Employability manager jobs in East of england

As an Employment Advisor, you will sit within the Adult Learning, Skills and Employment team, delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support to residents facing a range of barriers to work. You will work across the employment programmes within the service, supporting a varied caseload of residents to secure and progress in employment.

Reporting to the Employability & Progression Manager, you will manage and support a caseload into employment by providing high-quality information and guidance. You will conduct initial assessments to produce tailored action plans, maintain regular meaningful contact with beneficiaries, and conduct regular reviews of agreed actions. You will be able to demonstrate and encourage a positive mindset among beneficiaries by adopting a strengths-based approach to their journey into employment.

You will deliver person-centred support spanning one-to-one guidance, CV and interview preparation, and contribute to the planning and delivery of group workshops and employment preparation sessions. You will develop a working knowledge of the local employer landscape, and will contribute to ensuring the service meets the performance targets and KPIs that underpin our funded programmes.

You will have at least 1 year’s experience working in a similar post supporting individuals facing barriers back to work and/or training and education. You will have experience of working in an evidence-based practice and working to set targets. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date beneficiary records on our internal systems and contributing to weekly/monthly caseload reporting.

As a Senior Employment Advisor (Youth Employment Lead), you will sit within the Adult Learning, Skills and Employment team, delivering high-quality, person-centered employment support to residents facing a range of complex barriers to work. You will take a lead role within our youth employment provision, working alongside colleagues across the service to ensure strong outcomes for all beneficiaries and will also deliver across all our funded provision which may vary over time but will always target those with significant barriers to employment.

Reporting to the Employability & Progression Manager, you will manage and support a varied caseload into employment by providing high-quality information and guidance. You will conduct in-depth initial assessments to produce SMART and tailored action plans, maintain regular meaningful contact with beneficiaries, and conduct regular reviews of agreed actions. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate and encourage a positive mindset among beneficiaries by adopting a strengths-based approach to their journey into employment.

You will deliver holistic, person-centered support spanning one-to-one guidance, CV and interview preparation, and the planning and delivery of group workshops and employment preparation sessions. You will have a strong understanding of the local and London employer landscape and will contribute to ensuring we consistently meet the performance targets and KPIs that underpin our funded programmes.

You will have at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar post supporting disadvantaged groups back to work and/or training and education. You will have experience of working in an evidence-based practice, working to set targets, and will be equipped with strong influencing and interpersonal skills. You will also be responsible for producing and submitting weekly/monthly caseload reports and maintaining accurate, up-to-date beneficiary records on our internal systems.

Our Employability & Progression Manager is a key operational role within the Adult Learning, Skills and Employment service. The post holder will lead the day-to-day management and delivery of High Trees’ employment support programmes, ensuring high-quality, person-centred provision for residents facing complex barriers to employment.

Working closely with the Head of Adult Learning, Skills and Employment, the post holder will take operational responsibility for our funded employment programmes, including targeted provision for younger jobseekers (18–24) and older residents (50+), as well as progression support embedded within our adult learning offer.

This is a hands-on management role requiring both strategic oversight and direct involvement in service delivery. The post holder will lead, support and develop a team of employment advisors and progression workers, ensuring consistent, high-quality support for residents and strong performance against funded contract targets.

A strong focus of the role is on building effective employer relationships and progression pathways, working collaboratively with community partners, referral agencies and training providers to ensure residents receive a joined-up and holistic service.

Employee benefits
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day
each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
• Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
• Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Support Line
• Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
• Annual staff away day
• Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans
• Regular team lunches and generous supplies of office breakfast and snacks!

Overview

Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) is a pioneering charity aiming to improve the health, wellbeing, educational attainment and employability skills of the local community.

CACT are seeking two enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced individuals to deliver a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Flexible Support Fund employability programme, focusing on 16–24-year-olds living in Greenwich and Bexley who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). In collaboration with the DWP, CACT Employability Officer/s will design and deliver a ‘Youth Hub’ offer to support and guide young people to into Education, Employment or Training opportunities.

Job Purpose

· To work as a member of the ‘DWP Youth Hub’ project team to engage and enable young people to reach their full potential with education, training and employment opportunities.

· The project will provide one-to-one mentoring sessions with wraparound support.

