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Lead a nationally significant youth development and outdoor learning programme that changes young lives at sea.
Join Tall Ships Youth Trust in a senior leadership role shaping pathways, partnerships and life-changing opportunities for young people across the UK.

Tall Ships Youth Trust is looking for an exceptional Director of Youth Development & Outdoor Learning to lead and grow our youth development offer at a pivotal moment in our strategy. This is a rare opportunity to combine mission, leadership and commercial thinking in a role that directly expands opportunities for young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds.

You will shape the journey young people take with us, from their first voyage to longer-term development, training, employment and progression opportunities.

Through a combination of outdoor learning and sail training frameworks you will engage educational and youth leaders, apprenticeship providers and sector corporate partners to establish multiple pathways for young people in the UK. You’ll identify and create networks across the UK with education and youth development clients, outdoor learning providers and national organisations that offer leadership and development opportunities for young people. Ensuring that our three-voyage programme and space in between is employed as their preferred option for the personal and social development of the young people that they are responsible for.

This includes trading income generation for groups and individuals, while also supporting fundraising by developing business in geographies and communities that align with geographically restricted funding secured by the Trust.

You will also lead Tall Ships Youth Trust on its journey towards appropriate Kite marks, accreditation and quality marks to establish our credentials in the youth development and outdoor learning sectors. 

OFFICE AND HR ADMINISTRATOR

Are you an administrator looking for your next opportunity?

Would you like to play a key role in providing essential administration support for an energetic and independent education charity?

Smallpeice Trust engage and inspire young people aged 9 – 18 to choose pathways that can lead to a career in engineering. Their vision is to inspire increasing numbers of young people to acquire Life, Leadership and Engineering skills, in order to increase the number of engineers in the UK.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proactive, flexible approach with strong administrative capability

You will be working in a small, dedicated team providing essential administrative supporting daily management of the office, staff and volunteers.  Good communication skills, administration and a “can do” attitude are essential for this varied and rewarding role.

This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Closing date: 2nd July 2026

However, applications are being reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis. The advert could close before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Client Interviews: rolling

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law

At Barnardo's, our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and our vision is to realise Thomas Barnardo's dream of a world where no child is turned away from the help that they need.

Who are the Achieving Change Together Service?

The Barnardo's Achieving Change Together Service provides an empowering holistic model of support for disabled children and their families, who live in Blaenau Gwent.

Service Aims

• For parents / carers to feel more confident and equipped to meet the needs of their children.

• For parents / carers to support their child/children to reach their full potential.
• To work in partnership with other services and organisations in order to provide a holistic plan of support for the family.

• Facilitate group work to promote skills development, confidence and independence.
• To support and enable disabled children and their families to access mainstream, specialist and community resources that meets their needs.

What does the Job Role involve? 

As a Project Worker (PW1), your duties will include:

• Utilising effective communication skills to engage children and families to build collaborative relationships.
• Supporting children and families to identify strengths and prioritise support needs.
• Planning, facilitating and evaluating groupwork programmes and one to one support.
• Maintaining accurate recordings.
• Celebrating achievements / successes.
• Establishing, developing and maintaining productive working relationships with colleagues and other agencies.

You will have: 

• Experience of working with children and their families.
• Experience of undertaking assessments with children and families to co-produce holistic support plans.
• Experience of planning, facilitating and evaluating group programmes.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding.
• Ability to prioritise, organise, self-motivate and work on own initiative.
• Experience of partnership working with a range of voluntary and statutory agencies.

Additional Information:

Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification.Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc. 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Learning Support Worker (1082)

At St. John's, we have been making a positive difference to the lives of young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an amazing Learning Support Worker to support us in making that difference! Could that be you?

Why join our inclusive team?

St. John's is one of the largest employers in Brighton and Hove.

What can we offer you?

• £27,976.00 FTE for 52 weeks (Your actual salary will be £25,286.00 as your contract will be term time only). 
• 32-days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) - 32-days are taken outside of term time
• Fulfilling and meaningful work – make a difference!
• Career development plans that are tailored to you
• Discounts across businesses in the local community.

Who are we?

St. John's is a non-maintained specialist provision, working with autistic people, the majority of whom also have learning disabilities. Some of our learners have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, hearing or visual impairments, or mental health needs. We also support autistic learners who have an additional profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) syndrome. We have a team built up of support workers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, PBS practitioners, assistant psychologists, and more, to support us in our holistic approach to development.

Each learner's curriculum is shaped by their individual strengths, interests, and challenges. St. John's is awarded with Autism Accreditation by the National Autistic Society (NAS). We support our learners to develop their skills in the NAS's four focus areas of:

• Difference in social communication and interaction
• Self-reliance and problem-solving
• Sensory
• Emotional Well-being

What are we looking for?

