Education project coordinator jobs in Birmingham
We are looking for two Senior Facilitators and Coordinators to join our Sports Project.
- Salary: £36,190 per annum pro rata (£14,476 per annum for 2 days a week)
- Hours: Part-time (2 days/week, 15hrs/week) with potential to expand to 3 or 4 days
- Location: Remote (UK-based) with regular in-person deliveries across the UK, and primarily in London and the West Midlands
- Contract: 3-year fixed term contract starting March 2026, with possibility to extend if new funding is secured
- Reporting to: Sports Department Manager
About Beyond Equality
Beyond Equality works with men and boys towards gender equality, inclusive communities, healthier relationships and better mental wellbeing. We have a range of activities, centering on interactive workshops that have reached over 100,000 people in schools, universities, sports environments, workplaces and community organisations, as well as research and expert advice, external communications and professional development training. In everything we do, we prioritise compassion, mutual respect, and evidence-based practice.
The Role(s)
We are looking for two Senior Facilitators and Coordinators to join our Sports Project. You will deliver impactful workshops using Sport for Change (S4C) approaches within professional football academies, community foundations, youth centres and schools.
You will contribute to the design and testing of new learning materials and piloting of new workshops.
You will also be responsible for coordinating session logistics, maintaining stakeholder communications and ensuring data collection (Salesforce).
Both roles will combine direct delivery and project coordination. However, each role will also have specialised responsibilities:
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Senior Facilitator and Coordinator - Events & Network Building: Focusing on social media, outreach and events.
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Senior Facilitator and Coordinator - Research & Learning: Focusing on focus groups, data collection and curriculum design.
Please note that you only need to submit one application. We will discuss which role best suits you during the interview process.
Our Ideal Candidate(s)
We are looking for someone who has:
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Experience facilitating workshops with young men and adults;
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A strong interest in and an understanding of Sport for Change approaches;
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Strong organisational skills, to manage session logistics, data reporting and their own workload;
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A commitment to compassion, transparency and accountability.
Equal Opportunities
Beyond Equality strives to be an inclusive employer. We want to provide a working environment, and a recruitment and hiring process, that is welcoming, accessible and supportive for everybody - including and especially those who are marginalised in society. With this in mind, we’ve worked to create an application and recruitment process that is as straightforward and transparent as possible.
We welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds. If you are not sure whether you are qualified or experienced enough for a role, but you think you meet the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, women, new or expectant parents/carers and disabled people.
If there is anything else we can do to make the application and/or interview process more accessible for you, we want to hear about it, and will do our best to meet your requirements.
We are a diverse organisation and we appreciate the value of lived experience. When our team members want to draw on their own lived experience to inform aspects of their work, we do our best to support them - but we’ll never expect or require you to draw on your own experiences if you don’t want to, or to do extra work on the basis of any aspect of your identity.
Safeguarding
Beyond Equality is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks including DBS, references, online checks and right to work.
How to apply
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st January at 23:59
To apply, please download the Job Pack PDF attached to this advert. It contains:
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The full details on the responsibilities and requirements for the roles,
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The link to our virtual Q&A session,
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The link to our Diversity Monitoring Form,
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The five application questions you'll need to submit via email with your CV.
If you’re unsure whether this role is for you, sign up for our virtual Q&A Session on Tuesday 13th January at 10:30am (link to sign up in Job Pack).
At Beyond Equality, we aim to disrupt the cycle of restrictive masculinity, eradicating resulting harms and improving well being for men and boys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Worship Coordinator to help strengthen and develop the worship ministry at Gateway. This role involves working closely with our Senior Pastor and existing worship leaders to deepen our worship culture, support and equip our teams, and help raise up future worshippers.
The ideal candidate will be both spiritually discerning, administratively gifted and developer of others — someone who loves the presence of God, values excellence, and thrives in organisation and team development.
Central location: West Bromwich UK.
Other locations requiring travel: Liverpool UK
Typical week: two to three days in the working week based around West Bromwich. Sundays rotate around the locations.
This role offers a unique opportunity to serve in a thriving church community, helping shape the sound and heart of worship at Gateway Christian Centre. If you are passionate about worship, leadership, and seeing people encounter God’s presence, we’d love to hear from you.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
A cover letter outlining your worship and ministry experience.
