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About Us

Learning and Work Institute is an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work. Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. We research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice.

About The Role

Permanent : Part-time flexible, 22.5-30 hours per week, to be worked across 4-5 days.

Salary: £25,780-£34,910 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience and location 

This role within our external affairs team focuses on securing impact for our work by supporting the delivery of our campaigns and events.

This varied role involves providing coordination of and administrative support to our flagship campaign, Get the Nation Learning; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.

The ideal candidate will need experience of working in a busy administration role; excellent communication skills; the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; excellent organisation skills; and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Campaigns

• Coordinate the delivery of the Get the Nation Learning campaign. This means: working with L&W’s head of lifelong learning to produce a comprehensive project plan; monitoring progress across team members to ensure work is delivered to time; undertaking all administrative elements of campaign delivery; managing the nominations and selection process for the Get the Nation Learning Awards; monitoring the budget; and working with the head of lifelong learning to manage relationships with sponsors, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Supporting the delivery of regional adult learning awards, including coordinating nominations and selection processes; undertaking all administrative tasks; and working with L&W’s external affairs manager to manage relationships with clients and award winners.

Events

• Supporting the delivery of L&W’s in-person and online events, including our annual Employment and Skills Convention and Get the Nation Learning Awards ceremony. This involves undertaking administrative tasks such as managing registrations, liaison with speakers and delegates, supporting delivery of events on the day, and working with the external affairs manager to manage relationships with sponsors and suppliers.

Other duties

• Support the external affairs team with communications tasks, for example website updates, drafting and preparing marketing emails and social media posts, distributing press releases etc.
•  Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility for this post.

About You

Skills

• Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills - Essential
• Strong project coordination/management skills - Essential
• Excellent communication (oral and written) - Essential
• Proficient in MS Office - Essential
• Proficient in the use of CRM software - Desirable
• Proficient in the use of email marketing and website editing software- Desirable
• Basic design skills and familiarity with design software, such as Canva- Desirable

Knowledge

• Knowledge of, and commitment to, L&W’s charitable aims and purpose - Essential

Experience

• Proven experience in a coordination or administration role - Essential
• Experience of supporting the delivery of successful influencing campaigns- Desirable
• Experience of planning and delivering events - Desirable
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, negotiate and meet deadlines - Essential

Benefits (FTE equivalent, part time pro-rated)

Salary of £25,780-£34,910 per annum), dependent on experience and location .

- 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service, of which 3 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays.

- Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

- Group Life Assurance 3*salary

- Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time required in the office)

- Flexible working practices

- Employee Development Scheme

- Retailer Discounts

- Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay

- Enhanced occupational sick pay

- Eye care scheme

- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme

- Gold award in Investors in People

Job Purpose

This role sits within our new project supporting male asylum seekers accommodated in hotels based in Ealing. The service aims to address mental health challenges exacerbated by displacement, trauma, and isolation, with a culturally sensitive approach that prioritises language accessibility, stigma reduction, and improved access to onward referrals.

This will be achieved through in-reach targeted group sessions and 1:1 tailored support sessions, addressing:

• Psychoeducation
• Emotional regulation and coping support
• Peer-based and social connection activities
• Creative and expressive activities (art, drama, storytelling)
• Better accessibility with onward services

 

The Role

The role of the Mental Health (Asylum Seekers) Coordinator is to engage male asylum seekers who are accommodated in hotels in Ealing; arrange, coordinate and facilitate a range of culturally appropriate psychoeducation, peer-led and expressive activities which will be delivered twice a week. The role will also include 1:1 sessions; providing mental health stabilisation, advice and support to connect with wider services including multilingual engagement. This role includes autonomous and creative thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.

• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities

• Considering each person as an individual

• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans

• Understanding of safety planning

• Experience of working within mental health services

• Understanding and experience of challenges and stigma asylum seekers face

• Understanding of social climate and an advocate to challenge biases and stigma

• Understanding and experience of challenges men experience regarding mental health and society

• Experience of leading workshops

• Creative approach

• Experience with de-escalation, recognising and mitigating risks.

