Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and play a pivotal role in the development of our digital content and platforms.  We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as Digital Learning Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role
The Digital Learning Manager will be responsible for the ongoing development, management and monitoring and evaluation of the platforms and online content which support young people taking part in our programmes, including YE Learning Zone which houses self-led e-learning courses for students and YE Online and YE Trading Station which supports students taking part in our flagship Company Programme.

The Digital Learning Manager will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and support of each platform as well as placing a focus on building research findings to identify and action relevant content and digital developments to improve the infrastructure and user experience.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual with strong organisation and project management skills, a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of developing online content and managing web and digital platforms is essential. An understanding of education and school centred programmes, plus experience working with web and digital developers would be a distinct advantage.

Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, this role provides a real opportunity to help drive YE’s digital offer forward, and to ensure that young people across the country have access to vital skills and attributes for future life and work. Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Why work for us?

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

If this role appeals to you - we would like to hear from you!

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Please note that this position has been previously advertised as Digital Programmes Manager.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams.

About Young Enterprise
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and play a crucial role in supporting the Services team to deliver on its strategic objectives.  We are looking for a dynamic team player to coordinate a number of Young Enterprise’s services for educators on a permanent basis.

About the role 
The Education Services Coordinator will work closely with the Education Services Manager to develop and coordinate our teacher training offer, develop and maintain our subscription lesson plan service and re-launch our Teacher Advisory Group. This role also works closely with the other members of the Services team and more broadly across the whole of the Programmes and Services team to ensure joined up cohesive support is offered internally and externally to staff, teachers and other educators.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high level customer service both internally and externally to a variety of people including staff, teachers and other educators. This role will also provide ongoing support to ensure we are effectively communicating the aims and objectives of our programmes to external stakeholders through newsletters, social media and email campaigns.

Who we are looking for 
We are seeking a customer focused individual with first rate organisational skills. Someone with experience of education or training, or the desire to develop a career in this space, who would like to manage and support the development of training events and teaching materials.

Reporting to the Education Services Manager, this is a role that can grow with the capabilities and interests of the person in post, with opportunities to develop skills in assessing and developing learning resources; writing copy; inputting into and managing social media campaigns and project management. This role provides a real opportunity to support teachers and educators so they can ensure that young people across the country have access to vital skills and experiences for future life and work.

Why work for us?

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

If this role appeals to you - we would like to hear from you!

Education and Training Lead, Yorkshire and Humber

Part-time at 28 hours,

Home Based – with regular travel within the Yorkshire and Humber region

Salary: £25,375 - £28,420, yearly, dependent on experience, pro rata

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms. Our expert services are confidential and non-judgemental.

GamCare’s Youth Programme expanded in April 2020, and a new support service for young people was launched in September 2020. The programme, which has funding for four years, is designed to deliver education to young people in order to raise awareness of gambling-related harm and promote safer gambling choices. To find out more about the programme, please visit GamCare Website.

GamCare is recruiting for an Education and Training Lead to schedule and deliver this work, whilst building strong regional networks to raise awareness of how gambling-related harm can affect young people and their communities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establish the reputation of the GamCare Youth programme in youth work settings across your region
• Promote, arrange, and deliver training sessions to youth-facing professionals (e.g. youth workers, teachers, social workers) in your region
• Promote, arrange, and deliver young peoples’ workshops to 11-19-year olds in Yorkshire and Humber
• Maintain a network of local stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information required to assist delivery and evaluation.
• Be a point of contact for people interested in GamCare’s young people’s projects in Yorkshire and Humber  You should have previous experience working with young people aged 11-19 and delivering educational content to a variety of audiences.

The role will require travelling and delivery time in the specified region, as well as administrative work completed at home.

You will form part of an enthusiastic team who are committed to supporting those affected by gambling-related harm across the United Kingdom, and work with a supportive programme leadership team.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

To discuss the role further please email Craig de Vos, Programme Manager,

Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications is Friday 01 October 2021 at 9am.

Interviews will be held via video conference

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Training and Development Coordinator for Safeguarding
Home based
2 year fixed-term contract, 28 or 35 hours per week
Salary:  £27,215 or £34,019

Are you passionate about equipping people with skills and resources to safeguard the vulnerable?

The Safeguarding team is looking for a committed team player to enable and support the United Reformed Church to develop and coordinate its safeguarding training programme.

You already have extensive knowledge of legislative guidelines and statutory guidance related to protection of children and adults at risk. You have experience of developing policy and practice guidance, developing and delivering training and enabling others to do so.

You have excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively in a variety of settings using differing media.

