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Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships with autistic young people? Do you have the skills to inspire and support learners through challenges?
St John's College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lecturer to join our team and help our learners thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Build Strong Relationships
Foster meaningful connections with learners, focusing on their individual needs and challenges. Reflect and adapt your approach to ensure all students feel valued and understood.
Facilitate Challenging Conversations
Engage with students through tough conversations, maintaining respect and a positive relationship, ensuring their voice is heard.
Community Building
Advocate for mental health and prioritise building a supportive, inclusive community that encourages growth, emotional well-being, and mutual respect.
Goal-Oriented Approach
Work closely with learners to identify their personal and educational goals, creating tailored plans and providing the necessary guidance and support.
Staff Leadership
Lead by Example
Guide and inspire staff to effectively support learners, especially when addressing mental health challenges, ensuring the team is aligned and motivated.
Strong Management Skills
Oversee and direct staff to deliver the best outcomes for learners, creating a team environment that fosters growth and development.
Organisational Expertise
Highly Organised
Manage individualised schedules for learners with exceptional attention to detail, while ensuring all safeguarding and reporting responsibilities are met with urgency.
Collaborative Partnerships
Work with stakeholders (including OT, SaLT, and work experience partners) to address the diverse needs of learners, ensuring smooth transitions and full support.
Forward-Thinking and Flexible
Adaptability
Demonstrate a flexible approach to lesson planning, individualised targets, and learner schedules. Regularly assess what's working and adjust strategies accordingly.
Innovative Solutions
Think creatively to motivate and engage learners, ensuring their progress aligns with their long-term goals and aspirations.
Preparing for Life After College
Focus on preparing learners for the next steps in their journey, whether it be further education, employment, or transitioning back to their homes and communities.
At St John's College, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every learner is empowered to reach their full potential. If you are a compassionate, innovative, and organised individual with a passion for working with young people, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now
Join us in shaping the future of our learners. Help them build strong relationships, overcome challenges, and achieve their aspirations.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Candidates informed of outcome: Thursday 15th May 2025
Interview date (via Microsoft Teams): Friday 16th May 2025
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
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- Are you passionate about empowering others with life-saving skills?
- Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
As a Trainer, you’ll deliver essential courses, including First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal, and Mental Health, equipping learners with vital skills to stay safe and support others.
If you're ready to step into a role where every day is rewarding, we’d love to hear from you!
Details
- Salary: £24,188 per annum
- Location: Bristol
- Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days, including occasional evenings or weekends to meet learner needs
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Additional benefits:
- Paid mileage and expenses for travel
- Ongoing professional development, including support to maintain your subject competence and certifications
- Flexible working patterns to suit your schedule
- Corporate uniform provided for a professional appearance
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by the organisation
- A culture of inclusivity, aligning with the values of Humanity, Excellence, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.)
About the Organisation
This role supports one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace training. With a mission to save lives and make communities safer, their vision is to empower every person with skills that make a difference. They value their people, offering opportunities for growth, and champion diversity in everything they do.
About the Role
As a Trainer, you’ll deliver a variety of courses to diverse groups, ensuring high standards of teaching and assessment. From CPR techniques to mental health awareness, you’ll empower learners with essential skills while contributing to the organisation’s life-saving mission.
You’ll manage your own schedule, travel to training locations, and be responsible for setting up engaging, professional sessions. With support from a dedicated team, you’ll maintain compliance with awarding body standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of training delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and assess workplace training courses such as First Aid at Work and Mental Health Awareness.
- Set up training venues, ensuring all materials and equipment are ready.
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments at venues and act as a designated first aider and fire marshal.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of your subject area through professional development.
- Promote the organisation’s products and services to learners.
- Complete all required documentation promptly and accurately.
Skills / Experience Required
- Essential qualifications:
- Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development or equivalent, plus a valid course-specific qualification (e.g., First Aid at Work, IOSH).
- Experience:
- Delivering first aid and/or health and safety courses to adults.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups.