We've been doing this long enough to know that, whilst desirable, experience is not everything! Our amazing learning and development team and our passionate managers have coached people new to this field into support working roles. We know that if you have, the passion and desire to learn, and the want to empower others, you already have the foundations of an outstanding support worker. We are looking for drivers to support our young people to access the community, but having a licence isn't essential.

Sound like you? Then keep on reading!

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the young people in a classroom setting and during breaktimes
• Implementing the learner's behaviour support plan and risk assessment
• Working within a team of multidisciplinary professionals across the charity
• Tracking the progress of individuals and reporting to the teacher, care manager, and/or parents at review meetings.

Exciting opportunity? We think so! Click apply to start your journey as part of the St. John's College family as a Learning Support Worker

Please note that interviews will be arranged progressively as suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore advisable.

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.

Documents

• Learning Support Worker- Recruitment Pack (2) (1).pdf (2.46 MB)

Lead a small charity making a big difference to young people’s lives

Respected is a growing, values‑driven charity delivering high‑quality, holistic Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) to pupils in Years 7–11. We equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and values they need to build respectful, healthy relationships and make informed decisions.

We are now seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Chief Executive Officer to lead our next chapter of growth and impact.

As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight and inspirational management to our small staff team and dedicated volunteers. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our mission, strengthen our partnerships with schools and ensure the charity operates with excellence, integrity, and sustainability.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a small‑charity environment—balancing strategic vision with practical delivery, and bringing energy, professionalism and heart to everything you do. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate significant experience in the field in which Respected operates (health and education).

How to apply: click the CharityJob Apply button below to submit a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and motivation.

Closing Date: 30th June 2026

Key Responsibilities
● Lead the development and delivery of Respected’s strategic and operational plans
● Ensure that Respected is informed by research, guidance, legislation and is compliant with statutory requirements in the area of relationships and sex education in schools
● Manage and support staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, inclusive culture
● Oversee programme delivery in schools, ensuring quality, safeguarding and impact
● Maintain strong financial management, budgeting and reporting
● Support effective governance and work closely with the Board of Trustees
● Lead fundraising efforts, including grant applications and donor relationships
● Build partnerships with schools, funders and community stakeholders
● Represent Respected externally as an ambassador for our mission and values

About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
● An experienced leader in the charity sector with a background and qualifications in education, health or youth sector
● Values‑driven, compassionate and committed to safeguarding
● Knowledgeable and impactful leading RSE and/or sexual health education for young people in a youth‑focused context.
● Comfortable working independently and flexibly within a small team
● Experienced in working in or with schools
● Comfortable balancing the requirement to work within statutory national guidance with inspiring our staff and Trustees to uphold the underlying Christian motivation and driving force for all that we do at Respected in accordance with our Ethos statement.

What We Offer
● Salary: £25 per hour
● Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible working pattern possible)
● Contract: Fixed term for two years (extension subject to further funding)
● Location: Office (face-to-face working with some travel required)
● Pension: Statutory workplace pension scheme (NEST)
● Annual Leave: Pro rata entitlement of 28 days plus public holidays
● A supportive, purpose‑driven environment where your leadership will directly benefit young people

Safeguarding & Equality
Respected is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented in leadership roles within the charity and education sectors.

The Politics Project is looking for a collaborative, strategic and people-focused Partnerships and Advocacy Manager. You’ll lead our influencing and partnerships work with a focus on the Democracy Classroom network, strengthening relationships across the youth, education and democracy sectors. If you are energised by connecting organisations, building relationships, and mobilising a network to take up new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Politics Project

The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. They work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project works across the UK with over 3,000 schools and youth groups and 400 politicians.

About Democracy Classroom

Democracy Classroom is a growing, non-partisan partnership of more than 100 civil society organisations committed to strengthening democratic engagement among young people across the UK.

The network is supported by the Democracy Classroom Platform, an online hub featuring hundreds of free resources for teachers and youth practitioners. Democracy Classroom reaches educators in 95% of UK parliamentary constituencies and plays a leading role in shaping the sector’s voice - coordinating joint submissions to government consultations and producing shared visions such as The Roadmap to Votes at 16.

This is a rare opportunity to drive collaboration at a national level and support the sector to prepare for major upcoming changes in democratic education, including the introduction of Votes at 16.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Partnerships and Advocacy Manager to strengthen The Politics Project’s influencing and partnerships work, with a focus on Democracy Classroom - a non-partisan network of organisations across the youth, education and democracy sectors. You’ll lead the implementation of the new Democracy Classroom strategy, and grow the network’s impact and reach in the build up to the next general election and the implementation of votes at 16.

