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Services & Development Lead

Location:  Hybrid – with 2-3 days a week in our East London office

Hours of work:  28-35 hours a week - we are open to flexible working patterns, including working compressed hours, 4 or 5 days

Reporting to:  CEO

Salary:  £44,200 (this includes London weighting) 

Contract:  Permanent

Closing Date:  Midnight 9th November 2025

Beyond the Streets is a UK charity with over 20 years’ experience of partnering with women in the sex industry, to see them safe from coercion, violence and abuse.

Job Purpose 

As our new Services and Development Lead, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of Beyond the Streets. You’ll provide both strategic and operational leadership for our direct services, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality, compassionate support to the women accessing our services. You’ll champion lived experience leadership, helping embed it at the heart of our organisation and across our wider network. With a focus on learning and impact, you’ll strengthen how we use data and evidence to inform practice, fundraising, and policy influence. You’ll also nurture and be part of a team that support our affiliate network- helping smaller projects grow, connect, and thrive. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll contribute to our vision, ethos, and long-term strategy, ensuring Beyond the Streets continues to create real change for women involved in the sex industry.

Who are we looking for… 

This role would suit a thoughtful, strategic leader with a hands-on attitude and a collaborative spirit. It’s an exciting and varied position, offering the chance to shape services, and strengthen our impact across the sector. You’ll bring together leadership, data insight, and partnership building to help us deliver lasting change for women. It’s also a role where you’ll have the opportunity to recruit, develop and inspire others as part of a passionate, committed team. 

• You have experience leading services or programmes, with a strong grasp of how to balance strategic vision and operational delivery.
• You’re confident using data, evidence and research to inform decisions, communicate impact and influence funders or policy. 
• You have a solid understanding of the Violence Against Women and Girls sector and the systems affecting women facing sexual exploitation. 
• You’re skilled at building partnerships, supporting smaller organisations, and aligning insights and practice with wider organisational goals. 

You'll enjoy...

• Competitive pay – earn £44,200 per annum (this includes London weighting)
• Pension – 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including bank holidays pro rata
• Flexible working – Our core hours are 10am to 3pm
• Family friendly policies – parental leave from day 1 of employment, an enhanced maternity pay policy and a flexi time policy as standard
• Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a reputable national organisation who are specialists in the VAWG sector 
• Personal development allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
• Cycle to work scheme– tax free allowance to buy
• Tech Buying Scheme– spread the cost of personal technology equipment and homeware across 12 months via payroll
• Travel season ticket loan scheme – an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work 
• Clinical supervision – all staff are entitled to clinical supervision on request. A place to discuss work issues and challenges, and their emotional impact, on a regular basis. 
• Blue light discount – a  well recognized national discount card scheme. It will cost you £4.99 for two years’ membership but the discounts are large, and it’s widely accepted. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential and independent service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life, work life, health, and general wellbeing. EAP is available to you and to your immediate family.

When you join, you will receive a structured induction and training plan, including access to all our in-house paid training. 

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. 

To apply:

Please visit our website to access and complete our application form by clicking 'Apply'.

Please complete the Application Form giving as much information as you can that is relevant to the job you are applying for, lots of useful information including the person specification can be found in the applicant pack on our website. 

We follow safe recruitment best practice, this means that there is certain information that we must receive from all applicants, as set out in our application form. 

However, we recognise the value of and celebrate diversity and know that this format might not be accessible for everyone so please present this information to us in a different format if that works better for you. If you require any other reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs and let us know how we can best support you.

20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential through opportunities. We provide career and business development programs, mentorship, and opportunities to help young talent thrive in their chosen industries. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to help amplify our impact through digital channels.

Role Overview

As the Social Media Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing 20/20 Levels’ digital presence by creating, managing, and growing our social media platforms. You will be responsible for creating engaging content, designing visually appealing assets, scheduling posts, analysing performance metrics, and interacting with our online community. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about using digital media to drive engagement and brand awareness.

This role reports directly to the Marketing & Communications Lead and works closely with programme teams to amplify their work.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Management

● Manage the 20/20 Level’s social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube), including content creation, scheduling (using programs like Later), and engagement.

● Create compelling written, visual, and video content that aligns with 20/20 Levels' mission and brand,  including graphics, reels, captions, and TikTok posts.

● Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and mentions related to our industry and brand.

