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Do you have significant experience facilitating activities with young people, the ability to deliver exceptionally engaging team-challenge sessions to classes from KS2 to Sixth Form, and a commitment to professionalism and a big sense of fun? If so, read on...

Hours: Freelance - hired on a day-by-day basis
Location: London / South East
Pay: £150-200 p/day depending on level of responsibility, plus travel expenses
Closing date: Friday 5th September
Commencement: We run these days all year round, yet would be looking to get you along to watch one of our September days for both you and us to work out if it’s a good fit, and if possible, induct you!

What do we do, and what’s our impact?

We’re a small, creative, and fast-growing team who run team-challenges days in schools, usually for a whole year group. We work in both the maintained and independent sector across London and the South East.

Our days each bring numerous positive benefits to young people, such as developments in:

• Speaking confidence

• Collaborative skills

• Independent thinking

• Leadership

• Taking responsibility

• Sense of adventure

• Personal organisation

How do we do it? We deliver activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors, such as:

• Team-building

• Improv workshops

• Public speaking

• Orienteering

• Catapult creation

• Puzzle games

• Interview training

• Archery

• Axe-throwing

…that will develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem - both inside and beyond the classroom. 

Head to our website to learn more.

Note: We also run a small number of other businesses that work with schools and young people. Each operates in distinct yet overlapping areas of education - so there may be opportunity for successful candidates to be offered work for these too. 

Outspark provides the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition element at Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The Philosophy Man delivers workshops and training to help schools embed philosophy, oracy and metacognition into their curriculum
P4HE provides online and in-person workshops in philosophy, debating, acting, writing and more, for home and mainstream educated children from 6 to 18. It also runs regular residential weekends in Kettering.

Our ambitions

Hidden Leaders currently works with 20 schools across London and the South East (and dozens more in our other organisations above). Word is spreading about us and we are growing in size, and we anticipate delivering even more sessions in schools in the coming years. And so we are looking to expand our small, trusted expert group of freelance facilitators to help us deliver this impact.

Opportunities we can offer you:

• Real impact: You’ll be on the frontline of our in-school days delivering a programme that makes a real difference to children’s confidence and skills

• Growth and development: We’re looking for people with existing significant experience in any of the activities listed above, but you’ll also receive full training and induction on all activities - and opportunities to attend further CPD events we put on to become even better at what you do

• A friendly and driven team: We are a collaborative, supportive, and flexible team that values innovation and achieving meaningful outcomes

• Choice: We have several set dates in schools each year, usually in Summer term and in late August into September - which you may be offered and can choose whether to take or not. We’re also looking to expand our work in the months in between. 

The Role

We’re looking for experienced, energetic and confident freelance facilitators to help us deliver our tried-and-tested activities — from team-building and orienteering to improv games, problem-solving challenges, debates, archery, and axe throwing. We don’t expect anyone to be experienced in all of these - every member of our team of freelancers has their own areas of expertise and choose to be deployed on particular activities that most suit their skills and experience.

You’ll be working with a diverse range of schools, from primary and prep schools, right through secondary to sixth forms, facilitating sessions to inspire teamwork, communication, resilience, and leadership.

You’ll always be working on a day under the guidance of one of our Founder Directors, Tom and Alex. 

Important to know

We are looking for freelancers who may be available for work and who fit our ethos, values and activities to whom we can offer as and when it comes in. 

We couldn’t do what we do without our core team of trusted freelancers. We look after those we work with by offering regular training and observation opportunities so they can expand their repertoire. 

However, joining our pool of freelancers will not involve a fixed contract of employment or a guarantee of regular work. Our existing freelancers work with us anywhere between 3 - 15 days per/year. Such work offers very useful supplementary income alongside other roles at other organisations (or their own) rather than a core income. Our busiest times of year are:

September — where we deliver team building/bonding days for new year groups

May, June and July — where we deliver similar days but usually as part of school activity weeks

We anticipate further growth at these times, and also are looking to expand our offer to more indoor/lower cost days in the Autumn/Spring term. And to deliver these we will need more staff!

Responsibilities

• Facilitate pre-designed Hidden Leaders sessions and activities in schools

• Engage and motivate participants, creating an inclusive and supportive environment

• Brief, instruct, and ensure safety during practical activities

• Encourage reflection and discussion to link activities to personal and team development

• Adapt delivery style to suit different audiences, group sizes, and abilities

• Take care of activity equipment and ensure activity areas are safe and ready to use

• Represent Hidden Leaders professionally in schools

• Adhere to our high delivery standards and health safety and our strict safeguarding obligations at all time
   

We need you to have…

• Significant experience facilitating group activities with young people (e.g. classroom teaching, team-building, outdoor education, public-speaking training, drama/improv, youth work)

• Confident communicator and able to deliver exceptionally engaging sessions to groups of up to 30 to all ages from KS2 to Sixth Form

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable arriving at a school to help us set up at 8am, and be packing down with us afterwards

• A big sense of fun and joy in what you do - we don’t do dry

• The ability to relate to young people in a way that isn’t “teacherly” but at the same time firm and in-command

• Strong situational awareness and ability to manage group safety effectively

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to think on your feet to differentiate activities in the moment

