV.
• A covering statement (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role and relevant experience.
For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting Black, Asian and ethnically diverse children, young people and families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do a job that is amazing!
We are looking for people with great energy and motivation to join our Short Breaks service which offers a chance for young people with an additional support needs or disability to have fun and take a break from daily routines, and helps families to enjoy quality time, local activities, and connections with others.
Our holiday and weekend activities give parents and carers a break while providing participants with a safe, welcoming space to have fun and receive the care they need. Our coordinators plan, arrange and deliver a programme of activities shaped around the needs of the young people, making the most of local opportunities, from heritage sites and outdoor adventures, to sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and team challenges. These sessions help children build friendships, grow in confidence, and express themselves in a fun, supportive space.
Family day activities bring families together to create special memories and enjoy time with others who share similar experiences. Coordinators develop and facilitate activity days which involve the whole family and provide opportunities to build friendships and connections with others. Activities take place at outdoor centres, local heritage sites and museums, as well as organised beach days and community centre-based workshops and activities.
Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering with children and young people in education, health or social care, and have exceptional organisational and communication skills.
Full and part-time positions available, and coordinators are required to work most Saturdays. In school holiday periods, more activities take place on weekdays (instead of Saturdays), so flexibility is needed. Activities are delivered across Kent, so some travel is required.
It’s essential that applicants have their own car and preferably willing to drive a minibus (full training provided). Immediate start available.
Apply today.
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Carers leave
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
Imago provides support and opportunities to people, families, and communities across Kent, East Sussex, Medway and South London


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Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to join us in a hands‑on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. As part of our national charity’s central team, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality programmes that connect young people with citizenship education, from legal initiatives such as mock trials to social action challenges and workshops.
Your Role’s Purpose
Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to play a hands-on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. Working across our portfolio, you’ll support the delivery of a range of programmes, from legal education initiatives such as Mock Trials and The Big Legal Lesson, to Citizenship Workshops and social action programmes like the Make a Difference Challenge.
You’ll coordinate engaging, high-quality experiences for schools, working closely with teachers, volunteers and partners to ensure programmes run smoothly and meet our participation and impact targets. Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to growing reach, improving programme content and strengthening our overall impact.
Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, helping young people become active participants in their communities. If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high-quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Who we are looking for
You will join a small, dedicated team of delivery staff, making this well suited to someone who is ready to take ownership of their key areas while also contributing to shared priorities across the team. You may have experience in programme delivery, education, events, or a similar role, and be ready to take ownership of a diverse and active portfolio.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different timelines. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment where strong processes and relationship-building are key to success. For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack below.
In your first year
You will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of Young Citizens’ education programmes, ensuring schools, teachers and partners have a positive experience from registration through to programme completion. You will manage programme administration, communications, scheduling and logistics, and act as a main point of contact for participating schools and stakeholders.
You will also support monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback and impact data, helping to demonstrate outcomes and inform programme improvements. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to refining systems and processes to strengthen the quality and reach of Young Citizens’ programmes.
Through programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational support, this role delivers:
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Strong relationships with schools, teachers and partners.
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Efficient administrative and communication processes.
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Accurate data and insights to evidence impact and improve delivery.
Why join us?
Deliver an impactful mission with a passionate team. Young Citizens offers the opportunity to join a passionate, supportive and ambitious team dedicated to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society. Our culture is collaborative, welcoming and impact-focused, and your work will make a tangible difference to children and young people across the UK by helping to deliver programmes that build critical thinking, civic understanding and the confidence to make a positive contribution to their communities.
A results-driven culture with flexibility and strong benefits. We are building an agile, hybrid organisation with a flexible approach to how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas holidays, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages.
A chance to grow and develop. As we enter a new three-year development phase, we’re seeking individuals who thrive in a high-performing, adaptable environment and are motivated to grow alongside the organisation as it scales.
A chance to leave your mark. We empower our people to be contributors, decision-makers, and designers of our work. We’re looking for proactive professionals who are eager to shape their area of the charity and play a meaningful role in our future direction.
A few useful notes when applying:
If you are excited by the opportunity to coordinate impactful programmes and support the next generation of active citizens, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements in the job description. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Additional Information
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
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Due to the volume of applications, feedback will be provided only to candidates shortlisted for interview.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in programme coordination, education, youth work or the charity sector, as well as those with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to our mission.
The closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday 14 June 2026, with first shortlisting from Friday 1 June 2026, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Please note that if the role is still advertised, it means we have not yet made an appointment. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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We are recruiting a Play and Events Coordinator to join our team. This role will be responsible for coordinating our commissioned Theatre in Education school tours in Scotland, London and Northern Ireland, as well as coordinating other DSMF fundraising, networking and information-sharing events.
Suitable candidates will:
- be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol,
- have experience of project and event coordination, with excellent organisation skills
- be a skilled and effective communicator, both in writing and orally, with a range of people and agencies
- be proactive, self-motivated and confident to take initiative
- enjoy working as part of a small and busy team
The Job description, person specification and application form are available below. Please click 'how to apply' to view the application form.
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Interviews are likely to be held on Tuesday 30th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