To change the spiritual climate of the continent, through changing the spiritual climate of the individual, family, region & nation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ashinaga UK is recruiting a Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of the Ashinaga Africa Initiative leadership development programme for African Scholars studying in the UK. As part of a mission-driven global organisation, the coordinator will play a key role in ensuring smooth programme operations, student support, and administrative excellence throughout the annual Scholar cycle. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about helping young leaders thrive. The coordinator will work closely with the Programme Manager to streamline processes, support events, maintain essential systems, and strengthen the overall Scholar experience across the year.
The Ashinaga movement was founded in Japan in the 1960s and has since expanded across the globe, empowering over 120,000 orphaned youth with access to education and support to achieve their full potential. The Ashinaga Africa Initiative was launched 11 years ago with the aim of equipping future leaders for Africa through undergraduate scholarships and leadership development opportunities. Ashinaga UK is proud to be part of this global movement, contributing to the mission of transforming lives and communities through education. Our work is primarily in the UK through collaboration with university partners and donors.
Programme Coordinator
- Location: Remote. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly for programme activities and team meetings.
- Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday with occasional work on weekends or evenings.
- Hiring Date: February 2025 (Initial 12-month contract with the possibility of renewal).
- Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 dependent on candidate’s experience.
- Pension: You will be enrolled in our Personal Pension Scheme and Ashinaga UK will match your contributions by up to 8% of your basic salary.
- Holiday allowance: 24 days per annum (pro rata - in addition to public holidays).
- Probation: The postholder will be subject to a six-month probation period.
- Right to Work: Ashinaga UK does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
- Deadline for applications: 15 January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Coordination & Operations
- Support the end-to-end delivery of Ashinaga UK’s annual programme cycle (including university preparation camps, inductions, monthly calls, workshops, summits, and graduation activities).
- Deliver administrative logistics, schedules, venues, travel arrangements, and programme communications.
- Coordinate speaker invitations, facilitator briefs, and session materials.
- Track Scholar attendance, progress and compliance across the year.
- Draft Scholar-facing policies to support effective delivery of the programme.
Scholar Support
- Support Scholars in their academic, personal and professional development through the AAI leadership framework, including check-ins, coaching and progress tracking.
- Assist in the development, organisation, and delivery of student support programming such as leadership events, workshops, and one-on-one coaching call logistics.
- Support Scholars as they develop their Ashinaga Proposal social impact projects.
Data & Systems Management
- Maintain programme records, databases, and reporting tools (including through our Scholar App, CRM, and internal systems).
- Support the Programme Manager in monitoring programme KPIs and documenting insights.
Communication
- Write articles, Scholar profiles, and programme updates for use on the Ashinaga UK website, newsletters, and external reports.
- Create multimedia content (photos, short videos, social media material) to showcase Scholar stories and impact
Essential qualifications, experience and skills:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the UK higher education system
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Values aligned with Ashinaga’s ethos, vision, and mission
- Ability to travel regularly in the UK and internationally on the rare occasion
Desired skills and experience:
- Experience working with university students or international students, especially from sub-Saharan Africa
- Experience working with or volunteering in charities or NGOs
- Experience using data management systems
- Understanding of global development and current affairs
- Passion for social impact, leadership, and African development
- French or Portuguese language efficiency is a bonus.
Competencies and mindset:
- Proactive, self-driven mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Comfort with logistics and project management
- Ability to build trust and supportive relationships with Scholars
- Passion for widening access to education
Empowering orphaned youth from across the African continent with education & leadership opportunities to tackle community issues & promote development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Through our One World in Schools (OWIS) programme, we use powerful short films and discussion-based teaching resources to help young people question harmful narratives, build empathy, and take civic action.
Operating across Europe, OWIS is now expanding into the UK, building on its strong international reputation in human rights education.
PIN seeks a dynamic, mission-driven consultant to lead the implementation of the OWIS UK Growth Strategy — a four-month, grassroots plan to grow visibility, school engagement, and strategic partnerships across the UK.
The consultant will translate the strategy into action, working closely with the PIN UK team to test, learn, and build the foundations for long-term programme growth.
Key Responsibilities
Build Relationships with Schools and Teachers
• Gather qualitative insights from teachers about challenges and needs in addressing OWIS topics to ensure the OWIS content and approach (the OWIS “product”) is relevant and appropriate.
• Recruit and support 5-8 pilot schools to trial OWIS content and provide feedback.
• Engage teachers as champions and contributors to testimonials or case studies.
Build Product and Partnerships
• Establish strategic relationships with NGOs, academic partners and local authorities.
• Coordinate development of a simple UK-facing digital platform or landing page for content access.
• Curate and develop content, collaborating with aligned organisations to explore joint licensing or resource-sharing.