• Willingness and ability to travel to different locations across the South East

A bonus if you have…

• (For outdoor education experts): Outdoor activity instruction qualifications (e.g., Archery GB Leader / Outdoor First Aid / Lowland Leader)

• Have any experience leading or co-leading events or expeditions and so be able to step into the shoes of Day Director if we need you to (and obviously be remunerated accordingly)

• Any experience running activities not listed above, but that you’d think schools would love as part of our Team Challenge days

• Are confident speaking in front of larger groups such as school assemblies or full year-group briefings

• Clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

We will not accept any application which:

• does not contain significant experience (4+ years) working with young people in an official role (e.g. teacher, youth-leader, outdoor educator)

• was created through AI

• isn’t from inside, or within, easy travelling distance of the South East

If you’ve read this far down, do show it in your application by telling us your favourite TV show from your childhood, and why.

Application process

To apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role via CharityJob Apply. If you have any questions, please contact us via our website.

Shortlisting will happen as applications come in, and interviews will be held online at times convenient to both yourself and us. 

All application letters will be filtered through an A.I detector. Sorry if we sound old fashioned, but we're humans, looking to recruit a human, who will be working with other humans!

*Please note, the successful candidate must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following areas: Dorset, Somerset, Poole, Bournemouth, or Weymouth.

About the opportunity

We're in a fantastic position to have recently partnered with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) for an evaluation of our programmes. 

We are now recruiting for a Programme Coordinator for our schools in Dorset (Sturminster Newton, Ferndown, Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury).

• The South West Programme Coordinator oversees a caseload of up to seven partner schools. They manage the logistics and organisation of each school’s tutoring programme, working closely with the schools and pupils and managing the pool of volunteer tutors. They attend the weekly tutoring sessions at each school, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
• The South West Programme Coordinator supports the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manages the tutor sign up process, develops relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collects data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and works with other internal teams on business development opportunities.

Deadline: Thursday, 28th August 2025
Interviews: On a rolling basis. Early application is advised.
Start date: Ideally September 2025
Contract and hours: Fixed term contract until 31st July 2026. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9:30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
• Responsible for overseeing the quality of tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery. Provide regular check-ins with tutors to ensure ample support and guidance is given to provide targeted tuition to pupils.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers. Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant school staff, offering regular check-ins with key school stakeholders, and contribute to impact reporting to schools. Supporting the Programme Manager with strategies to retain and sustain school partnerships.
• Update and accurately maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting timely data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and pupil surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators to key stakeholders and using them to enhance programme delivery. Work with the Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
• Proactively report to the Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in their partner schools.

Person specification 
Qualification criteria:

• The right to work in the UK.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
 
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty. 
 

This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset. As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Experience of working with young people and/or project management. 
• Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector.

Programme Networks Manager (The OWL Collaboration & OPEN)

We are seeking a passionate and organised Programme Networks Manager to lead two exciting national outdoor learning initiatives.

Position: Programme Networks Manager (The OWL Collaboration & OPEN)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,000 – £34,000
Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire (Hybrid working considered)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025, 11:59pm
Interview Dates: First stage – Thursday 4 September (online); Second stage – Friday 19 September (Quenington)

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow two key programmes:

• The OWL Collaboration, a residential outdoor learning programme supporting children and young people facing the greatest challenges
• OPEN, the Outdoor Practitioners Education Network, a growing professional learning network for the Outdoor Learning sector

You’ll drive the design, delivery and impact of both, ensuring they are visible, connected, and underpinned by strong partnerships and evaluation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing delivery of OWL programme and Nest School partnerships
• Coordinating grants, onboarding, logistics, evaluation and reporting
• Leading and growing OPEN’s network of members and professional learning opportunities
• Delivering network events, newsletters and collaborative communications
• Building strategic partnerships and representing the charity externally
• Embedding youth voice and championing outdoor education across the sector
• Managing data systems, budget tracking, and reporting to key stakeholders

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a combination of strategic thinking, practical delivery, and a passion for equity in education and the outdoors.

You will have:

• Experience managing programmes or professional networks, ideally in education or outdoor learning
• Strong relationship-building skills with schools, practitioners and sector bodies
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and facilitative
• Confidence managing budgets, data, grants and logistics
• A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach
• A genuine belief in the power of outdoor learning and inclusive practice

About the Organisation

You will be working for an educational charity and one of the UK’s leading funders and providers of Outdoor Learning. Their mission is to improve life chances through nature-based education. Working in partnership with schools, funders, and outdoor centres across the country and underpinned by a values-led approach that champions connection, innovation, and progressive stewardship of the natural world.

Why join?

You will be part of a dynamic, inclusive and supportive team committed to real impact. Offering a range of generous benefits including:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays and office closure over Christmas)
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to training and personal development budget
• Newly refurbished head office with a creative, flexible working environment

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Manager, Education Network Manager, Outdoor Learning Coordinator, Learning & Engagement Manager, Community Partnerships Lead, Strategic Projects Manager, Youth Programmes Lead #INDNFP

Finance Manager Job Description

Brent Mencap has been passionate about a healthier and fairer Brent since 1979. We’ve developed and run successful housing, employment, health, advice, wellbeing and self-advocacy services. During austerity and Covid we diversified, successfully taking on NHS work with people with long-term health conditions. We provide social prescribing support and health and wellbeing coaching to patients for Brent GPs. In 2024-25 we helped over 18000 people. We’re a leading partner on the Brent Health Educators Programme.

