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Our Mission

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals. 

About the Team

The Philanthropy team is a close-knit team of seven who work with High Net-Worth individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and Individual donors, raising over 60% of Resurgo’s income (currently around £2.2million). They each play a key role in building and stewarding partnerships to secure income that will sustain the Spear Programme. They work individually as well as collaboratively, to ambitiously reach their target and have fun whilst doing it!

Who You Are

Do you have a flair for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and unlock vital funding? Join our successful and vibrant Philanthropy team and play your part in enabling sustainable and ambitious growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with existing funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities.

If you are a relational person with excellent communication skills, are driven and looking for a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of young people, you could be the right person for this role.

The important stuff 

Salary: from £40,000

Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time considered, Permanent 

Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: Hammersmith, London

Closing date: Tuesday 28th October (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)

Interviews: First interviews will be held online on Wednesday 5th November. Final in-person interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
• Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
• Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
• Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)

Person Specification 

• A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo’s mission to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change.
• Excellent relationship building and proposal writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels as well as external stakeholders.
• Well organised and efficient; calm under pressure; able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects.
• Confident with numbers and interpreting project budgets. Some knowledge of Trust fundraising is desirable.
• A desire to grow and develop, able to receive and give feedback confidently as well as share their ideas with the team.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management

• Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream.
• Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline.
• Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts partners.

Write applications and reports

• Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants.
• Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way.
• Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience.
• Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner. 

Data Management and Monitoring

• Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details in a timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity.
• Manage the Trusts & Foundations pipeline and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines.

Line Management

• Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role.

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.

We are currently seeking an Employability Coach who will make a real difference in students’ and graduates’ lives by helping them unlock their potential and navigate their career journeys.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support confidence-building, skills development, and career readiness through coaching, curriculum engagement, and event delivery—all within the supportive, professionally creative environment of Bath Spa University’s Careers and Employability Team. 

As our Employability Coach you will inspire and support our students and recent graduates through one-to-one and group coaching, engaging workshops, and innovative digital resources. You will collaborate with academic schools to embed employability into the curriculum, lead events such as careers fairs, webinars, and employer panels, and use data-driven insights to support underrepresented groups and enhance graduate outcomes.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification, or significant professional experience
• Formal qualification in Advice, Guidance or Career Coaching at Level 6 or above
• Experience providing employability-focused one-to-one advice and coaching
• Experience designing and delivering career education resources, workshops, or learning activities
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and use of digital tools like Target Connect
• Experience working in or with a Higher Education Careers & Employability service
• Experience in graduate recruitment or talent acquisition
• AdvanceHE Fellowship at any level
• Commercial awareness of student/graduate recruitment and the graduate labour market
• Ability to analyse and translate data to identify trends in support and engagement, especially for widening participation groups

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Salary: Grade 6, starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

This is a full time fixed term role covering maternity, until 11/12/2026.

• This post may require work into the evenings and at weekends to support on campus events
• The post holder may be required to travel within the region and to Bath Spa’s London campus as part of this role

Youth Careers and Employability Coordinator

If you have a passion for unlocking young people’s potential, this role might be perfect for you!

We are looking for someone who is passionate about raising aspirations and showcasing real-world opportunities, supporting young people to build their confidence and take ownership of their futures.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Youth Careers and Employability (internally known as Enterprise & Employability Coordinator)

Location: Grimsby (at the Youth Zone when it has been built, some flexibility before then)

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 13th October 2025

First Interview: Tuesday 21st October 2025

Second Interview: Tuesday 28th October evening

About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate the Youth Zone’s Enterprise and Employability programme. You’ll inspire and equip young people aged 8–19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs) with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to explore career paths, enter the world of work, and pursue entrepreneurial ideas.

You will collaborate with local employers, schools, colleges, and training providers to design engaging, hands-on experiences — including workshops, work experience placements, mentoring schemes, and skills-based projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver a creative, inclusive, and engaging Employability & Enterprise programme for young people, integrated into universal Youth Zone sessions and targeted projects
• Plan employability programmes and universal sessions that include life skills development, mock interviews, CV building, financial literacy, career exploration, and enterprise challenges
• Support with recruiting and managing staff or volunteers involved in employability activities, including employer mentors, local professionals, and delivery partners
• Work closely with local employers (e.g. training providers) to offer work experience, virtual experiences, site visits, and mentoring schemes
• Embed young people’s voices in programme planning – enabling them to shape activities and co-produce enterprise and career pathways

About You

You will have experience of:

• Planning and delivering youth-focused employability, enterprise, or career development programmes (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities)
• Safeguarding, ideally in a Youth Work setting, ensuring the safety and well-being of all young people with unwavering commitment and proficiency in related referral processes
• Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) or related support for young people
• Project management of youth programmes, including H&S requirements, staff scheduling and budgeting having the ability to prioritise deadlines to achieve impactful outcomes

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

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

Senior Practitioner, LifeSkills Intensive

Service:  LifeSkills

Location: Teesside (Stockton-on Tees, Middlesbrough, Guisborough) - We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details

Hours: 18.5 hours per week (part-time)

Salary: £28,598 - £31,384 FTE per annum (£14,299 - £15,692 per annum for part-time, 18.5 hours per week)

Contract type:  Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the

importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding LifeSkills Intensive team.  You will offer supervision and management oversight to support workers primarily in your geographical area. You will be able to retain your practice experience and hold a small caseload and will be part of a wider supportive LifeSkills team.