Build awareness and a model for cost-recovery
• Produce content for 2-3 online posts a month aligned with OWIS messaging.
• Work with PIN UK to pilot the 'Friends of One World' public donation initiative.
• Map and engage potential high-net-worth individuals and potential patrons.
• Demonstrate clear linkage between funding and measurable classroom impact.
• Provide recommendations for sustaining and scaling the UK programme post-consultancy.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Maintain a simple monitoring framework tracking outreach, engagement, and partnerships.
• Produce monthly progress updates and a final 4-month summary report outlining results, challenges, and next steps.
Expected Deliverables
• Minimum of 5 pilot schools actively engaged.
• 3–5 new strategic partnerships established or formalised.
• UK-facing landing page or MVP platform launched with curated content.
• Content for visibility building (thought-leadership pieces, testimonials)
• Impact summary (qualitative and quantitative) at the end of 4 months.
Requirements
• Experience working in or alongside the UK education system, ideally with teachers, schools, or education-focused NGOs.
• Proven experience in programme or outreach implementation — ideally in education, youth engagement, or communications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams.
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights, inclusion, and civic education.
• Right to work in the UK as per UK goverment regulations
Desirable
• Experience in fundraising, partnership development, or donor engagement.
• Understanding of UK PSHE, Citizenship, or Media Literacy curricula.
• Knowledge of content curation, digital platforms, or educational resource design.
• Familiarity with digital tools (e.g. Squarespace, Canva, Google Workspace, Mailchimp).
Desirable
• 34,000 – 37,000 GBP Full Time Equivalent (contract will be 50% FTE)
• 25 days of holiday annually plus 3 study leave days (50% pro-rata);
• Open and informal organizational culture, interesting and creative work
• Flexible working hours
• Access to PIN’s Learning Hub, - e-learning and internal webinars support continuous growth and personal improvement;
- Travel costs and expenses covered
PIN UK is part of PIN, a global non-profit working in more than 40 countries to promote human rights, humanitarian aid and social inclusion
This new role at Young Sounds UK will lead on securing grant income from and coordinating relationships with Trusts and Foundations. This will include identifying and researching funders, submitting compelling applications and completing timely and accurate reports.
You'll need to be comfortable with managing budgets, using CRMs, and demonstrating our impact through writing case studies that bring our work to life. You'll also need to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and be organised, flexible and with a great attention to detail.
We're looking for someone who has at least three years experience of fundraising in a charity, especially if they’ve focused on fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and who is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their career.
For full information on this role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.
The closing date for applications is Monday 19 January 2026 at 12 noon.
About Young Sounds UK
Young Sounds UK exists because musical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. We’re here to change this in two key ways:
- We support young musicians from low-income families with funding and other help
- We support music education through training, advocacy and research.
Established in 1998 we work across genres and across the UK. Our four programme areas are:
- Discover: training teachers in how to spot young people’s musical potential
- Connect: targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through strategic support
- Thrive: funding young talent UK wide through annual grants and tailor-made help for individual musicians
- Innovate: leading new thinking and action on talent development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Permanent | Remote | Hybrid working is available in Newquay, Cornwall (HQ), Manchester or Bristol
£30,000 (per annum, 4 days per week)
Are you a corporate fundraiser with a passion for blue health and working with sustainable brands? You can transform the lives of thousands of children across the UK through our pioneering Surf Therapy programme, while working with exciting, values-led partners such as Saltrock, dryrobe® and Finisterre. As a member of 1% for the Planet, we collaborate through sustainable, creative partnerships that deliver real impact and support children's mental health.
In 2026 The Wave Project celebrates 15 years and our ambitious fundraising strategy underpins our growth across 17 locations in the UK. This key role offers the opportunity for innovative national partnership management, unlocking significant potential, helping to shape the future of our corporate income strategy.
Your week might include:
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Managing national corporate partnerships with value led brands
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Pitching to inspire corporate partners and their employees
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Crafting stewardship plans for a range of b-corps and national businesses
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Developing sponsorship proposals for events like our Surfarthons or Santa Surfs
- Representing The Wave Project at high-profile events such as the Blue Earth Summit or Royal Cornwall Show
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Supporting Project Coordinators across the UK with local corporate pitches and partnerships
No two days are the same—and that’s part of the joy of working with us. We offer trust-based, flexible working, and all non-delivery staff are encouraged to participate in a six-week surf therapy programme (during work hours) to truly connect with our mission.