Experience of working in safeguarding within a faith-based charity context would be a distinct advantage. 

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for an application form (noting that we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 25 October 2021
Interview date: 17 November 2021

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Training and Partnerships Administrator will provide administrative support to Surviving Economic Abuse’s training function. They will be responsible for the ‘customer journey’ – from marketing courses and responding to enquiries, registering learners, through to supporting their access to learning materials, following up impact and ongoing engagement.

This role also supports the administration of some broader relationship and partnership outcomes. This includes the effective use of Salesforce across the organisation and administrative support for partnership tools and processes as necessary.

Job Description

Title: Education Officer – Maternity Cover (Educational Resources and Content Development)

Contract: Full time maternity cover

Department: Education

Responsible to: Education Team Manager

Core office hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm

Salary: 35k-44k

Location: Central London

Please note, as a result of Covid-19 our team is currently working remotely.

However, all full time members of staff will be expected to work 2 days at the office from Autumn onwards.

Holidays: 22 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays, plus two days for Rosh Hashanah and one day for Yom Kippur should they fall on weekdays.

The Holocaust Educational Trust seeks an enthusiastic Education Officer, to join a dynamic Education Team who are at the heart of our mission to educate people from every background across the country about the Holocaust. The successful candidate will have experience in the UK education sector, with a knowledge and understanding of Holocaust history and education. You will join a team of experts and specialists in pedagogical approaches to Holocaust education; research and the academic study of the history of the Holocaust; youth engagement, and mobilisation; oral history and its use in education; site-based learning; memorialisation and remembrance; and public awareness of the Holocaust and its relevance today.

The Holocaust Educational Trust encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.  The Holocaust Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references.

You should attach an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to your application. Please include “Application: Education Officer (Educational Resources and Content Development)” in the subject line.

Job description

To serve as a member of the Trust’s Education Team, responsible for development, creation and delivery of educational resources and content, including our online resources, and new/special projects. In particular, the successful candidate will play a key role in the Trust’s new digital project, working with the Digital Project Team to create a future-proofed, innovative and cutting-edge educational product for schools, as well as supporting our Ambassador Programme Team.

Key responsibilities:

RESOURCE AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

• Responsible for the development, creation, delivery and monitoring of educational resources and bespoke content
• Working with the Digital Project Team on the creation and evolution of a new and innovative digital learning resource for schools
• As and when necessary, support other teams – including the Outreach and Lessons from Auschwitz teams – in the creation and delivery of resources for their unique programme areas

AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME (RESOURCE AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT)

• Support the Ambassador team with the development, creation and delivery of educational resources and sessions bespoke to our Ambassador Programme, including the development of a new online platform for our Ambassadors
• Work with the Ambassador Programme Manager to identify and implement strategies for increasing the diversity of our Ambassador Programme

GENERAL

• Work with members of the Education Team in responding to enquiries from teachers, students, partners and members of the public
• Provide regular updates on the education sector, Holocaust education sector, and flagging any new and relevant academic research
• As an educational charity, we must ensure that education about the Holocaust is the core of all work. To this end, the Education Team are responsible for supporting the wider team as they develop, plan and delivery on broader public engagement, fundraising, and awareness raising initiatives
• Carry out any other reasonable request by the Director of Programmes, Chief Executive, or Senior Management Team

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Demonstratable experience working in the formal or informal education sector
• Specific experience and/or training related to Holocaust history and/or education;
• Experience in developing and delivering high-quality, knowledge rich educational resources;

Desirable

• Experience of site-based-learning, specifically working with authentic Holocaust sites;
• Experience teaching History, Citizenship and/or Religious Studies;

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• A relevant degree or recognised teaching qualification;
• An understanding of, and confidence in speaking about, the complex historiography of the Holocaust; 
• Familiarity with contemporary trends in the UK educational sector;
• Knowledge of best practice and in Holocaust education and familiarity with key organisations involved in Holocaust education;
• An understanding of contemporary issues related to the Holocaust, including contemporary antisemitism;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including the ability to present complex and niche histories to different groups with varied knowledge, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the team;

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to work creatively and develop new ideas, taking initiative to drive forward with ideas and plans
• Ability to work as part of a team, with an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of collaborative working
• Ability to network and build relationships with people at all levels
• A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach with a high level of integrity, initiative and confidence.

Job title:Education Relationship Manager 

Location:                Remote working in the UK

Responsible to:Head of Engagement 

Salary:£25,000 to £30,000

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered. 

Although this role is based remotely, having knowledge of education relationships in the Midlands and South West England is required. 

