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Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. This new key role will support a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.
About the job
Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an Employer Liaison and Engagement Lead Officer to support delivery across a range of funded projects in skills, employability and training. Initially, the role will be focused on two key sectors - hospitality and the creative industries, and both projects will be delivered in the London Borough of Southwark. There will subsequently be an opportunity to support other projects related to skills and requiring employer engagement across London.
For the hospitality project, the candidate will work with existing and potential hospitality employers, driving engagement and forging pathways for potential job candidates in the borough of Southwark for opportunities in hospitality roles. The candidate will explore job opportunities for local residents in subsectors such as travel and tourism and the expanding experience economy. In addition the candidate will seek out opportunities for up-skilling local residents who are already in employment.
For the creative and cultural programme, the successful candidate will be expected to support the development of a network of a wide range of employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. This will require strong stakeholder engagement skills, encouraging participation from employers in steering groups, networking events and contributions to skills and training initiatives.
This role would suit someone with experience in employer relations, careers advice, work placements or arranging apprenticeships. We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will be able to identify and engage potential employers, broker and establish ongoing dialogue and good relations with them and find ways for them to assist in forging clear pathways for participants identified within the programmes. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.
The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.
About us
Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone that can broker successful partnerships between employers and potential employees and loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.
Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.
Job description
Employer Engagement, Outreach, & Representation
- Build, manage and sustain a diverse network of employers across hospitality, (including tourism and the experience economy sector) and creative industries (including film, music, theatre, gaming, fashion, arts and crafts) across the capital. For the creative sector there is a particular emphasis on engaging employers from the London Borough of Southwark.
- Identify, approach and engage new employers, promoting participation in funded skills and employability programmes.
- Work with individual employers to identify employment opportunities and provide a brokerage service between local residents and participating employers
- Broker meaningful opportunities for programme participants, including job vacancies, work experience, placements, mentoring, site visits and employer-led activities.
- Support colleagues in the provision of quality information, advice and guidance to match local residents to suitable vacancies.
- Act as the main point of contact for employers, maintaining regular communication and strong working relationships.
- Encourage and support employer involvement in steering groups, networking events, panels, workshops and training initiatives.
- Represent Rinova professionally at employer meetings, industry events and stakeholder forums.
- Deliver presentations to employers and partners to promote projects, explain benefits of engagement and support buy-in.
- Work closely with internal project teams to align employer engagement with participant needs and programme outcomes.
- Support employer onboarding, ensuring clarity around expectations, safeguarding, data protection and funded programme requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, opportunities created and outcomes achieved.
Values, Inclusion & Professional Practice
- Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness when working with employers, participants and partners from diverse backgrounds.
- Actively promote equality, inclusion and accessibility, ensuring employer engagement supports inclusive recruitment, retention and progression.
- Work flexibly across the London Borough of Southwark, including occasional evenings or weekends, and occasional remote working.
- Contribute positively to Rinova’s employee-owned, collaborative culture, sharing learning and supporting team objectives.
- Uphold Rinova’s values and mission, ensuring a participant-centred, partnership-led approach to delivery.
Person Specification
Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Employer Liaison & Brokerage Skills
· Experience in recruitment, job brokerage skills, employer engagement, employer liaison or business development within employability, skills or training contexts.
· Proven ability to identify, approach and build relationships with employers, encouraging sustained engagement.
· Experience brokering opportunities such as jobs, placements, apprenticeships, work experience or employer-led activities.
· Ability to manage multiple employer relationships and maintain clear communication and follow-up.
Experience of Creative and/or Hospitality Sector
· Knowledge of, or experience working with, the hospitality, tourism and experience economy and/or creative industries.
· Understanding of employment pathways, roles and recruitment practices within these sectors.
· Ability to speak confidently with employers about skills needs, workforce challenges and progression routes.
Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement
· Experience of outreach activity, including engaging employers, partners or stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
· Confidence representing an organisation externally and building trust with senior stakeholders.
· Ability to work collaboratively with partners to achieve shared outcomes.
· Experience supporting or contributing to employer forums, networking events or stakeholder meetings.
Communication, Administration & IT
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.
· High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.
· Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.
Professional Practice & Values
· Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.
· Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.
· Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.
· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.
· Strong alignment with Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience
· Experience working on publicly funded programmes.
· Background in careers advice, job brokerage/recruitment, employability support or IAG.
· Existing employer contacts within the Southwark or London hospitality and/or creative sectors.
· Experience contributing to events, employer forums or sector-based initiatives.
· Experience working across multiple boroughs or projects simultaneously.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
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Senior Programme Manager (maternity cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 9 to 12 months maternity cover
Salary: £37,800 + 7% pension contribution
Location: mainly remote, with in-person working from a central London location as required
Reports to: Interim CEO
Direct report: line managing a small team of 2 to 3
Is this you? If so, this job may be for you…
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Do you want to make a mark in the first year of a brand new programme?