- Other:
- Physically able to perform CPR on a manikin on the floor.
- Confident using Microsoft applications and digital tools for course administration.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to training venues.
To Apply
- If you’re ready to inspire others and be part of a team dedicated to saving lives, we’d love to hear from you!
- Application is by CV only – no covering letter required.
Interview Process
- Initial telephone call, followed by a face-to-face interview, which will include competency-based questions and the delivery of a short mock training session to demonstrate your skills.
Deadline for Applications
- These are urgent vacancies and, as such, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the role closing when the vacancies are filled, so please apply ASAP to ensure your application is considered.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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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!
Legacy and In Memory Manager
Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!
The Legacy and In Memory Manager is responsible for developing and delivering plans to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the charity whilst providing exceptional levels of supporter care.
This role will oversee the administration of legacies, drive the growth of the charity’s Free Wills programme, steward legacy pledgers, and expand in memory fundraising. The Legacy and In Memory Manager will also ensure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the charity’s programme, working with the Individual Giving and Development Lead to create impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.
The post holder will raise awareness of the importance and impact of gifts in wills and in memory giving to a wider audience, both internally and externally, ensuring these vital income streams are embraced at all levels of the organisation.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
You will be responsible for project managing the expansion of our service in Scotland and for establishing a new service in Wales. Thereafter, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the delivery of the programmes. The role also comes with additional responsibilities for supporting the overall management and coordination of all the services delivered by the Justice Services Department.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? check out our benefits on the ‘Work With Us’ page on our website.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 6 May 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.
Could you be our new Community & Events Fundraising Manager? This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our values and the people at the heart of our work.
We are seeking to grow our income in the coming years by diversifying our revenue streams and increasing our community engagement to include:
- individual giving
- support from schools, churches and local community groups
- corporate donations and sponsorships in and around our local area
In establishing this new role, you’ll proactively create and grow fundraising income across all fundraising streams to enable us to continue supporting people in crisis and meet local need.
Please see all details in our attached job description and person specification.
To provide emergency food and support in Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas for people in need, and to work with partners to prevent and reliev
Purpose of the job
UK Youth are seeking an exceptional Grants Manager to lead our grant-making processes, ensuring effective distribution of funds to youth-focused organisations. You will play a key role in managing relationships with grantees, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and ensuring funding is used effectively to drive positive outcomes for young people.
Reporting to the Head of Network Development, as part of a wider team leading our network development initiatives, you’ll be responsible for be line managing a Grants Officer and providing much needed and valued support for a sector that delivers life changing impact for young people in a difficult, underinvested landscape. You’ll have opportunity to lead a function that’s committed to working with young people and using equitable, innovative principles and approaches to funding (such as unrestricted, multi-year funds). You’ll also work collaboratively across the organisation and externally to amplify impact for young people across the UK.
Key responsibilities
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Manage the full grant-making cycle, from application and assessment to award, monitoring, and evaluation.
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Develop and implement grant-making approaches that align with the charity’s objectives, and funding principles, strategies and priorities e.g. building on our youth participation practices.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with grantees, funders, and sector stakeholders, working collaboratively and cross functionally with internal colleagues with work related to grants.
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Work closely with youth organisations to understand their needs and provide tailored funding and capacity-building support.
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Work with Impact colleagues to monitor and evaluate grants, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and identifying opportunities for impact and learning.
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Ensure a transparent and equitable grant-making process, embedding best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Work with Impact and External Relations colleagues to support and prepare reports and impact assessments for internal and external stakeholders, including trustees and funders.
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Support the maintenance and development of partnerships and new funding opportunities to enhance the charity’s grant-making capacity, including the IVAR community .
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Stay informed about trends in youth work and funding, sharing insights to shape the charity’s approach.
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Ensure the CRM and grant management systems support data-driven decision-making and reporting, providing training and support to colleagues as needed.
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Support the development, and continuous improvement of the charity’s CRM and grant management systems to ensure efficient and effective grant processing.
