Coordinator jobs in East of england

Role: Programme and Participation Coordinator

Job Title: Programme and Participation Coordinator
Location: Remote – with semi-regular travel and out of hours working
Salary: £31,950 per annum
Reporting to: Insights and Impact Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

GFS is seeking a creative and values led Programme and Participation Coordinator to bring our
programmes of youth activities to life and ensure that girls and young women (GAYW) are at the
heart of everything we do. This role sits within the Development and Impact Team and is key to
designing and delivering inclusive, evidence-informed activities that support and inspire girls, and
develop their socio-emotional skills to build confidence, friendships and wellbeing.

The Programme and Participation Coordinator will develop engaging activities and resources,
support training for delivery staff and administer the monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
They will also champion the voices of GAYW in decision making, and create and deliver
participation opportunities that ensure girl voices are heard across GFS. By connecting
programme design, impact measurement and participation, this role ensures that our work is truly
girl led. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, as well as volunteers and external
partners, they will help embed a culture of learning from and collaborating with girls.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about youth participation and wants
to make a difference to the lives of GAYW across England and Wales.

Timeline 

• Closing date: Monday 9 March, 9am
• Optional Q&A Session: Monday 2 March, 11am
• Interviews: Wednesday 18 March

How to Apply 

How to apply, please provide the following:

• Complete an application form which includes three tailored questions designed to help you demonstrate your experience, motivation, and alignment with the organisation’s values.
• Please send your completed application form, along with your most recent CV and the optional diversity monitoring form. We shortlist anonymously, so please remove any personal identifying details from your CV before sending it.

We offer an optional Q&A (on the date above) to all potential candidates. This is to talk about the organisation, explain the process and help candidates put in the best possible application. This is not part of the formal assessment, but an informal opportunity to see if we feel like a good fit for you. You can register your place by emailing our recruitment team. If you have any questions about the role but cannot attend the Q&A, please email us to arrange an informal conversation.

Please see job pack for full details.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and consultative status with the United Nations (UN).

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.

The Event Coordinator (Programmes) will coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of event programmes and provide administrative support to volunteer Scientific Programme Committees (SPC), with a particular focus on our flagship biennial World Congress. This is a hands-on role, requiring an organised and diplomatic individual who can manage competing priorities to meet deadlines, adapt to last minute changes and requests, and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Events Coordinator will be responsible for planning and delivery of AMRCs vibrant events portfolio, covering in-person and online meetings, events and training workshops, which bring together attendees from health and medical research charities and the wider community. Working as part of a small team you will ensure that events are well organised, run professionally and executed within budget.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details. 

Kentish Town Community Centre (KTCC) is looking for a Projects and Admin Coordinator for exciting new community project The Connection Centre here at KTCC. This is a very rewarding position working a wide variety of members of the community centre. This role will enable the We are looking for someone who is committed to providing an amazing standard of service for our the community. This includes spending time getting to know our members, committing to outreach and community engagement, recording feedback, facilitating sessions and importantly including that all sessions are engaging, interesting and meet the needs of local people. This is a one year fixed-term contract, subject to a three month probationary period. The post holder will be required to work 12 hours a week, Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year with the possibility of adding in a Saturday morning. The post holder will be based at Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5 2SP Rate of Pay- London Living Wage (currently £14.80 per hour).

WHO WE ARE

Animal Equality is an international organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.

Animal Equality UK’s current key campaigns include:

• Strengthening enforcement of animal protection laws
• Halting the expansion of Scotland’s salmon farming industry
• Achieving a ban on foie gras imports
• Securing species-specific slaughter legislation for fish
• Inspiring the public to eat plants, not animals

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Communications Coordinator will play a key role in shaping Animal Equality UK’s public voice. They will ensure all outgoing content, both digital and print, aligns with our brand, values, and mission.

This role will lead on paid digital marketing and lead-generation activities to grow our supporter and donor base; oversee video production; manage website content; optimise organic and paid reach; support SEO strategy; and ensure consistent day-to-day engagement across our social media channels.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across all UK departments, particularly Marketing and Campaigns, as well as with international colleagues, to maximise our impact for farmed animals.