· The postholder will identify and recruit a caseload of young people to support into and sustain their engagement in Education, Employment and Training.

· The programme will provide an opportunity for young people not in education, training or employment in Greater London area to access training and work experience to enable them to attain the skills and confidence to gain employment.

· The post holder will have a broad range of experience in building relationships with individuals from a range of backgrounds, alongside an ability to build and maintain relationships with employers.

· The post holder will co-ordinate and deliver one to one and group coaching sessions. Sessions will address essential skills for employment and provide practical support, interview coaching, careers information and guidance.

· The post holder will facilitate and / or signpost to wellbeing workshops and physical activity sessions to develop improved mindset, healthy lifestyles, mental health and self‐care. Working with multi-agency partners the post holder will seek to identify the barriers that have prevented young people from engaging in education and employment and help them to develop strategies to overcome these challenges

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

· To provide one to one and group employability coaching sessions; in the community and online, enabling participants to identify, assess, and address barriers to engaging with education, employment, and training, as well as sourcing the most appropriate support.

· Work with young people to understand their strengths and develop person centred, targeted plans to help them achieve positive outcomes. Create individualised progress plans, which include identification of the wraparound support that needs to be provided (e.g., support to access housing or mental health services).

· Work closely with community groups and agencies such as Skills Academies Hubs, Local Integration Hubs, Job Centre Plus, to identify and recruit young people that would benefit most from the programme.

· Support a caseload and develop, contribute to, and deliver interventions to engage young people in education training and employment.

· To develop relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that a suitably diverse life skills and employability offer that meets young people’s needs and abilities.

· To work with local key worker support service to address any barriers to inclusion for young people they are working with.

· As required contribute to multi-agency planning and assessments of young people

· To identify meaningful work placement opportunities for young people internally and externally through partnerships with local businesses, and to manage and support work placements through work placement visits

· To maintain oversight of young people participating in work placements to help them settle in, meet the expectations of their employer or training / education provider, perform at their best, and achieve their action plan goals.

· Regularly review and monitor the progress of young people on the programme and guide interventions / wraparound support.

· Maintain a record of distance travelled which demonstrates how far the participant has travelled since joining the project, for example, in terms of personal development, increased confidence, and greater levels of motivation.

· To maintain a working knowledge of education, safeguarding and effective practice in supporting young people into education, training and employment.

· To hold knowledge of the regions in which we work to maintain an up to date working knowledge of education and training providers and employers locally and ensure that young people are referred and supported into appropriate EET provision.

· Compile and submit all required monitoring to colleagues and the DWP on progress of those young people they are working with. Maintain full and accurate case records within appropriate timescales using the case management system.

· Attend training events, supervision meetings and other team, formal and informal meetings as required to contribute to professional, service and self-development.

· Support young person feedback mechanisms in the design of activities and in the continuous improvement of the project.

· To ensure good quality case studies and stories are shared with colleagues to support the promotion of the programmes.

· Fulfil other duties such as are required from time to time.

Thank you for your interest in this role!

Greenwich Hospital is the lead charitable funding organisation for the Royal Navy and wider Royal Navy Community. As such, we are able to facilitate the identification of needs and the setting of strategic priorities, build capacity, deliver significant impact and encourage enhanced collaboration within the Naval charity sector.

We have undertaken significant reform in order to generate increased income for grant making – which has risen from £5m in 2023 to £10m in 2026.

Part of this revision has been the implementation of a new grants strategy in 2024, which seeks in particular to evidence need in order to guide the current and future funding of charitable support, with the expansion of our proactive and preventative funding to support education, young people and families. Our grants now encompass more preventative and wellbeing-enhancing education delivery not covered by public funding. 

Following a review of our education and employment funding strategies, we are now focussing on widening our funding support beyond the longstanding bursary scheme for the Royal Hospital School. We are funding new educational programmes (such as free tutoring support) and developmental extra-curricular programmes with varied activities for children in order to enhance social mobility, compensate for the disadvantages of service life and enhance retention in service. This is undertaken in partnership with the Naval Children’s Charity, Royal Naval Sailing Association and Andrew Simpson Foundation. These funding streams also include increased focus on supporting partners of serving personnel with life opportunities and employability programmes.