Experience we're after
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Previous line management experience and a proven track record of successfully leading a grants function in a previous role.
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Experience in grant-making, funding management, or a related role within the charity sector.
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Strong understanding of youth sector challenges and the role of funding in strengthening organisations.
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Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously.
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Analytical skills to assess funding applications and evaluate impact.
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Strong relationship management and communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience working with charities and funders.
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Financially numerate with the ability to set and manage budgets.
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Knowledge of funding compliance, financial reporting, GDPR and charity governance
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Proactive, collaborative and solution focused.
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Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in grant-making practices.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 12th May at 11:59PM (midnight)
Provisional Interview Date: Friday 23rd May
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Major Gifts & Communications
Location: Remote, New York area
Reports to: Anna Bowden, Street Child US CEO
Starting: $70,000 - $80,000 pa
About Street Child:
Street Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Street Child is a global education and child protection NGO whose mission is to ensure that every child can be safe, in school and learning, with a focus on low-resource and crisis contexts where education is disrupted by conflict, climate disaster, disease, displacement and / or extreme poverty.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional based on the East Coast to both drive high-impact new business from corporations and major donors and build our visibility and external communications to support that goal. This is a hybrid role, balancing strategic digital marketing, brand-building and media engagement with income generation, deepening existing relationships with key stakeholders, establishing new partnerships and increasing our visibility.
This is a new position for Street Child, complementing our existing presence on the West Coast. The successful candidate will need to be a strong all-rounder, able to excel in a variety of work areas, although the role will work closely with and be supported by global communications, marketing and corporate fundraising teams, with existing strategies, materials and platforms to leverage and tailor to a US audience.
While this role is not office-based, the successful candidate will be located in or around NYC or DC.
Key Responsibilities:
Major Gift Fundraising (50%)
- Identify, cultivate, and secure partnerships with corporations and major donors, aligning their CSR goals and giving priorities with our mission.
- Leverage existing partnerships and relationships with corporations and major donors to grow a wider network of US-based corporations.
- Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities for campaigns, programs and events.
- Oversee all corporate engagement activities, including employee giving, volunteering and cause marketing campaigns.
- Develop and deliver corporate events to build relationships with and raise funds from our developing network of US-based corporations.
- Collaborate with corporate partners to enhance their internal communications strategies, driving awareness and engagement among their employees around shared initiatives.
- Craft compelling proposals, pitches and presentations for potential partners.
- Steward relationships successfully to ensure long-term impact and retention.
- Track partnership impact, prepare reports and communicate successes to internal and external stakeholders including funding partners and Street Child’s Board of Directors.
- Identify & cultivate new prospects among individuals and corporations.
Communications & Marketing (50%)
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and digital marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
- Drive digital marketing campaigns across key channels, leveraging analytics to optimize performance.
- Lead content creation efforts, including blogs, case studies, impact stories, newsletters and press releases.
- Build and execute a strategy for growing Street Child’s share of voice in the sector, engaging with media and industry influencers.
- Work with external web developers to manage and enhance website content, SEO and UX to improve engagement and conversion.
- Monitor trends, conduct competitor analysis, and identify opportunities to position Street Child as a thought leader.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Strong track record of securing major gifts ($100,000+) from corporations and individuals, including strategic partnerships, sponsorships and events.
- High-level strategic thinking and planning.
- Experience in a similar role across fundraising and marketing.
- Proven success in driving digital marketing strategies, growing brand awareness, and managing media relations.
- Excellent storytelling skills with experience in content creation, social media management and PR, and media connections.
- Experience using digital tools such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms and social media management tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and publicly present materials.
Why Join Street Child?
This is an opportunity to be part of a high-impact team making a real difference in the lives of the world's most marginalized children living in the world's toughest places. We offer a collaborative and dynamic working environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining Street Child, you will be contributing to life-changing programs that help children access education and protection, even in crisis situations.
