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£28,000 to £30,000 FTE, pro rata
Part-time (Part time, 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day across 5 days)
Permanent
Job description
User Support Officer
We are seeking a detail-focused User Support Officer to deliver high-quality support across mySociety’s digital public services.
Position: User Support Officer
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 FTE, pro rata
Location: Remote, UK-based
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day across 5 days
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
About the role
This is an opportunity to join mySociety, a purposeful charity creating digital services that help break down barriers to democratic participation.
You will provide frontline user support across key citizen services including FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou, WhatDoTheyKnow and WriteToThem, as well as managing incoming enquiries to mySociety.
You will manage a varied and high-volume caseload, ensuring users receive timely and effective support while recognising sensitive, high-risk or legally significant cases and escalating them appropriately.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing, triaging and prioritising incoming enquiries across multiple digital services
· Providing clear and sensitive guidance to users, including those in difficult or complex circumstances
· Identifying safeguarding, data protection, legal or other high-risk issues
· Following enquiries through to resolution and maintaining accurate records
· Managing multiple open enquiries while keeping track of relevant statutory deadlines
· Identifying recurring issues and contributing to service improvements
· Updating help pages, internal guidance and standard responses
· Working collaboratively with technical and non-technical colleagues
About you
You will be a proactive self-starter with excellent judgement, organisation and attention to detail.
You will have:
· Experience providing user support within an online, digital or information-intensive environment
· Experience managing a high volume of enquiries
· Ability to recognise sensitive or high-risk cases and take appropriate action
· Familiarity with data protection principles in a support or case-handling setting
· Strong written communication skills with a clear and empathetic approach
· Confidence working independently and knowing when to escalate
· Ability to work effectively within a remote team
Experience using helpdesk systems such as Freshdesk or Zendesk, supporting digital public services, or contributing to user guidance or knowledge bases would be advantageous.
About mySociety
mySociety is a small, purposeful charity creating and running digital services that support democratic participation and help people take action and drive meaningful change.
The team is digital-first and entirely remote, with colleagues able to work from anywhere in the UK and coming together for quarterly in-person team meetings. Flexible hours and co-working arrangements can also be discussed.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: User Support Officer, Customer Support Officer, Case Officer, Caseworker, Information Officer, Customer Experience Advisor, Complaints Officer, Service Support Officer, Public Services Advisor, Digital Support Officer.
Organisation
Posted on: 24 August 2026
Closing date: 15 September 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 8773
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, International Development, Customer Service, Digital, CRM, Customer support, Data Protection, Engagement / Outreach, Information Management, Safeguarding, Community Fundraising
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Remote
40,000 pa
Full-time
Contract (2 years fixed term contract, Full-Time)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Start Date: September 2026
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for young people with criminal convictions. Through paid work in environmental projects, horticulture and grounds maintenance, we help young people develop skills, confidence and positive futures while creating benefits for local communities and the environment.
Our programmes bring together Supervisors, Youth Justice Services, employers, Pathways Advisors and local partners to support young people into sustainable education, training and employment.
The Role
This is an opportunity to help shape and strengthen the delivery of The Skill Mill across the South.
As Regional Operations Manager, you will ensure young people receive a high-quality and consistent experience throughout their time with The Skill Mill. Working closely with Supervisors, Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors and the Commercial Sales Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support programme delivery and ensure projects run safely, effectively and to a high standard.
You will play a key role in creating the conditions for young people to succeed by supporting frontline teams, building strong partnerships and ensuring programmes deliver positive outcomes for the young people and communities we serve.
What You'll Do
Support High-Quality Programme Delivery By:
- Managing the day-to-day operation of The Skill Mill programmes across the South.
- Supporting Supervisors to deliver safe, effective and impactful work programmes.
- Monitoring programme activity and resolving operational challenges.
- Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Maintaining high standards of delivery across all sites and projects.
Build Strong Partnerships By:
- Working closely with Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors and local partners.
- Supporting collaboration between operational teams and commercial projects.
- Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the region.
- Representing The Skill Mill at partnership meetings and local events.
- Strengthening relationships that create opportunities for young people.
Monitor Performance and Impact By:
- Tracking programme delivery and performance against agreed targets.
- Monitoring progress towards social impact and employment outcomes.
- Preparing reports and updates for the Senior Management Team.
- Supporting the development of systems that measure quality, efficiency and impact.
- Using data and feedback to improve programme performance.
Support and Develop Teams By:
- Providing guidance, support and mentoring to Supervisors.
- Identifying training and development opportunities.
- Promoting a positive, collaborative and accountable culture.
- Supporting teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for young people.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can bring people together, support high-quality delivery and help create opportunities for young people to thrive.
You'll have:
- Experience in operational, service or project management.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, teams or projects.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and working with vulnerable or disadvantaged young people.
- Strong IT and reporting skills.
- A commitment to The Skill Mill's mission and values.
Desirable:
- Experience in social enterprises, youth justice, employability or community-based services.
- Experience managing commercial contracts or operational delivery programmes.
- Understanding of outcomes-based commissioning.
- Health and Safety qualification or relevant practical experience.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to help shape services that improve outcomes for young people.
- A supportive and committed leadership team.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- The chance to contribute to a growing social enterprise with a proven track record of creating social and environmental impact.
Why Join The Skill Mill?
Every day, you'll help ensure young people have access to meaningful employment, skills development and progression opportunities. By supporting the teams that work directly with young people, you'll play an important role in helping them build brighter futures while creating positive change in local communities.
Application Instructions
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Organisation
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The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
Posted on: 05 August 2026
Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 14:56
Tags: Operations, Climate Change, Education, Employment, Justice, Youth / Children
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