Why us?

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

To engage with education and training providers as well as local authorities in sharing out programme, onboarding and training in their usage.  Taking on the views of educators and educational leaders in what we provide and need to provide and enabling us to more closely match local and national need with our programme. This role will also support the delivery team with the delivery of the programmes from marketing opportunities to schools/students work experience placements. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities:-

• Recruit and onboard new educational establishments to working with us 
• Training and supporting users to maximise the opportunity to their students accessing our programmes through our newly developed portal and app. 
• Delivering training sessions to schools and colleges on our programmes and building on engagement in your defined region. 
• Building partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts, SEND and PRU provision within your region to maximise our impact 
• Liaise with local government organisations to actively promote our programme to NEET young people in the region 
• Developing long standing relationships with school and college contacts to access, support and maximise employer engagement relationships in your region 
• Build a regional network of educational contacts, ensuring high level of customer service and reporting opportunities and issues to Head of Engagement 
• Retain our registered schools and colleges in our network, and increase engagement levels in all programmes across the region 
• To support on delivery of SEND and PRU programme opportunities in collaboration with Community Engagement Managers in the regional team 
• Support our Delivery Partners to identify school contacts that can promote and support our programmes 
• Support Fundraising Leads in region to embed school-based initiatives where appropriate 
• Ensuring all data relating to school and college engagement is accurate, recorded and presented in reports when required 
• Networking in the region with your regional team to collaboratively build brand awareness of Speakers for Schools across all partners and organisations working in the Education landscape. 
• Supporting the wider UK Education Strategy for Speakers for Schools 

Delivery Team support:

• Support our Delivery Partners to identify school contacts that can promote and support our programmes
• Processing new user registrations on our portal
• Helping with technical delivery processes using both our in-house software
• Data Management and CRM
• Inputting new data, maintaining existing records and generating reports
• Other duties as required, within the scope of the role. 

Key skills and experience:

Essential: -

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 
• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 
• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 
• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 
• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery. 

Desirable: - 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Educational Providers/Youth/Engagement teams an advantage 
• Knowledge of SEND and PRU education establishments and NEET students 
• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision and social mobility challenges within UK schools and colleges 
• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September 2021 and appointing our Education Relationship Manager swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in October and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restriction to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Flexible working 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

The closing date for this role will be on or before Friday 24th September. 

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Circles South West is an award winning independent charity that prevents sexual abuse by reducing the risk of sexual re-offending. ‘Circles of Support and Accountability’ enable local volunteers to positively impact on the safe integration of people who have sexually harmed, including young people. Working closely with responsible statutory agencies we provide a complementary risk management approach, making our communities safer. We also provide education and support programmes for the partners, families and friends of those who have sexually harmed, enabling them to become ‘protectors’. Informed by our practice expertise, our training and consultancy for professionals is designed to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding to more effectively engage with people who sexually harm, and contribute more widely to the prevention of sexual abuse.

Training Coordinator, SW England (Home Based)

17.5 hours p/w, fixed term to October 2023

With substantial experience, your flair for training will be underpinned by significant knowledge and practice experience in the field of sexual harm and sexual abuse prevention. You will lead the development and delivery of our training and consultancy offer for professionals. Contributing to our sustainability strategy,  it is anticipated that this post will be self-sustaining within 2 years.

We will consider applicants from any of the following counties: Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Wiltshire or Gloucestershire.

We are also offering a second position open only to people who are applying for the above post or the Young People's Circles Coordinator post. The applicant may combine this post and that of the following role to create a full-time position.

Programme Facilitator, Devon and Cornwall (Home Based)

10-14 hours p/w, fixed term to March 2022

This position is open only to individuals applying for another part-time position

Your significant experience of (co)facilitating programmes in the criminal justice or related sector will be underpinned by your knowledge and practice experience of working with people who have sexually harmed, secondary victims or more widely in preventing sexual abuse. You will lead the delivery of education and support programmes for people who have accessed indecent images of children online, and for the partners, friends and family of individuals who have sexually harmed. You will work closely with the police and other partners to assess suitability and feedback on progress. You will need to reside in either Devon or Cornwall for this role. 

Closing date for applications is 5pm, 30th September.

Interviews will be held on 12th or 13th October in Exeter.

Circles South West values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity

Safeguarding is our priority

We're looking for an experienced Advice Services Manager to take responsibility for ensuring the effective delivery of our helplines and casework support service for the families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). ​

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is the leading organisation providing free legally-based independent information, advice and casework support to ensure that children and young people with SEND get the education, training and support they are legally entitled to and that meets their individual needs.