Benefits:
- Contribution towards healthcare
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 flexible holidays
- Paid travel to offices in Europe, UK and program countries
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a thoughtful cover letter to the link supplied.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Street Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Join Us in Shaping Better Places
The Urban Design Group (UDG) is a small, dynamic charity and professional membership organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in urban design. With a vibrant network of nearly 1,500 members—ranging from professionals and educators to advocates and enthusiasts—we work to ensure towns and cities are designed for the people who live, work and thrive in them.
As we enter an exciting new phase with a 5-year strategy in development, we are looking for a Fundraising and Communications Manager to drive our income generation and communications efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of a respected organisation at the heart of urban design in the UK.
About the Role
Fundraising & Membership Development
● Develop and implement strategies to grow our membership and diversify income.
● Secure new revenue through sponsorships, grants, and fundraising campaigns.
● Build strong relationships with stakeholders and funders.
Communications
● Raise UDG’s profile across the built environment sector, government, media and public.
● Manage all communication channels: email newsletters, social media, website.
● Lead media engagement and develop high-quality content and messaging.
Events
● Support the delivery of our flagship events, including the National Urban Design Conference and Urban Design Awards.
● Lead on planning, promotion, and delivery of both in-person and online events.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
● Minimum 3 years in fundraising, marketing, or communications in a relevant sector.
● Track record of developing and delivering successful income-generation and engagement strategies.
● Strong communications experience across digital platforms and media engagement.
Essential Skills
● Excellent verbal and written communication, networking, and presentation skills.
● Website and CMS management; confident with tools like Mailchimp, Eventbrite, and Zoom.
● Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Personal Attributes
● Friendly, enthusiastic, and collaborative.
● A proactive self-starter with a solution-focused mindset.
● Passionate about making a difference through your work.
Desirable
● Experience delivering high-profile events.
● Knowledge of, or interest in, urban design, the built environment or sustainability.
● Experience working in a small or charitable organisation.
What We Offer
● Flexible Hybrid Working: One day in the office, the rest remote. Some UK travel and occasional evening/weekend work.
● Generous Holiday: 28 days pro-rata + bank holidays + Christmas closure.
● Supportive Team: Work with a close-knit, creative, and purpose-driven team
● Competitive Salary: £40,000 pro-rata.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Fundraising Manager will play a critical leadership role within the Partnerships team, driving growth in philanthropic income through high-value donor engagement. The post holder will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of major donors, including HNWIs, senior business leaders, and key trusts and foundations while identifying and converting new prospects through MFL’s networks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing a strategic plan for major donor stewardship and new donor cultivation. Building and leading major donor relationships.
- Producing compelling, tailored proposals, bids, and impact reports.
- Managing income reporting and pipeline via Salesforce and supporting compliance processes.
- Cross-team collaboration to align fundraising with programme priorities and communications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Manager to lead and deliver strategic communications across all key external audiences. This role is central to driving awareness of the impact of UK Youth’s work, amplifying the voice of young people, and advocating for urgent action to support youth work and organisations across the UK. It is a demanding role, requiring close collaboration with the Head of Brand, Communications & Marketing, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to enhance visibility and engagement at the highest levels.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Messaging:
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Develop and execute UK Youth’s external communications strategy to increase awareness, engagement, and advocacy.
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Craft compelling messaging that effectively communicates the impact of our work, the challenges facing young people, and the importance of youth work.
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Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and materials.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
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Support the Head of Brand, Communications & Marketing in delivering high-profile campaigns and media strategies.
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Partner with the CEO and SLT to enhance their visibility, providing strategic communications support, speechwriting, and media briefings.
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Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, funders, and media contacts.
Media & Public Relations:
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Lead on media engagement, securing press coverage that highlights UK Youth’s impact and advocacy efforts.
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Draft press releases, opinion pieces, and statements that position UK Youth as a leading voice in the youth sector.
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Manage reactive and crisis communications, ensuring UK Youth’s reputation is protected and strengthened.