• Experience of working with those in crisis and challenging behaviour

• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of wellbeing and recovery

• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements

• Understanding of social issues such as debt, housing and welfare benefits

• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities

• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients

• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g., CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CAMHS, Safe Space, SCFT etc

• Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery

• Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family

• Maintaining accurate records, detailing interventions

• Ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded

• Providing administrative and management support to the team

• Attend reflective practice, clinical supervision, peer supervision and line management supervision

• Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies

• Follow workplans

• Actively participate in training and development

• Provide and manage resources for clients and staff

 

Person Specification

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress

• Minimum of 1 year working within trauma-informed approaches

• Understanding of cultural sensitivities

• Ability to challenge biases and stigma

• Experience of raising awareness and participation in outreach events

• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs

• Minimum 1 year of project coordination/management

• Experience of facilitating workshops/group sessions

• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children

• Evidence of continual professional development

• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care

• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning

• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing

• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies

• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision

• A good understanding of mental health conditions

• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals

• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals

• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations

• Ability to prioritise and manage workload

• Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work

• Empathy and non-judgemental approach

• Good communication skills

• Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern

• Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)

• Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation

• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports

• Multilingual is desired

• Staff within this role will be considered key workers, so in the event of a government lockdown, staff will be expected to continue working

We are now recruiting for a Programme Coordinator for our schools in Newcastle.

• The Newcastle Programme Coordinator oversees a caseload of up to seven partner schools. They manage the logistics and organisation of each school’s tutoring programme, working closely with the schools and pupils and managing the pool of volunteer tutors. They attend the weekly tutoring sessions at each school, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
• The Newcastle Programme Coordinator supports the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manages the tutor sign up process, develops relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collects data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and works with other internal teams on business development opportunities.

Deadline: Sunday 8th February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February 2026
Start date: Ideally Monday 2nd March 2026

Location: Newcastle, with expected travel to schools in Newcastle and the Blyth area.
Contract and hours: Full time permanent contract. A full working week is 37.5 hours.

Duties and responsibilities
 

• Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
• Responsible for overseeing the quality of tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery. Provide regular check-ins with tutors to ensure ample support and guidance is given to provide targeted tuition to pupils.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers. Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant school staff, offering regular check-ins with key school stakeholders, and contribute to impact reporting to schools. Supporting the Programme Manager with strategies to retain and sustain school partnerships.
• Update and accurately maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting timely data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and pupil surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators to key stakeholders and using them to enhance programme delivery. Work with the Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
• Proactively report to the Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in their partner schools.

Person specification 

Qualification criteria:

• The right to work in the UK.
• A valid driving licence with access to a car for work purposes.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
 
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty. 

This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset. As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 
 

• Experience of working with young people and/or project management. 
• Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector

How to apply:

To apply for this position you will need to complete and attach an application form to your application. To do this, please download the attached application form, complete the sections in full and save the new file, and then click the 'apply' button.

You will be able to upload the completed application form on the next page.

Applications without an attached application form will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help you with making the application process work for you.​

A. Project Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Project Coordinator and Admin. Officer to implement a project entitled Tragedy to Legacy:  Preserving the Social Heritage of the Damilola Taylor Trust, working with young people to create:

· A digital archive featuring documents, photos, and materials from across the Trust’s journey.

· Record 15 oral histories with young people, mentors, community leaders, and others involved with the Trust over the  years

· Organise a public exhibition in South London, with an online version, showcasing the Trust’s story and legacy

B. Admin. Officer

· Provide a range of administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the Trust’s programmes, management and governance for a period of three months.

Roles and responsibilities:

A. Project Coordinator:  Tragedy to Legacy: Preserving the Social Heritage of the Damilola Taylor Trust

· Produce a project delivery and evaluation plan to deliver objectives of the Tragedy to Legacy: Preserving the Social Heritage of the DTT project for approval of DTT trustees.

· Organise information sessions to promote the project and to recruit YP for the Youth Heritage Team (YHT)

· Engage the services of an Oral History facilitator

· Recruit participants with lived experience of DTT’s journey for oral history activities

· Organise Youth Heritage training workshops for the YHT

· Implement project tasks:

1. Establish project steering group; Organise YP to research and collect archival materials; monitor project delivery;

· 2. Direct YP to create oral history story board

· 3.  Support YP to prepare Oral History film shooting schedule

· 4.  Organise shooting of 15 oral histories

· 5. Curate digital archive and edit film footage

· 6. Finalise public exhibition design, liaise with Library/Schools and schedule Public Exhibition event

· 7. Launch digital archive, screen docu-film and launch Public Exhibition

· 8. Prepare project evaluation and impact report and close the project

You will ensure the highest standards of support and safeguarding during delivery of the project.