LifeSkills supports individuals and families to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills.  LifeSkills Intensive provides 1-1 support to those that are furthest away from employment, education and training.  This service is funded by our corporate partnership with Barclays.

Main Responsibilities:

· To line manage and supervise support workers in a specific geographical area

· Support with the management of referrals into the service, both in terms of service promotion and also decision making /allocation.

· To oversee and develop the service offer and ensure that this is having a positive impact.

· To hold a small caseload.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Experience of supervising, coaching ,mentoring or supporting practitioners.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Strong communication skills and aptitude for building relationships.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service –Enhanced.

Benefits:

• An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holiday pro rata
• up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

• Please apply via our website by following the link and clicking the “Apply Now” link below the advert to fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Monday 20th October 2025 at 23:59

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Programmes Manager (Peer Hubs)

We are looking for a Programmes Managers to lead the launch and development of our new regional hubs and our programmes designed to reduce the gap in employability within LGBTQIA+ young adults. The Programmes Manager (peer hubs) is a vital newly created role focused on bringing to life our operational strategy for 2026–2030.

As the programmes manager you will design and deliver a year-round curriculum, grow our digital and in-person communities, and ensure programmes are impactful, inclusive, and sustainable. In this role, you will also manage volunteers, build partnerships, and act as an ambassador for Blossom in the wider community.

Who We Are
We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are. We envision a world where LGBTQIA+ young adults live free from discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage, thriving in inclusive communities where their potential is recognised, celebrated, and their rights are fully realised. Within our team, we value Inclusivity, Strength, Action, and Trust above all else. 
 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Deliver Strategy: Bring to life Blossom’s new programmes and broader operational strategy for 2026 to 2030 by taking overarching responsibility for programmes design & delivery across the charity including:
  • Overall Management of Our Hub Launch & Delivery: Lead the creation of new local hubs in counties outside of Surrey and maintain delivery of existing hub’s including managing and recruiting a team of volunteers.
  • Short-Term “Accelerator” Campaigns: Plan and execute thematic campaigns with the purpose of accelerating access to work.
  • Digital Content & Community: Develop and launch online resources on our digital members portal.
• Management, Monitoring & Evaluation: Oversee, grow and maintain a central database of service users and volunteers, tracking their progress against performance and outcome measures. Physically attend and evaluate service delivery. Collecting and reporting on metrics, case studies & generalised feedback. Seek areas of improvement, and connect with service users & leaders.
• Community Partnership Building: Act as the key representative of Blossom and build our profile, launch new partnerships, and maximising existing partners in new locations with partner from a range of backgrounds.
• Project Management: Manage and report on project budgets, develop and implement detailed plans, ensure deliverables are met on time and to standard, and drive continuous improvement across all project phases.

For the full person specefication & Job Description please refer to the application pack below. 

What It's Like Working for Blossom
As the programmes managers (peer hubs) you'll join our small close-knit, entrepreneurial-minded team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming the lives of our service users. At Blossom, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential - which is why, as standard, all team members receive:

• Flexible Working: Use up to 20 hours of your contracted week flexibly outside of our core hours. 
• Staff Discounts: Access unique discounts especailly for charity workers. 
• Apprenticeship Scheme: We offer degree level study to staff who wouldn't otherwise be able to access higher education. 
• IVF, Adoption & Transition leave: We know families don't always come in traditional shapes and sizes and that's why we offer enhanced leave for accessing the support you need. 
• Relaxed Dress Code: We encourage everyone to come to work in an appropriate way that affirms who they are and makes them feel comfortable. 

This role requires a full UK Driving Licence & Access to a car. 
The successful candidate will need to pass a Criminal Background Check & referencing. 

Applications close 11:30pm on Sunday 19th October & first stage interviews will take place on 27th, 28th and 29th October.

Sculpt UK: Youth Programme Officer and Bookings Coordinator

• Job: Bookings Coordinator and Youth Programme Officer 

• Pay: £27,008

• Full time, 37.5 hours 5 days per week - contract until November 2026 with expectation to extend

• Applications Close: Sunday 12th October

About Sculpt UK

Sculpt is a UK-based charity with over 20 years’ experience, who support young people to shape their own future. Our vision is that we live in a society where young people can be fulfilled through their education, work and participation in wider society. The need for our work is clear given the increasing problems young people face and their lack of confidence and awareness regarding their journey into the world of work.