Engaging with the research community to fill knowledge gaps has been key to the identification and balancing of current against future need, enabling accurate financial forecasting and income generation. We have recently completed our first long-term study of the welfare needs of the RN/RM community with granular demographic and qualitative data running through to 2040, and have now developed a sustainable funding strategy out to then.  

This work has been led and overseen by our current Research and Education Grants Manager over the last two years. She will be going on maternity leave in mid-September, so we seek to recruit maternity cover for a fixed-term period of 14 months to join our charity team of four. The expected start date will be the beginning of September, but we hope the successful candidate will be able to meet with the current Manager occasionally before then.

Working alongside strategic partners, we will keep our grant priorities under regular review and adjust according to evidenced need. The Research and Education Grants Manager plays a significant role in this life enhancing work.

It is expected that the current Research and Education Grants Manager will return to work, therefore this maternity cover role will be made redundant at the expiry of its term.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION:

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist in the delivery of GH’s charitable output to RN/RM beneficiaries in accordance with the Hospital’s objectives, governing legislation, policies and budgets.

· Help shape GH’s charitable work in education and the Life Opportunities programme. This will include direct delivery of support and delivery with/through others in order to ensure high impact and effectiveness. This will also include the development of new projects and programmes together with funding strategies to tackle unmet need.

· Strengthen current charity partnerships and establish new ones.

· Strengthen and assure impact monitoring and reporting across the applied grants, using best practice in current research methodology.

· Coordinate available research to identify gaps and focus GH spend.

KEY TASKS

1. In consultation with the Director of Grants and Finance staff, commission, track and manage the Hospital’s Education and Life Opportunities grants programme and budget, making sure it keeps within approved limits, reflects agreed payment schedules, and ensures the budget is spent in year or agreed as part of a roll over plan.

2. Oversee a portfolio of grants at various stages of the grant life cycle, including assessment of new applications, issuing Grant Agreements and managing awarded grants, applying established policies and processes. The process includes presenting grant applications and their assessment to our Charity Scrutiny Panel and Charity & Education Committee.

3. Ensure grants awards are authorised, paid and reviewed promptly.

4. Oversee and manage educational bursaries and grants, liaising and co-ordinating with the relevant educational organisations, applying established policies and processes. This includes bursaries for children attending the Royal Hospital School and university bursaries for serving personnel, working closely with the RN Learning and Development Organisation.

5. Collect, evaluate and report on the impact and effect of charitable giving and outcome of awards and, as required, collate and submit appropriate data and information to partner organisations.

6. Undertake the co-ordination and administration of cross-charity groups and meetings chaired and hosted by GH; represent GH in discussions and negotiations with stakeholders and other charitable partners and beneficiaries and represent GH at internal and external meetings.

7. Work alongside the Director of Grants to develop and implement GH’s new funding stream focused on supporting the naval charity sector in strengthening organisational capacity building and implementing effective impact measurement frameworks.  

8. Identify, co-ordinate and where necessary scope commissioning of new research to inform present and future grants planning and spend, liaising with FiMT, MoD, SCiP Alliance and other appropriate bodies.

9. Work with the Communications Manager to ensure suitable publicity is given to GH charity activity internally, on the GH website and social media, in national publications and by grant recipients.

10. Assist the Director of Grants in the production of impact reporting to inform the GH Advisory Board and Charity & Education Committee.

11. Ensure and promote adherence to good charity governance practice; assist in the periodic review of funding guidelines/ policies and delivery.

12. Develop and apply good understanding of RN ethos, personnel and beneficiaries.

13. Assist in the development and delivery of a Communications Strategy for the Hospital’s charitable activities including website and social media.

14. Draft appropriate contributions to the Annual Review/Impact Report.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Expertise and experience

1. In-depth and evidenced knowledge and experience of charitable and financial support to beneficiary groups; ability to empathise with and advocate imaginatively on behalf of beneficiaries.

2. Knowledge and experience in grant-making processes.

3. Evidence of working effectively in co-operation with other charities and organisations.

4. Evidenced ability to imagine and develop vision into designed, costed, project-managed and delivered programmes.

5. Understanding of the research landscape and ability to make it work for GH.

6. Familiar with introducing new, improved processes and developing joint working and grant giving mechanisms.

7. Excellent proven communication skills, written and oral.

8. Stakeholder management skills are essential; proven ability to develop creative and sustained collaborative relationships; ability to navigate multiple stakeholders who sometimes may have entrenched positions.