● Design materials for internal communications, including newsletters, announcements and marketing materials and team updates

● Assist in maintaining a content library, organising media assets, and archiving materials for future use.

● Collaborate with our Marketing and Communications Lead to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas for campaigns and promotions.

Community Engagement

● Engage with our online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner

● Foster meaningful conversations and positive online interactions to strengthen audience relationships

● Collaborate with internal teams to showcase program updates, success stories, and upcoming initiatives

Performance Tracking & Strategy

● Monitor trends and insights to optimise content strategy and maximise visibility and engagement

● Track, analyse, and report on social media performance, making data-driven recommendations for improvement

● Assist in running social media campaigns and influencer partnerships

● Stay up to date with the latest digital trends and best practices to keep our content fresh and relevant

Qualifications & Skills

● Previous experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation (internships or personal projects welcomed)

● Strong understanding of various social media platforms and their best practices

● Excellent written and visual storytelling skills

● Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain performance metrics and communicate ideas clearly and quickly.

● Graphic design and video editing skills (knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Suite, CapCut, Indesign & Illustrator)

● Ability to analyse metrics and adjust strategies accordingly

● Creative thinker with an eye for detail and brand consistency

● Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented young people in the workforce

● Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Benefits of Working with 20/20 Levels

● Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission and make a real impact

● Flexible working arrangements

● Professional development and mentorship opportunities

● Exposure to a dynamic and supportive community

INTERVIEWS ON 12TH NOV!!! 

Are you passionate about the vision of the church to transform communities? If so, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Islington, office-based

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)

Salary: from £27,000

Closing date: Wednesday 17th September, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 30th October and Thursday 20th November

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

We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Islington - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.

You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.

Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]

• Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
• Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room.
• Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.

Delivery of Spear Career [20%]

• Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.

Training the Asssistant Coach [10%]

• Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.

Trainee recruitment [10%]

• Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.

Continuous professional development

• Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and supporting the Church Partnerships Managers with overall team training and development.

Personal qualities we're looking for:

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and the partner church
• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload

You’ll be employed by Hope Church Islington, who partner closely with Resurgo to deliver the Spear Programme in Islington

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
  • Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
  • Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
  • Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.

Resurgo is a charity with a mission to transform society, of which the Spear Programme is just one part. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip other organisations to cultivate change. Find out more about our work here.

CAAS is an amazing organisation, supporting ADHD and autistic individuals, their families, and the community around them.  We are in a great position, with stable funding, an experienced team of around 40 staff, and a new strategy that is inspiring and impactful.  We are looking for a kind and effective leader to join us as our next CEO, and keep CAAS thriving into the future. 

As CEO, you will have the confidence and the expertise to deliver on our vision of changing perceptions to reduce stigma and break down barriers, bringing strategic leadership experience, a high level of organisational ability, self-motivation and self-discipline. You will have a passion for extending our reach and will demonstrate experience in delivering strategy, leading effective teams and building relationships within our community. 

To apply, you need to submit a completed application form alongside a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.  Deadline to apply is by 10am on Monday 17th November, but feel free to reach out to our current CEO, Kay D'Cruz, for an informal chat about the role if you'd like to find out more.

More details about the job and additional information about the person specification can be found in the job description and in our recruitment pack, but in summary the key responsibilities of the role are:

Strategic Leadership: Deliver CAAS’s strategy, fulfil our legal obligations, evaluate and improve performance, report on progress, ensure CAAS remains well positioned for the future

Operational Leadership: Ensure robust systems, processes and policies, assess and manage organisational risk, build sustainable delivery mechanisms, oversee effective digital, communications and fundraising activity, maintain our case for support and tender for and manage contracts

People & Culture: Foster positive working cultures, promote staff wellbeing, ensure staff are focussed on delivering CAAS mission, drive staff development

External Relationships: Influence and advocate for change, act as lead ambassador for CAAS with funders, professionals and other stakeholders

 We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a passion for, and commitment to, our work
• Have a track record of effective working at a senior leadership level, building supportive external relationships and driving positive internal cultures, based on compassion and a drive for excellence
• Are action-orientated, adaptable and flexible in the pursuit of impact
• Can juggle multiple and competing demands, and thrive in a busy, varied environment
• Enjoy ensuring robust governance and compliance
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills; are a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Are warm, inclusive and approachable, an actively listener and neuro-affirmative

Further information is available on our website. 