Campaigns & Content Development:
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Develop and oversee the production of high-impact content, including reports, blogs, speeches, and social media materials.
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Lead on storytelling initiatives that amplify young people’s voices and highlight the real-world impact of UK Youth’s work.
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Work collaboratively with the marketing team to align messaging across digital and traditional channels.
Advocacy & Influence
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Ensure UK Youth’s communications support and enhance policy and advocacy work.
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Develop materials that translate complex policy issues into compelling, accessible messages.
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Support campaigns that mobilise public and stakeholder support for greater investment in youth work.
Experience
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Proven track record in strategic communications, public relations, or media engagement, preferably within the charity, public, or advocacy sectors.
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Experience managing high-profile campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and action.
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Strong background in stakeholder engagement, including working with policymakers, funders, media, and senior leadership teams.
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Experience developing and delivering crisis communication strategies.
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Knowledge of the youth sector, social justice issues, or non-profit communications is highly desirable.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May at 11:59PM (midnight)
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: £37,635 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Deputy Service Manager to support women and children who are impacted by domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls.
In this role you will provide line management and support to staff who work with and help women and their children who experienced domestic abuse and are staying living in our refuges. Our Lambeth refuges are culturally specific services for women and children of African and Caribbean heritage. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of casework.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Closing Date: 09:00am 6 May 2025
Interview Date: 14 and 15 May 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Term: Two-year fixed term contract, with potential to extend.
Hours: 1.0 FTE, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours.
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Location: Hybrid; minimum two days per week in the London office.
Department: Fundraising
Reporting to: Head of Events and Engagement
Responsible For: N/A
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Events and Stewardship Manager, to manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of high impact events and stewardship initiatives that engage and inspire prospects, donors and our partners:
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Events: Taking a proactive approach to project management, this role will have responsibility for delivering a range of events across our global event portfolio. These events underpin Mission 44’s fundraising goals, especially for HNWI and corporate audiences.
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Stewardship: As part of the fundraising team, the post-holder will deliver exceptional support and experiences for our current donors including production of impact-focused reports, personalised communications and moments that build community for Mission 44’s growing donor base.
It is expected the role will have a 60:40 split between events management and stewardship activities. This role is ideal for a skilled planner, exceptional collaborator, and a strong writer, capable of supporting the delivery of exceptional donor experiences, stewardship communications, progress reports and materials that showcase Mission 44’s impact. It is worth noting whilst Mission 44’s events portfolio is global, this role will have minimal international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Special Events Management
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Manage the end-to-end delivery of global events within Mission 44’s portfolio, including donor and prospect dinners, trackside activations and flagship fundraising galas.
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Lead on core event logistics plans, including venue searches, supplier contracting, building of accurate run of shows and production schedules for multi-day events.
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Produce quality briefing materials for event participants, staff, trustees, donors and impact partners.
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Support the wider Fundraising team with securing sponsorship, ticket sales, and securing auction items. This includes production of targeted collateral for outreach.
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Produce quality and timely evaluation for events activities that capture key learnings, recommendations and event ROI.
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Work closely with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager to ensure that events and stewardship data is updated in a accurately and timely manner to our CRM system (Virtuous).
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Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure events materials are aligned with brand and messaging.
Stewardship: Donor Communications and Reporting
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Deliver exceptional donor experiences, including impact-focused reports, personalised communications, and bespoke touch-points with impact partners and the Mission 44 team.
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Oversee the preparation and submission of specific donor reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with donor guidelines and grant agreements.
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Manage select bespoke stewardship projects which strengthen relationships with donors especially our corporate partners
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Work closely with our Impact and Finance teams to gather data, track progress, and strengthen internal reporting processes.
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Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure that donor communications are consistent with our brand and messaging.
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Maintain accurate records of donor and partner interactions using our CRM system (Virtuous).
Personal Qualities
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Passionate About Young People: You are deeply committed to Mission 44’s vision of supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds to thrive in education and employment.