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Do you have a passion for supporting young people to access professional careers?
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Do you have experience leading learning sessions and events for young people, both online and in person?
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Are you adaptable, capable of transitioning between direct engagement with young people, and focusing on the project management and administrative aspects of the role?
About The Brokerage
The Brokerage is an award-winning, social mobility charity. For 30 years, we have supported over 87k less-advantaged young people to fulfil their potential through improved awareness and access to professional career opportunities. Together with our talented young people and top UK companies, we are breaking down barriers to a more diverse and talented workforce.
Our mission is twofold - to empower working-class and ethnically diverse young people (16-25) to recognise their strengths, gain skills, and access opportunities to reach their career potential. We are also building a dynamic alliance with forward-thinking employers to support them in accessing and retaining this talent. Together, we develop an inclusive and equitable workforce, one that authentically mirrors the rich diversity of our society.
The Team
The Brokerage is starting a new chapter with our Next Gen Talent Career Programme, embarking on a renewed journey that will see us work with our young people and partners in a deeper and more impactful way.
We are an interconnected, diverse, mission-led team that truly lives our values. As such, we are bold and dynamic in our approach to our work whilst fostering a trust-based environment that provides freedom, flexibility and autonomy. We take a people-centred approach when it comes to our team, young people and corporate partners and we make decisions and develop programmes that are insight-led.
Our Programme
This is an exciting time to join The Brokerage and play a vital role in rolling out our brand new Next Gen Talent Programme. The programme is a two-stage career progression initiative designed to equip working-class young people with the employability skills and guidance necessary for success in the corporate world, with the ultimate aim of supporting our young people to secure and sustain a professional career.
Role purpose and main responsibilities
To lead our work on the Next Gen Talent Career Programme and support our other programmes helping young people (aged 16 to 25) access careers in professional services, banking, insurance and property.
Through our programmes, we help to develop young people so that they are equipped with the professional insights and skills needed for the workplace. We do this via a high-quality curriculum of events, including masterclasses, bootcamps, career coaching and mentoring that involve our corporate volunteers.
The Senior Programme Manager will take the lead on delivering the programme and outcomes across the Next Gen Talent Career Programme; whilst working in a highly collaborative and flexible way alongside our other senior programme managers, career coach and the volunteering and events manager.
Main Responsibilities
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Project manage the Next Gen Talent Career Programme to ensure that participants develop the skills and knowledge needed to access professional careers in Engineering.
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Manage the recruitment process for the Next Gen Talent Career Programme, including advertising the programme to our existing pool of students and wider stakeholders, managing the application and interview process.
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Work with young people, corporates, funders and consortium delivery partners to develop and enhance programme delivery.
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Manage the promotion and delivery of high-quality in-person and online events; facilitating sessions where necessary, working with the career coach, volunteering and events manager and freelance staff.
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Develop engaging programme collateral to maintain relevance and quality, working alongside the communications team and incorporating participant feedback and sector insights
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Manage relationships, communications and briefings for funders, corporate partners and volunteers.
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Oversee and deliver one-to-one guidance for candidates, working with the career coach to ensure their engagement with the programme and to support placement applications.
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Contribute to the retention of all corporate partners by overseeing the creation of engaging, responsive and cost–effective project plans, working alongside the partnerships team
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Set, track and monitor targets and KPIs, working with the interim CEO to ensure programme deliverables are monitored and achieved.
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Provide regular information reports and updates for The Brokerage Senior Management Team, Board of Trustees, funders and consortium delivery partners.
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Play an active role in the planning and delivery of The Brokerage’s strategic objectives and participate in events and activities for The Brokerage as required.
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Maintain up-to-date records on our CRM system (Salesforce).
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Contribute to the development and implementation of our employer products working closely with the Interim CEO, and relevant team members.
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Line Management of a small team of 2 to 3.
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Lead on discrete tasks outside of day to day job as appropriate.
We are looking for someone with:
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Experience working with young people and building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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A strong understanding of early careers recruitment/application processes.
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A dynamic personality with strong written and verbal communication, combined with empathy and patience, to effectively engage with diverse individuals.
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Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities, including administrative aspects.
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The ability to balance firmness with sensitivity when necessary, particularly in managing relationships and safeguarding the well-being of young people.
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Relevant lived and/or professional experience (i.e. experience of the challenges faced by those from less-advantaged backgrounds)
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A growth mindset, open to feedback, learning and development
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Excellent IT skills, including demonstrable usage of CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent) and other tech tools.
If you think that you are the right candidate for this role but don’t quite meet 100% of the criteria, be bold, apply anyway!
Other benefits:
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28 days’ paid annual leave (3 to be taken at Christmas) plus Bank Holidays plus one day birthday leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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A collaborative, diverse, mission-led team that works within a flexible, trust-based environment
How to apply:
Please complete the application form along with an upload of your CV.
Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 12 noon.
Please note that interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis, and vacancies may be filled prior to the closing date if we find the right candidate.
Interview process: We will conduct a two-stage interview process that will include competency and scenario-based questions, alongside practical skills-based assessments.
If you would like to find out more about this role, please get in touch!
The Brokerage is committed to providing equal opportunities to prospective and current employees. It is the policy of The Brokerage to ensure that access to employment, training and career progression is determined solely by the application of objective and legitimate criteria and individual merit. If you require specific adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.
Empower working class, ethnically diverse young people to recognise their strengths, whilst building a dynamic alliance with employers to support them


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Job Title: Youth Support Adviser
Location: Hastings and covering the east of the county
Salary: £24,505 - £25,497 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Team Leader – Youth Employability Service
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
The Youth Employability Service
CXK delivers the Youth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential.
The Team
The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and/ or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples’ confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Adviser.
The Youth Support Adviser (YSA) is a key role in the Youth Employability Service, acting as the first point of contact for 16-18-year-olds who are NEET or at risk of NEET. You will support with first appointments and initial assessments of need, when young people are referred to YES, alongside supporting your caseload. Guiding them through re-engagement with suitable post-16 provisions and provide targeted intervention to those who have withdrawn from or not started their Post 16 provisions.
Working across the East of the county with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people — receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. So strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, plus be a pivotal part of the YES Tracking Team, where you will use various communication methods (phone, text, WhatsApp, email, face-to-face) to engage and support young people and offer our support.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of working with young people and looking to progress.
Ideally you understand the post-16 education and training landscape in East Sussex and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage a varied caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support.
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
· An understanding of the needs, and challenges faced by young people who are not in education, employment or training
· Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting
· Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders
· A commitment to undertaking all necessary training for the role
· Willingness to work evenings when required
· Full, valid UK drivers’ licence with access to your own vehicle
Core Competencies
· Experience working with young people
· Proven ability to engage and support young people (ideally those who are NEET or at risk of NEET)
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals
· Ability to assess individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress
· Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records
· Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape
· Ability to build trust and maintain regular, consistent contact with young people
· Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Youth Employability Service (YES) team, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people to take positive steps into education, employment, or training.
You’ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. No two days are the same—you’ll balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and provider engagement. It’s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for creating opportunities for young people who need it most.
At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· 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: Sunday 1st February 2026
Application review date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk. org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to use your partnership-building skills to make a difference in the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?
Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for an opportunity to help shape new business opportunities?
This is a new role in the organisation to help us meet the growing need for a safe space for learning disabled and autistic young people to thrive in. You will play an important role in shaping our new business offer and work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to grow our corporate income, partnerships, and major donor income streams.
Key responsibilities:
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Contribute to and help deliver our new business strategy in line with our organisational priorities
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Actively pursue and create new opportunities for Caxton’s fundraising
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Develop a new business pipeline by researching and building relationships with companies whose values align with our work
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Design and deliver tailored cultivation journeys to convert prospects into high-value partners
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Prepare clear proposals, pitch decks and budgets to support partnership development
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Work closely with the Fundraising and Communications team to create materials and pitches for potential and existing partners
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Maintain accurate records of all partnership activity on our database to support good stewardship, forecasting and reporting
General requirements:
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To amplify the voices of learning disabled and autistic young people
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To ensure that no young person suffers discrimination in access to provision as a result of their gender, ethnic identity, sexuality, disability and/or social background.
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To work within and according to Caxton Youth Organisation’s policies and procedures.
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To work in a supportive manner with the staff team, volunteers, and trainees.
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To undertake training relevant to the post, as identified through supervision.
Caxton Youth Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience of moving fundraising relationships through a pipeline from identification to active supporters.
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Significant and demonstrable experience of building five figure partnerships.
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Good, demonstrable knowledge of commercial sector and how to access decision makers.
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Working to KPI’s and annual targets
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Understanding and experience of brand and strategic charitable partnerships and/or Charity of the Year style partnerships
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Demonstrable experience of supporter relationship management to aid retention, maximise income and secure repeat support
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable
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An understanding of challenges faced by learning disabled and autistic young people
Personal Attributes and Other Requirements
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Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Highly motivated, curious and thoughtful
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Self-starter, able to use own initiative to show insight and manage competing deadlines.
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Is dependable and professional.
Caxton Youth Organisation:
Caxton Youth Organisation is the only specialist youth club of its kind for learning disabled and autistic young people in Westminster aged 11 to 25. There is nowhere quite like Caxton Youth Club; that’s what the young people we work with and their families tell us, and we passionately believe it too.
Caxton has been around for 77 years, quite something for a small but mighty charity, and our longevity says so much about the importance of the services we provide to ensure young people with disabilities in Westminster are able to advance in their personal development, develop a sense of belonging in our community, and lead independent and fulfilling lives.