ABOUT YOU

You are a detail-oriented and data-aware communicator who approaches your work with accuracy, care, and a strong focus on long-term financial impact for the organisation. You bring a creative eye for compelling storytelling, particularly through video and social content, and use this flair to proactively take ownership over your work, producing engaging, high-quality digital materials. You are solutions-focused and highly self-motivated, taking initiative to solve problems, respond swiftly to unfolding events, and share timely campaign updates, victories, and breaking news.

You excel in organisation and time management, balancing a varied and fast-paced workload while meeting deadlines and working independently when needed. Your strong written communication skills allow you to craft persuasive, clear, and compelling copy across platforms, always tailored to audience and context.

Collaboration comes naturally to you: you work cooperatively with colleagues across teams and international offices to achieve shared goals. You are driven, self-starting, and strategic in your approach, with a deep commitment to Animal Equality’s mission and the protection of farmed animals. Professionalism, adaptability, and discretion are essential to how you work. You actively seek constructive feedback and use it to continuously improve your work. You show autonomy, pride over your work, and a growth mindset that is focused on improving the world for farmed animals. 

You must have a minimum of three years’ experience in running paid ads on Meta and Google, with a proven ability to design and deliver content for successful lead generation and long-term fundraising. 

In addition to monthly meet-ups, some travel within the UK may be required for demonstrations, meetings, and events. While not common, occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support campaigning activities. Any additional hours worked and agreed with your Manager can be reclaimed as TOIL.

BENEFITS

• Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
• Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The program offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
• Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
• Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
• A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.

Position Location: Remote, in the UK. Candidates should be prepared to travel to London once a month for in-person team meet-ups. Please note that travel for these routine office visits is self-funded. Occasional travel to Animal Equality events may be required, with all associated expenses fully covered.

APPLY NOW

To read the full job description and apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

The interview process comprises a multiple-stage interview and skills test. The appointment process will run throughout March, with Animal Equality UK making an offer to the successful candidate shortly after.

WHO WE ARE

Animal Equality is an international organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.

Animal Equality UK’s current key campaigns include:

• Strengthening enforcement of animal protection laws
• Halting the expansion of Scotland’s salmon farming industry
• Achieving a ban on foie gras imports
• Securing species-specific slaughter legislation for fish
• Inspiring the public to eat plants, not animals

ABOUT THE ROLE

Animal Equality’s campaigns have driven Parliamentary debates, legal victories, policy shifts, corporate commitments, mainstream media coverage, and inspired thousands of individuals to change their diets.

We are seeking a creative, driven, and strategic Campaigns Coordinator to deliver our current high-impact campaigns with a view to exposing the cruel animal agriculture industries, influencing decision-makers, and mobilising the public to create lasting change for farmed animals.

Working closely with team members, the Campaigns Coordinator will design and deliver imaginative campaigns while working in alignment with the organisation’s wider mission: to end factory farming. The role requires initiative, creativity, tenacity, and a solutions-focused mindset, as well as the discipline to execute projects effectively and professionally.

The Campaigns Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with others across our UK and international teams. The appointee will play a key role in coordinating and inspiring volunteers and external stakeholders.

The Campaigns Coordinator will have opportunities to travel across the UK and internationally to organise and lead peaceful demonstrations, ensuring Animal Equality maintains a visible, strategic, and compelling presence at key decision-making moments. While not common, occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support campaigning activities. Any additional hours worked and agreed with your Manager can be reclaimed as TOIL.

ABOUT YOU

You are a professional, confident, and resilient campaigner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to Animal Equality’s objectives. You are adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive outlook. You are curious, creative, and agile, able to think outside the box and solve problems. You can move seamlessly between big-picture strategy and on-the-ground delivery, bringing fresh ideas and relentless energy to every project.

You actively seek constructive feedback and use it to continuously improve your work. You show ownership and a growth mindset that is focused on improving the world for farmed animals. Knowledge of farmed animal issues and alignment with Animal Equality’s mission is a must, as is professionalism, adaptability, and discretion.

You must have a minimum of three years’ experience in campaigning, advocacy, or directly related fields, with a proven ability to design and deliver successful campaigns.

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
• Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The program offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
• Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
• Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
• A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.