We run a range of bespoke programmes that work directly with young people in conjunction with partners - schools, careers hubs, employers, local government and further/higher education. Sculpt addresses interconnected areas that contribute towards our vision: Employability, Youth Voice and Leadership, and Community Action. We build the skills and experience of young people focusing on the transitions between school, education and work. In particular, we are skilled in tailoring our work to meet the needs of young people in alternative provision and those at risk of not being in employment, education and training.

What we do and how we do it is also informed by the Sculpt Youth Advisory Board, consisting of young people who meet monthly to advise the Sculpt Board on matters such as the needs of young people, product design and programme impact. In addition, we have a Sculpt Alumni community who contribute to the development of our work.

In the year 2024-25, we worked with:

• Over 450 young people 

• 30+ employers and 120 business volunteers

• 29 schools

• 4 Careers Hubs

• 9 London Boroughs

What are we looking for?

Sculpt UK is hiring a bookings coordinator and youth programme officer who would deliver our direct intervention work with young people aged 12-16 with a focus on skills building around employment through our holistic work experience programmes. Approximately 75% of our under 16s work involves working with young people who have SEND or who are at risk of becoming NEET (not in employment, education or training). Training on working specifically with SEND students will be offered to the successful applicant.

The role will also manage our bookings with schools and individuals across projects. This job is a 70/30 split between Youth Programme Officer and Bookings Coordinator.

Responsibilities :

Youth Programme Officer:

• Adhere to Sculpt UK’s safeguarding practices and procedures at all time 

• Deliver funded programmes focused on youth employability, leadership and youth voice in line with Sculpt UK’s delivery style and ethos

• Work with other Youth Programme Officers to successfully to deliver projects and support in data collection required for reporting

• Use their experience and knowledge of the issues affecting young people to tailor the workshops accordingly to age, need and interest

• Facilitate workshops on topics such as communication, gender stereotypes, social media, finance & skills, teamwork

• Run mock interviews with programme participants

• Contribute to the development of a Theory of Change for each project 

• Ensure young people complete relevant entry and exit surveys 

• Undertake relevant training associated with Sculpt UK’s work included but not restricted to child protection & safeguarding

• Contribute toward and keep up to date with Sculpt UK’s internal / external communications platform such as slack, newsletters and social media 

• Engage with Sculpt UK’s Youth Advisory Board members when invited to do so.

Bookings Coordinator: 

• Have a strong understanding of the USP of each programme offered by Sculpt 

• Manage booking system and calendar

• Take calls with schools and individuals about booking onto programmes 

• Manage bookings from outreach to completion of the programme 

• Book work experience days at partner organisations, including doing the associated administration

• Develop mini reports on each programme to feedback impact to schools and individuals 

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of projects 

• Ensure that the Sculpt website has up-to-date programme information, application deadlines etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Exceptional Organisation 

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills

• Skilled at facilitating workshops and working with young people who have a range of backgrounds and experiences

• Experience working with young people in an educational, sports or community setting

• Ideally experience working with SEND young people

• Confident, self-motivated and with a collaborative mindset 

• Commitment to young people and knowledge of issues affecting their lives 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to create a safe and non-judgemental space, that allows young people to speak freely

• Capable to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with young people, peers and professionals

• Able to adapt and be flexible in workshops to get the best engagement from a range of participants

• Skilled at facilitating virtual workshops and working with a selection of online portals

Requirements 

• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing for us to undertake a check on your behalf

• Have a recent safeguarding qualification from a recognised provider or be willing to undertake additional training in this area

• Ability to travel - the role will require you to travel around London when delivering at schools

• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and commitment to reporting concerns to an appropriate staff member

We would like you to fill out a few questions for us on this form: https://forms.gle/51anR112xHAywDbJA and also to send your CV and Cover letter

We will only consider applicants who have submitted a CV, covering letter and answers to the questions in the form.

About Future Frontiers

In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this. Our vision is of a society where every young person can unlock their potential regardless of their background or the barriers they might face. Our mission is to equip young people from low-income households to develop careers knowledge, employability skills, confidence and connections that will help them to broaden their horizons and prepare for fulfilling futures.

This year, we will work with c.2,500 young people across Greater London, delivering careers coaching, workplace experiences, insight and guidance in partnership with businesses, schools and supporters. You can find out more about our programme and impact so far in the Annual Impact Report on our website.

About the role

As Senior Finance & Operations Manager at Future Frontiers, your role is to oversee the finance and operations functions for an ambitious social mobility charity with an income of circa £1.4m and a team of 20 people committed to achieving lasting impact for young people.

You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, manage a small team, and deliver accurate, timely reporting that supports strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure robust financial planning, compliance, and risk management. Your work will support and enable Future Frontiers’ mission and help us maximise our impact.