You will play a central role in expanding and activating the network - supporting over 100 partner organisations to collaborate effectively, share learning, build trust and increase their collective impact. You will be a key player in keeping the sector informed, connected and ready to respond to key moments in democratic engagement, from elections to policy changes.

You will take on a highly relational role, working closely with the team to manage and nurture a complex network blending multiple sectors. You will collaborate with the Director to manage shared relationships across the Democracy Classroom network, building more ownership over time. You’ll help position Democracy Classroom as an important conduit between the sector and major stakeholders like government departments and funders.

This is a dynamic, outward-facing role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on coordination. You’ll work closely with the Head of Communications and Networks, the Democracy Classroom Programme Coordinator and colleagues across The Politics Project to make sure partners feel supported, valued and part of a shared mission.

The Politics Project is based in London, and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The role may require occasional UK travel and some evening/weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given. The role has a six-month probation period. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. This is a fast-paced role in a friendly, supportive and growing team.

Key responsibilities

Partnership management

• Build, nurture and deepen relationships with more than 100 civil society partners, helping each partner see themselves as part of a growing and collaborative sector.

• Identify and recruit new organisations into Democracy Classroom, leading our onboarding process and helping new partners make the best of Democracy Classroom.

• Facilitate partner input into planning, shared problem-solving and decision-making.

• Build understanding of partners’ diverse needs and perspectives, supporting and balancing between these with sensitivity.

Advocacy and influencing

• Spot and act on emerging opportunities for collaboration, policy influence and joint sector action.

• Work with government departments such as DfE, DCMS, and MHCLG on the implementation plan for Votes at 16, translating sector expertise and experience.

• Manage relationships with academics and engage confidently with research to be an effective advocate for democratic education.

• Organise and facilitate events and advocacy opportunities such as advocacy panels, funder roundtables.

• Draft reports, submit evidence to the government, and feed into policy consultations.

• Jump on quick opportunities for the network, bringing people together and turning things around fast (e.g., presenting sector needs to funders or submitting evidence to Government).

Engagement and representation

• Plan and deliver Democracy Classroom meetings, training and networking events.

• Represent The Politics Project and Democracy Classroom externally as a confident ambassador for our collaborative, non-partisan approach.

• Develop and deliver partner communications to ensure consistent, clear and timely updates.

• Act as the main point of contact for Democracy Classroom partner queries, support and collaboration.

Monitoring and reporting

• Track partner engagement and feedback to support continuous improvement.

• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate the network’s impact.

• Work with The Politics Project team to most effectively document partner activity.

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays. 

• 4% employer pension contribution.

• 2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Professional development and training opportunities

• A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment

About you

You are passionate about democratic engagement and believe in the power of young people’s voices. You’re an enthusiastic relationship-builder who enjoys connecting organisations, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action.

You’ll bring a strategic mindset, strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, and confidence working across sectors. You’re proactive, organised and comfortable balancing long-term partnership development with hands-on delivery.

Most of all, you’re motivated by the challenge and opportunity of supporting a high-profile national network that is shaping the future of democratic education.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (provided by The Politics Project).

Skills and experience

Essential

• Proven experience in partnership or stakeholder management, ideally in civil society, education or government.

• Strong strategic thinking, and a drive to identify and jump on opportunities for collaboration and growth.

• Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex relationships in a growing space.

• Strong project management and organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Confident working with the youth or education sectors (teaching/youth work not required).

• Experience of submitting evidence to Government, drafting quasi-academic reports or policy briefings, or responding to consultations. An academic background is not needed, but you must be comfortable engaging with policy and research.

• Knowledge of, and interest in, UK politics and democratic engagement.

• Self-motivated, resilient and solutions-focused.

• Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel within the UK.

Desirable

• IT literacy, including strong use of Google Workspace.

• Experience using CRMs or managing databases.

• Experience evaluating partnership impact and producing reports.

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job with the following:

• Your CV (no more than two pages).

• A supporting statement of no more than one A4 page, setting out how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the person specification and why you are drawn to this role.

The closing date is 11:30pm, Saturday 20th June 2026.

Screening calls are planned for the week beginning Monday 29th June, with interviews to follow in early July.

Anticipated start date will be August or September, depending on notice period.

Would you like to join a collaborative and passionate fundraising team which is raising funds to meet ambitious targets in a university committed to reducing inequality and shaping a better future for humanity?