About the role

You’ll join us at a vital and exciting time, as we help to shape what the future of health and care looks like with our new strategy and a reshaped communications and engagement directorate.

We’re looking for a strategic and creative digital communications leader to join our team, overseeing our digital channels, including email, paid and social media. In this role, you will plan, produce and evaluate all kinds of digital content, ensuring it is engaging and accurate, and aligns with our strategic and income-generating goals. You'll work closely with colleagues across The King's Fund to find interesting stories to tell and use insight and data to craft the right assets for our audience and make improvements to our channels. 

You’ll oversee the delivery of marketing and communications campaigns across multiple channels and enjoy both the creative and technical aspects of channel and community management. You'll be a compassionate and inspiring people manager and a confident communicator.

If you’re passionate about storytelling, data-driven strategy, and delivering meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy. 

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents below, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

No agencies please.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 4 November, 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 November. The role is available to start immediately.

Job Title: School Careers Adviser

Location: Covering Kent, Medway, West Kent and Mid Kent Regions

Salary: £29,291 - £32,343 (FTE) depending on experience pro-rata term time only/ Term Time Only salary including annual leave is £25,175 - £27,802

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or Part-time (22.2 hours - per week)

Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)

Reports to: Senior Careers Adviser

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity

Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support

Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve

Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others

Young Peoples’ Careers Service

CXK is the lead provider of Personal Careers Guidance to young people in schools and specialist centres across Kent & Medway, where we provide independent Personal Careers Guidance, via our CXK Young Peoples’ Careers Service.

We provide this through a variety of creative and innovative approaches: 

The Team

We are a diverse and welcoming team of advisers, who use a wide variety of creative methods to deliver personalised, client centred, personal careers guidance, ranging from one-to-one sessions through to group guidance, parents and options evenings, as well as focused talks and assemblies. We have minimal admin and keep our clients’ experience central to what we do, providing an inclusive service with individualised action plans, including the use of visual career maps, career cards and white boards, alongside more traditional approaches where appropriate.

We follow the CDI code of ethics and best practice for Action Planning (which names and recognises CXKs innovative work in this area):

The team is led by Chris Targett RCDP, who alongside his work at CXK, is the current Chair of the Careers Writers Association and co-author of the recently released Career Development and Inclusive Practice book, published by Trotman Publishing in partnership with the CDI.

The team is small but impactful. Feedback from our young people, that tell us about what our students valued regards our services:

• Helping young people understand their next steps
• Helping young people understand the options and careers choices they have
• Helping young people to know where to access further help, information, or support

The Role

The Careers Adviser will travel across Kent, Medway, West Kent and Mid Kent Regions to a broad range of school and college settings, delivering creative and inclusive Personal Careers Guidance, as well as assemblies and drop-in sessions as required. 

Each student and each learning environment will be unique, so the opportunity lends itself well to candidates who enjoy traveling and working in varied locations, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and educating people of all abilities.

You will routinely liaise with Careers Leaders and senior school/ college staff to arrange and deliver activities for students during the school day. Whilst most delivery will take place between 8:30am and 4pm, travel before and after these times will be required and occasional attendance at parents’ and options evenings will also be required, but you will be given time off in lieu where this is applicable.

We would require you to work five days-a-week, term time only, with a pro rata holiday entitlement. If you would prefer part-time only employment (minimum of three days a week), this can be negotiated.

Skills and Knowledge

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Minimum Criteria

• Level 6 (or above) Careers Guidance Qualification
• In possession of a full, clean UK Drivers Licence with access to your own vehicle

 Essential Criteria

• Experience of delivering CEIAG in schools / colleges, face-to-face with young people Enthusiasm
• A willingness to deliver activities during school timetables; occasional evening events rebalanced via “time off in lieu.”
• Knowledge of Post 16 and Post 18 education and training routes for young people with and without additional needs and disabilities
• Adept at juggling activities and travel, emails and routine project admin; balancing school site work with homebased preparation and admin
• Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role

You can read more via the Person Specification 

Employee Experience

A career with CXK is rewarding work enabling you to fulfil your potential. This eclectic and exciting role within the CXK Young Peoples’ Careers team, provides the opportunity for you to travel from home to various education settings, networking with teachers and careers educators across the Kent and Medway area. You will hone specialised skills and knowledge relating to Post 16 and 18 career pathways, including 6th Forms, colleges, study programmes, gap-years, entrepreneurship, university and apprenticeship routes whilst being a positive influence on young people’s lives.