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A Story-teller: You enjoy writing, and especially love crafting compelling stories to support proposals, reports, and briefing materials, with a clear and persuasive narrative in English.
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Delivery-focused: You’re skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high-quality execution.
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Detail-driven: You enjoy being in the details, accurately tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring no stone is left unturned.
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A Collaborator: You love working across portfolios and internal functions. You will work closely with all members of the fundraising team to provide operational support and achieve fundraising goals.
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Pro-Active Critical Thinker: You find gaps in ways of working and create quick solutions before others even notice.
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Flexible & Adaptable: Mission 44 is a fast-moving start-up, and you thrive in that environment. You embrace change, adjust priorities on the fly, and pivot when needed- always maintaining focus, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
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Proven experience of project managing either bespoke events, campaigns, fundraising initiatives from conception to evaluation.
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Proven experience managing special events for HNWI and corporate prospects and donors
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Understanding of stewardship and supporter journey – experience of improving the donor experience and/or developing a partnership via event participation.
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Experience of managing a wide range of senior stakeholders and external suppliers with demonstrable knowledge of working with event venues in delivering health & safety, catering and production requirements, registration systems, sponsor requirements, AV technology, supporting high-profile talent, staff and volunteers.
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Strong track record of producing high quality written materials including reports
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Experience of working with fundraising CRM systems / guest management systems.
Desirable:
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Excellent track record, and evidence of delivering income growth through event fundraising.
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Project management qualification such as Agile, Prince II or Scrum.
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Strong experience of developing branded materials for events and written communications, and a good understanding of applying brand guidelines.
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Experience of working with young people and embedding safeguarding policies in event delivery
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Experience of working within an international setting
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and access to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Capital Appeals Manager (Fundraising Manager)
Salary: Circa 42k FTE Depending on Experience, pro rata for part time
Hours: Part-Time, 3 days (21 hours) per week can be worked flexibly or on set days.
Duration: 2 year contract.
Location: Strength and Learning Through Horses, Greengate Stables, Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2AQ
Responsible to: CEO Rosie Bensley
About Us:
Strength & Learning Through Horses provides mental health and education support to some of London’s most vulnerable young people through offering equine assisted therapy and alternative education programmes. The organisation’s ability to deliver excellence in its service quality is dependent upon a skilled and competent workforce where learning and continuous improvement is a fundamental aim.
Strength & Learning Through Horses has been in operation for over 10 years and has grown year on year in terms of income and number of young people reached and number of services we offer.
We have 5 full time and 5 part time contracted staff members, 18 freelance staff members and work with 17 volunteers. 400 – 500 young people per year benefit from our life changing services; our hope is that this will increase to 700+ per year from 2027 once the building project at our site is complete. We have ambitious longer term plans for growth.
We have been operating in North London for over 10 years from a small stables, after our lease sadly came to an end in January 2023 we moved to our long term home. This was a derelict stables owned by the Council which we have secured via a 25 year lease. In 2022-23 we raised £300,000 to get the site usable as an equine therapy centre although it is still very run down with much of it boarded up an derelict. We now have full planning permission to develop the site and build a purpose built equine therapy centre which will allow us to double the number of young people who access the space.
About the Role:
To make this dream a reality we are looking for an experienced Capital Fundraising Manager to lead the Capital fundraising campaign for this project to raise £700,000 over 2 years in order to fund this build.
The hope is to raise £350,000 in year one in order to fund half of the build (stage 1) with the remaining funding being secured in the 2nd year to complete the build in year 2. We have a strong track record of fundraising including recently securing 5 years core costs funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and we have warm relationships that we can call on once this fundraising campaign gets activated.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a time of growth and change and an opportunity for someone to really make this role their own.