B.  Administration Officer -role and responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to Trustees and the executive management team and Youth Board

· Provide general administrative support across the Trust, including scheduling meetings, administering our Microsoft 365 system, helping to produce reports/ letters, managing emails, facilitating in-house communication, managing our records

· Manage enquiries to the Trust and respond to routine enquiries, ensuring that actions are followed up

Proactively manage our website day-to-day and post to our social media, consulting where necessary

Person specification -Specific experience or skill

KEY: (E) Essential (D) Desirable

A. Project Coordinator

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

· Demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people and professional organisations (E )

· Project management experience, preferably working with YP, using digital tools to archive documents, photos, and artefacts of an organisation’s work. (E )

· Strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of YP and confidently deal with issues and challenges (E )

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

· Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage workload.  (E )

· Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office system

· Relevant experience of managing YP on community-based projects (E )

· Knowledge of the processes involved in designing, planning, shooting and editing film footage

        Experience of curating digital archives and editing films (E )

· Ability to be flexible, switch roles as required and be dynamic in approach

• Experience of organising own work effectively with limited supervision ( E )

• Experience providing administrative support (E ).

· Experience of working in a charity would be an advantage (E)

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including administering a system (E

•  An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate data and to prepare and present concise reports both orally and in writing

• Exceptional time and task management skills; calmness under pressure (E 

Knowledge, qualifications

· Knowledge of project management and good administrative practices (E)

· Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E)

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

Personal qualities

· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of DTT

· Flexibility

· Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration

· Commitment to safeguarding and dedication to promoting the welfare of young people.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful frontilne impact with a London-based charity, supporting individuals affected by scocial exclusion, particularly those who are involved in or at risk of sexual exploitation as well as survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. If you are driven to make a difference, thrive in a role where organisation meets purpose, please apply.

Job title: Trusts and Grants Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week
Working pattern: Hours and days to be agreed
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes, Hybrid working is available
Salary: £35,040 per annum, pro rata (£14,013 per annum for 14 hours per week)

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

About Us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the Role

SIA has a large and established portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations funding our vital services for people affected by spinal cord injury.

We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual to coordinate the trusts team activity. You will work alongside another part-time trusts and grants coordinator and jointly supervise the trusts and grants officer.

As trusts and grants coordinator you will work with staff across the organisation to submit persuasive bids, grow and diversify our portfolio of funders, and strengthen our relationships with donors.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Coordinate SIA’s trust fundraising activity by maintaining and developing a portfolio of trusts
• Identify funding opportunities and develop compelling bids to maximise income raised from charitable trusts and foundations
• Administer stewardship activities to grow our network of trusts to be financially, actively, and emotionally engaged with SIA
• Supervise the trusts and grants officer

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Free car parking at Milton Keynes, Head Office
• Investing in Our People - all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

Closing date: 9 February 2026, 9am
Interview date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. Fully remote working considered for the right applicant.

No agencies please.

ID: 1672 Peer Mentoring Coordinator

Service: Project Indigo, Off Centre

Salary: £32,750 - £35,564 FTE per annum, inclusive of Inner London Weighting (£19650 - £21338.40 pro rata per annum)

Location: Hackney
We typically work 2 days a week in the office but offer the flexibility to work fully remotely. Our office space is wheelchair accessible. 

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (part-time)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent Contract

Family Action & the Role’s Impact: 

We are seeking a Peer Mentoring Coordinator to develop and manage our new LGBTQ+ Peer Mentoring Programme, training and supporting Project Indigo members to become mentors in the local community.

Project Indigo is the LGBTQ+ youth service based at Off Centre at Family Action. It is open to anyone aged 16-25 who identifies as LGBTQ+ or is exploring their sexuality or gender identity. Our weekly youth group is a safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+ young people to meet each other and participate in workshops and activities. In addition to the youth group, Project Indigo offers 1-to-1 support and advice sessions with the Project Lead. The group aims to support young people to build links with the local LGBTQ+ community, build meaningful relationships and get support around issues that are impacting them. Project Indigo maintains a youth-led and person-centred approach, with this role being developed in consultation with our members to support them in accessing training and support to do community-focused work. The Peer Mentoring Coordinator’s role will be to develop a new Peer Mentoring Programme, supporting older Project Indigo members to train as mentors and deliver mentoring sessions with younger LGBTQ+ people in the local community.