The majority of our work is delivered at our dedicated youth club in South Westminster. Our youth work team focus on young people’s social and emotional wellbeing, independence, employability, creating community and opportunities, social action and health & getting active. All these topics are explored during weekly youth club sessions which take place in the evenings, and young people are supported to attend thanks to our very own Caxton minibus which collects and drops participants home across the borough. During school holidays we run trips, including residential trips, giving our members the opportunity to experience life outside London, and parents and caregivers some much needed respite.
Essential Safer Recruitment Criteria
1. A cleared Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. This check is necessary as the work involves dealing with or having access to children and vulnerable adults whilst undertaking normal duties.
2. The candidate must be able to provide at least two relevant references prior to taking up the post.
Application Process:
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role through Charity Jobs before the closing date. We will be doing rolling interviews as we receive applications.
We will host first-stage interviews the week of the 26th of January.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. You will also be required to work from our London office/clubrooms at a minimum of once a fortnight, preferably once a week, as part of our hybrid arrangements
Please attach a cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the person specifications for the role.
A specialist youth club for learning disabled and autistic young people in Westminster
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trusts and Grants Manager
As Grants and Trusts Officer, you’ll play a key role in powering the Youth Zone’s mission to give thousands of young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day a week at Horizon Youth Zone, Grimsby.
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 pro rate (actual Salary £18,000 - £19,200)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week.
Benefits: Workplace Pension, Free gym access, Access to Onside’s Talent Academy, bespoke training and mentoring, Access to the employee assistance programme, 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), Birthday holiday leave.
Closing Date: 09.00 am Monday 23rd February 2026
First Interviews: Thursday 5th March 2026
Young People Panel: Tuesday 10th March 2026
About the Role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising Team, where you’ll help generate over £1.4 million each year to keep the Youth Zone running. You’ll lead on writing compelling bids and funding proposals that unlock both unrestricted income and targeted project support – from mental health to employability to sports and creative programmes.
You’ll have access to a wealth of impact data, real stories, and a ready-made case for support and you’ll be encouraged to bring your creativity, energy and ambition to every application. You’ll collaborate with an experienced, passionate team and be supported by the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO, and a dedicated Board of Trustees who believe deeply in what we do.
About You
You’ll need to be a strong communicator and natural storyteller, someone who can clearly articulate why Youth Zones matter and inspire funders to get behind the charity.
You will have experience of:
- Writing successful funding applications or proposals, ideally in the voluntary or public sector, securing four- and five-figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources.
- Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to application and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes
- Collaborating across teams, particularly with delivery, finance, or impact colleagues, to gather information and develop compelling bids grounded in real-world delivery.
- Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data, and case studies.
- Representing an organisation externally, such as at funder meetings, events, or presentations, with confidence and professionalism
If you’re a strategic thinker, a persuasive writer and a team player ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Trusts and Grants Manager, Trusts Manager, Grants Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Trusts and Grants Lead. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
JOB TITLE: Youth Programmes Officer North Wales
SALARY: £18,731 pro-rata including holiday pay, based on a working pattern of 30hrs/week across 4 or 5 days, and 39 weeks/year. £26,700 FTE
LOCATION: Homebased with travel within North Wales (Mainly within Anglesey/Bangor Area and occasionally along the A55 corridor)
HOURS: 30hrs a week, working term time only (39 weeks/year). The hours and days of coverage may be negotiable for the right candidate and experience
CONTRACT: Permanent
Ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.
Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.
Join our team and make a real difference!
Our charity, the Jon Egging Trust, is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in North Wales. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, North Wales.
The successful candidate will be based from home with a requirement to travel to partner schools and business sites in and around Anglesey, Bangor and occasionally along the A55 corridor. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.
Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
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Flexible working
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Enhanced annual leave
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Homeworking allowance
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Occupational pension scheme
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Occupational sickness scheme
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Special paid leave provision
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Enhanced family leave
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To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 23:59.
Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd March 2026.
This will be a two-part interview, which will involve an online interview on Monday 2nd March via Microsoft teams, followed by an in-person delivery observation interview on Wednesday 4th March at a local school within North Wales. Details of which, will be shared upon invitation to interview.
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To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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ID: 1670Assistant Director of Partnership, Services and Innovation
Service: Bromley by Bow Centre, Family Action
Salary: £61,000 (inclusive of ILW and market allowance)
Location: Based at the Bromley by Bow Centre in Tower Hamlets. Given the leadership and collaborative nature of the post, the Assistant Director will be expected to have a strong presence and attend the Centre multiple times a week. There will be travel within the London area and occasionally outside of this region.
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours a week
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent Contract
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.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
About the Role:
The Assistant Director position offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is passionate about working within a strong, vibrant community to drive positive change.