Your responsibilities

The focus of this role is on financial management and reporting for the organisation, as well as overseeing operations such as HR processes and IT. Core responsibilities include:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Run the monthly finance cycle to strict deadlines, ensuring accurate and complete data to support decision-making.
• Deliver concise monthly management accounts and variance analysis vs budget in a timely manner with insightful commentary to inform the CEO, SLT and Trustees.
• Oversee receipts and payments, reconciliations, and month-end procedures to ensure data accuracy and robust financial oversight.
• Lead on statutory accounts preparation and external audit to ensure full compliance and smooth audit outcomes.
• Continuously improve financial policies and processes to embed best practice and compliance with relevant legislation and Charity SORP.

Financial Planning

• Prepare annual budget documents, working closely with budget holders and supporting with forecasting and revisions to ensure realistic, well-informed financial plans that align with organisational strategy.
• Produce consolidated accounts, forecasts, and cashflows with commentary to support Trustees’ and SLT’s decision-making.
• Partner with SLT to provide financial analysis that drives operational efficiency and supports income generation and strategic projects.
• Support the SLT to develop multi-year income and expenditure forecasts to aid long-term funding and resource planning.
• Ensure the finance system structure, workflows and reporting remain fit for purpose and effectively support operations.

Operations and Compliance

• Manage relationships with key suppliers and outsourced providers, including landlords, payroll, pensions and insurers to ensure service quality and value for money.
• Oversee the recruitment and on-boarding of new staff, supporting the Finance & Operations Officer to coordinate the process, and supporting recruiting managers as needed.
• Ensure the maintenance of templates and processes to enable line managers to deliver the staff journey including inductions, staff surveys, annual reviews, and exits.
• Oversee the efficient usage of our database, systems and key platforms (including Salesforce, Xero, website), ensuring that the team is well resourced and has sufficient training to perform their roles.
• Oversee the management of IT hardware, software and systems, helping to keep Future Frontiers’ information secure and up to date, and acting as key liaison with third parties.
• Remain up-to-date on Charity SORP, legislation and sector best practice, supporting the CEO to ensure Future Frontiers remains compliant with HMRC, CC, ICO etc and is forward-looking.

People Management and Training

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Finance & Operations team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ambition and excellence within the team.
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.
• Support the building of financial literacy and understanding within the charity through training and supporting non-finance colleagues.
• Share your expertise and experience with colleagues across Future Frontiers to help foster a culture of lifelong learning and continuous professional development.

Wider contribution

• Contribute to department-, directorate- and organisation-wide projects and priorities through membership of project groups or taking on pieces of work in line with your skills, experience and development objectives
• Act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, our cause and values in all engagements and communications with customers, suppliers, partners and supporters.

About you

• Experience, knowledge and qualifications
• Finance and accounting experience, ideally in a charity context (essential)
• Hold or be working towards a recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA (essential) 
• Demonstrable, up-to-date knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS 102) and financial regulations (essential)
• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting tools and Excel, ideally with experience of using Xero or an equivalent system (essential)
• Proven track record of delivering concise monthly management accounts, audits, and statutory returns on time (essential)
• Experience in managing and developing finance teams / readiness to step up to a manager role (essential)
• Experience of managing an organisation’s office and/or operations (desirable)

Skills and competencies:

Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: you are motivated to play a role in empowering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential.

Thorough and organised: you have strong attention to detail, maintain accurate records and can manage multiple deadlines.

Planning and prioritisation: You can organise your work to manage evolving priorities – with consideration of others’ input and needs.

Problem-solving and decision-making: You can make effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information. You balance attention to detail with an understanding of the bigger picture and wider context.

Relationship management: You can develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; you can effectively collaborate with and influence others.

Leadership skills: You set clear goals, provide sufficient support and celebrate achievements. You inspire, develop and empower your team to deliver more.

Communication and influencing: You can actively listen, and you can present detailed information clearly, concisely and compellingly when writing and speaking.

What we can offer you

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Flexible working with the option to work from home regularly (with at least one day a week in the office, and the flexibility to come in more often if you’d like)
• 4pm finish on Fridays
• Annual personal training and development budget of £300
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Team-building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year
• Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and young people as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion.

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.

How to apply

To apply, please complete our application form on our website, attaching your CV and answering the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work at Future Frontiers? What is it about our organisation that excites you? Strong answers will tell us why Future Frontiers appeals to you personally and why you are motivated to work for us. (Max. 1,500 characters)

2. We are looking for someone with experience in finance, processes and people, as given above in the ‘about you’ section of the job description. Please tell us about your relevant experience in these three areas. Strong answers will give succinct details of areas of responsibility / projects you have worked on and what results you have achieved. (Max. 1,500 characters)

3. Tell us about a time when you have implemented a significant change to a product, process or internal way of working; what change did you make and why; how did you influence others to adopt or support the change; what was the result? Strong answers will follow the STAR method. (Max. 1,500 characters)

We recommend that you prepare your answers in a separate document, then copy and paste them into our form.