Our income has substantially  increased from £382k in 19/20 to £1.71 million in 23-24. We’ve had to adapt quickly, developing and retaining a much larger staff group, using our data better and improving our marketing.

Brent Mencap offers fantastic free creative and wellbeing activities for people with a learning disability, autism and long-term health conditions. These have flourished since Covid. People love yoga, poetry, singing, gardening, Breathe and Move, self-advocacy, campaigning, awareness raising, CREATE art activities for young people, external trips and parties. Small grants, donations and our reserves fund this while we get longer term funding. Our self-advocates want us to focus on paid employment, youth services and making Brent Council use accessible information properly.

Our current finance manager has been pivotal to Brent Mencap’s recent growth, adapting to paying more people, dealing with complicated invoices, making sure we get paid promptly, being as diligent about a project budget worth 5k as our overall budget and supportive with staff  wage queries. While there is lots of data input, reconciling, processing purchase orders, the role involves real involvement in project development, monitoring with other managers and face-to-face involvement with users and staff. It’s never boring and definitely not for the faint hearted!!

As Finance Manager for Brent Mencap, you will have a key leadership position. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of our finances, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements while ensuring our services are sustainable through sound financial planning. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Trustee Board to provide accurate insights and projections that support long-term growth and resilience.

You will play a pivotal role in reviewing and maintaining our robust finance and administrative system and procedures, managing risks and ensuring our charity finances can support delivery of our mission. You will also contribute to the development of funding applications, tenders, and financial strategies. You will play a key role in supporting funding applications, demonstrating impact through financial reporting, and building processes that enable future growth.

This post is:

• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure

• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

• Please note our office base is on the first floor of a Victorian building

To be shortlisted,

· Candidates must fully complete our application form, and show clearly how their previous experience and knowledge meets all aspects of the person specification with examples given of actual actions/experience relating to the person specification. Please go to our website to complete the application by 9.00am on 28th August. We do not accept CVs

Interview details

· A 2-part Interview with senior staff will take place at Brent Mencap on Monday 8th or 15th  September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be given a paper-based scenario to complete and print at Brent Mencap before the interview

· We anticipate the interviews will take 2.0 hours with a 15-minute break  between scenario and actual interview.

Field based in the North of England with travel to the London office

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 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 Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is looking for a Business and Skills Manager based in the North of England to support our mission to help every young person find their best next step. You will play a crucial role in ensuring employer voice, experiences, and skills priorities are at the heart of careers education and the work of the CEC.

Collaborating with the Business and Skills Senior Manager and two fellow Managers, you will ensure our approach to work experience, sectors and skills, including technical and vocational education, are aligned. As part of the wider Network Team, you will support a select number of Careers Hubs across the North of England (final geography to be confirmed upon appointment), driving high-quality employer engagement in careers education outreach.

This is an exciting and important time for the CEC. You will contribute directly to the government’s ambition of a new work experience guarantee by supporting the CEC and Careers Hubs to build a quality pipeline of employers offering meaningful experiences, with a strong emphasis on reaching underrepresented and disadvantaged young people.  

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload an anonymised version of your CV.

Please describe in your cover letter:

• How you meet the experience, skills and competency criteria detailed in the job profile.
• Why you would like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 25th August 2025.

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

International Programmes Manager

About Charity Right

We are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.

Our Mission
We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive International Programmes Manager to support the Head of Programmes in delivering and growing our international operations. You will oversee programme delivery through international field partners and branch offices, ensure reporting and payment schedules are met, and contribute to the development of policies, processes, and strategic partnerships.

This role includes line management of the International Programmes Officer, ensuring clarity of objectives, high-quality outputs, and timely delivery. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting operational challenges, building strong partner relationships, and improving our frameworks for efficiency, accountability, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Partner Management

• Communicate regularly with field partners and branch offices to remain up to date with events on the ground.
• Guide field partners to solve operational issues as they arise, coordinating with the Head of Programmes where appropriate.
• Approve monthly delivery reports and quarterly impact evaluation reports.

Team Leadership

• Manage the International Programmes Officer to ensure all reporting and payments deadlines are met on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Financial Oversight

• Prepare monthly budget calculations in line with the departmental calculation framework.

Policy & Process Development

• Assist with developing departmental policies and processes.
• Assist with ongoing programme management template development.
• Support the streamlining, automation, and digitisation of processes.

Strategic Partnerships

• Assist with the development of strategic organisational partnerships for current and future collaboration.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in a relevant field.
• 3 or more years’ experience managing international NGO programmes.
• Staff management experience: 1–2 years supervising teams.
• Proven ability to track spending, approve reports, and use calculation frameworks.
• Experience troubleshooting field-level issues (logistics, procurement, compliance).
• Track record in donor reporting/report checking/approval.
• Remote-work competence: self-disciplined and tech-savvy – experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams as a basic minimum.
• Dependable interpersonal skills, sound judgment, ability to manage time effectively, flexible, self-disciplined, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in digitising workflows and policy development.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Job Title: Services Manager

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary:

• £23,380 per annum (£38,966 full time equivalent) 

Work Location: Balham (London) 

Are you passionate about supporting and empowering unpaid Carers? 