9. Familiarity with the Royal Navy and the Service charity sector would be an advantage but is not essential. Empathy with the military community essential.

10. Confident using IT including Microsoft Office, charity management and HR software; knowledge of a grants or other CRM would be desirable.

Personal qualities

· Adherence to GH’s values.

· Integrity, honesty and professionalism at all times.

· A strong ambassador with the ability to make internal and external contacts.

· Able to treat all people with respect and dignity.

· Willing to take responsibility for actions and remain accountable.

· A team player.

REPORTING TO Director of Grants

This job description is not contractual. Tasks may change over time by negotiation with the postholder.

The Damilola Taylor Trust (DTT) is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in May 2001 in memory of Damilola Taylor and registered as a charity in July 2001. Our founding mission is to provide inner-city youths with opportunities to play, learn and live their lives free of fear and violence, and with optimism for a future where opportunities abound.We develop the hope, optimism and self-esteem of young people so that they can: 

 Lead healthy lives;

Stay in School;

Grow up to become independent productive adults;

 Have lofty aspirations and work to attain their innate potential.

For over two decades, we have supported young people through mentoring, education, employability, personal development, life skills, and community engagement programmes that inspire hope, aspiration, confidence, and resilience. As we mark our 25th anniversary this year, we intend to strengthen organisational capacity, expand partnerships, and scale programmes that positively impact young people and communities across London. .

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to lead the Damilola Taylor Trust’s Executive Team, sustain and scale our core youth-focused programmes in South London, providing consistent leadership and operational stability. 

As Programme Manager, you will 

• Manage delivery of the Career pathway programme for schools (CPPFS) courses, which help YP at risk of involvement in criminal activity to engage fully in education by addressing barriers to positive engagement through workshops and career- mentor support at Harris Academies in South London, with a view to reaching 150 students a year.
• Support and supervise the Project Coordinator to implement the project “From Tragedy to Legacy” to celebrate the legacy of Damilola Taylor while highlighting the impact the Trust has made in 25 years supporting young people in inner-city areas of London.
• Lead the Trust’s collaboration initiative with YouthBuild UK, a South London based charity that trains YP to be work ready in a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, customer care and IT to enhance impact of our Career Search and Skills Development (CSSD) programme.
• Design, develop and implement new programmes for delivery in-house or via third party delivery partners
• Agree the Executive Team’s work plan, lead, and motivate staff to create a high-performing team that sustains and scales the impact of our core youth-focused programmes.
• Taking the lead with day-to-day administration and management of the Trust’s programmes, you will maintain a database, produce written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, and negotiate with delivery partners, and manage an array of detailed record keeping
• Contribute to organisational planning and development, including supporting our plan of building capacity to create the organisation required to achieve results that we are committed to
• Support our fundraising team through providing feedback, reports and information to support bid writing activities.
• Key working relationships
  • ​As leader of the Trust’s executive team, you will work closely with our finance service provider, line manage the Administration Officer and Project Coordinator, and be responsible for delivery of our programmes
  • You will develop good working relationships with our project delivery partners, while building in-house capacity for delivery of our main programmes as well as those developed in collaboration with other Social Providers such as YouthBuild UK 
  • Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.
  • Act as an ambassador for the Trust at all times

• Person specification -Specific experience or skillKey: (E) Essential; (D) Desirable. 

  • Experience of designing, developing and implementing charitable programmes especially to support development of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds (E)

  • Significant experience managing delivery of youth-focused programmes in a small but growing charity (E) 

  • Strong leadership and team skills to motivate, support and work with a team of youth workers (E) 

  • An excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with young people (YP) from inner-city areas of high deprivation (E)

  • A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Damilola Taylor Trust (E)

  • Excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model (E) 

  • Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage own and a team’s workload (E)

• Knowledge, qualifications

  • ·Knowledge of situational leadership and general management practices (E)

  •      Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E) 

  •      An understanding of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (E) 

  •      Current DBS certificate (E) but, for a suitable candidate, the post might be offered subject to DBS being obtained)

  • Degree or relevant experience of working in the Social Sector, and or as a Youth work (D)

  • Experience of programme development processes and tools (frameworks, theories of change) (E)

• Personal qualities

  • Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

  • Commitment to the mission, vision and values of DTT

  • Flexibility to work in a hybrid job, place based; school locations and virtual

  • Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration

• The Trust is a Safer Recruitment organisation.