Off Centre is a service that provides a range of targeted mental health focused support services to young people aged 16 to 25 who reside/are registered with a City and Hackney GP. These include: individual, counselling and psychotherapy, individual and group art psychotherapy, key-work support, out of hours drop-in service on Thursday evenings; targeted provision for children and young people of African, Caribbean and mixed heritage (ACH); and an Information and Advice provision.

The role

As the Peer Mentoring Coordinator, you will develop and lead Project Indigo’s Peer Mentoring Programme. Central to the role will be understanding young mentors’ needs and goals, and providing high quality supervisory support throughout the training and mentoring process. You will further develop the Mentoring programme, consulting with relevant organisations, liaising with partners, and keeping accurate records to monitor progress for administrative and evaluative purposes.

Your impact

This role will enrich Project Indigo’s holistic offer by providing young people with the opportunity to access training, qualifications and work experience while receiving high quality support tailored to their needs. You will offer sensitive supervisory support to young LGBTQ+ mentors, supporting their diverse need by maintaining an empathetic, intersectional and youth-led approach.

Your skills

You will be a confident communicator with proven experience of working in a supportive role with LGBTQ+ young people and/or evidence of in-depth knowledge of issues relating to LGBTQ+ young people, in particular trans and gender diverse young people.

You will be empathetic and maintain an understanding of the social issues impacting young LGBTQ+ people. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to manage your time and workload effectively. You will have an understanding of risk management, health and safety issues and the ability in accordance with local and organisational safeguarding policies.

We particularly encourage applicants with lived LGBTQ+ experience and/or those with experience working with LGBTQ+ young people. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

What will we offer you

We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Family Action has multiple internal staff diversity networks including the Anti-Racism and People of Colour Network, Disability and Accessibility Network, Gender Equality Network, LGBTQIA+ Equality Network and Parents and Carers Equality Network, open to all members of staff who self-identify into a particular group. We have a dedicated Trans, Intersex and Non-binary Inclusion Policy, including Transitioning at Work Guidance.

All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your continuing professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

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. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.  

To Apply: 

· Click the “Redirect to Recruiter” link above and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026

For direct queries with the hiring manager, please email Nigel Lockley.

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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. 

We are looking for a Centre Co-ordinator to support the work of the developing Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre team by ensuring the smooth running of the charity’s office, administration support and fundraising support.

It is a varied role that covers a range of support duties but there are two primary focuses of the role, which are:

1. To ensure effective office administration and support for CRCC and its services.
2. Supporting members of the public to fundraise for CRCC and support the charity’s fundraising volunteers to develop and deliver a programme of community fundraising activities and events.

To give an idea of our priorities for this role, we envisage the post holder’s time over a working week to be split as: 3 days office administration and support and 2 days fundraising support.

It is essential that the post holder has excellent office administrator skills but, whilst fundraising skills are desirable, we are able to offer training to develop the fundraising-related skills needed for the role.

Please note: It is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female, in line with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1.

Job Title: Independent Visitor Co-ordinator

Service: Warrington and Stockport

Reporting to: Children’s Rights Manager

Salary: £17,352.52 per annum (£24,293.53 FTE)

Location: Home based (with travel across the region)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Our work

Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.

Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

We provide:

• Advocacy services direct to children and young people in care, in need, in custody and to care leavers and children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives. This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.
• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to advocate for young people as qualifying patients under the Mental Health Act, in order to fully support them to get their views heard in matters relating to their mental health.
• Independent Visitor services offers a child or young person in care an adult volunteer who provides independent, one-to-one visiting, advice and befriending support. Our independent visitors can become the only long-term, consistent source of support throughout a young person's time in care.
• Independent services provide independent person services for complaints by children and for reviewing whether children should be locked up in secure units on welfare grounds.
• Policy and campaigning to create a better system for all children and young people looked after by the state, for their care to be more child-centred and to give young people a greater say in decisions about their lives.
• Participation services to ensure children and young people have a voice in the development and delivery of services and campaigns, and through the process, provide the opportunity to develop relevant skills which will be of benefit to them in their future lives.
• Training, development and information for young people, advocates and child care workers, offering courses in advocacy, children’s rights and child-centred practice across a range of areas including the National Advocacy Qualification.

Job Introduction

• Are you passionate about supporting and developing volunteers?

• Are you looking for an opportunity to help make positive differences to the lives of children and young people who are looked after or care leavers of the local authority?