Do you have experience of managing frontline services and staff? 

If so, this could be the job for you! 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team that provides a range of support services to unpaid Carers in Wandsworth. We require an experienced, motivated and proactive manager for this post.  

About The Role: 

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will share collective responsibility for managing Wandsworth Carers’ Centre (WCC) services and delivering its strategic goals. 

You will be directly responsible for the management of frontline support staff (currently 3 in number) and for the volunteers aligned to those staff members/services. You will provide advocacy, referral and ongoing practical and emotional support to Carers through individual and group work as required, facilitating the monthly Male Carers peer support group and overseeing the volunteer led Male Carers Social group.

You will work collaboratively with other local agencies delivering training and undertaking outreach and in developing and maintaining partnerships and referral pathways that support Carers’ health and wellbeing.

You will share responsibility for improving, developing and growing the services to ensure that they continue to effectively meet changing needs. This will include generating new ideas for services and projects and writing fundraising applications. 

Key Requirements Include: 

• Experience of delivering front line services and managing staff 

• Experience of developing service plans and project development 

• Outstanding organisational and communication skills, excellent IT skills and experience of report writing. 

• The successful applicant will be able to manage conflicting demands with tight deadlines and be a key team player. 

About Wandsworth Carers’ Centre: 

We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.  In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times. 

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring equity and inclusion in everything we do.

Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:   

Friendly team and working environment, some remote and office-based work, annual leave starts at 26 days increasing to 31 days plus bank and public holidays, contributory company pension, ongoing training and development opportunities and an employee assistance program.  

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 02nd and 03rd September.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised close date. 

Head of Learning, Operations & Partnerships (South)

We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic and dynamic senior leader to join a nationally recognised charity as the Head of Learning, Operations & Partnerships (South). In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver Outdoor Learning programmes across the South of England.

Position: Head of Learning, Operations & Partnerships (South)
Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire – with scope for occasional hybrid working
Salary: £48,000 – £51,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
 

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 23:59
First Interview: Monday 8 September 2025 (Microsoft Teams)
Second Interview: Week commencing 22 or 29 September 2025 at Quenington

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Trust’s regional Outdoor Learning programmes, combining strategic vision with day-to-day operational oversight. You will oversee a diverse portfolio—Farm Learning, Land based Skills and Outdoor Learning—ensuring impactful, safe, and high-quality delivery that aligns with our mission to engage young people with nature.

You will:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
• Drive the development and implementation of regional learning strategies
• Oversee all aspects of site development, programme delivery, and compliance
• Build and sustain partnerships across education, training and land-based sectors
• Play a key role in reporting, budgeting, evaluation and fundraising efforts
• Champion innovative and inclusive use of our land and resources for learning

About you:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced strategic leader who is passionate about Outdoor Learning and environmental education. You will be collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to empowering young people through meaningful learning experiences.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership and operational management experience
• Experience building partnerships and working across sectors (e.g. education, environment, agriculture)
• Strong team management, budgeting and compliance capabilities
• Excellent communication, project management and strategic planning skills
• A passion for sustainability, hands-on learning and making a difference in the lives of young people

About the organisation:

The charity’s mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.

They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives, regardless of background. Safeguarding is our priority, and all appointments are subject to relevant checks.

Apply today and you will be joining a dynamic and welcoming team, where every member is valued and supported. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact.

Why join us?

Working with us means being part of a dynamic, inclusive and supportive team committed to real impact. We offer a range of generous benefits including:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays and office closure over Christmas)
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to training and personal development budget
• Newly refurbished head office with a creative, flexible working environment

Other roles you may have experience of could include Director of Learning, Head of Education Partnerships, Outdoor Learning Manager, Education & Training Lead, Environmental Education Programme Manager, Strategic Operations Lead, Land-based Education Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Epic at a Glance:

At Epic, we strive to build a world where children and youth - no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation or place of birth - have access to a future full of promise and opportunity. We are a global foundation backing groundbreaking non-profits around the world - the changemakers and innovators that are transforming the lives of children and youth and protecting our planet for generations to come. 

Groundbreaking charities often struggle to secure smart money to drive impact. Donors want to give more, but are held back because they lack trust, time, and knowledge. Epic bridges the gap between the social entrepreneurs forging solutions to today’s pressing challenges, and the individuals and businesses who want to pool their resources to drive positive change. We curate and monitor highly-vetted portfolios of organisations that we back in order to foster lasting change. We operate strictly on a pro bono basis: 100% of donations received go directly to the organizations in our portfolio. 

Now in our 10th year, we have mobilised over $91 million and supported 57 organizations in 11 countries across 4 continents, since 2015. In the UK, we raise between US$2-2.5 million annually, and there is potential and aspiration to grow this to US$3 million by the end of 2027.