Position Location: Remote, in the UK. Candidates should be prepared to travel to London once a month for in-person team meet-ups. Please note that travel for these routine office visits is self-funded. Occasional travel to Animal Equality events may be required, with all associated expenses fully covered.

APPLY NOW

To read the full job description and apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

The interview process comprises a multiple-stage interview and skills test. The appointment process will run throughout March, with Animal Equality UK making an offer to the successful candidate shortly after.

This is full-time, fixed term 12 month contract, beginning in April 2026, with the opportunity to potentially extend.

The People and Operations Coordinator is central to the internal operations of The Theatres Trust and The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund. You will provide operational support that underpins both the work of both entities and enables our people to thrive in a dynamic and supported wok culture.

You will primarily work with the Head of People, Operations and Finance to coordinate day-to-day activities within our office location, support delivery of effective governance, and support key HR procedures. The People and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for providing administration of systems, records and scheduling, as well as coordinating trustee and board activity. You will be pivotal in delivering clear and consistent internal operations and communication of policy and process to the staff team.

Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 9 March 2026

Help keep our day centre and night shelter for people experiencing homelessness run smoothly and effiiciently. 

About the role 

The Operations Coordinator will play an important role in the smooth running of the day centre and night shelter. Working with the Operations Lead, the post holder will secure a diverse and active cohort of volunteers able to fill all the necessary shifts, ensure the building is well maintained and manage the stock of necessary provisions so that guests are adequately provided for. We particularly welcome those with lived experience of homelessness who are able to bring their ‘expertise through experience’ to the role.

Key responsibilities:

Volunteers

• Work with the Operations Lead in the recruitment, training and onboarding of our volunteers, coordinating any relevant checks as required
• Manage volunteer rotas for all our projects: ensuring all shifts are filled in a timely fashion
• Contribute to our engagement with volunteers to ensure they have the best possible experience. This includes supporting the Operations Lead in managing the volunteer advisory group and the provision of training and development of volunteers
• Ensure the volunteer CRM system is kept up to date with all aspects of volunteer data and contribute ideas and actions to improve the process
• Contribute to regular volunteer communication including volunteer newsletters
• Contribute to reports for trustees and other stakeholders on our volunteers and their contribution to the smooth running of the centre.

Premises

• Timely reporting of any damage to the property, fixtures and fittings and liaising with the local authority and repair teams
• Undertake actions as required to ensure the health and safety of the premises, guests, staff, and volunteers. This includes fire alarm tests and fire drills, emergency lighting tests, acting as a fire warden, security alarm tests, and any other health and safety aspects of the premises.

Logistics and administration

• Undertake the ordering of food, stocking of food donations, and timely communications to volunteer cooks
• Ensure all costs are properly recorded and shared with our bookkeeper
• Undertake other administrative tasks as required.

Organisational engagement

• Contribute to organisational strategic planning and review of progress
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and reporting as required
• Contribute to the development of relevant organisational policies and procedures
• Develop collaborative working relationships with all staff and volunteers.

Training and Quality Coordinator 

*Internally this role is known as Training and Quality Monitoring Advisor 

£28,000-£32,000 plus benefits 

Reports to: Training & Engagement Manager, Face-to-Face Fundraising 

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract 

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week 

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) plus nationwide travel (at least 2 days per week) 

Closing date: 2 March 2026 23:55 

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. 

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with a task included (onsite, Stratford) 

Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for an inspiring Training and Quality Coordinator to join our fundraising team. 

Our fundraising teams are essential to our Engage Strategy through engaging with the public in deep and meaningful ways, ultimately growing Cancer Research UK’s fundraising and income capabilities, to fund and raise awareness for our life-saving research. 

This role will be both desk-based and ‘in the field’ meaning no day will be the same and you’ll discover something new every day.For example, some days you will be shadowing fundraisers onsite across the UK, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and agencies, supporting the mystery shopping programmes, identifying trends and improvements, helping to create engagement tools and materials, delivering training to our fundraisers both in-person across the UK and virtually, contributing to the team’s strategy, and many more.
 

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a customer facing sales role, who enjoys travel and communicating with a diverse group of stakeholders.