• Do you want to work with a leading national independent children’s charity?

Then come join us here at Coram Voice. We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a co-ordinator of our independent visiting service in The North West.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services. We recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

About the Role

You will co-ordinate and deliver a statutory independent visitor service to children and young people in care or care leavers of Warrington and Stockport.

You will recruit, assess and train volunteers to become independent visitors, who are volunteer befrienders to children and young people looked after or care leavers. You will manage a cash flow to fund suitable activities for independent visitors to enjoy with the young person. You will manage data and reporting for this statutory service so that service leads and other stakeholders can understand the activity in the service.

We are a child led service, you will not act outside of the young person’s instructions (except in matters of child protection and safety). You will build strong relationships with the child or young person, independent visitors and other significant adults, you will support Independent Visitors to develop long term, meaningful friendships with the young person.

You will work in partnership with other parts of the service, organisation and external agencies and professionals. This is to ensure there are pathways to attract and retain Independent Visitors in the area and sometimes out of area.

What you will receive

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.

Recruitment process

Shortlisting will be undertaken by Children’s Rights Manager. Successful candidates will then be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.

Returning your application:

• We cannot accept general CVs. When completing your application form, you need to address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
• Applications must be fully completed.
• If you are a current Coram Voice employee you may submit a supporting statement only addressing the person specification requirements for the post.

Closing date: Monday 16th February 2026 @ 9:00am

Proposed Interview date: 23rd February 2026

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Ready to take on a Supporter Care Coordinator role where your work supports a meaningful cause?
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led national charity as their Supporter Care Coordinator, supporting a vital Individual Giving programme at the heart of fundraising and supporter engagement.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys building warm relationships, delivering excellent supporter care, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, all while knowing their work truly makes a difference.
 
If you have previous experience in supporter care, fundraising administration, income processing or CRM systems - particularly within a membership, charity or non-profit setting, this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Supporter Care Coordinator
Organisation Type: Charity
Salary/Rate: £14.36 per hour
Working Arrangements: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London (Hammersmith office-based)
Employment Type: Temporary position
Duration: 3 months
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Supporter Care Coordinator, you’ll play a central part in delivering outstanding supporter care and supporting Individual Giving activity, ensuring supporters feel valued, heard and appreciated at every touchpoint.
You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for supporters and will ensure donations are handled accurately and efficiently, acknowledgements are sent promptly, and CRM records are kept up to date. You’ll also support the delivery of fundraising appeals and collaborate across teams to improve processes and engagement.
 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing the appeals donation process, including opening post, batching cheques, recording donations on CRM, banking and acknowledgements
• Acting as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries via phone, email and post, responding in a warm, friendly and professional manner
• Supporting Individual Giving activities, including drafting copy, proofreading artwork, checking data and contributing to digital fundraising
• Leading on the thanking process, including drafting content and setting up mail merges for appeal thank-you letters
• Working closely with colleagues across the organisation during key fundraising periods
• Liaising with suppliers and managing equipment used for in-house donation processing
• Supporting ad hoc projects such as due diligence tasks, legacy and in-mem acknowledgements, and data reporting
• Being flexible to support fundraising events (e.g. London Marathon)

About You:
 
You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with supporters and understands the importance of excellent customer service in fundraising. You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks with accuracy and care.
 
You’ll bring: 

• Experience using CRM and income processing systems within a charity environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while thriving as part of a small, collaborative team
• A commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• A genuine belief in the mission, values and impact of the organisation 

Why Apply?
 
Be part of a national charity making a real difference to children’s lives
Join a supportive, values-led organisation with a strong, inclusive culture
Play a key role in shaping supporter experience and engagement
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged. Apply now to be part of a charity that truly puts supporters at the heart of everything.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Office-based

Make a Real Difference Behind the Scenes

Our client are a growing charitable organisation delivering CQC-regulated services that support vulnerable adults and children. Their work is values-driven, rooted in our core values of support, respect, professionalism, innovation, honesty, and accountability.

As they continue to grow, they are expanding their Operations Team and are looking for an Operations Coordinator. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping the services safe, compliant, and running smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the Estates & Operations Manager and alongside an existing Operations Coordinator, giving the team resilience, continuity, and additional capacity.