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, trusts, foundations and friends of the University capable of making gifts at the six and seven figure plus level. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Advancement Team and the wider university, you will engage prospective donors using your stakeholder development skills to build relationships and secure significant and transformational gift donations in support of philanthropic priorities which are aligned with the University’s Universal Values, Global Change 2020-2030 strategy.

You will also lead a small team of major gift fundraisers, motivating them to maximise the giving value from their own fundraising portfolios. The role sits within a growing Transformational & Major Giving team and is crucial to success at a time of investment and expansion in the Advancement Team. In order to be successful in this role, you will have a sustained track record of raising donations at 6 figures and above, capability to work with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation to craft bespoke fundraising propositions and the ability to lead and motivate a small team of major gift fundraisers.
 

To Apply

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with the University of Leeds to recruit for their Advancement team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent
on hiring inclusively and transparently.

The closing date for this role is Monday 29th June. To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. 

There will be two stages of interview, the first one virtual and the second stage will be in person.

Timelines

1st Stage Interviews (virtual): w/c 6th and w/c 13th July

2nd Stage Interviews (in person): w/c 20th July

Accessibility

Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at the University of Leeds. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us
know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

Evaluation and Research Officer

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum

STEM Learning is committed to understanding and improving the impact of its work. The Evaluation & Research Officer plays a key role in supporting this by designing and delivering high-quality evaluation and research activity that helps teams learn, improve and demonstrate impact across our programmes.

The Role

We are looking for an Evaluation & Research Officer to join our Data and Impact team at STEM Learning. This role plays a key part in ensuring that our programmes and projects are evaluated effectively, realistically, and in line with best practice, enabling us to demonstrate impact and continuously improve our offer.

Working closely with programme management colleagues, you will design and implement evaluations, ensuring relevant data is collected, analysed and interpreted. You will produce clear, high-quality outputs for both internal and external audiences, supporting learning, accountability, and impact reporting.

You will also contribute to external evaluations, liaising with external evaluators where required, and help embed evidence-informed practice across the organisation. A key part of the role is sourcing, reviewing and synthesising external research and sector evidence to strengthen STEM Learning’s evaluation approaches, findings and impact claims.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

• Demonstrable experience in programme and project evaluation and/or social research, using a range of quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience of designing and delivering evaluations, from planning through to analysis and reporting.
• Experience of conducting literature reviews and evidence synthesis and translating research findings into practical insights for programme teams.
• Good knowledge of mixed methods approaches and experience of analysing and interpreting complex datasets.
• Experience of producing clear, well-structured written reports for a range of audiences.
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including contributing to externally commissioned research or evaluation.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• An understanding of, or strong interest in, STEM education, social impact, and evidence-informed practice.
• A commitment to ethical research practice and data protection standards.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

We welcome applicants who bring equivalent experience gained through different routes, and who can demonstrate the skills and behaviours needed for the role.

About Us

At STEM Learning, we work to improve lives through STEM education. We are a purpose-driven organisation, supporting teachers through high-impact professional development, inspiring young people to build confidence and curiosity in STEM, and connecting schools with employers to grow the UK’s future talent. Guided by our values, we focus our effort where it can make the greatest difference - helping all young people, whatever their background, to see themselves in STEM.

The Evaluation & Research Officer plays an important role in helping STEM Learning understand, evidence and strengthen the impact of this work, ensuring we meet the expectations of funders, partners and the communities we serve.

By joining us, you’ll:

Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.

Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.

Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays

• An additional day off on your birthday

• Access to an attractive pension scheme

• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week

• Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave per year

• A comprehensive employee assistance programme

Next Steps

Click apply and you will be directed to our website.

Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage).

• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026, 23:00

First Stage Interviews (online): Wednesday 1 July 2026

Second Stage Interviews (in person, York): Thursday 9 July 2026

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.

Reporting to: Associate Director, Policy and Impact

Location: Central London / Hybrid working (twice a week in the office)

Salary Range: £56,500 - £58,500

Length of Contract: 12 Months

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

The relationship between careers education and broader education, skills and socio-economic policy remains vitally important. The Senior Policy Manager will report to the Associate Director, Policy and Impact and play a key role in: 

• Leading and contributing to policy and strategy that support CEC’s strategic objective to influence on behalf of careers education to help every young person find their best next step.

• Influencing CEC’s policy response to government priorities related CEC’s agenda including in education reform, NEET prevention, raising awareness and supporting take-up of vocational and technical options, and supporting young people with additional needs. 

The post holder will:

• Bring together evidence from a range of sources and turn complex information into clear, structured advice and options to create evidence-based policy positions.

• Offer knowledge and experience of areas related to CEC’s work, including intersection with education, skills and youth employment.