Contract Type: X3 Permanent

Location: We are advertising three roles in Manchester, London, and Liverpool

Interviews: Please check our careers site for interview dates for each location

Join The King’s Trust as a Delivery Partnership Development Manager and play a pivotal role in expanding the partnerships that power life-changing opportunities for young people. Sitting at the heart of our Delivery Partnerships team, you will lead the development of high-quality, commercially viable partnerships across priority locations, ensuring we can reach more young people with impactful employability programmes. This is a highly visible role where strategy meets delivery: shaping local partnership plans, unlocking employer and training opportunities, and driving measurable impact at scale.

You will translate strategy into clear, deliverable plans and performance outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will identify growth sectors, build strong employer networks, and develop compelling partnership proposals and agreements. Your work will directly influence how effectively we connect young people to jobs, training and work experience, while maintaining strong standards in safeguarding, compliance, and inclusion.

We’re looking for a commercially minded, purpose-led leader who brings strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and the ability to turn insight into action. You will combine partnership development expertise with a genuine passion for supporting young people, alongside the confidence to influence others, deliver on key performance metrics, and produce results in complex environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving tangible social impact.

This role will suit someone who:

• Has experience developing partnerships across employers, training providers or sector networks
• Brings strong commercial acumen, with the ability to build proposals, budgets and agreements
• Understands the barriers facing young people and is motivated to create meaningful change
• Is confident working with data, insight and labour market trends to inform decisions

If you want to combine leadership, partnership development and social impact in a role where your work directly improves young people’s futures, this is a powerful opportunity to do exactly that.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Delivery Partnership Development Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Partnership Development Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Are you passionate about helping young people around the world to access decent, sustainable work? The King’s Trust International is looking for a Senior Global Advisor, Decent Work to provide strategic and technical leadership across our global employment and self-employment portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we support young people to build skills, confidence and livelihoods, while influencing high-quality programme design across diverse international contexts. 

In this role, you will lead the review and improvement of KTI’s priority employability and enterprise programme models, ensuring they are evidence-led, locally relevant and aligned with emerging best practice in youth employment and decent work. You will work closely with regional delivery, impact, fundraising and programme teams to strengthen quality, support localisation and help grow programmes that deliver meaningful outcomes for young people. 

What you’ll do 

• Lead a comprehensive review of employment and self-employment programmes, identifying strengths, gaps and opportunities to increase impact. 

• Translate learning into practical improvements, including new programme content, delivery tools, processes and global quality standards. 

• Provide expert technical support to regional teams on programme design, employer engagement, localisation and proposal development. 

• Collaborate with the Impact team to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and evidence-informed decision-making. 

• Work with Fundraising colleagues to scope opportunities, engage partners, support design workshops and contribute to project plans and budgets. 

• Co-lead KTI’s employability Community of Practice, championing learning and sharing insight across the organisation and wider sector. 

• Represent KTI externally with donors, peer organisations and global networks, helping position us as a thought leader in youth employability and self-employment. 

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on programme expertise, strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to inclusive, youth-centred impact. If you want to help shape global approaches to decent work and support young people to learn, earn and thrive, we would love to hear from you. 

Start date September 2026 

Main Purpose: To provide integrated classroom and employment support to learners on The Autism Project (TAP), enabling them to develop independence, employability skills, and readiness for adulthood. The role combines in-class learning support with job coaching responsibilities, including work placements, employer liaison, and learner progression tracking.

You will work with: TAP staff and senior management team, Employer Engagement Officer, other CareTrade staff, local authorities, and other external partners e.g., external partners (e.g. schools, employers), as well as learners and parents/carers.

Your place and hours of work: Main office at Larcom Street, SE17 1RT plus regular travel throughout London. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm (allowing an hour for lunch). 37.5 hrs. a week. Candidates must be willing to be a little flexible to facilitate learner-parent meetings and occasional presentations in the early evening. Time may be taken in lieu for unsocial hours worked, where necessary.