About the Role

As an Operations Coordinator, you’ll support day-to-day operational activity across our services, with a strong focus on:

• Health & Safety
• Compliance and risk
• Facilities and contractor coordination
• Vehicle and fleet administration
• Operational projects and improvements

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving, and making sure the details are done properly - while knowing their work genuinely helps protect and support vulnerable people.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance, Health & Safety & Risk

• Support compliance with Health & Safety legislation, fire safety regulations, and CQC requirements
• Assist with risk assessments, safety audits, hazard reporting, LOLER inspections and PAT testing
• Ensure fire safety systems, drills, and evacuation procedures are tested, recorded, and reviewed
• Support incident reporting and ensure actions and learning are followed through
• Contribute to business continuity planning and emergency response arrangements

Facilities & Operational Projects

• Coordinate refurbishments, repairs, maintenance, and planned works
• Liaise with contractors, checking insurance, qualifications, and compliance documentation
• Monitor quality, progress, and Health & Safety standards on site
• Budget management, spend accountability.

Vehicle & Fleet Compliance

• Support fleet compliance, including MOTs, PSV checks, VED, CTA permits, and Blue Badge requirements
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is inspection-ready
• Assist with servicing, repairs, and resolving vehicle issues promptly
• Produce a working rota for the driving team

Administration, Records & Reporting

• Maintain accurate compliance logs, registers, and audit trails
• Produce clear reports for managers and external stakeholders
• Financial budget management

Communication, Training & Support

• Act as a professional and approachable point of contact for staff and contractors
• Work collaboratively with the existing Operations Coordinator to ensure consistency and resilience
• Support Health & Safety training, inductions, and awareness activity

About You

Our client are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and confident working in a compliance-focused environment.

You’ll need:

• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience in compliance, Health & Safety, facilities, contractor coordination, or fleet administration
• A high level of attention to detail and confidence in managing records and reports
• Budget management and spend control
• A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance
• Comfort working in environments with people with disabilities in both adults and children

Desirable (but not essential):

• Knowledge of CQC standards
• Experience in health or social care settings
• Familiarity with LOLER, PAT testing, or statutory inspections
• Health & Safety training (IOSH / NEBOSH) or willingness to work towards this

Why Join Our Client?

They offer a genuinely rewarding package, including:

• 28 days’ annual leave (rising with service)
• Cash-back health plan with 24/7 GP access
• Retail discounts at hundreds of major brands
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stream – access earned wages early
• Life assurance after probation
• Pension with employer contributions
• A regular staff prize draw
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• A strong wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

Additional Information

• Occasional out-of-hours support may be required
• Enhanced DBS check required in line with safeguarding responsibilities
• On occasion, to support fundraising with activities and social media posts
• Our client are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Philanthropy, you will support a range of fundraising activities, most predominantly researching new avenues for funding within trusts, foundations and corporate partners, completing grant applications, carrying out communications and reporting to existing funders and raising the profile of the charity through representing Action Tutoring at funder or networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the world of fundraising activities, working with a passionate, committed and driven team.

Closing date: Sunday, 15th February 2026
Interviews: Wednesday, 25th and Thursday 26th February 2026
Start date: Tuesday 7th April 2026
Contract and hours: Full time permanent contract. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the England. Our London office address is: x+why, 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. Occasional travel may be required for this role.

Duties and responsibilities

• Research new opportunities for Action Tutoring to explore for fundraising and carry out initial enquiries to determine suitability to apply to trusts and foundations. 
• Prepare and submit grant applications to suitable trusts, foundations and corporates, carrying out careful research to ensure the applications are as strong as possible and include relevant data and case studies.
• Work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Team to encourage corporate support through donations or grants.
• Identify and lead on local fundraising opportunities in Action Tutoring’s nine key regions, for example researching and submitting applications for local grants and to local businesses.
• Research and determine suitability of profile raising opportunities or awards for Action Tutoring to apply to, such as corporate Charity of the Year opportunities, the Third Sector Awards and Charity Awards.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.

Person specification 
 

Qualifications criteria: 

• Previous experience in fundraising, or transferable experience that shows strong writing skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 

• Outstanding communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make an exciting and compelling case for support.
• Creative and ambitious.
• Proactive and tenacious personality; willing to seek out and pursue opportunities.
• Highly organised; able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work to deadlines.
• High computer literacy.
• Adaptable and open to learning and feedback.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Prior experience of fundraising work, particularly if it is within trusts and foundations. This could be in a paid role, or on a voluntary basis or as part of work experience.
• Experience of building relationships with stakeholders.

