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We’re looking for an empathetic and skilled Facilitating Trainer to join our Lived Experience Training team, supporting autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training across Hampshire.
This nationally recognised programme helps professionals in health and social care better understand and meet the needs of autistic people and people with learning disabilities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that trainers with lived experience are supported, empowered, and able to deliver engaging, high-quality training sessions.
We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with lived experience of autism, learning disability, or neurodiversity, and from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
You will:
- Facilitate Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training sessions across Fareham, Portsmouth and Southampton
- Support co-trainers with lived experience of autism and learning disabilities to prepare for and deliver training sessions
- Provide practical support around travel, accessibility, preparation and wellbeing needs
- Encourage the development and confidence of co-trainers, supporting them to contribute to and lead sessions where possible
- Ensure that training venues, materials and delivery approaches are adjusted to meet trainers’ individual needs
- Work collaboratively with the wider Lived Experience Training team to manage session registers, feedback and administration
- Support trainers to debrief following sessions where needed, promoting wellbeing and continued participation
- Promote inclusion, respect and empowerment in every training interaction
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Experience delivering face-to-face training, ideally within health, social care or a related setting
- Experience building rapport and working collaboratively with autistic people and people with learning disabilities
- Strong communication, facilitation and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach
- An understanding of the barriers faced by autistic people and people with learning disabilities, and a commitment to inclusion and empowerment
- Knowledge of current issues and best practice within autism, learning disability and health and social care sectors
- Confidence balancing the needs of co-trainers, learners and training delivery requirements
- The ability to work independently as part of a distance-managed team
- Competence using Microsoft Office, Teams and Zoom
- A full driving licence or the ability to travel regularly across Hampshire
Essential requirements:
- Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Facilitator qualification
- Good standard of education, including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Desirable:
- Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Facilitator qualification
- A relevant training or teaching qualification
We’re a flexible, supportive employer. We’re happy to discuss any access needs, working pattern requests or adjustments that would help you thrive in this role.
Why join us?
Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages and abilities across Sussex and beyond. Our Lived Experience Training project empowers autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to influence change and build professional confidence.
You’ll join a welcoming, values-led team dedicated to inclusion, development, and the power of lived experience to make a difference.
Closing date: Open until vacancy is filled – early application is advised
Interviews: Late May – Early June 2026
The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic DBS check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar someone from working with us and any disclosures will be considered in relation to the duties of the role.For further details and to apply, please visit our jobs page on our website
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Thank you!
Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations with unique structures and ever-changing leadership. The Student Communities Coordinator is a central part of the Student Activities and Communities department, working collectively to deliver UoGSU's work in engaging out student groups, societies and delivering events.
The successful applicant will be passionate about supporting our members to create a sense of community. You will be enabled to lead on projects alongside playing an important role within a growing department of the SU engaging with our student community, societies and organising events within the University of Gloucestershire.
To apply and see our full job pack, please visit our website.
For an informal conversation, please visit our website.
Important Dates
Closing Date: Thursday 18th June
Interview Dates: Week commencing 29th June
Start Date: ASAP
Job Details
- Job Title: Student Events & Communities Coordinator
- Location: Across all of the main UoGSU sites, with a flexible working policy.
- Department: Student Communities
- Reports to: Student Activities & Communities Manager
- Salary: £24,600
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Hours: Full time, normally 9am-5pm. Some flexible hours required to meet demands of the Students’ Union.
- Working Days: Monday- Friday
- Benefits: 25 days holiday pro rata, contributory pension scheme available, excellent flexible working policy including some home working when appropriate.
Main purpose of the job
This role is a central part of the Student Activities and Communities Department, working collectively with colleagues to deliver UoGSU’s work in engaging our student groups, societies and delivering events. We expect this role to deliver an inclusive and engaging environment for all and support students to actively participate in student-led groups. The post holder will co-create events and activities which maximise student engagement and build sense of community at University.
Main duties and responsibilities
High quality student-led events
• Coordinate and working with others promote our student-led societies offer and other student groups within UOGSU.
• Develop, enhance and deliver an active calendar of student-led events.
• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with event planning, design and delivery of student-led events.
• Provide operational support at student-led events and activities.
• Assist in the planning of large-scale events such as Welcome, SU crew volunteering programme, our Varsity series and Student Awards.
• Support the UOGSU events programme. Be a point of contact for students, University staff, UOGSU staff who wish to utilise on-campus spaces for events, and to assist them in the planning and delivery of a successful event.
• Assist in risk mitigation for events, ensure up to date risk assessments are in place and health and safety guidelines are being followed.
• Act as a premise license holder if required (training provided if necessary).
• To have operational responsibility for SU social spaces including ensuring equipment is functional, that space usage is recorded and that the environments evolve with changing student demands.
Support for student groups
• Develop effective partnerships to facilitate involvement and engagement with our student groups and support them to develop their capacity to achieve their potential.
• Ensure our student groups are accessible and inclusive to all members.
• Ensure our database of student leaders and members of our societies are up to date.
• Effectively engage students and provide ongoing support and assistance where necessary.
• Organise regular meetings with our elected student leaders and committee members.
• Contribute and support the development of a training programme for student groups.
• Provide financial guidance to student groups and support where needed.
• Coordinate our student staff team to enable them to provide the most effective and efficient service to our members.
• Assist with coordinating and dealing with member discipline and complaints contributing to effective process development.
• Assist in risk mitigation for student groups, ensure up to date risk assessments are in place and health and safety guidelines are being followed.
• Support the priorities of the elected officers.
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UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire
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