• Be a highly effective writer with experience of leading on high impact reports and responses to inquiries and consultations.

• Confidently develop strong, supportive relationships with Whitehall policy makers and peers across the sector.

• Help connect policy development to corporate affairs and strategic communications to ensure that CEC can amplify great practice and insight to drive impact for young people.

The post sits within the Policy & Impact team as part of CEC’s Strategy & Communications directorate.

Key Responsibilities:

Support CEC representation at senior levels externally.

Develop CEC’s policy and impact positions, ensuring accuracy and fair representation of progress and opportunities within the careers system, with a focus on:

• Evidence – Filling evidence gaps and understanding of what works, working closely with impact and insight colleagues to analyse and present evidence.

• Influence – Shaping coherent, innovative, high quality and connected solutions to government priorities which amplify and embed the infrastructure and role of CEC.

• Proactive coordination – Leading internal and external efforts to identify opportunities and connect programmes and projects to amplify CEC’s mission, for example on NEET prevention or skills pipelines.

Essential Criteria (see job description):

1. Demonstrable skills at converting policy to impact including proven experience of working on strategic implementation of skills policy and good practice in education engagement.

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including building effective relationships and excellent writing skills.

1. Sound programme and project management skills: proactive, organised and able to run effective policy development processes, with clear outcomes.

TO APPLY: Please complete the online application form, on our website, including a copy of your most recent CV, removing any personal details (i.e. name, DOB, address) and a report or publication you have led on, highlighting how you used evidence to inform policy.

For more information and to apply, visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: 28th June 2026

*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY SHOULD WE RECEIVE SUITABLE APPLICATIONS* 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.

Head of Fundraising

National Role

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

Are you a strategic fundraising leader passionate about transforming young people’s lives through STEM education? Are you driven by building meaningful partnerships and securing sustainable, multi-year income? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a highly purpose-driven organisation with a mission focusing on improving teaching, enriching learning, and growing the STEM talent pool, to open up a world of opportunities.

About Us

At STEM Learning, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality STEM education and career support, regardless of their background. We aim to empower students with the skills and knowledge to thrive. 

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead our fundraising strategy and team to secure significant, multi-year income from major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates. You’ll be responsible for expanding our funding base including with high-net worth individuals, deepening key relationships, and ensuring STEM Learning has the partnerships and resources to achieve its mission.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who will take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning. You’ll have:

• A strong track record of securing significant income from high-net-worth individuals and trusts and foundations.
• The confidence and gravitas to engage senior stakeholders, trustees, and C-suite decision-makers and must be comfortable ‘making the ask’.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a collaborative, values-driven approach.
• Experience leading and empowering teams to achieve shared goals and maintain momentum.
• Creativity, resilience, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for and understanding of the power of STEM education and enrichment is desirable.
• Experience of establishing or maintaining a Fellowship programme is desirable, but not essential.

By joining us, you’ll:

· Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.

· Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.

· Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

· Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.

· If you’re passionate about STEM education and ready to progress your career in project management, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)
• Access to an attractive pension scheme
• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
• Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more.

Next Steps

Click to apply and you will be directed to our website.

The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026, at 14:00.

First stage Interviews (via Teams) – 2/3 July 2026

Second stage interviews – week commencing 13 July 2026

Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.

Role Title: Communications and Engagement Officer PT, 3 days per week

(Fixed Term Contract – 21 months June 2026- March 2028)

Reports to: Assistant Curator

This is an exciting part-time position to help develop our new Seeing Nature, Shaping Culture: Art and Identity in Prehistory project. The Communications and Engagement Officer will play a key role in delivering this new project, a major two-year exhibition project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The role will involve the coordination and promotion of a community activity programme to reflect the objects and themes in the two main exhibitions ‘Iron Age Farmsteads’ and ‘Shaping Britain: the influences of European Cultures on Prehistoric Britain.’

The post-holder will help to design, deliver and promote an inclusive community programme that connects new audiences with Prehistoric Britain through creative, hands-on activities and interpretation of the planned exhibitions, working closely with the Assistant Curator to create partnerships with local cultural organisations and recruit visitor experience volunteers. The post will involve working weekends and some bank holidays.

Celtic Harmony is a charity that aims to improve the well-being of children, young people and adults through engaging, interactive experiences with the visual heritage of Prehistory and through the lifelong learning programme, creating a more sustainable future in harmony with the natural world.

Location: Celtic Harmony Camp has been awarded the Hidden Gem accolade from Visit England and is a reconstructed Iron Age settlement nestled in acres of Hertfordshire woodland - with plenty of clean air! The office is located in The Prehistory Centre with all modern amenities, own transport is recommended as we are in a rural setting.