Key Responsibilities: 

Learner Support (Classroom & Curriculum)

1. Support learners to access the curriculum in Functional Skills, PSD, social skills, and employability sessions as independently as possible.

2. Work alongside tutors to deliver sessions, adapt teaching materials, and provide differentiated support.

3. Promote learner development in communication, behaviour, independence, and emotional regulation.

4. Support positive behaviour strategies and help learners develop coping mechanisms.

5. Contribute to creating resources and teaching aids to meet learner needs.

Job Coaching & Employability Support

1. Support learners in work placements, helping them develop workplace skills and confidence.

2. Liaise with employers to ensure appropriate support and implement reasonable adjustments.

3. Assist learners in understanding workplace expectations, routines, and professional behaviours.

4. Support employability sessions, careers guidance activity, and transition planning.

5. Contribute to travel training, independence skills, and community engagement.

Assessment, Progress & Documentation

1. Support assessment of learner starting points and ongoing progress.

2. Maintain accurate records, including progress notes, targets, and evidence of outcomes.

3. Contribute to EHCP reviews, Individual Education Plans, risk assessments, and support plans.

4. Monitor and report on learner progress towards aspirations and outcomes.

Multi-Agency & Team Working

1. Work collaboratively with tutors, job coaches, families, and external partners.

2. Communicate effectively with parents/carers, employers, and professionals.

3. Contribute to a consistent, person-centred approach across all areas of learner support.

4. Support enrichment activities such as trips, social events, and insight days.

Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Professional Practice

1. Safeguard learners and promote their wellbeing at all times.

2. Follow all policies including safeguarding, behaviour, health & safety, and equality.

3. Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

4. Participate in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.

CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.

Clean Slate is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Programmes on a maternity cover basis.

This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the delivery of impactful services across all operational departments, ensuring our programmes continue to improve the financial wellbeing, resilience and life opportunities of people on low incomes.

As Head of Programmes, you will provide leadership to managers across the organisation, maintain strong relationships with funders and commissioners, oversee organisational performance and reporting, support business development and programme growth, and ensure that our services remain safe, compliant, effective and sustainable.

This role will suit an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational management skills and who is passionate about creating meaningful change for people facing financial hardship.

About Clean Slate

At Clean Slate, we believe everyone should be able to provide for themselves and their family without paying the extra costs associated with poverty.

Our mission is to create meaningful, measurable change for people on low incomes, helping them become better off financially and more in control of their lives through money guidance, employment support and digital inclusion.

Role Overview

As Head of Programmes, you will oversee the successful delivery, performance and development of Clean Slate's services nationally. Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to organisational strategy, support business growth and ensure programmes achieve both their social impact and financial objectives.

You will provide leadership and support to departmental managers, oversee organisational reporting and performance monitoring, maintain relationships with key funders and stakeholders, and ensure that systems, processes and compliance arrangements support high-quality service delivery.

A key element of the role will be identifying opportunities for growth, supporting funding and commissioning opportunities, and ensuring services continue to evolve to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, planning and decision-making.

• Lead the implementation of organisational objectives across all programme delivery functions.

• Champion continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.

• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and organisational systems.

Programme Oversight & Operational Management

• Oversee the delivery of all services and programmes, ensuring quality, compliance and impact.

• Support managers to achieve contractual targets, performance objectives and growth ambitions.

• Monitor programme performance, budgets and operational risks.

• Ensure sufficient staffing capacity and effective workforce planning across departments.

• Drive consistency, quality assurance and best practice across all service areas.

Leadership & People Management

• Line manage senior managers and support effective leadership throughout the organisation.

• Promote accountability, performance management and staff development.

• Support managers to identify training needs and implement development plans.

• Foster a positive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth.

Reporting, Data & Systems

• Oversee organisational performance monitoring and impact measurement.

• Lead reporting for commissioners, funders, trustees and senior leadership.

• Ensure the organisation's CRM and reporting systems are effectively managed and utilised to support performance, compliance and decision-making.

• Use data and insight to inform continuous improvement and organisational development.

Business Development & Partnerships

• Support the development of new programmes, services and funding opportunities.

• Work closely with the Managing Director and fundraising teams on commissioning opportunities, funding applications and growth initiatives.

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with funders, commissioners and strategic partners.

• Represent Clean Slate at external meetings, partnership forums and networking events.