How to apply:
To apply for this position you will need to complete and attach an application form to your application. To do this, please download the attached application form, complete the sections in full and save the new file, and then click the 'apply' button.

You will be able to upload the completed application form on the next page.

Applications without an attached application form will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help you with making the application process work for you.​

The Role

Are you a driven campaigner committed to protecting access to justice and the rule of law in England and Wales? This could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Campaigns Coordinator who will play an integral role in delivering ambitious and high-profile influencing campaign activities and strategies by providing effective coordination, stakeholder engagement and project management support.

You will coordinate complex programmes of work and establish effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation and externally to develop and deliver campaigns that achieve our influencing objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with campaigns, communications and influencing experience looking for their next campaigning role.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a campaigns officer, or in a closely related role
• Experience developing campaign and influencing activities and strategies, collaborating with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of effective stakeholder engagement and coordination, and working with other organisations to achieve shared campaigning objectives
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle a broad range of tasks and projects independently with limited supervision

To be successful you will need to demonstrate experience of supporting complex or long-term programmes of policy influencing, campaigns or communications activity. You will be able to adopt a creative, proactive approach to deliver impact and engage a wide range of audiences and stakeholders, as well as excellent organisation and project management skills.

You will be able to build effective working relationships and collaborate with colleagues to achieve campaigns objectives.

An understanding of current political and policy developments relevant to the rule of law and access to justice, and a demonstrable commitment to responding to them, would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week working on site), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Volunteer Coordinator to lead and support our volunteers during our final year.

This role is perfect for someone who understands volunteering from the inside, whether as a volunteer themselves or through close involvement, and knows what volunteers need to feel confident, valued, and effective. 

You don’t need formal management experience. What matters most is that you’re a self-starter, a great communicator, and passionate about enabling people to contribute their time and skills to improve local health and care services. 

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in Healthwatch Wakefield’s final year and to support volunteers to make a real difference to local people’s lives. You’ll be trusted to shape the role, bring ideas, and leave a meaningful legacy. 

We’re more interested in your potential, values, and understanding of volunteering than a lengthy CV. As we enter our final year, we’re less concerned with formal titles and more interested in people who bring heart, insight, and commitment. If that sounds like you, we want you to apply. 

The deadline to apply is Tuesday 10 February 2026 but we may close this opportunity earlier if we receive enough suitable candidates.

Benefits include hybrid and flexible working, 28 days holiday per annum not including Bank Holidays (pro rata), 5% employer pension contribution, access to mental health and wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, and training and development opportunities.

Find full details in the Application Pack.

About you

You might be someone who:

• Has experience of volunteering or working closely with volunteers.
• Understands what helps volunteers succeed and stay motivated.
• Is organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Enjoys building relationships and supporting people.
• Is confident recruiting and engaging with people from diverse communities.
• Shares our commitment to improving health and care services.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in Healthwatch Wakefield’s final year and to support volunteers to make a real difference to local people’s lives. You’ll be trusted to shape the role, bring ideas, and leave a meaningful legacy.

We’re more interested in your potential, values, and understanding of volunteering than a lengthy CV. As we enter our final year, we’re less concerned with formal titles and more interested in people who bring heart, insight, and commitment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do

• Reignite enthusiasm among our existing volunteers, reconnecting them with our mission and encouraging active involvement.
• Recruit volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.
• Design and deliver welcoming, engaging inductions.
• Support, motivate, and retain volunteers, ensuring they feel informed, valued and confident.
• Match volunteers to meaningful opportunities that suit their skills and interests.
• Be a key point of contact for volunteers, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support.
• Work closely with colleagues to make sure volunteers are embedded across our work.
• Help make sure volunteering activity supports Healthwatch Wakefield’s impact in its final year.

Essential criteria

• Experience of volunteering and/or working closely with volunteers.
• A good understanding of what volunteers need to feel supported, motivated and successful.
• Ability to recruit, induct, and support volunteers in a positive and engaging way.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage your own workload.
• Organised, reliable, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and reaching diverse communities.
• A genuine interest in improving local health and care services.
• Administrative skills, including record keeping, report writing, and use of IT systems.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of coordinating or supporting volunteers in a paid or voluntary role.
• Experience of supporting volunteers with different skills, needs, and backgrounds.
• Experience of community engagement or outreach work.
• Confidence delivering inductions, briefings, or group sessions.
• Understanding of the health, care or voluntary and community sector.