Are you an innovative, strong team player and leader, who is solution focused and passionate about making a difference in everything you do? Do you have a proven track record of partnership working, creating growth and retaining services, delivering excellent, inclusive services and cultivating quality and diversity? Are you looking for a diverse, ambitious and fast paced organisation – if so, you have found it.
The role’s primary function is to provide strategic direction, development and growth.
The Bromley by Bow Centre (BBBC), established in 1984, has grown into a nationally recognised model for community regeneration. Today, it serves as a key hub for the East London Borough of Tower Hamlets, with a mission to help the community thrive through person-centred, holistic, and integrated health and wellbeing support.
BBBC works in close partnership with a range of stakeholders, its services span integrated advice, employability and enterprise programmes, learning opportunities, community and wellbeing support, social prescribing, and activities that foster inclusion. In addition, the Centre collaborates across organisations and communities to deepen understanding, share learning, and develop its principles and model.
BBBC is merging into Family Action early in 2026 and will become a part of Family Action’s vibrant London region, which works in and with diverse London communities and adapts to their evolving needs. Our work is underpinned by service user involvement, robust partner engagement, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create a sense of belonging for both staff and the people we support, and we are dedicated to innovating and co-designing services alongside those with lived experience.
The role requires a strategic thinker who is confident in developing and working with external stakeholders and partners while maintaining a clear oversight of operational delivery.
You will be creative, promote innovation, and contribute to the ongoing growth and strategic development of BBBC and services within the wider Family Action.
Responsibilities:
· Lead and manage strategic partnerships at a local and national level.
· Provide leadership and drive innovation across BBBC.
· Operational line management of the Heads of Delivery and Impact ensuring the successful integration of BBBC into Family Action.
· Oversee budgets, manage financial risks, generate income, and contribute to sustainable service development.
· Represent BBBC and Family Action externally and build strong partnerships to support integrated service delivery.
· Ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant services through overseeing effective monitoring, auditing, and continuous improvement in line with Family Action’s polices and frameworks.
· Be a key member of Family Action’s London team and the wider Senior Leadership Group.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and cross-sector partnership working.
· Proven experience leading services for children, young people, adults and families.
· Ability to manage teams, budgets, income generation and service performance to a high standard.
· Knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of structural disadvantages.
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- 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:
· complete an application form on the Family Action portal
· Closing Date: Monday 9th February 2026 9am
Interview dates – panel interview and presentation – Wednesday 4th March 2026 with visit to the centre and staff focus group prior to this – date to be confirmed.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Lee Denton (full email address located on the advert document)
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 particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families, children and adults and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
For this vacancy, we are also applying positive action to improve the representation of people of colour in senior operational management roles at Family Action. As such, the guaranteed interview scheme is extended to applicants of colour who meet the minimum criteria.
*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.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



We are looking for someone who is all about people, purpose and making things happen.
Do you enjoy big goals, meaningful work and great conversations?
Do you love connecting with people and turning shared values into real action?
Do you want to make a real impact for young people, supporting them to thrive?
At 224 Youth Zone, we’re on a mission to change the future for young people in South Bristol. We need someone to lead the way in building a strong network of supporters who believe in that mission. You’ll quickly learn our story, meet the team, and understand the impact Youth Zones have. Then, you’ll get out there meeting individuals, businesses and community leaders across Bristol and beyond showing them how they can be part of something special. Our Founder Patron campaign is already underway, and you will play a key role in driving it forward in the lead up to our grand opening this year. You’ll build important relationships and secure long term support for 224 Youth Zone. When we open, your focus will shift to keeping those relationships strong, helping first time supporters become lifelong partners through thoughtful and creative engagement. You will also lead the way in growing our wider support base, finding new ways for businesses and individuals to get involved and give back.
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High Trees is seeking a Youth Employment Support Service Coordinator for our Build Your Future programme. Build Your Future is a targeted youth employment project supporting young people aged 16–24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The project provides holistic, person-centred support combining outreach and engagement, pastoral support, employability skills development and progression into education, training or work.
The project is primarily delivered in-house by High Trees, working in partnership with other local delivery partners. Build Your Future focuses on young people facing multiple barriers, including care-experienced young people, migrants and refugees, young people with SEND, and those experiencing social or economic exclusion.
The Build Your Future Project Coordinator plays a central role in ensuring the effective day-to-day delivery of the project. Working closely with High Trees delivery teams and partner organisations, the postholder will coordinate outreach and engagement activity, support the provision of high-quality pastoral support for young people, and ensure strong project coordination, monitoring and reporting.
This role will suit someone who is highly organised, collaborative and passionate about supporting young people facing multiple barriers into education, training and employment.
The role requires a balance of coordination, communication and relationship-building skills. You will work closely with colleagues across Employment & Careers and Children, Young People & Families teams, as well as with delivery partners, to ensure Build Your Future is delivered to a high standard.