Deadline: Sunday 12th October, 5pm

Start date: As soon as possible

Interview dates: First round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 20th October. Second round interviews will be held in person at our office near London Bridge during the week commencing 3rd November.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo DBS and reference checks.

Key Information:

LOCATION: Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, London and Manchester (hybrid working pattern). We are prioritising applications for the Nottingham and Newcastle locations in line with our regional development strategy.

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working around core hours of 10am-4pm)

START DATE: 12th January 2026

DURATION: 18-month graduate programme with optional apprenticeship opportunity upon completion. Permanent contract from August 2025. 

SALARY: £27,375 per annum (Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and Newcastle), £30,025 (London).

DEADLINE: Friday 24th October at 12pm (noon).

The application process: written application > telephone interview > assessment centre.

Assessment Centres will take place on w/c 10th November and w/c 17th November 2025. They will be conducted on Zoom and consist of 2 tasks over 70 minutes: An interview, and a pre-prepared presentation (we will send out the task brief upon invite to Assessment stage).

In keeping with upReach's mission and values we would particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience of barriers to social mobility.

We encourage all applicants to review our Application Pack before submitting your application.

About upReach

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?

upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.

We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment. 

To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report. 

About the Role

upReach is recruiting for our unique Future Charity  Leaders Programme (FCLP). This is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about social mobility, and looking to gain exposure to various aspects of charity management whilst working with university students who are exploring their career options. We welcome applications from those in the corporate world who are looking for a career change as well as recent graduates wanting to kick-start their career in the third sector.

About the FCLP

upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) is a graduate programme combining delivery work (supporting our Associates) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management. 

As a Programme Coordinator on the FCLP you will be delivering personalised employment-focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping transform their lives by equipping them with the necessary skills to secure a top graduate job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working across a range of projects including 1:1 undergraduate coaching, group workshops, webinars (we refer to them as Video Forums), partnership management (with university partners or employer partners) and more!

In addition to this, the programme offers the opportunity to develop skills in key areas of charity management by participating in 3 rounds of six-month 'rotations'. After your initial 18 months and the completion of 3 six-month rotations, you will have the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship in Leadership and Management to further develop your skills.

Throughout the programme, you will receive dedicated internal training developing your leadership skills and building your confidence in the role.

Through our partnership with The Circle Line, you will be part of a supportive peer group, offered regular personal development training workshops online and in-person on their '12 Tools for Life'. You will also be able to choose your own practitioner to support you with 1:1 sessions throughout the programme to help you unlock more of your unique potential.

What will I be doing?

The FCLP is a fast-paced but rewarding role. Programme Coordinators spend 80% of their time (4 days per week) working directly with Associates to enhance their career knowledge and skills and 20% (1 day per week) on a charity management rotation (or an apprenticeship after 18 months). No two days are the same, but your responsibilities may include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, helping them to achieve their career goals 

• Developing and delivering professional development-focused support

• Individual and small group work with Associates 

• Assisting Associates with their applications to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs 

• Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to aid all Associates 

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and/or employer partners 

• Delivering informative workshops to enhance sector knowledge and employability skills

• Planning, delivering and reporting on events and workshops with partners

When applying for this role we ask that applicants are able to commit to the full 18-month training programme, and we encourage participation in the apprenticeship scheme beyond this. As you will be working directly with our beneficiaries throughout their degree, this consistency will allow you to build bonds with your Associates and ensure continuity, thus allowing us to have the most impact for the young people we work with.

What Skills and Experience do I need?

This programme would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission, motivated to work with undergraduates and interested in learning about, and gaining experience in, charity management. We are looking for people who are passionate about social mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

Essential Skills/Experiences:

• Working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems

• Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload

• A University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience

• Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as solo

• Excellent communication skills and strong written English

• The ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person

• Experience of public speaking or facilitating workshops 

Desirable Skills/Experiences:

• Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process 

• Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence

• Working in one or more of the career sectors that upReach support Associates in applying to.

Team Culture & Benefits: 

By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are dedicated to encouraging you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture. 

We offer: 

• Flexible working, hybrid working and reduced Summer Hours (June-August)

• Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays. (This increases to 27 days entitlement after 2.5 years and then to 30 days after 5 years of working with us)

• Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members

• Birthday leave, 1 day of Volunteering leave and annual wellbeing days

• Optional extended unpaid leave during summer months

• 3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us 

• Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech loan scheme

• Monthly socials, Annual in-person Team Day

• Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aid Training and Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme

• A range of discounts through the Charity Workers Discount and Tickets for Good websites

• The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks: 

  • Disability and Inclusion Network

    Diverse Roots Network 

  • Green Network 

  • LGBTQ+ Network

  • Mindfulness Network

  • Parents and Carers Network

  • Socio-Economic Background Network

  • (Im)Migrants Network

Ready to apply?

We are dedicated to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. 

Unfortunately, upReach is unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Applications close at 12 Noon on Friday 24th October.