About You:
Central to this role is the ability to work according to the organisation’s core values of:
- Ambition: for young people, SLTH and ourselves as individuals
- Curiosity without judgment (about human and equine behaviours)
- Embrace difference: a variety of perspectives & life experiences are essential
- Embrace difficulty; it’s where the learning happens
- Commitment to always improving; & owning areas that improvement is required
- Respect
You are driven and ambitious, both in your personal career goals and in achieving and surpassing fundraising targets. You will also bring this ambition to your aspirations for SLTH Equine Therapy, striving for excellence and growth in all endeavours.
Experience of successfully managing capital funding appeals with a proven track record of securing significant funds from high net-worth individuals, corporate organisations and grant making organisations.
Self-motivated and able to confidently lead on fundraising projects including:
- Creating capital fundraising strategy
- Generating a capital fundraising pipeline
- Reporting efficiently on progress
The ability to proactively manage stakeholders from across SLTH to ensure all are involved and their personal networks are utilised in this campaign.
This will include:
- Working alongside the 2 CEO’s to develop a strategy and to utilise existing contacts and warm leads
- Working closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure fundraising materials and pitch decks are high quality
- Engaging staff, volunteers and supporters in the campaign
- Manage fundraising pipeline and presenting a progress updates to the board if required
- Creating a relationship with one of our HNW funders who has connections with other HNW individuals and corporations
- The Equestrian Management Agency (who support us as their partner charity and are invested in making this fundraising campaign a success)
What's in it for you:
- The opportunity to work with and learn from a friendly, flexible team of highly knowledgeable people who are passionate about the charity and its work
- Contributing to tackling youth mental health crisis – with a great team
- Benefit from investment and a genuine commitment to you, your training and career development including:
- Personal CPD budget to access further training & develop your skills
- Access to in-house training sessions in various areas of horse and human psychology
- Generous holiday allowance
- Basic Healthcare plan
Don’t feel you meet every single requirement?
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at SLTH and we’d welcome an explanation as to how you believe you would develop the skills required with training.
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No agencies please.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should be no longer than one A4 page and detail how your skills match the job description, and why you feel that you would be a good fit for the role.
- Are you passionate about empowering others with life-saving skills?
- Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
As a Trainer, you’ll deliver essential courses, including First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal, and Mental Health, equipping learners with vital skills to stay safe and support others.
If you're ready to step into a role where every day is rewarding, we’d love to hear from you!
Details
- Salary: £24,188 per annum
- Location: Various locations available
- Birmingham
- Cambridge
- Doncaster
- Leicester
- Ossett
- St Austell
- Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days, including occasional evenings or weekends to meet learner needs
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Additional benefits:
- Paid mileage and expenses for travel
- Ongoing professional development, including support to maintain your subject competence and certifications
- Flexible working patterns to suit your schedule
- Corporate uniform provided for a professional appearance
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by the organisation
- A culture of inclusivity, aligning with the values of Humanity, Excellence, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.)
About the Organisation
This role supports one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace training. With a mission to save lives and make communities safer, their vision is to empower every person with skills that make a difference. They value their people, offering opportunities for growth, and champion diversity in everything they do.
About the Role
As a Trainer, you’ll deliver a variety of courses to diverse groups, ensuring high standards of teaching and assessment. From CPR techniques to mental health awareness, you’ll empower learners with essential skills while contributing to the organisation’s life-saving mission.
You’ll manage your own schedule, travel to training locations, and be responsible for setting up engaging, professional sessions. With support from a dedicated team, you’ll maintain compliance with awarding body standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of training delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and assess workplace training courses such as First Aid at Work and Mental Health Awareness.
- Set up training venues, ensuring all materials and equipment are ready.
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments at venues and act as a designated first aider and fire marshal.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of your subject area through professional development.
- Promote the organisation’s products and services to learners.
- Complete all required documentation promptly and accurately.
Skills / Experience Required
- Essential qualifications:
- Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development or equivalent, plus a valid course-specific qualification (e.g., First Aid at Work, IOSH).
- Experience:
- Delivering first aid and/or health and safety courses to adults.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups.