The post holder will also play an important role in monitoring and evaluation, maintaining accurate records and supporting reporting requirements linked to external funding.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.



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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Training and Support Worker to deliver our Propel programme across Yorkshire, building partnerships and championing neuroinclusion.
As the Training and Support Worker, you'll engage with schools, colleges, community settings and employers, delivering training, supporting implementation, and empowering neurodivergent young people into sustainable employment. You'll play a key role in developing the programme through partner insight and keeping up with best practice in workplace neuroinclusion.
You will be required to travel regularly to deliver face-to-face training within schools, colleges, community settings and workplaces across Yorkshire.
What We're Looking For
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A passionate advocate for neurodivergent young people with experience in SEND, employability, or community engagement
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Strong facilitator who can deliver engaging, impactful training to diverse audiences
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Excellent communicator who builds genuine relationships across education, community and employer sectors
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Self-motivated with a 'make it happen' attitude and ability to work independently
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Team player who understands the importance of collaboration
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Driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Why Join Us
In return, you get to work for an ambitious, values-driven charity making a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent young people. You'll have the flexibility of remote working, opportunities to shape the programme in Yorkshire, and the chance to be part of a supportive team where everyone's contributions matter.
For more information about The Mason Foundation and our work please visit our website.
The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation.
We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.
All offers of employment are conditional upon you signing the contract of employment and:
Two satisfactory references
Proof of attainment of qualifications
Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and
If applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Our mission is to remove barriers, provide opportunities to build lasting friendships, celebrate inclusivity, and reduce inequalities.



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Please note: the deadline for applications has been extended to the 15th February at 23:59.
We are looking for a creative communications professional with an interest in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), or vice versa. You will help embed more consistent, robust
approaches to evidence, learning and communications across the organisation, with the aim of improving service quality and better demonstrating our impact to our community, partners and funders.
This is a 12-month fixed-term role, with the primary goal of strengthening our communications and supporting our MEL processes across the organisation. There may be potential to extend the contract, depending on organisational needs and funding.
You will be well supported by the Head of Programmes and Impact and work closely with Programme Managers to support the collection of impact data in meaningful ways — not just to meet funder requirements, but to inform learning and improve delivery. You’ll work closely with our Advocacy, Research and Campaigns manager to support the delivery of strategic communications and will play a key role in communicating our impact - using our branding guidelines - via social media channels, our website and internally.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited about making data meaningful and useful for social justice work and understands the power of communicating impact via visual and social media. You are comfortable working in multicultural and multilingual settings and have a track record of working in MEL or in communications. While we’re looking for someone who can take initiative and contribute from early on, we’ll make sure you have the support you need to get to know our work and succeed in the role.
Key responsibilities
Communications
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Take a lead on content creation for IRMO’s social media and website, writing engaging, accessible copy and creating engaging visuals suitable for a range of audiences
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Work with the programmes team to create impactful content communicating impact data and learnings to all IRMO stakeholders
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Support with the management of IRMO’s website
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Helping to build an internal understanding of how effectively evaluating our activities supports the delivery of our communications and wider organisational objectives
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
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Support teams with day-to-day data collection, in line with project and funding requirements.
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Collect qualitative data to generate useful insight and evidence e.g. through interviews or case studies
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Contribute to funding applications with relevant data and impact evidence.
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Support the coordination of external impact reporting to funders and stakeholders
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Support quarterly and annual reporting across programme areas
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Support internal learning processes through participatory evaluations, feedback tools and workshops
Person specification
Essential
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and good communication skills in Spanish or Portuguese
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2+ years experience in a MEL, research or communications role, ideally in a community or non-profit setting
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Strong analytical skills, including experience using digital tools to manage and analyse data such as spreadsheets, databases and survey platforms
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Excellent interpersonal skills – able to work collaboratively, build relationships across teams
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Commitment to IRMO’s values, including anti-racism, anti-oppression, and community-led approaches, and an understanding of the issues facing migrant communities in the UK – particularly Latin Americans
Desirable
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Experience in using Canva, Adobe tools or similar to design engaging and creative graphics for social media or printed materials
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Experience using CRM systems such as Views, Salesforce or Dynamics 365
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Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data to generate learning, demonstrate impact and inform-decision making
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Experience facilitating learning and reflection processes, supporting services to adapt based on evidence
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Understanding of data protection standards (including GDPR) and ethical MEL or communications practices
We aim at all times to recruit the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as members of minoritised groups, and from Latin Americans and people with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to reflect the community we serve.
Led by and for the community, we support the development, agency and participation of all Latin Americans and Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants
Please note that care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our team and we encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We are dedicated to being a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where diversity is celebrated. In our last staff survey, 95% said they feel a sense of belonging at Settle. Please see our website for more information on our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements around 10am-4pm core hours
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days (pro-rata)
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering access to free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
We’re looking for someone to join Settle in a new and exciting role, working to grow and develop our community of young people and oversee the coordination of our participation work, sometimes referred to as youth involvement or lived-experience involvement.