CXK employee benefits include:

• CDI and professional register membership (RCDP) paid for by CXK

• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training and development programmes and opportunities
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more

Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: Thursday 23rd October 2025

Application review date: Monday 27th October 2025

Interviews dates: From: Thursday 6th November 2025

Useful Information

Should you wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.

All applications must be submitted online via our portal.

Employment Specialist
Workability Service of Impact Initiatives

Northern West Sussex (Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex)

Part-time: 25 hours per week (minimum 4 days)
Starting salary: Band 3 – £26,994 FTE, pro rata
Contract: Permanent

Incentives: 27 days holiday (pro rata) + 3 days at Christmas, statutory holidays, stakeholder pension, generous holiday allowance
Job reference: WES/Oct25

Are you passionate about inclusion and breaking down barriers to employment?

 We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Employment Specialist to join our Workability team. You’ll support people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, acquired brain injuries, and carers to find, secure, and sustain meaningful employment.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide 1:1 tailored support, help clients develop confidence and job skills, and work directly with employers to create inclusive opportunities through reasonable adjustments and ongoing support.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with lived experience or from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

 You will:

• Manage a caseload of clients, providing personalised employment support and guidance
• Carry out vocational profiling, goal setting and job search support, including CVs, applications and interview prep
• Engage proactively with employers to secure inclusive work opportunities and advise on reasonable adjustments
• Provide ongoing in-work support to help people sustain employment
• Build strong links with local partners, colleges, services and organisations to support client goals

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of supporting people with disabilities and/or carers, or strong understanding of the barriers they face
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including with employers
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Confidence using IT systems (incl. Microsoft Teams) and maintaining accurate records
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Knowledge of employment law, welfare benefits, or vocational assessment is desirable, but training and support will be provided.

You’ll need to be able to travel across the local area.

Why join us?

Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages across Sussex. Our Workability Service works with West Sussex County Council to deliver Supported Employment, empowering people to overcome barriers and thrive in the workplace.

You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led team with regular supervision, ongoing training and opportunities for development.

Interested?

To apply, please visit our jobs page. 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 20 October 2025 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received)

Interviews: Monday 3 November 2025 – Littlehampton

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking two Careers Advisers to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Team. In this key position, you will work across multiple sites within our South West or South East Academies, supporting students to make informed, ambitious, and aspirational decisions about their futures.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you are a Level 4 Careers Adviser working towards Level 6, if you are newly qualified at Level 6, or if you are a Senior Level 6 Careers Adviser:

• Level 4 - £26,000–£30,000
• Level 6 : £31,000–£36,000
• Senior Level 6: £37,000–£42,000

You will be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team of advisers, from whom you can gain advice and support. Working closely with your colleagues, you will help shape and deliver a high-impact CEIAG programme.

Whether it’s further education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment, you’ll play a vital role in guiding students towards the post-16 and post-18 pathways that best match their goals and aspirations. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, where ideas are freely shared, good practice is celebrated, and guidance is always on hand.

Your contribution will be central to raising aspirations, inspiring ambition, and ensuring that every student, regardless of background or ability, is fully aware of the range of opportunities open to them. Together, we strive to deliver a high-quality, inclusive CEIAG programme from Year 7 to Year 13, empowering all students to achieve their full potential.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with each academy’s Careers Lead to plan a high-quality careers education provision
• Planning and delivering careers assemblies
• Delivering impartial, personalised career guidance meetings and group sessions
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic records on Unifrog of guidance meetings
• Providing targeted support for students making post-16 and post-18 pathway choices
• Liaising with external agencies, networks and partners to enhance the Higher Education and Careers programme
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting on the aspirations of current students
• Engaging parents and carers in the careers guidance process
• Supporting with meaningful and aspirational employer encounters
• Attending results and enrolment days
• Supporting wider team members, including providing shadowing opportunities and sharing best practice
• Contributing to Careers Adviser team meetings with learnings or experiences that could enhance practice, inform strategy or support team development
• Providing support to academies during Ofsted inspections

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (or working towards)
• Proven experience in delivering impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessions
• Experience of successfully motivating individuals to plan and achieve their career goals
• A proactive approach, with efficient time management and prioritisation skills
• Self motivation, demonstrating an ability to work independently and flexibly within the Academy structure
• Experience of delivering assemblies
• Genuine interest and passion for the education of young people and the ability to contribute more widely to the life and community of the Federation
• Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within in education setting

For a full job description and person specification, please download the job pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.