Relationships 

• The Communications and Engagement Officer is accountable to the Assistant Curator in all matters. 
• The Communications and Engagement Officer develops and delivers community activities that speak to the themes of the exhibitions.
• The Communications and Engagement Officer works in collaboration with the Assistant Curator and CEO to develop and market community activities.
• The Communications and Engagement Officer supports and reports to the Assistant Curator and CEO for the collaboration with community groups.
• Proactively contribute in team meetings and initiatives for new initiatives and events.

Key deliverables of the role:

• Design, coordinate, and deliver accessible community activities and events such as after school clubs, society tours, U3A talks, Saturday clubs for young people, in accordance with the exhibition programme.
• Support the Assistant Curator in developing inclusive interpretation for the individual exhibitions and create partnerships with cultural organisations to participate in the community programme.
• The promotion of community events through copywriting and creation of visuals offline and online via social media
• Ensure that activities are accessible to diverse audiences and aligned with safeguarding and risk assessment requirements.
• Support in organising and running community workshops and exhibition events.
• Recruit, supervise and support for visitor experience volunteers.
• Collect, record, and maintain monitoring and evaluation data such as visitor attendance and feedback.
• Contribute to the exhibition’s evaluations and the final project evaluation and reporting.
• Maintain materials and equipment for community events and activities.
• Contribute to the marketing and communications to promote the individual exhibitions and community activities.
• Work with initiatives such as the National Saturday Club, The Arts Award and Kids in Museums, to ensure quality, engaging provision and accredited activity for children and young people.
• Assist in researching fundraising initiatives, including a ‘Friends of Celtic Harmony’ membership scheme in year two of the project.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering learning or engagement programmes in heritage, museums, education, or arts.
• Experience in copywriting and visuals to promote community events.
• Experience in recruiting and/or working with volunteers.
• Interest and experience in the outdoor heritage and education environment
• Experience in working with and engaging diverse audiences and communities.
• Experience in coordinating volunteers.
• Ability to develop and present creative and engaging activities and events. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, be able to successfully influence and guide others.
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of evaluation reporting and methods in cultural projects.

Education 

• Educated to degree level or minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Personal characteristics: 

• Enthusiastic about heritage, engagement, and education.
• Passionate about public engagement and volunteering.
• Flexible approach and work effectively within a team
• ‘Can do’ attitude and willingness and ability to get the job done

The benefits for you: 

• Opportunity to further your career in a growing charity
• Enable you to ‘make a difference’ and the charity to improve well-being for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Be part of an exciting new project to showcase Prehistory and engage with the community through volunteering opportunities and community engagement.
• In-house and External Training
• Work as part of a dynamic charity team
• Free Car Park

Remuneration: £17,100 to £18,000per annum pro rata  (FTE £28,500 – £30,000) for 24 hours per week.

Deadline: Wednesday 24 June, 2026

Interview: Week of 29 June 2026

Start Date: July, 2026

Seeing Nature, Shaping Culture Project: Art and Identity in Prehistory is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create the role of Communications and Engagement Officer.

Communications Officer - IPNEd 

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join the IPNEd Secretariat. This role will lead our internal and external communications, including copywriting, content creation, sharing and monitoring across all our communications channels. 

About IPNEd

The International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd) works to mobilise the political leadership necessary to accelerate the delivery of quality education for all.

As the first and only global parliamentary network dedicated to education, IPNEd seeks to grow and deepen political understanding of and commitment to quality education for all.

To do this, we work with parliamentarians individually and in groups at the national, regional, and global levels. 

The Network consists of more than 500 parliamentarians from around the world who are committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 - Quality Education - by increasing funding, improving learning, especially foundational early-grade literacy and math skills, and advancing global educational equity.

About Results UK

Results UK hosts the IPNEd Secretariat.

Results UK seeks to make change in the world by utilising a combination of grassroots, parliamentary, and policy advocacy to create the public and political will to end poverty.

Alongside IPNEd, ​Results UK hosts another organisation, Send My Friend to School, the UK’s umbrella body for organisations working on global education.

Role Description

The IPNEd Secretariat’s role is to ensure that IPNEd members can exercise their unique functions as Members of Parliament as effectively as possible to accelerate educational progress. Timely and effective internal and external communication is central to this work.

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Communications Officer to lead the delivery of content to expand IPNEd’s reach, grow audiences, and drive meaningful engagement with MPs and our wider stakeholders. 

You will develop and implement strategies to strengthen IPNEd’s communications channels, collaborate with our partners to design and implement communication strategies, and support our global priorities.

The role also involves supporting internal communications with our parliamentary membership, including maintaining our membership database.