We deliver our services across England, providing free one-off telephone advice and ongoing casework assistance to parents, carers and young people. 

• Our Advice Line provides legally-based next step advice on any educational issue that relates to a child or young person’s SEND, including exclusion from school, home to school transport, disability discrimination and the process for obtaining additional support. 
• On our Tribunal Helpline we give next step advice on appeals and disability discrimination claims to the SEND Tribunal.
• Through our Tribunal Support Service we provide in-depth casework support to parents, carers and young people appealing to the SEND Tribunal, including assistance with drafting appeal grounds, compiling evidence, assisting with the case management process, negotiating with local authority representatives, helping with paperwork and providing representation at the hearing. 

Our advice and support services, which assist around 5000 families per year, are delivered by a network of volunteers, trained, supervised and supported by IPSEA’s legal and volunteer teams.

As a member of IPSEA’s senior management team, you will lead a team of staff and volunteers to develop our services, increase our reach and ensure that we deliver high quality advice to help parents, carers and young people resolve the problems they face.

Programme Manager - Training and CPD
Location: Based at home, but will be expected to visit the locations of Aesop training programmes around England and Wales.
Contract: Permanent Full-time
Salary: £30,600 per annum

About us

Aesop are a small and ambitious arts and health charity and are looking for a Programme Manager for Training and CPD to join them in this newly created post. As part of our team of programme managers, you will work within Services to develop, manage, and quality assure training and CPD needed to support our innovative Dance to Health programme and our sector support services.

The Role

Your responsibilities will be split between the training we offer our dance artists, and that for arts and health professionals through the Aesop Institute. You will work with expert facilitators and external training providers to design, promote, manage and evaluate a range of training courses and activities.

Reporting to the Head of Services, this is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative training and support for practitioners and professionals in the emerging arts and health sector.

Who are we looking for?

To succeed you will need a strong track record in adult training, experience of evaluation and quality assurance within education or training, and familiarity with the arts. You will also need good project management skills, and the ability to forge and sustain strong relationships with our partners and trainees.

Your ability to be creative, adaptable and work well in a team, together with your well-developed understanding of equality and diversity, track record of completing projects on time and budget, and superb organisational skills are also essential requirements.

Due to the nature of our programmes, you will need to be available to work on occasional evenings and weekends.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 13th October 2021
Interviews: w/c 25th October 2021

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our HR Partner's website, where you can find further information about the role and details of how to apply.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Aesop is not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Aesop is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

Based in the UK, the role has two significant parts:

1. To deliver our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, and respond to inquiries from the public and media.
2. To manage the general administration and operations of APIE in the UK, including systems for governance and compliance, and coordinate meetings and events.

The post holder will work remotely, 24 hours per week, with occasional in-person meetings and the opportunity to visit our projects in Rwanda. The Communications and Operations Manager reports directly to the CEO who is based in Rwanda. 

Salary: 24,000 GBP pro rata (0.6 FTE)

A Partner in Education (APIE) is a small charity with a simple mission: to facilitate sustainable, locally-led programmes of teacher training working in partnership with our pilot school, Umubano Academy, in Rwanda, to ensure that every child has access to inclusive, high-quality education.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement an effective communications strategy.
• Write, edit, and distribute content, including website content, social media, newsletters, annual reports, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's projects, activities and strategic priorities.
• Proof read grant applications and other external communications written by other members of staff.
• Organise Board meetings and other meetings including producing papers and agenda, attend meetings and take minutes.
• Maintain and update organisational policies in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and executive team.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including regular donors, funders and UK partner schools. Respond to external inquiries, arrange meetings, and act as a spokesperson for the organization as required.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the organisation, and coordinate publicity and fundraising events as required.
• Maintain records and data related to communications, governance and administration.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• General administration experience
• Proficient in desktop design and publishing software or desire to learn (Canva, Photoshop etc)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems e.g. Wix and iPage, and social media platforms
• Good time management and organisational skills

Application process:

Please include your condensed CV (2x A4 pages maximum) and a cover letter in your application.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview remotely during the first week of October.

Start date ASAP and ideally by 1st November 2021. Two full references to be supplied prior to appointment.

The National Church Institutions (NCIs) are national administrative bodies that work together to support the mission and ministry of the Church of England. Their activities are hugely varied, ranging from management of a multi-billion-pound investment fund, to a grant-giving charity, a housing service for retired clergy and the administration of four multi-employer pension schemes.