Equal Opportunities

At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Thus, we encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local schools and colleges? This combined Programme Manager and Facilitator role will play a pivotal part in raising awareness and developing skills in schools across Wales.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Services in Harrow.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role supports individuals with mental health conditions to secure and sustain meaningful employment through the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. You will manage a dynamic caseload, provide tailored career guidance, and deliver practical coaching to help clients achieve their employment goals. Building strong relationships with employers and community partners, you'll promote inclusive workplaces and facilitate access to welfare and financial support. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, you'll integrate employment and mental health support while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with NHS and organisational standards. The role also involves ongoing professional development and contributing to service improvement initiatives that promote equality and social inclusion.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

You bring extensive experience and knowledge in both mental health and employment support, with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals seeking, returning to, or maintaining mainstream employment while managing mental health conditions. Your background within health or social care settings, combined with familiarity with IPS (Individual Placement and Support) principles, reflects your commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice and long-term employment retention.

Your communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to build trust and rapport with clients, employers, and partner organisations alike. You are confident in presenting, negotiating, and fostering collaborative relationships that create meaningful opportunities and innovative solutions for service users.

Highly organised, you demonstrate strong administrative and time management skills, effectively balancing competing priorities, managing diaries, and working to deadlines in a results-focused environment. You maintain accurate and detailed records through proficient use of Microsoft Office and case management systems.

You are deeply committed to upholding key policies and professional standards, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, and the Equality Act 2010. Proactive in your own professional development, you value feedback and continuous learning to enhance your effectiveness.

With a positive and person-centred approach, you bring empathy, professionalism, and resilience to your work, recognising the transformative power of employment in supporting recovery and wellbeing. Your ability to assess client needs, develop action plans, and maintain clear professional boundaries ensures that every service user receives tailored, ethical, and empowering support.

When will I be working?

You will be working Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Reporting To: Head of Programmes & Delivery

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Per annum ( based on experience)

Location: Tooting (onsite-SW17 9SH, London) with 1-day WFH

Contract type: Full-time/Permanent

Interview Date: 15th – 26th September

About Us

At Business Launchpad (BLP), we empower young people aged 18–30 from low-income backgrounds across London to pursue enterprising careers and achieve financial progress. We do this through tailored enterprise programmes, one-to-one coaching, and real-world employability experiences that build both business and life skills.

What makes our work truly unique is the environment that supports it. Our social enterprise, Tooting Works, powers this vision and offers inclusive workspaces, vital infrastructure, and a thriving community hub. Profits from its affordable office and co-working spaces are reinvested directly into our charitable work meaning every space rented helps fund opportunities for the young people we support.

Together, Business Launchpad and Tooting Works form a dynamic ecosystem where enterprise, innovation, and social purpose thrive.

The Role

As Fundraising Manager, you will play a proactive, hands-on role in driving Business Launchpad’s fundraising activity. You will be responsible for building and qualifying a fundraising pipeline and securing income from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.

The role requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to craft compelling cases for support that demonstrate our impact. You will work closely with the Marketing and Impact & Evaluation teams to align messaging, evidence, and storytelling, ensuring funders clearly see the difference their support makes.

We are seeking a highly organised and conscientious individual with strong planning and project management skills, who thrives on taking initiative and seeing projects through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Income Generation

• Build, qualify, and manage a fundraising pipeline and annual work plan.
• Research, develop, and submit high-quality funding applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
• Develop clear and persuasive cases for support that combine narrative and evidence.
• Contribute to the delivery of the annual fundraising event and community fundraising initiatives.

Relationship Management

• Build and steward strong, long-term relationships with funders and partners.
• Provide excellent stewardship, including regular communication and tailored impact reporting.

Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

• Track and report on fundraising progress against agreed targets.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records, pipeline data, and activity logs.
• Produce clear, timely reports for senior leadership and trustees.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with regulation, best practice, and GDPR.

Collaboration & Communications

• Work closely with the Marketing and Impact & Evaluation teams to align messaging, impact data, and storytelling.
• Ensure young people’s voices and experiences are central to all fundraising narratives.

Planning, Budgeting & Project Management

• Contribute to managing fundraising budgets, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Use strong planning and project management skills to deliver against multiple deadlines.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and acting on fundraising opportunities.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Pipeline Development: A well-qualified and up-to-date fundraising pipeline, with clear prospect research and prioritisation.
• Income Secured: Achievement of agreed annual income targets from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
• Renewal & Retention: High renewal rate of existing funders and strong stewardship leading to multi-year commitments where possible.
• Quality of Applications: Consistently high-quality proposals and cases for support, evidenced by funder feedback and success rates.
• Collaboration: Positive feedback from internal teams (Programmes, Impact & Evaluation, Marketing, Finance) on joint working, ensuring alignment of messaging, data, and budgets.
• Reporting & Compliance: Contributing to timely and accurate reports to funders, leadership, and trustees, with all activity meeting best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Events & Community Fundraising: Effective contribution to annual fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring they run smoothly and generate agreed outcomes.
• Professionalism & Initiative: Demonstrated proactivity, independence, and problem-solving in managing workload and driving fundraising activity forward.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
• Experience in building and managing a fundraising pipeline and work plan.
• Excellent grant/proposal writing skills with strong research abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop compelling cases for support through narrative building and storytelling.
• Skilled in building and stewarding funder relationships.
• Confident in planning, project management, and basic budget management.
• Experience in delivering fundraising activity against agreed targets.
• Highly proactive, able to take initiative and work independently while contributing to a team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in community fundraising campaigns.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.
• Experience in youth, enterprise, or social impact organisations.