• Support the organisation's reputation as a leading voice on financial wellbeing and poverty reduction.

Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and cyber security requirements.

• Oversee risk management processes and contribute to organisational governance.

• Ensure services operate in line with contractual, regulatory and quality standards.

• Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding and continuous learning.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with experience managing complex services, leading managers and driving organisational performance.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading programmes, services or operational teams.

• Experience managing managers and supporting organisational growth.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development skills.

• Experience working with funders, commissioners and external stakeholders.

• A track record of delivering impactful services and achieving performance targets.

• Experience overseeing reporting, monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance processes.

• Strong understanding of performance management, compliance and risk management.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.

• Experience using CRM and reporting systems to support operational delivery and organisational performance.

• A commitment to Clean Slate's mission and values.

Desirable

• Experience within financial inclusion, employability, community development or related sectors.

• Knowledge of commissioning, fundraising or business development.

• Understanding of issues affecting people on low incomes, including financial exclusion and the poverty premium.

Why Join Clean Slate?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organisation that is changing lives across the UK.

You'll help shape strategy, support talented teams, strengthen partnerships and ensure our programmes continue to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for the people and communities we serve.

What we do

Working with housing associations and other local partners, we run free tutoring programmes for primary school children and their families, providing access to vital educational support to those who need it most. We're proud to serve diverse, low-income, refugee, migrant, and multilingual communities across London and Liverpool. We hire, train, and pay inspiring university students – most of whom also come from low-income, Asian and Black households – as tutors, providing them with meaningful, paid work experience and support to boost their careers.

Each year, our work gives hundreds of young people, parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to maximise education and employment opportunities. With a member of staff taking a 12-month sabbatical from August 2026, we have a brilliant Programme Officer position available for an ambitious, dedicated, and proactive person to join our team!

Job Description

The Programme Officer will be responsible for the management and overall delivery of their designated programmes.This role will involve managing relationships with tutors, parents and clients, while collecting robust qualitative and quantitative data to measure the impact and build the success of our work. This is a critical role, leading on the delivery and evaluation of multiple programmes, managing key stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the sustainability and growth of our work in a challenging funding climate.

This role will be focused on our growing work in Lewisham, a priority area for TU with high need, multi-year commitment from a range of partners, and incredible family engagement. Working alongside local schools, livery companies, and housing providers, the Programme Officer will be tasked with continuing to develop and expand our work in the borough, in line with our three-year strategic plan for the borough.

To Apply

To apply, please review the full job description and send your CV and cover letter, alongside your response to the following question:

What would you prioritise in your first three months at TU, to achieve the expectations set out in the job pack and maximise impact in Lewisham - in the context of a 12-month role?

(You may answer in any manner!)

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 24th June at midday

Notification of Interview: by Friday 26th June

Interviews: Interviews will be held on 2nd and 3rd July at our London offices in Shoreditch

Format of Interview: Interviews will be made up of a case study task in pairs and a standard interview. Please allow approximately 1.5 hours in total. We will share interview questions in advance in line with our commitment to inclusive recruitment.

Please note: applications that don’t include a CV, Cover Letter and answer to the above question, will not be considered.

Turn insight into impact for autistic children and young people as Ambitious about Autism's first Director of National Programmes.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 29th June.

Location: Hybrid working with at least two days in the London office and able to travel on a regular basis throughout the UK as necessary.

About the organisation

Ambitious about Autism stands with autistic children and young people, championing their rights and creating opportunities across education, employment, health and community life. We educate and support hundreds of autistic children and young people directly and reach thousands more through our national programmes, employability initiatives, participation work and policy influence.

With our Ambitious Together strategy launching later this summer, we are building on our strong foundations as a service delivery organisation, and seek to play a greater role in shaping the systems that affect autistic children and young people. To deliver on this vision, we have created a new executive leadership team role: Director of National Programmes.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive and sitting on the executive leadership team, the Director of National Programmes will lead the strategy, design and evolution of our national portfolio, helping Ambitious about Autism strengthen its role as a catalyst for systems change. Working at the intersection of education, policy, evidence and lived experience, you will identify opportunities to improve outcomes for autistic children and young people, influencing practice far beyond our own organisation.