We believe that lived experience would be particularly valuable to this role so applicants with experience of the care system are strongly encouraged to apply. Care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview (see the experience needed for this role for a clear definition of what we mean by 'care-experienced').
As Senior Community and Participation Officer you will play a key part in creating strong two-way communication with young people, increasing engagement in our community programme and helping to improve our offer through feedback. You will lead in designing, coordinating and facilitating community workshops and getting to know our community of young people. You will work closely with other teams across the organisation to support them to coordinate involvement and participation opportunities for our Settle Community as well as young people who are active on the programme.
We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative individual who has previously led or been involved in community organising or the development and management of communities of interest and shared action. You will have a good understanding of the needs of care experienced young people and will feel comfortable managing risk and safeguarding concerns to ensure that the young people you are working with receive high quality support.
You’ll feel comfortable working with people from a range of backgrounds and will enjoy building relationships with colleagues and organisations outside the direct Settle team. You are a great connector, able to draw connections between the stakeholders you are building relationships with to source opportunities for the different ways they could engage with the Settle Community and the wider organisation. You will utilise creative thinking to ensure our community offer is engaging and of value to the Settle Community.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
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Who we are
For nearly 90 years, Yateley Industries has supported disabled adults to live, work, learn and play as part of an inclusive community.
Yateley is founded on the principle that disabled people should enjoy the same opportunities as everyone else. We have created a unique ‘village within a village’ environment where people can live independently, gain meaningful employment, learn new skills and connect with their community.
Today, we employ 58 disabled adults in paid supported work, provide safe and affordable accommodation and run a growing range of community and employability programmes.
Our impact is significant. Independent analysis shows that our model generates £5 in social value for every £1 invested in us.
Our next chapter
We are at a critical moment in our development. With demand rising, a 47-unit supported housing estate ready for redevelopment, new commercial opportunities emerging in our factory and increased national interest in supported employment, we are ready to accelerate our plans for growth.
To deliver this, we are appointing a Deputy CEO for Operations and Enterprise to provide strategic operational leadership and drive commercial growth across the organisation. This new role has been created to strengthen our senior team, improve our operational resilience and enable our CEO to focus on external influence, partnerships and national advocacy.
Why this role matters
Supported employment changes lives. National policy is shifting, employers are calling for inclusive recruitment pipelines, and our model provides a return on investment and makes a difference. With a 90-year heritage, a waiting list of people who want to work with us and growing national visibility, this is a rare opportunity to play a central role in transforming a charity with extraordinary potential.
Leading operations, income and enterprise
This is a significant role for us, and you will:
- Lead four major workstreams: intensive housing management, factory commercialisation, tendering and employability and community hub income growth
- Strengthen operational systems, quality assurance, safeguarding, governance and performance monitoring
- Build commercial and social enterprise capability, setting clear targets, developing pricing models and securing new contracts
- Lead the housing transformation programme, including the Intensive Housing Management application, estate planning and recruitment of housing and maintenance posts
- Provide a clear and motivating presence for frontline staff, disabled employees and programme participants
Your aptitude, values and aspiration for your own growth are what we are primarily focused on. We do not expect you to be an expert in every area on day one. You will be empowered to develop and grow, and will have access to specialist support, particularly on housing and tendering.
What matters most is your commitment to supporting disabled people, your willingness to learn how to lead in new areas and your desire to ensure that Yateley can grow and help even more disabled people thrive.
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We provide high-quality accommodation, meaningful employment, training and enriching opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent adults.



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Location: The Upper Room, St Saviour’s Church, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), £18,000 actual for 3 days per week
Reports to: UR4Driving Service Manager
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About the Role
UR4Driving supports individuals who have experienced the criminal justice system, or are at risk of entering it, to gain their driving licence, rebuild confidence, and move towards independence. The driving licence is a powerful tool, opening access to employment, structure and self-worth.
As our Employment & Training Co-ordinator, you will be embedded within the UR4Driving team, helping participants make the most of their progress by supporting them into meaningful volunteering, training, or employment. Many of our participants face significant barriers including chaotic lifestyles, trauma histories, long-term unemployment, poor digital literacy, and limited formal education. This role is about building trust,offering practical support, and creating pathways that are realistic, motivating and sustainable.
You will offer a blend of structured 1:1 guidance and group workshops, developing individual action plans, and linking participants to volunteering and job opportunities. You’ll also work closely with other staff and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to support.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Client Support & Employability Delivery
- Deliver 1:1 support to all UR4Driving participants, including two mandatory employment sessions per client
- Build trusted relationships with clients who may have complex needs or low confidence
- Provide practical guidance on CVs, job applications, interview skills, and disclosure statements
- Support job searching, training enrolment and digital access where needed
- Deliver regular group employability workshops (monthly or fortnightly)
- Ensure every client completes and logs 80 hours of volunteering, with support to secure placement.