You will also monitor the performance of our communications efforts, identifying and testing ways to improve reach and engagement to ensure continuous improvement and impact.

We are looking for someone who can be proactive, efficient, and flexible in supporting all aspects of IPNEd's internal and external communications. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment in which you will play a central role in identifying and responding to external developments.

This post will offer unparalleled opportunities to contribute to policy and advocacy in support of global education and to develop knowledge of policy development, advocacy, and the particular roles of members of parliament in delivering change.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Content Creation

Develop written and visual content, including blog posts, newsletters, social media posts, press releases, infographics, and videos. 

Tell strategic stories that highlight the importance of education and profile the work and impact of members of parliament in accelerating educational progress.

Draft op-eds, speeches, and press releases to shape conversations and advance IPNEd’s mission.

Lead on the development and publication of regular and occasional email newsletters and general emails.

• Media Relations 

Monitor external media and use this to inform IPNEd's external communications.

Build and maintain relationships with external media and other organisations, identifying opportunities to collaborate and to pitch content.

• Digital Communications

Manage the organisation's website, including development, maintenance, and continuous improvement. 

Implement and oversee digital communications channels, including our presence on X, Bluesky, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

Develop and produce performance data and reports for digital channels. 

Use performance data to test new approaches to communications.

• Strategic Planning & Collaboration

Contribute to and implement communications and external engagement strategies. 

Work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Policy & Advocacy Adviser to identify content and engagement opportunities. 

Represent IPNEd in meetings with Network members and external partner organisations, building strong working relationships.

• General

Maintaining systems necessary to support effective communications, including member, supporter and partner databases.

Supporting the Secretariat with research and writing.

The post-holder may be required to travel internationally.

The post-holder will also carry out other duties as necessary.

Essential skills and experience

All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Proven experience in a communications role within the not-for-profit, international development, or advocacy sectors.

Strong written communication skills, with proven experience drafting press releases, articles, comment pieces, blogs and social media posts.

Proven ability to craft engaging written, visual, and multimedia content for digital platforms.

Strong understanding of social media analytics to drive up engagement and increase our online visibility. 

Familiarity with digital content tools (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva).

Skilled in managing websites, email marketing, and content management systems (e.g. Mailchimp, Squarespace).

​Experience of working with parliamentarians or in public affairs, campaigning or advocacy work in either a paid or voluntary environment, preferably in the context of international development or education.

​Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a wide range of people.

​Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

​Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

​Willingness and flexibility to work across a range of tasks and activities.

Personal attributes

​A passion for politics, international development, and global education.

​Self-starting, highly organised, and able to manage multiple tasks.

​Confident and willing to initiate contact and discussion with parliamentarians and officials.

​Able to respond flexibly to changing priorities, and to both set and work to deadlines.

​A good team worker who enjoys supporting other members of a team and working together for common objectives.

​Willingness to work in an all-party, politically neutral organisation and to work enthusiastically with members of all political parties.

​Willingness and ability to travel outside the UK.

​Ability to quickly absorb information.

Desirable criteria

Ability to speak a second UN language: French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

Results UK is an equal opportunity employer.

Results UK is opposed to discrimination in employment as well as in society, politics and the economy, and seeks to avoid discrimination in its own employment and recruitment of staff and volunteers. We will not discriminate on grounds of creed, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

We positively welcome the contributions of people from a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and abilities, recognising the value that different perspectives bring to the organisation.  As part of this commitment, we aim to attract and retain high-calibre staff of all backgrounds by offering a range of people-centred policies to support our staff, including options to work from home, flexible working and agile contracts, training and professional development opportunities, and membership of the disability confidence scheme. Further information about these is available on request.

As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment policies and processes are inclusive, equitable, and fair.

Personnel policies are available on request.

Salary, benefits, and other key information

IPNEd is hosted by Results UK. The line manager for this role will be IPNEd’s Senior Policy & Advocacy Adviser.

1. Starting date 

The position is available immediately, and is offered as an initial 12-month contract with the intention of being extended if funding permits.

2. Salary 

This role is graded at Results Professional Level Two with a salary of £32,785 per annum.

3. Hours of work

This is a full time role 35 hours a week. These hours will be worked as agreed with the line manager, but some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the job. There is no paid overtime, but Results UK offers a flexitime system for all staff. 

4. Holidays 

25 days per year plus bank holidays. Holidays increase by one day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days. Holidays are earned in arrears. 

5. Notice Period and Probationary Period

This role has a one-month notice period. The employee will have a probationary period of three months, during which time the notice period is one week.