You will develop innovative and scalable programme models, creating partnerships that enable successful approaches to be tested, evidenced and adopted by others. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, external affairs and education, you will help secure the investment, partnerships and evidence needed to influence lasting change.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a collaborative, values-led leader with a deep understanding of education systems and a passion for improving outcomes for autistic children and young people, who can turn strategic insight into practical solutions that influence policy and practice. You will have a proven track record of developing evidence-led programmes, building partnerships and driving impact, while being commercially astute, politically aware and effective in complex environments.

As a strong people leader, you will inspire teams and champion co-production, and you will be motivated by our mission to help Ambitious about Autism lead a more inclusive education system within a values-driven organisation.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 29th June.

For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.

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 a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Services in Haringey.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable professional to manage a caseload of up to 20 clients, supporting individuals with mental health conditions into meaningful employment using the IPS model. The ideal candidate will work closely with clinical teams, contribute to multi-disciplinary care planning, and build strong relationships with employers to tailor job opportunities. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for managing referrals, job retention support, and compliance with NHS and Hestia protocols. The role also requires accurate KPI tracking, benefit guidance, and flexibility to work across various settings. A commitment to professional development, collaboration, and client-centred outcomes is key.​

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.

Someone who is a self starter and comfortable with a lone working environment, you will have strong empathy skills and an eye for detail. You should have experience of supporting people in a job search and have made an impact on this. To succeed you would need to have worked in a target environment and used to meeting and exceeding targets.

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.

About Us 

​Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports is a youth charity specifically using sport to support social change. Sport is our hook to engage young people and one of the vehicles through which we support youth development. But our purpose is not to create elite athletes or address physical inactivity. Rather, we create opportunities for young people to recognise their strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive both now and in the future. 

We work across London, Portsmouth, and Leicester, specifically in areas of high deprivation. We embed evidence-based positive youth development programmes into primary and secondary schools. These programmes are delivered by our trusted, high-quality coach-mentors who deliver year-round to ensure that young people have ongoing access to sport, mentoring, enrichment, and employability activities. The result of this work is that every year, Greenhouse Sports support over 9,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need us the most.

Purpose of the Role 

Greenhouse Sports believes its people are its most important asset. From our coach mentors delivering impact on the front line to the teams supporting our growth, everything we achieve is powered by our people. We are looking for a People Operations Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in delivering a smooth, professional and engaging employee experience across the organisation

This is a hands-on, operational HR role with a strong focus on administration, alongside opportunities to contribute to projects and continuous improvement across the People function

You’ll be the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll, systems, and employee experience initiatives. Reporting directly to the Head of People, you’ll gain broad exposure across HR and play an important role in keeping everything running smoothly.

HR Operations & Systems​​​​​​

• Manage and maintain our HR system (PeopleHR), ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor absence and holiday data, flagging trends or concerns to managers.
• Produce reports and support GDPR compliance and data integrity.
• Support the upkeep and documentation of People processes and policies.

Payroll & Benefits​

• Prepare monthly payroll data for our external provider, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage pension data and resolve payroll queries.
• Support payroll sign-off processes with Finance and senior stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefits (e.g. Westfield Health, BetterSpace).

Recruitment & Onboarding​

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting ads and scheduling interviews.
• Manage and optimise use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Prepare contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Conduct pre-employment checks (RTW, DBS, references, etc.)
• Deliver HR induction and manage new starter onboarding.
• Monitor probation periods and support line managers.

Learning, Development & Compliance​

• Coordinate internal and external training (including safeguarding and first aid).
• Track completion of training and performance reviews.
• Support CPD agreements and development activity across the organisation.

Employee Experience & Engagement​

• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Play an active role in staff wellbeing and organising social activities.
• Help create a positive and inclusive employee experience.

Support to Head of People​

• Assist with employee relations administration, including note-taking.
• Provide first-line guidance on policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement across the People function.

Experience​

• You have experience in an HR or administrative role.
• You have strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• You’re confident using systems (HRIS experience helpful, but not essential).
• You have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• You understand HR processes and best practice (or have a willingness to learn).​

Skills​

• You are approachable, empathetic, and able to build relationships quickly.
• You’re discreet and always maintain confidentiality.
• You are proactive and solutions-focused.
• You are a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.​​​

Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application. ​

We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so please do submit your application as soon as you can. ​​

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.