- Other:
- Physically able to perform CPR on a manikin on the floor.
- Confident using Microsoft applications and digital tools for course administration.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to training venues.
To Apply
- If you’re ready to inspire others and be part of a team dedicated to saving lives, we’d love to hear from you!
- Application is by CV only – no covering letter required.
Interview Process
- Initial telephone call, followed by a face-to-face interview, which will include competency-based questions and the delivery of a short mock training session to demonstrate your skills.
Deadline for Applications
- These are urgent vacancies and, as such, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the role closing when the vacancies are filled, so please apply ASAP to ensure your application is considered.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.
Location: Hybrid, with monthly visits to our London office and regular college travel (2/3 days a week, with up to 4/5 days in busy periods).
Travel: You will be required to regularly travel to your assigned colleges, so reliable means of transport (e.g. car/bus/train) is essential. Colleges you may need to travel to include: Burton & South Derbyshire College, Derby College.
For travel to the London office, you will be able to claim expenses.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).
Salary: Competitive, including London weighting where applicable.
Start Date: July 28th 2025.
Duration: Fixed term until August 2026, with potential for extension.
Benefits
✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).
✅ Professional development and training opportunities.
✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.
✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.
About Us
Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.
We are now seeking a driven and passionate Programme Coordinator to join our growing team and ensure the successful delivery of our tutoring programmes.
About the Role
As a Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for student engagement, timetabling, logistics, and tutor performance, helping learners secure vital qualifications for their future.
Programme Coordination
- Manage a portfolio of up to 300 students throughout the year, ensuring sustained engagement with tutoring sessions.
- Prepare for programme launches, including timetabling of sessions and logistical planning.
- Maximise student reach by filling available tutoring spaces and maintaining an active pipeline of students.
- Develop strategies to enhance student engagement and track attendance KPIs using our CRM system (Salesforce).
- Prioritise safeguarding and student safety at all times.
Tutor Performance and Delivery
- Oversee tutor task and session management to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Conduct regular check-ins with tutors, providing guidance and feedback.
- Observe tutoring sessions to uphold delivery standards and improve programme effectiveness.
College Relationships and Programme Logistics
- Build and maintain strong relationships with college staff to ensure seamless programme delivery.
- Manage logistical preparations, including scheduling sessions and room bookings.
- Maintain clear communication with college stakeholders and contribute to impact reporting.
- Support contract renewal discussions to sustain and expand partnerships.
Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation
- Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance programme efficiency.
- Contribute to wider organisational projects, such as tutor training, resource development, and student engagement initiatives.
- Lead special projects aligned with your interests to further our mission.
Championing Get Further’s Vision and Values
- Represent Get Further’s values in all interactions with students, tutors, and external partners.
- Ensure accuracy in reporting and programme evaluation to drive positive systemic change.
- Collaborate with the wider team to support the charity’s strategic priorities.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:
· A strong commitment to tackling educational inequality and supporting disadvantaged students.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Excellent attention to detail and high standards for student success.
· Resilience, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to students and senior stakeholders.
· Strong organisational skills, time management, and ability to work independently.
· IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable:
- Experience in education programme delivery.
- Familiarity with Salesforce.
- Understanding of the further education sector.
- Interest in or commitment to a career in the charity sector.
How to Apply
Complete our online application, including your CV (max 2 pages) and responses to the 3 application questions.
Suitable candidates will be contacted after the closing date. Screening calls will be held on 22nd May followed by First-round interviews on 3rd June. If required second round interviews will be held on 10th June.
Use of AI in application: We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when drafting your job application. But when misused, it can make your application generic and lack individuality, meaning your application won't stand out. If you do use AI, please make sure you use it wisely, and ensure that the final application reflects your unique personal experience, accomplishments, and skills.
Join Us in Making a Difference.
Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to empowering students.
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Programme Coordinator, Education Programme Manager, Student Engagement Officer, Further Education Coordinator, Tutor Coordinator.
To support students in further education from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications that unlock opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.