Personal Qualities (Aligned to BLP Values)

• Growth Mindset – reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Community Focused – values the needs and strengths of young people and local communities.
• Collaborative and Enterprising – proactive and thrives on taking initiative.
• One Mission, One Team – highly conscientious and reliable, committed to shared success.
• Positive and Solutions-Focused – motivated by making a real difference.

About Rewards

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
• Personal annual training budget following probation.
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
• Regular team socials throughout the year.
• Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
• General eye test.
• Well-being day (one day per year).
• Volunteer day (one day per year).

The duties and responsibilities described are not exhaustive and may change as necessitated by business demands.

Pre-employment Checks Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Receipt of two satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please email your CV and a cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.

Please note that this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their individual background or circumstances.

Join us as a Youth Mentor and help shape brighter futures!

We’re looking for someone passionate, energetic, and committed to empowering young people aged 17–21yrs who are currently out of education, employment, or training.

You’ll be a trusted role model, building confidence, resilience, and life skills through person-centred mentoring and group sessions. By connecting young people with real opportunities in training, volunteering, and work, you’ll help them unlock their potential and take positive steps towards a thriving future.

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Community Organiser @ Big Local Works

Are you an experienced community organiser looking to make a real difference in an urban community? Do you have experience of working with minoritised and marginalised communities? Are you a people-person with the skills and tenacity to help local people start exciting new initiatives?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Big Local Works (BLW) as our Community Organiser. Based on a historic Market Square recently refurbished with £2m from the GLA, we want to develop a more people-powered regeneration to sit alongside the massive property development happening all around us.

As well as driving economic improvements, we want to help create a more tolerant, cohesive, and vibrant local community where everybody is welcome. Part of that is to help local people create more community events, activities, and enterprises that give people the chance to collaborate together and build a lively community where people work and play together.

We need someone with the imagination, creativity and skill to support communities and individuals to have a say in how their community develops, but also take an active part in shaping the area. We have already helped many local people set up their own initiatives, building their confidence and helping them find resources – including the Bermondsey Literature festival, Latin markets, and a range of dance, ecology and arts projects.  This role could help shape the future of South Bermondsey and help us make a great place even better – with a more inclusive economy and community for all.

Key to this is better involvement and increasing the visibility of people from a wider range of backgrounds, in a highly divided area. You’ll play a key role in fostering a welcoming community by helping navigate occasional conflicts, with support from your manager, and approaching challenging interactions with empathy and professionalism.

If this sounds like an exciting challenge, please take a look at the job spec and apply using the instructions there.

JOB TITLE: Community Organiser – Enterprise and Engagement

ORGANISATION: Big Local Works – Charity No: 1182561

LOCATION: Big Local Works 4 Market Place, London SE16 3UQ

REPORTING TO: Charity Manager

General Information

Big Local Works (BLW) is a community-focused economic and social inclusion charity based in Bermondsey, South East London. We want to help create a thriving, inclusive local economy and a community in which everyone can participate.

We deliver our support in the community through three main services:

• Expert welfare and benefits advice and advocacy for local people experiencing poverty and hardship
• Employability Skills training and coaching to help people access ways of increasing their earned income
• Start-up and enterprise support for clients who wish to start trading on the local ‘Blue Market’ People Powered Regeneration
• Wider community building designed to create a more tolerant, diverse, and lively local community where everybody is welcome

We have a strategic vision to create a ‘people-powered regeneration’ in an area already undergoing massive redevelopment. In July 2019, a community campaign was successful in securing £2m funding from the GLA for the ‘Made in Bermondsey’ regeneration project centred on making key improvements to the local marketplace,

the Blue Market in South Bermondsey. Final works were completed in July 2022 and the market now has a first-class infrastructure for traders, local residents and visitors to use and enjoy the Blue Market Place. The market also showcases a vision of a better future for the local area: a more prosperous, resilient and connected local community where people come together to trade, socialise, and celebrate across the diverse boundaries.

South Bermondsey has a problematic history with racism and other forms of intolerance, and while migrant (recent and longer-term) communities have begun to settle in Bermondsey after many years of exclusion, there remains a sense that they are not full members of our community. Through our work we seek to empower local people, encourage enterprise and community activity, which is intended both to support the economic regeneration of the area and to empower and increase the confidence of local diverse communities.