Summary of the position

Epic is looking for a Development Manager to support the activities of the UK Development Team to help us ‘make giving the norm’.

The Development Manager will work with the UK Director in our small team in the UK, as well as working closely with colleagues in Paris and Brussels. 

This position offers candidates the opportunity to develop their skills across a range of fundraising disciplines including corporate fundraising, major donor engagement, events, and philanthropy. 

This position will work with a deeply engaged team in an international environment. Given the versatile nature of the responsibilities and the small team size, candidates will need to show demonstrable flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to take ownership and work independently.

Epic offers an enriching and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and network development. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation that places social impact at the heart of its mission.

Key Responsibilities :

With support from the UK Director, the Development Manager will work collaboratively with the Director and wider UK team and Development colleagues in Paris and Brussels to execute the fundraising strategy in the UK. The Development Manager is a key role in a small team, and will contribute new ideas, networks and results to help us meet our income targets and therefore create more positive impact for children and young people globally. More specifically, the key responsibilities of this role are outlined below.

1. Business Development (65%)

• Lead prospect research and outreach efforts to expand Epic’s prospect donor pool in the UK: monitor the fundraising ecosystem, conduct in-depth prospect research and engage in proactive outreach campaigns through LinkedIn, emailing, digital networking and in-person events. This will include attending early morning and evening events as required.
• Set conversion objectives and support conversion from leads to donations
• Identify and secure lead opportunities within networks and events
• Pitch Epic and its various Giving Solutions to potential donors, and build tailored proposals when needed
• Maintain high discipline and consistency in follow-up with leads and donors: use Epic’s CRM to build a consistent pipeline of prospects, as well as maintaining the database with accurate and up to date donor information
• Evaluate and monitor the return on investment (ROI) of events and fundraising campaigns
• Prepare compelling fundraising communications, materials and presentations for donor meetings and events

2. Nurturing & engaging the UK Community (20%)

• Contribute to Epic’s engagement strategy for current donors to ensure an 80% renewal rate
• Maintain regular touchpoints with a subgroup of donors through activities such as sharing monitoring reports, organising project visits and volunteering opportunities in the UK, and scheduling regular calls and face to face meetings. 
• Act as the main point of contact for a subset of donors and answer their enquiries in a timely manner
• Craft and manage engagement opportunities such as UK events and webinars, including drinks, talks, breakfast events, and provide support to the organisation for the annual gala nights. Support will be provided for certain events by our in-house dedicated Events team.

3. Fundraising-related administration (15%)

• Manage donor-related administrative tasks, such as regular use of Epic’s CRM (Salesforce), donation forms, meeting preparation, minutes (where applicable), and 
• Process all donations, using Salesforce and related donation platforms, in a timely manner each month
• Liaise with international fund vehicles, such as Myriad USA, to ensure all international donation commitments are fulfilled. 

Position Requirements :

• Candidate must have the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent level of English (both spoken and written) required
• Proficiency in French (written and spoken) highly desirable 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sales, fundraising or business development role, with demonstrable experience of securing 5- and 6-figure gifts
• Experience within the charity sector is desirable but not required
• Experience using software packages such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva and other applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to attend external events (including evening events) and comfortable networking with a variety of people across different communities
• Experience with a CRM is required and preferably some experience of using Salesforce 
• Strong self-discipline and project management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail

The Epic UK team is a small but dedicated team. The role requires flexibility and a start-up attitude. This is a full time, permanent position, based in the London office with the opportunity for two remote working days each week. This role reports to the UK Director and will involve closely working with Epic’s global development team, as well as with the Engagement, Programs, Marketing and Communications, and Operations teams.

Contract Details

• Position based in central London (Mayfair), UK (with option to work from home 2 days per week).
• Contract type: Permanent, full-time
• Salary range: £35,000-£40,000 gross annual (depending on experience) 
• Start date: As soon as possible but within 3 months of the offer

Employee Benefits 

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Up to 2 days remote working per week.
• 5 weeks (25 days) of paid holiday annually, not including bank holidays, with additional office closure between Christmas and New Year. 
• Access to private healthcare coverage through our healthcare partner, BUPA, fully covered by Epic for the employee and 50% coverage for partner and/or dependents. 
• Retirement Savings Plan: Enrolling in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• £150 culture/sport allowance per year for all eligible staff on a permanent contract and who have successfully completed their trial period.
• Epic subsidizes 50% of the cost of weekly, monthly, or annual local transportation passes (London Underground and London Buses).
• A monthly tax-free homeworking contribution in the amount of £26 per month for all eligible staff on a permanent contract and who have successfully completed their trial period.
• Workplace Amenities: Access to modern workplace amenities: onsite kitchen and snacks, and recreational facilities.

How to Apply: 

Please use charityJob to submit a copy of your CV and a cover letter to Lisa Robinson. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Epic is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities in employment. We hire based on merit, and all candidates will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. At Epic, we seek individuals who share our passion for what we do, bringing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to collectively make a positive impact.

If you require any assistance with your application or preparation for an interview for one of our job openings, please contact Lisa Robinson via the application process. We are committed to ensuring you have a positive and comfortable experience.