6. Location

The post is a hybrid role with the expectation that the postholder can work from Results’ office at Clarence Centre for Enterprise and Innovation, 6 St George’s Circus, London, SE1 6FE when required.

Currently, most Results UK staff are combining working from home with time in the office. 

7. Travel

Occasional International travel will be required. The post holder must be able and willing to travel to Global North and Global South countries.

8. Additional Benefits

Staff joining Results are automatically enrolled in our company pension scheme unless they choose to opt out. A legally mandated minimum employee contribution applies, and all employee contributions to the pension are matched 1:1 by Results up to a maximum of 5% of gross salary.

Staff may receive a tax-efficient loan for the purchase of a bike, through which the final price of the cycle is lower than on the market.

Staff may receive a loan for the purchase of a travel season ticket. 

Recruitment Process

Applications should be made using our online application portal using the apply now button above.

As part of the process you will be asked to submit:

• A CV.

• A covering letter setting out how you meet the selection criteria. 

• Examples of previous communication products that you have been responsible for before. This should be provided as a separate document with the content shared as you see fit, but could include links to material available online.

• The application deadline is midnight on Friday, the 19th of June 2026.

  First-round interviews will be held online on the 25th and 26th of June.

Partnerships Coordinator - TechFirst (London or South East Region)

Salary: £38,000

Build partnerships that create life-changing opportunities for young people

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for connecting organisations with meaningful social impact opportunities?

We're looking for two Partnerships Coordinators to develop and manage relationships with employers, technology organisations, universities, activity providers, and volunteers who can support delivery of the TechFirst programme.

Working as part of a regional delivery team, you will help create a vibrant network of partners who provide inspiring activities, industry insights, mentoring, volunteering, and career-related learning opportunities for young people.

About Us

STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.

To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences. We also lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc.

TechFirst is a new national, government funded programme helping young people develop technology skills, explore future careers, and build confidence through meaningful engagement with employers and industry professionals.

By bringing together schools, employers, volunteers, and community partners, we help ensure young people can access high-quality opportunities regardless of their background.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, and supporting employer and delivery partners across the region.

Working closely with the Education Engagement Coordinator and Events and Communications Officer, you will ensure schools have access to a wide range of high-quality activities, volunteers, speakers, mentors, and industry experiences.

You will build long-term partnerships that contribute to programme growth, quality, and impact.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, account management, or business engagement.

You will be confident engaging with employers and external stakeholders, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Highly organised and proactive, you will be comfortable managing multiple partnerships and identifying opportunities to increase engagement and impact.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working with people, creating opportunities, and contributing to positive outcomes for young people.

The role holder will be required to undertake travel across the region and occasional evening events.

By joining us, you’ll:

Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.

Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.

Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.

Our Benefits

30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)

Access to an attractive pension scheme

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week

Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year

A comprehensive employee assistance programme

Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Location

Home-based within the region, with regular travel to schools, employers, partner organisations, and programme events.

Team meetings will take place in our London office and the postholder should expect occasional travel to our HQ at the National STEM Learning Centre in York

Next Steps

Click to apply and you will be directed to our website.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interests you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate. Please indicate which location you are applying for (London or South East).

Closing date: Midnight on 21st June 2026

1st stage interviews: 29th June 2026 (online)

2nd stage: Full day assessment centre - Thursday 9th July 2026 (in person in London)

Interim Senior Financial Controller (6-Month FTC)

London | Predominantly On-Site in term time | Start Date: 12 July 2026

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Financial Controller to join a highly regarded educational and charitable organisation in central London on a six-month fixed-term contract to provide stability while they recruit permanently. 

Reporting to the Finance Bursar you will provide leadership to an established finance team while overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of a complex organisation. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact, ensuring robust financial control, delivering an efficient finance service, and supporting the continued embedding of a recently implemented finance system.

The organisation is seeking an individual who can hit the ground running, provide stability during a busy period and quickly build credibility with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading month-end and year-end financial accounting processes, ensuring an accurate and timely trial balance.
• Managing financial operations including purchase-to-pay, billing, income collection, cash management and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with charity, tax and regulatory requirements, including VAT and Gift Aid.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes.
• Leading, coaching and developing a transactional finance team.
• Acting as a key finance business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with substantial financial accounting experience gained within a medium to large organisation. You will have a proven track record of leading teams, improving processes and maintaining strong financial controls within a complex environment.

Experience within the education, charity or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous, although candidates from other sectors with relevant technical expertise will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys combining strong technical accounting expertise with team leadership and operational improvement in a values-driven organisation. The role would particularly suit someone who thrives in an environment where they can add immediate value, strengthen processes and support a finance team through a period of transition.

If wanting more details, then please do reach out to Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for more details.