For more information, please read the Corporate Fundraiser Recruitment Pack on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re seeking an experienced charity leader to work with our partner charities, Lintel Trust in Scotland and Lifting Lives in England & Wales.
As an experienced, motivated charity leader you will drive LHCPGs charitable aspirations through working with our partner charities, Lintel Trust in Scotland and Lifting Lives in England and Wales, so helping us deliver meaningful community benefit across the UK.
In this central role, that will require some travel as you attend meetings in Edinburgh and Uxbridge offices, you will ensure governance, lead strategic development, build partnerships, and support and facilitate fundraising and operational activity, ensuring our charitable work continues to improve lives and places.
What You’ll Do
- Lead governance, statutory compliance, and Trustee support across both Trusts.
- Work with Trustees to develop charity strategies, policies, and risk management frameworks.
- Support the grant-making and reporting processes, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Build strong partnerships and represent the Trusts at events and sector forums.
- Drive fundraising and income generation to expand charitable impact.
- Oversee marketing, digital presence, and communications.
- Line manage the Charities Liaison Coordinator and foster a collaborative team culture.
What You Need
- Strong knowledge of charity regulation (OSCR and/or Charity Commission).
- Experience running or overseeing a charity and working with Trustees.
- Proven fundraising, grant assessment, and budget management experience.
- Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in marketing, events and digital content management.
- Understanding of social value, housing issues, and community-focused work.
- Desirable: public sector/housing experience and degree-level qualification.
What we offer
A highly competitive total reward package alongside salary to include:
- Competitive salary and an exceptional pension contribution
- Car allowance of £5740 pa
- £300 wellbeing allowance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 34 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (post-probation)
- Flexible working including 10 “work from anywhere” days
- £1000 annual training budget, volunteering leave, and more
Apply now to help shape the future impact of LHCPG’s charitable partnerships and deliver lasting social value across communities.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this posting early if a suitable candidate is found.
We improve lives and places through the impact of our products & services and social value generated through our community benefit funding & activity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ESPE is Europe's leading and largest charity focused on improving the clinical care of children and adolescents with endocrine conditions. We aim for excellence in clinical care, research and education through innovation, collaboration and technology. Our charity is growing its membership and activities at pace, and we are now searching for a Finance Manager who will be the first member of the permanent staff team who is a qualified accountant.
The Finance Manager role will make a significant difference to how we manage our finances, at an operational and strategic planning level. We are looking for an individual who is excited by the prospect of transforming our financial governance and management.
Role overview:
The Finance Manager will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and bookkeeper to manage daily financial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance - including budgeting and forecasting.
• Contract and working conditions: This is a fixed-term role (initially 18 months) which we envisage will transition to a permanent position. Hours will initially be 17.5 hours per week with remote and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK.
• Strategic responsibilities: The Finance Manager will support financial target delivery, ensure robust financial systems, and align financial processes with organisational growth and strategy.
• Operational duties: Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts and all financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, grant management, VAT and tax compliance, audit support, and process improvements. The role also involves liaising with external suppliers and stakeholders and overseeing payroll and pension scheme implementation and management.
• Governance and compliance: The Finance Manager will ensure adherence to the requirements of the Companies Act, Charities Act, and HMRC regulations, ensuring we prepare and submit our statutory accounts on time. You will coordinate the annual audit, review internal controls, and report financial risks to the ESPE leadership.
• Leadership and collaboration: The role includes providing financial guidance to coordinators and teams to support informed decision-making.
• Required experience and skills: Candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/ICAEW) with at least three years experience in financial or management accounting, preferably in a professional body or learned society. Proficiency in accounting software, and having significant knowledge and understanding of VAT (ideally across Europe), analytical skills, communication, and project management skills are essential.
• Personal attributes: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, resilience, collaborative skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and alignment with ESPE’s mission. You should be proactive, enjoy challenge, be capable of working under pressure, and skilled in influencing and strategic thinking. Must be willing to travel to Europe as required (2-4 times per annum).
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays
- Flexible working
- Matched pension scheme (up to 7% of salary)
- Employee assistance programme
- European travel
First interview date: 20th February, online.
Candidates must submit a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should demonstrate an understanding of ESPE and the current compliance challenges we have faced in recent years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dynamic, values-led, strategic leader to drive our mission for migration justice and social work solidarity. The role entails oversight of the operations and strategy of the organisation, responsibility for financial management and fundraising, maintaining the health of the organisation and embedding anti-racist and anti-opressive values into every aspect of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