Application and interview steps: 

Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, efficient, and respectful of your time. After an initial 20-minute screening call to review and confirm eligibility criteria, shortlisted candidates will go through the following stages:

1. First Interview – with a member of the Development team
2. Case Study – to assess role-specific skills and approach
3. HR Interview – to discuss values, motivation, and team fit
4. Second Interview – with a member of the Development team
5. Final meeting – with the CEO

Please note that reference checks will be conducted before confirming any job offer.

Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. 

We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education,  setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.

About you and the role

The purpose of this role is to manage operational delivery of our School by School Programme, ensuring efficient and effective delivery. 

You will be supported by our Chief Innovation Officer, and manage our Chef Trainers delivering our School by School interventions. You will work closely with the Director of Partnerships & Impact, our School Engagement Manager and our Research Supervisor. 

Your role will oversee our School by School interventions, delivered across multiple school sites. This role will be primarily focused in London, but will include supporting schools in locations across the UK as we develop new hubs. You will be joining a dynamic and growing charity who are passionate about delivering exceptional training, skill sharing, expertise and know-how to advance the quality of food preparation, food service and food education in schools.

You will have an understanding of the context that we operate in, education and food sectors. You will have strong people skills, and the ability to manage effective partnerships with external organisations. 

The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every single requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.

We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.

As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.  

The responsibilities:

• To work with the Chief Innovation Officer to ensure that all programme delivery of school interventions is delivered in line with our vision, values and ethos.

• To support and manage our Chef Trainers to ensure that programme delivery is carried out in the most effective and efficient way.

• Coordinate and oversee all programme activities, including scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation.

• Managing the programme budget, identifying issues, and ensuring milestones are met. 

• Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer, Director of Partnerships & Impact and the School Engagement Manager to assess, cost and propose suitable programmes of support for schools and multi-academy trusts interested in our School by School programme. 

• Working with the School Chef Educator and Membership teams on our regional expansion strategy, creating schools that are centres of excellence across the country.

• Working with the School Engagement Manager, attend and contribute to meetings with the Senior Leadership of prospective new schools and academies, developing proposals and financial forecasting.

• Liaise and manage relationships with the Senior Leadership in the schools and academies we work with, being the key contact for operational delivery of programmes. 

• To ensure that service level agreements are agreed with schools and that our delivery matches the agreements.

• To monitor costs of the programme delivery, reporting progress of programmes to the Chief Innovation Officer, identifying any risks or delays to programme delivery. 

• At all times to ensure that our school interventions are being delivered in a legally compliant, cost-effective way.

• Work closely with the Chef Trainers to ensure our advice to, and work in, schools is legally compliant.

• Support the Chef Trainers in monitoring legal safety compliance in schools, promptly flagging major concerns to the Chief Innovation Officer and where appropriate, the key school contact.

• Ensuring learning and evaluation is embedded in our programme delivery, working with the Chef Trainers to document best practice learnt from each programme. 

• To work alongside the Director of Partnerships & Impact and Research Supervisor to ensure that we’re collecting accurate and relevant data to measure our impact, evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the programmes, conducting regular assessments and measurements.

• Work with the Research Supervisor to support preparing reports on the impact of the School by School programmes, including statistical data, trends, and success stories. 

• Work with the School Engagement Manager to maintain accurate data records and ensure our contacts database is up to date with relevant chef, school lead and engagement information. 

• Collaborate with the Chef Trainers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of schools. 

Your skills and experience

You'll be the right person for this job if:

• You are passionate about food and believe in our mission to improve kids' health through improving food and food education in schools

• You enjoy problem-solving and working in a dynamic environment

• You have some experience in leading or managing a team within the food sector

• You have some experience working in a similar multi-site role 

• You have financial experience in the food sector - e.g. costing recipes, stocktaking, finding the best cost for ingredients. You’ll be comfortable with spreadsheets, monitoring financial costs, and producing financial forecasts

• You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead

• You are able to engage effectively with senior leadership teams in educational settings, and are proactive and confident in addressing challenges

• You are an excellent writer and communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills 

• You are skilled in building rapport with people and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging 

• You have experience working with various individuals and organisations, building relationships, and collaborating effectively to deliver successful projects

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.

We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays.  We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.

We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.

Application process

In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.

We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.

Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.

Expected duration of this application process: 6 weeks

Application deadline - Midnight Tues 19th Aug.

First interviews (online video call) will be held online on Thurs 28th Aug.

Second interviews (in-person) will be held on Thurs 4th Sept.

Tasks and Responsibilities

You will support the Director of Operations and the wider staff team by:

• Handling day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, booking travel and venues, ordering supplies, and keeping systems and records up to date.
• Providing operational support across the organisation – for example, setting up Zooms, responding to enquiries, keeping our staff directory current, or helping with room bookings and access.
• Assisting with HR administration such as onboarding new starters, booking training, keeping HR records, and supporting recruitment processes.
• Helping with database and records management, including updating spreadsheets or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and pulling off simple reports.
• Supporting internal communications, such as keeping our policies and procedures well-organised, sharing reminders or updates, and circulating documents.
• Taking minutes at meetings when needed – including Board of Trustees meetings – and making sure decisions and action points are clearly recorded and followed up.
• Supporting governance and trustee engagement, such as helping to organise away days, induction processes or learning sessions for trustees.
• Working closely with the Director of Operations on other operational tasks that may arise, which could include areas like office management, HR, IT or governance – helping to make sure these run smoothly and efficiently.
• Working collaboratively as part of a small team and wider organisation with a willingness to undertake other tasks commensurate with the Operations Assistant role as agreed with your line manager.