A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.

OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an enthusiastic Careers Adviser to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Team. In this key position, you will work at our Harris Lower Academy Wilsden in Brent Borough, supporting students to make informed, ambitious and aspirational decisions about their futures.

You will be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team of advisers, from whom you can gain advice and support. Working closely with your colleagues, you will help shape and deliver a high-impact CEIAG programme.

Whether it’s further education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment, you’ll play a vital role in guiding students towards the post-16 and post-18 pathways that best match their goals and aspirations. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, where ideas are freely shared, good practice is celebrated, and guidance is always at hand.

Your contribution will be central to raising aspirations, inspiring ambition, and ensuring that every student, regardless of background or ability, is fully aware of the range of opportunities open to them. Together, we strive to deliver a high-quality, inclusive CEIAG programme from Year 7 to Year 13, empowering all students to achieve their full potential.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

As part of this role, you will:

• Collaborate with Careers Leads across academies to design and implement a high-impact careers education programme aligned with the latest statutory guidance, including the enhanced Gatsby Benchmarks and each academy’s improvement priorities
• Plan and deliver engaging careers assemblies that expand students’ awareness of post-16 and post-18 pathways, alongside other relevant career-related topics
• Provide impartial, tailored career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessions that empower students to make informed, realistic and adaptable decisions about their futures
• Accurately record all guidance interactions and agreed actions on Unifrog, ensuring student data is kept up to date and accessible
• Offer targeted support to students navigating post-16 and post-18 transitions, including referrals to specialist services for those with additional needs, such as SEND
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, networks, and partners to enrich the careers and higher education offer and maximise student outcomes
• Track, monitor and report on student aspirations to inform strategic planning and targeted interventions
• Engage parents and carers in the careers guidance process, keeping them informed and involved in their child’s journey, including attendance at parents’ evenings
• Facilitate meaningful employer encounters that inspire students and broaden their understanding of the world of work
• Attend key events such as results days and enrolment days to provide on-the-spot careers support and guidance
• Support colleagues across the team by sharing best practice, offering shadowing opportunities and contributing to a collaborative learning culture
• Actively contribute to Careers Adviser team meetings by sharing insights, experiences or resources that enhance practice and support team development
• Provide careers-related evidence and representation during Ofsted inspections, showcasing the strength and impact of the careers provision

For a full list of responsibilities please download the job pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6.
• Proven experience in delivering impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessions
• Experience of successfully motivating individuals to plan and achieve their career goals
• Proactive approach and efficient time management and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work independently and flexibly within the Academy structure
• Experience of delivering assemblies
• Genuine interest and passion for the education of young people and the ability to contribute more widely to the life and community of the Federation
• Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within in education setting

For a full person specification pleas download the job pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.

OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

Want to lead a high-impact, mission-driven team supporting over 1,000 young people each year?

Spiral Skills is looking for a dynamic, strategic leader to take on a central role in our growing team.

As Head of Programmes, you’ll oversee and scale our youth services across our school employment programmes, career coaching and Changemaker youth leadership programme.

This is more than a delivery role, it's a chance to influence policy, build partnerships, and help expand our impact.

As our Head of Programmes, you will:

• Shape and oversee our growing portfolio of youth programmes
• Provide strategic leadership across employability, outreach, and advocacy initiatives
• Lead and inspire a talented team of staff and facilitators
• Embed safeguarding and trauma-informed practice across all programmes
• Build strong partnerships with schools, funders, community organisations, and employers

What we’re looking for:

• Track record of leading youth or education-to-employment programmes
• Experience in staff management, safeguarding, and programme development
• Skilled external representative and partnership builder
• Deep commitment to youth voice, equity, and systemic change

You’ll lead a talented team of Programme Managers and youth workers, all working to ensure every young person is motivated, equipped, and excited about their future.