You'll also be surrounded by people as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the delivery of Cancer Research UK’s quality monitoring program (mystery shopping, call listening, document reviews), identifying, collating and reporting on trends, acting on learnings, and working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders. 

• Supporting complaint handling, including resolution and collation, identifying trends and learnings, and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure learnings are tracked, acted upon and followed up. 

• Conducting field observations for in-house and 3rd party supplier teams including site visits, fundraiser shadowing, and training observations. Reporting on observations and working with the Training and Quality Managers to ensure organisational oversight, and ensure learnings are tracked and acted upon. 

• Working with the team to Identify and report on trends in fundraiser compliance and standards to key internal stakeholders, seeking and identifying opportunities that will add value to the compliance monitoring programme. 

• Delivering inspiring training presentations to fundraisers across the UK and virtually, communicating CRUK’s work, including scientific research and compliant behaviours, in an easy-to-understand manner.

• Contribute to the development of engagement tools and materials i.e. fundraiser support materials, newsposters, engagement modules, thank you and basic training videos and awards, working with the F2F Training & Engagement Manage 

• Collaborating with external suppliers, taking minutes in meetings & helping to plan and organise sessions to train fundraisers across online platforms, and in-person training at locations across the UK.

• Helping to maintain and keep the team trackers and logs, up to date. 

• Supporting the wider Face to Face team, as required.

• Ensure equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken. 

What are we looking for? 

• Experience within a customer facing fundraising or sales role 

• This role will require regular travel, at least 2 days per week 

• Strong planning, organisational and record keeping skills, with an ability to manage multiple changing priorities and tasks from start to finish 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience of communicating with diverse audiences and conveying key messages in an effective and inspiring way 

• Strong training and presentation skills 

• Ability to demonstrate face to face fundraising/sales skills within the field 

• Experience of working and delivering with some autonomy 

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and MS Word 

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. 

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. 

What will I gain? 

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. 

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. 

How do I apply? 

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. 

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Volunteering & Befriending Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Notting Hill.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role is responsible for developing and coordinating a volunteer befriending service that enhances recovery-focused support for service users. You will recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, ensuring they are well-prepared, supported, and aligned with organisational policies and procedures. Working closely with the Service Manager and wider team, you'll match volunteers appropriately, ensuring risk information is reviewed and placements are safe and effective.

You'll promote a service user-centred approach, ensuring befriending activities meet identified needs and improve wellbeing. The role also includes identifying funding opportunities and submitting applications to support the growth and sustainability of the volunteer programme.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

You will need to bring great organisational skills and experience with a keen ability to organise and set up big events on a small budget which can make a positive social impact. Alongside this you need to be self motivated and have a passion for developing others you also need to have experience of supporting service users with mental health issues in some capacity. 

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 

The role is full-time and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).

We are looking for a Societies Development Coordinator to provide accurate, consistent and innovative support to the 400+ clubs and societies, committees and volunteers. They will support the delivery of a variety of student led events and activities, empowering and enabling student leaders. This role will put students’ experience at the forefront of everything we do, focusing on providing excellent management of stakeholder relationships, problem solving and risk management with student activities.

Do you have experience in organising and managing a variety of events; or enabling volunteers to deliver events? Do you have Knowledge and understanding of student activities programmes including clubs, societies and volunteering? 

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and busy workload, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and be committed to working in a democratic and student led environment.

Location: The Upper Room, St Saviour’s Church, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), £18,000 actual for 3 days per week
Reports to: UR4Driving Service Manager

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About the Role

UR4Driving supports individuals who have experienced the criminal justice system, or are at risk of entering it, to gain their driving licence, rebuild confidence, and move towards independence. The driving licence is a powerful tool, opening access to employment, structure and self-worth.

As our Employment & Training Co-ordinator, you will be embedded within the UR4Driving team, helping participants make the most of their progress by supporting them into meaningful volunteering, training, or employment. Many of our participants face significant barriers including chaotic lifestyles, trauma histories, long-term unemployment, poor digital literacy, and limited formal education. This role is about building trust,offering practical support, and creating pathways that are realistic, motivating and sustainable.