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, with good attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• A clear communicator, both in writing and in person.
• Confident using standard digital tools – including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom and spreadsheets – and quick to pick up new systems.
• Positive and helpful – happy to pitch in wherever needed and comfortable working with people at all levels.
• Reliable and discreet – able to handle sensitive information with care andprofessionalism.
• Interested in learning and developing your skills in charity operations and administration

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, can collaborate with colleagues and communicate well with external stakeholders/ donors.
• Excellent organisation skills including managing external deadlines, prioritising while having a busy workload and responding in a timely manner requests from colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively and engage with a variety of colleagues across the organisation.
• A positive can-do attitude.

VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Commitment to the AFT’s mission, empowering young people to stand up to all forms of prejudice.
• A deeply held belief in equality and diversity with a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK, and work evenings and weekends when required.

We are currently looking for two (new) part-time Finance Manager roles, splitting the previous finance manager role and following the implementation of new accounting software – with one role focussing on general finance processes and systems, and one role focussing on relationships with budget holders, reporting and forecasting.

The Sutton Trust is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team and provide crucial support on a range of key finance functions. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to further improve process efficiencies and assess the use of technology within the team.

These are varied and hands-on roles that requires a strong understanding of charity accounting (particularly funds), excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. You can expect a steep learning curve and fast-paced work in a passionate and supportive environment. 

Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.

Main duties

• Overseeing the Finance Officer’s work including sales ledger, purchase ledger and general processes and ensuring transactions are posted accurately and timely as well as supporting reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
  Other duties as necessary from time to time 
• Overseeing month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and preparing trial balances and journal postings.
• Preparing year-end schedules and statutory accounts, working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and external auditors. Liaising with external auditors and managing the audit process.
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. Companies House, Charity Commission)
• Managing the finance system, including data integrity, user access and system upgrades. Supporting finance-related integrations with other systems, and ongoing system improvements/ automation.
• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial controls, e.g. feeding into policies, procedures and team-wide training, as required
• Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting the Finance Officer in their professional development
• Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
• Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 10am, Monday 18th August, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Thursday, 28th August, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Wednesday, 3rd and Thursday, 4th September.

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.

Main duties

• Building and maintaining relationships with budget holders and members of senior leadership to help them understand budgets and financial statements and support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs (incl. on the new finance system, XLedger)

• Preparing quarterly management accounts, and other financial modelling as required
• Cash management and cashflow forecasting; monitoring and reporting on the Trust’s investment portfolios
• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations with annual budget setting and leading on quarterly reforecasting cycles
• Supporting the Development Team with funding applications, and grant / funder reporting
• Ensuring compliance with funder restrictions and requirements
• With support from the Finance Officer, managing the payroll and benefits administration (note, payroll is outsourced)
• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial controls, e.g. feeding into policies, procedures and team-wide training, as required
• Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
• Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work 
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Interviews

Applications should reach us by Midnight, Monday 25th August, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday, 2nd September, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 9th September.

Job title: Professional Communities Manager

Reporting to: Director of Membership

Line Manager Responsibility for: Professional Communities Co-ordinator

Location: This is a remote UK-based role with regular travel to CST’s national and regional events, mainly in Birmingham and London. Candidates within reasonable travel distance to these locations are preferred.

Salary: £41,603 - £45,470 a year.

Pension: We offer a workplace pension and life assurance scheme. CST makes contributions equivalent to 10% of your gross salary.

Annual leave: Initially 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional two days leave after three years’ service.

Working hours: Full-time 37.5 hours.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12 noon.

Interview Date: First stage interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 9th September 2025, second stage interviews will be conducted on Thursday 11th September 2025.

Job overview

The Professional Communities Manager leads the development, content curation, and operational delivery of CST’s 11 Professional Communities. These networks, events, and forums are a core benefit of CST membership and are provided free of charge to members.

This is a proactive, member-focused role that blends operational excellence with strategic content oversight. The postholder will work directly with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters, CST platinum partners and members to ensure that all communities are vibrant, professionally hosted, and deliver high-quality, relevant content.

The role also plays a key part in ensuring a joined-up approach to content across CST’s full range of activities, working closely with the professional learning and conference teams and partnerships to ensure alignment and maximise value for members.

Key responsibilities

 Strategic Development and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen the value, engagement, and content of CST Professional Communities.
• Set clear objectives and KPIs to monitor success and drive continuous improvement of community services.
• Regularly evaluate community activity, identifying ways to increase engagement, relevance, and impact for members.