Location: Tulse Hill – hybrid (2 days remote)

Deadline: Monday 27th October

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

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Brief role description:

​​The NST Client Advisor plays a key role in delivering the support centre function for the programme. Working closely with the Nova Support Team (NST), the Advisor provides initial advice, guidance, and assistance to Veterans who are at risk of contact with the Justice System or are involved in the Justice System.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our Website.

​Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached

​What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date, Tuesday 4 November 2025 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

​We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.​

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director to spearhead the development of transformative projects across the North West. This is your chance to shape the future of personal development, employment support, and training initiatives — while unlocking new funding streams and forging powerful partnerships.

As a strategic force behind our Employment & Skills team, you’ll lead high-impact bid development, secure sustainable income, and mobilize projects that change lives. You’ll work alongside passionate teams, engage with diverse communities, and represent Groundwork at the highest levels of influence.

Why this role stands out:

• Lead regional growth in one of the UK’s most respected social enterprises
• Drive innovation in employment and training programmes
• Collaborate with VCFSEs, education providers, and local authorities
• Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive culture

This isn’t just a job — it’s a platform for purpose-driven leadership. If you’re ready to make a lasting difference, we’d like to hear from you.

What we will offer you

• 25 days holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, plus public holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role
• Enhanced employer pension contribution (6%) increasing further with length of service
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Benefit 

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As a Team Lead your responsibilities would include:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, motivating and empowering the team to thrive.
• Recruit, develop, and support staff in line with Carers First policies.
• Foster a positive culture of continuous learning, role-modelling best practice.
• Ensure quality through record checks, accurate database input, KPI monitoring, and effective workflow allocation.
• Work in co-production with carers to identify needs, develop solutions, and shape services.
• Identify service gaps, create new initiatives, and seek additional funding where possible.
• Manage a small caseload of complex cases, providing personalised advice and support.
• Contribute to budget monitoring and updates.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience of leading and managing remote teams, empowering and developing individuals.
• Strong track record of building partnerships across health and social care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.
• Experience of person-centred assessments, co-produced support plans, and safeguarding.
• Ability to work in co-production, developing innovative approaches to meet carers’ needs.
• Skilled in building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office, mobile technology, and social media platforms.
• Experience of using databases to record interventions and manage workflows.
• Personal integrity, emotional resilience, and alignment with the charity’s values.
• Self-motivated, flexible, collaborative, and able to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Carers First Can Offer You

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. 

Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, please download our Candidate Pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.

Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how you meet each of the requirements in the Personal Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview Process

Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview - Date to be confirmed.

Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer   

Positive      Collaborative      Ambitious

 ID: 1601 Learning & Development Business Partner (Leadership & Management Development)

Service: Learning & Development

Salary: £37,211 to £41,518 FTE per annum

Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum (if Office based)

Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum (if Home based)

Location: This role is offered as either Homebased or from our London (N1) office (with hybrid

working available). Our office space is wheelchair accessible.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-time). Candidates seeking part-time work are encouraged to apply as we will consider 29.6 hours per week

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: 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.

To help achieve this we rely on an amazing group of leaders and managers. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced L&D professional with a passion and expertise in leadership and management development to join us to help support the development of those leaders and managers. We’re investing in leadership and management development at Family Action, and this role will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of an integrated leadership and management development offering

Main Responsibilities: (for a full list of the main responsibilities for the role please check the job description)

· Develop and implement a clear, outcome-focused leadership and management development offering for aspiring leaders to senior management.

· Design and deliver leadership and management training (and wider support/interventions) across Family Action.

· Embed a blended learning approach, including the curation of workshops, e-learning, coaching, mentoring, and other management learning resources.

· Actively support the implementation of the wider Learning and Development strategy and the continuous development of a strong organisational learning culture.

Main Requirements (for a full list of the requirements for the role please check the job description and person specification): 

· CIPD Learning & Development level 5 or above (or equivalent significant experience/training/qualification)

· Good experience in a specialist Learning & Development role at Officer/Advisor level or higher

· Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of leadership and management development as a subject matter expert

· Expertise in instructional design, including needs analysis, learning objectives, curriculum development, and assessment strategies.

· Ability to develop blended learning solutions, incorporating digital tools, e-learning, and experiential learning methods.

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- 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:

· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Friday 31 October 11.59pm

Interviews are currently planned to take place virtually from w/c 10 November.

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

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 welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*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.