You will offer a blend of structured 1:1 guidance and group workshops, developing individual action plans, and linking participants to volunteering and job opportunities. You’ll also work closely with other staff and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to support.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Client Support & Employability Delivery

• Deliver 1:1 support to all UR4Driving participants, including two mandatory employment sessions per client
• Build trusted relationships with clients who may have complex needs or low confidence
• Provide practical guidance on CVs, job applications, interview skills, and disclosure statements
• Support job searching, training enrolment and digital access where needed
• Deliver regular group employability workshops (monthly or fortnightly)
• Ensure every client completes and logs 80 hours of volunteering, with support to secure placement.

2. Assessment & Action Planning

• Identify individual strengths, goals, and barriers (e.g. mental health, housing, welfare)
• Develop and monitor personalised action plans for employment, volunteering, or education
• Make appropriate referrals to wraparound support services (e.g. benefits, housing, clinical support)

3. Employer and Partner Engagement

• Develop relationships with local employers, volunteering bodies and training providers
• Promote the strengths and potential of UR4Driving participants to external partners
• Support a small number of participants into direct job, training or volunteering placements

4. Monitoring and Outcomes

• Use The Upper Room’s CRM system (e.g. Inform) to record sessions, milestones and outcomes
• Track attendance, engagement and progress across all participants
• Contribute to reports, case studies and service evaluation as required

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Person Specification

Essential

• Empathy, patience and the ability to build rapport with individuals with complex lives
• Experience supporting clients into employment, education or volunteering
• Knowledge of barriers faced by ex-offenders and vulnerable adults
• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload
• Must be able to independently design and adapt workshop content, resources and tools to suit the needs of the client group
• Confident with CV development, disclosure support, job search and basic digital tools
• Commitment to safeguarding, equity, and trauma-informed practice

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Desirable

• Experience facilitating group workshops or training
• Knowledge of local employment and training opportunities in West London
• Understanding of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and related guidance

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Why Join Us

The Upper Room is a values-led organisation committed to empowering those experiencing poverty, exclusion or injustice. You’ll be part of a supportive and motivated team, with opportunities for development and real impact.

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How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a covering letter (max 500 words) outlining why you’re interested in the role and what you’d bring to it. If you’d like to arrange an informal chat before applying, we’d be happy to speak with you.

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Recruitment Process

• Panel interview focused on your experience, motivation and approach.

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Closing Date

11.30pm, Sunday 8th March 2026

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About this role:

This role is a new position beginning in April 2026, as part of the new Croydon Mental Health Partnership pilot programme (MHP) led by Croydon Voluntary Action. The MHP is part of the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative funded by the Maudsley Charity. Reaching Higher is one of the BBF consortium members.

Main purpose of this role:

The Co-ordinator will provide early, relational, trauma-informed interventions for young people (15–19) presenting with mild–moderate emotional wellbeing, mental health, and social needs.

This role will deliver timely engagement (contact within 72 hours), needs-based assessments, short-term support, and warm handovers into the most appropriate pathway across the BBF consortium, avoiding duplication and repeated storytelling. The role is central to the front-door and allocations model, ensuring young people receive the right support, at the right time, from the right organisation.

This new role is perfect for someone who is looking to grow their skills in partnership working, including building partnerships between statutory services and the voluntary sector, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. You will play a hands-on role in both the development and delivery of an exciting new mental health initiative, in line with Reaching Higher’s contextual safeguarding strategy.

We are looking for an experienced educator to join our small yet committed and supportive peace education team to focus on developing the quality and quantity of Peer Mediation across Britain.  

In this role, you will:

• deliver high quality Peer Mediation Train the Trainer courses for adults
• support the development of Peer Mediation practice in secondary and specialist school settings
• develop opportunities for children and young people to gain accreditation for their work as Peer Mediators
• support the development and sharing of high-quality Peer Mediation resources
• play an active role in other aspects of the peace education team’s work, creating new content and resources for educators, and networking to promote peace education.

Contract: Fixed-term contract for one year with the possibility of extension, subject to funding.

Hours: Part-time, up to 28 hours per week, worked across four days.

Location: Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance of these locations. Office based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement. Significant travel to different parts of Britain will be a key part of the role. 

For further details and to apply, please visit our website. 

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 5 March 2026.

Interviews: Thursday 19 March 2026, in person at Friends House, London.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.