Community Content Curation and Management

• Oversee the quality, consistency, and relevance of content across all 11 Professional Communities, ensuring alignment with member priorities and organisational objectives.
• Work in partnership with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters and CST’s platinum partnerships to proactively commission, curate, and quality-assure community content (e.g., webinars, blogs, resources, discussions).
• Work closely with the professional learning and conference teams to ensure a joined-up, coherent approach to content across CST activity, avoiding duplication and enhancing overall member value.
• Identify content gaps and work creatively, including drawing upon resources and contacts within the policy and partnership team to address them, ensuring a balanced and evolving programme across the communities.

Community Engagement and Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate virtual and in-person community events, ensuring professional delivery and high-quality member interaction.
• Support and brief speakers, chairs, and contributors to ensure a consistently excellent experience for members.
• Actively promote member engagement through community platforms and other channels, driving participation and interaction.

 Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CST members, community chairs, speakers, and supporters.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues across membership, communications, professional learning, policy, and conference teams to maximise the impact of community activities.
• Manage relationships with sponsors where appropriate, ensuring alignment with CST values.

Digital Platform and Event Management

• Oversee the effective use of digital and platforms (including CiviCRM and Hivebrite,) to host communities, deliver events, and share content.
• Manage operational aspects of events and online communities, ensuring smooth logistics and excellent user experience.

Data, Insight, and Reporting

• Monitor and report on community engagement, content performance, and member feedback, using data to guide improvements.
• Lead the ongoing development of data processes for the communities, ensuring accurate insights are captured and shared.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage, develop, and support the Professional Communities Coordinator, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Encourage learning and development across the team to ensure consistently excellent member service.

Adaptability and Wider Contribution

• Contribute to broader membership engagement strategies and initiatives.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Membership to support CST’s mission

Hours: Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

We are a Peer-led organisation, so we value lived experience. We encourage you to apply if you have any experienced drug misuse, or homelessness in the past.

About us:

BUBIC (Bringing Unity Back Into the Community) is an award winning, peer-led substance misuse service supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency. Our mission is to empower people through community engagement, harm reduction strategies, and accessible support services. We work directly with vulnerable individuals, helping them break cycles of addiction and social exclusion.

Our team plays a crucial role in engaging with people who may not access traditional services, offering immediate support and practical solutions to improve their well-being. Our team, many with lived experience, offers non-judgmental support, outreach, and education to help people on their journey to recovery. 

Main Purpose of the Role:

To lead the effective and high-quality delivery of peer-led support for individuals on their recovery journey across the Borough of Haringey. This role will require dynamic, hands-on management of BUBIC’s team, encompassing staff, peer mentors, and volunteers, to meet key performance indicators and community needs.

You will represent BUBIC’s values in all aspects of your work, including strengthening existing partnerships and cultivating new community links. A flexible approach is essential, with regular night shifts and occasional weekend work expected to provide outreach and attend local events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, responsive leadership and day-to-day management of a diverse team.
   

• Represent BUBIC at external meetings, events, and forums to promote our ethos and strengthen partnerships.
   

• Offer regular supervision and line management to staff, identifying learning needs and supporting professional development.
   

• Monitor service performance against KPIs, continuously reviewing delivery and identifying areas for improvement.
   

• Lead by example, stepping into frontline roles where needed to ensure continuity and quality of service.
   

• Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in line with funding and internal requirements.
   

• Oversee and monitor budgets, ensuring financial compliance including petty cash usage and financial procedures.
   

• Promote and uphold all organisational policies, particularly those relating to equality, safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety.
   

• Ensure safe recruitment, including DBS checks and effective onboarding for staff and volunteers.
   

• Create and maintain referral pathways, particularly for individuals unfamiliar with formal drug services.
   

• Inspire and coordinate volunteer engagement, ensuring their efforts align with BUBIC’s objectives and values.
   

• Develop and manage a weekly timetable of service delivery, outreach, group work, and community events.
   

• Facilitate monthly themed sessions for service users, families, and community members, shaped by local need.
   

• Foster clear internal communication and lead regular team meetings to share updates, safeguarding concerns, and key trends.
   

• Deliver community-based presentations on substance misuse, emotional wellbeing, and public health themes.
   

• Plan and deliver outreach across Haringey informed by local intelligence and service-user needs.
   

• Coordinate events and co-produced projects within budget and to a high standard.
   

• Maintain a strong understanding of the substance misuse field, including professional developments and emerging practices.

Person Specification

Education and Training:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care.
   

• Demonstrable knowledge of drug use and its impact on individuals and communities.
   

• Familiarity with SMART Recovery, 12-Step Philosophy, harm reduction, and peer-led support.
   

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in substance misuse or related services.
   

• At least 2 years’ experience managing teams in a community or substance misuse setting.
   

• Demonstrated success in supervising and developing staff to meet high standards.
   

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding adults and managing complex needs.
   

• Proven ability to form partnerships with agencies supporting excluded or marginalised groups.
   

• Excellent report writing, care planning, and case noting skills.
   

• Competence in psychosocial interventions, group facilitation, and key working.
   

• Ability to maintain boundaries, work non-judgmentally, and resolve team conflicts.
   

• IT proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; able to manage data for reports and monitoring.
   

• Experience planning outreach or community events to promote services.
   

Personal Attributes:

• Calm, logical, and assertive under pressure.
   

• Organised with strong time management and initiative.
   

• Passionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable about local communities.