Most recently, we have been successful in securing £200,000 from the Esmee Fairbairn Charity for strategy and community engagement support in the local area.

Our key goals are

• Local people have more say over the changes in their local community.
• This means that local people are actively involved in the development of place-based community assets,activities and projects.
• Local people will have more influence on local development and regeneration.
• A more diverse range of local people work together to improve their community, which means community members from a wider range of backgrounds become active citizens.
• There are better relationships and increased collaboration between local stakeholders.
• People feel proud of their local area, and hopeful for the future.
• Stories and messages about the area are more inclusive and welcoming of diverse perspectives and communities.
• People are better informed about the opportunities and assets in their local community.

Community Organiser – Enterprise and Engagement

Over the past 2 years, we’ve undertaken in-depth research and community mapping to understand our area’s needs, assets and lived experiences.

This role has three key responsibilities:

• Outreach and engagement with diverse local communities to help them build a stronger, more representative voice.
• Supporting the development of new initiatives by local people to stimulate a sense of community.
• Ensuring that a wider range of local people are involved and included in community activity, and their voices heard – especially those from marginalized communities

Key Tasks include

• Provide practical support and encouragement to the development of new initiatives in the local area.
• Broker collaborations and relationships between local groups, helping them develop relationships and networks.
• Identify and develop active citizens, and support them to develop and deliver their own individual and shared community Initiatives – from microbusinesses on the market, to dance and knitting clubs or arts groups
• Facilitate groups and provide ‘servant leadership’ for community groups where appropriate, managing conflict effectively
• Develop effective and positive relationships with local stakeholders from many different backgrounds, communicating assertively and with diplomacy and tact.
• Organise Events: Plan and host public and private events, both online and in person, to strengthen community ties and increase visibility.
• Work closely with the Business Improvement District, local charities and businesses and key strategic partners to help us achieve the overall aims of the People-Powered Regeneration
• Build and maintain a network of contacts among our priority groups and communicate efficiently with them
• Lead on day-to-day local communications and marketing, supporting the development of newsletters and online content, with appropriate support and resource
• Contribute to research and evaluation across activities to ensure our work has the best possible impact.
• Help represent the work to existing and potential supporters, and the local community, to secure buy-in and support for the programme

Person Specification: Key Skills that would help you in this role:

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Experience of developing relationships with a range of different and diverse community groups especially focusing on historically marginalised groups, especially BAME and recent migrant communities, as well as communities of faith, LGBTQ+ people, and others.
• A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and practices of ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion and how these relate to community organising.
• Demonstrable experience of maintaining strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with effective time management and prioritisation skills, to be able to multitask.
• Ability to communicate confidently, professionally, and approachably.
• Experience of managing conflict and challenging behaviour, with appropriate management support
• A high level of written and oral communication skills
• Experience of managing a small budget.
• Professional IT skills including confidence using Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and use of social media. Training can be given.

Personal qualities

• A people-person who actively enjoys getting out and meeting people and forming connections with others
• Somebody with enthusiasm and passion, but also an ability to focus on getting things done
• Somebody who enjoys working both alone and as part of a team, with the ability to inspire, motivate and work collaboratively with others.

Desirable:

• We would particularly welcome those with experience of applying one or more recognised community organising framework
• We would particularly welcome those with experience of supporting microenterprise, as well as purely recreational social/ community-focused activity.

If you feel that your skills and experience do not fully meet the criteria as listed in the Job Description but that you have other relevant skills and experience that would support you in this role, please do apply and note these in your application.

You will benefit from

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• A great working environment and culture within a small, but growing, charity dedicated to improving lives in our community
• Monthly contribution towards your mobile phone bill

Working pattern

While there is scope for working from home on some tasks, you will need to be present in our centre, on the market, and out and about in the community for a good proportion of your time.

There will be a need to work flexibly, including some evenings and some weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given.

If you are passionate about supporting individuals and communities facing poverty and improving their lives, and have the skills and experience required for this role, please apply.

We present work for everyone and we welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled, or other marginalized communities. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS

•  4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
• Hours normally 9-5pm but likely to include one evening a week and occasional Saturdays (market day).
• Annual salary: Between £24,000 and £25,600 for 4 days/week - depending on experience (FTE £30-£32,000)

An enhanced DBS check is essential.

To apply, please send:

• A full CV and
• A covering letter tailored to the job, which tells us 1) what attracts you to the job itself, and 2) detailing how your skills, experience and qualities make you suitable for the role.

Use of AI:

We understand the value of AI tools, and especially recognise their value for people who may need help with their writing. However, we have had to reject a large number of applications for roles recently where AI was used to write CVs and letters that were completely unsuitable and too generic to understand. Please use your own words, experience and ideas to give us the best chance of understanding your application.

Closing date: 22nd October