The Procurement Team is part of the Finance department, a shared services function working across the NCIs to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective finance service to each organisation. The NCI procurement function was established 3 years ago, and has developed into a key strategic partner for these organisations, driving value-for-money, promoting a best practice approach and upholding strong ethical procurement principles.

Introduction

As Procurement Category Manager, you will support the Head of Procurement to spearhead and be responsible for building out our support to the IT, Property & Facilities and Professional Services departments, developing strong working relationships across teams and promoting great procurement practice and truly effective contract management. This will include running competitive tenders, appointing and managing preferred suppliers, and providing procurement support for key projects.

This post is based in Westminster and requires the flexibility to travel to work at Lambeth Palace or regionally as required. Remote working will be available for 2-3 days per week, subject to requirements and agreement.

Interviews will be held w/c 18th October 2021.

In return we offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.

We are recruiting a Senior Research Officer to join Education Development Trust’s growing Careers & Employability business, with a particular focus on supporting the following two Programmes:

Making a Difference is a brand-new programme to be delivered by Education Development Trust in the North East region of England. The programme is a European Social Fund (ESF) match funded programme which is designed to support both unemployed and economically inactive participants, the aim being to progress them to job search readiness or into paid employment.

The North East Ambition programme is designed to support SMEs and micro businesses across the North East link more effectively with local and national skills initiatives. The programme is a partnership between Education Development Trust and the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, building upon NELEP’s successful North East Ambition pilot. The North East Ambition programme is a European Social Fund match funded programme that runs from December 2020 – December 2023.

Research is central to the work of Education Development Trust. We invest each year in a programme of international educational research and we deliver an exciting and demanding portfolio of research work for clients. 

The Senior Research Officer, Careers & Employability (SRO, C&E) will be a part of the Careers & Employability team but will also be strongly aligned with Education Development Trust’s central Research team. They will lead and manage the development and execution of a research strategy, and actively grow and deepen research within and connected to Careers and Employability. The growth of evidence and research linked to careers and employability work is needed to support service improvements, positioning, and to inform succession work of the European Social Fund (ESF) projects that will help to maintain the impact of the ESF investment beyond the life of the projects.

The successful applicant will have:

• An advanced degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Excellent practical knowledge and understanding of social science research methods 
• Practical knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation (and learning) approaches 
• Extensive experience of applied research, M&E, research methods and analysis 
• Knowledge of education policy and practice in a research context 
• Experience of managing and delivering a portfolio of projects 
• Experience of analysing and presenting data to non-technical audiences 
• Published research or presented conference papers related to areas of expertise 
• Understanding of and experience working within a low-income context 
• Ability to use information technology effectively, including statistical packages such as SPSS/STATA and other programmes such as NVIVO 
• Excellent quantitative skills 
• Excellent writing and editing skills

In return we offer a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance (30 days & bank holidays), a 6% matched pension scheme and a range of other voluntary benefits. We also offer excellent training and family friendly policies to support flexible working and a range of health and discount benefits. 

Closing date: Thursday 29th September

Interviews dates: Interviews will take Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job title:Employer Engagement Manager (Work Experience)

Location:                Remote working in the UK, Knowledge of employer engagement in one of the following regions (multiple roles available) London/South East OR Midlands/South West OR Scotland

Responsible to:Head of Engagement 

Salary:£28,000 to 38,000 per annum FTE 

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

Working for the Head of Engagement in your region, and as part of a team of Employer Engagement Managers, Educational Relationship Managers, Programme Delivery Partners, and Regional Fundraising Officers, you will focus on relationship building in your community and will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in your dedicated region to deliver work experience opportunities, as well as well as other opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities: - 

• Outreach to and onboarding of new host employers, helping to grow our employer network to reach ambitious targets for Experience and Progression Programmes (and others as they develop). 

• Account managing relationships with participating employers and other regional stakeholders, supporting them in the design of programmes (where appropriate) and engagement with our leading technology platform. 

• Supporting employers to achieve their aims, through either our free or chargeable services, as appropriate. 

• Outreach to discount and opportunity providers, helping grow the range of discounts and opportunities for young people through our Youth Card programme. 

• Supporting programmes as needed on any contact, phone conversations with stakeholders, programme delivery tasks and wider charity work in support of wider organisation aims and needs, particularly during peak delivery periods. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:- 

Essential  

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 

• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 

• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 

• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 

• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Comfort in holding commercial conversations with stakeholders, who are seeking chargeable service to deliver income.

Desirable 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage 

• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage 

• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September 2021. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)

• Flexiable working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  Opportunities close on an ongoing basis.

Immediate starts and delayed starts available.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.