2. Assessment & Action Planning
- Identify individual strengths, goals, and barriers (e.g. mental health, housing, welfare)
- Develop and monitor personalised action plans for employment, volunteering, or education
- Make appropriate referrals to wraparound support services (e.g. benefits, housing, clinical support)
3. Employer and Partner Engagement
- Develop relationships with local employers, volunteering bodies and training providers
- Promote the strengths and potential of UR4Driving participants to external partners
- Support a small number of participants into direct job, training or volunteering placements
4. Monitoring and Outcomes
- Use The Upper Room’s CRM system (e.g. Inform) to record sessions, milestones and outcomes
- Track attendance, engagement and progress across all participants
- Contribute to reports, case studies and service evaluation as required
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Person Specification
Essential
- Empathy, patience and the ability to build rapport with individuals with complex lives
- Experience supporting clients into employment, education or volunteering
- Knowledge of barriers faced by ex-offenders and vulnerable adults
- Excellent communication and motivational skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload
- Must be able to independently design and adapt workshop content, resources and tools to suit the needs of the client group
- Confident with CV development, disclosure support, job search and basic digital tools
- Commitment to safeguarding, equity, and trauma-informed practice
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Desirable
- Experience facilitating group workshops or training
- Knowledge of local employment and training opportunities in West London
- Understanding of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and related guidance
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Why Join Us
The Upper Room is a values-led organisation committed to empowering those experiencing poverty, exclusion or injustice. You’ll be part of a supportive and motivated team, with opportunities for development and real impact.
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How to Apply
Please send your CV along with a covering letter (max 500 words) outlining why you’re interested in the role and what you’d bring to it. If you’d like to arrange an informal chat before applying, we’d be happy to speak with you.
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Recruitment Process
- Stage 1: Panel interview focused on your experience, motivation and approach.
- Stage 2 (if shortlisted): A short presentation followed by further discussion. Full briefing provided in advance.
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Closing Date
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
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Making sure nobody, socially or financially excluded in West London goes without help, supporting those in need, enabling those with potential



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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!
ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY
The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation, and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind the prison walls and in the community by creating an environment where our students are supported to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives.
Since that time, we have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications in a variety of hospitality and food courses.
What makes The Clink so unique is our post-release support and mentoring programme that rehabilitates an offender back into society through assistance with health and mental health issues, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.
The charity operates an award-winning fine-dining restaurant open to the public inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens in the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.
Additionally, Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business with food produced by the women in HMP Downview and also in an additional kitchen at Herne Hill and then served by alumni on front of house at some of the best venues in London including: the Guildhall, the Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink fed 36,000 people.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Support and Employment Worker will provide a high quality and responsive mentoring and advocacy service which creatively addresses the needs and risks of our students and graduates to enable them to avoid further offending and to obtain and maintain employment upon release.
Our students and graduates will come from multiple prison sites across the London and the South East region, so careful diary management, logistical planning and travel are key components of the role.
This is a flexible role, mostly based at HMP Brixton, but will also include travelling between
HMP Downview and HMP Send multiple prisons and our Clink Training Café site in Herne Hill, with some working from home and managing a community caseload of graduates who have been released.
The Support and Employment Worker will develop action plans with each student in prison to support them in obtaining employment upon release and also in developing independent living skills to work towards their long-term goals and aspirations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Support and Employment Worker at The Clink, you are responsible for:
•Mentoring, supporting and being the point of contact for students and graduates as they transition from our hospitality and horticulture training programmes in prison and in the community for up to 12 months.
•Working with and supporting people in prison and students prior to and after release from prison, or from graduation in our community café, to empower them in finding and maintaining accommodation, employment and a drug-free, offence-free lifestyle.
•Building relationships with Clink Chef Trainers, HMPPS Resettlement and Employment Teams, HMPPS Officers and Governing Teams in the prison and all parties invested in the training, support and employment of our learners.
•Working with students and graduates to identify their needs and risks, and to identify short and long-term goals.
•Motivating and engaging students and graduates and to provide practical and emotional support.
•Liaising with employers to secure opportunities for our students and for continuity of employment for graduates upon release.
•Supporting people dealing with drug and alcohol problems and to make referrals to other services as required.
•Undertaking risk assessments for each student, to recognise changes in risk level and take appropriate action.
•Maintaining case records and report on students' progress to external agencies and for our own Clink records on Clink Connect, our CRM system.
•Working in partnership with the team to enhance overall delivery of the service.
•Maintaining a professional approach that enhances the reputation of the charity.
DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience of prisons and/or the criminal justice system. This can be lived experience.
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups both in custody and in the community, including men, women and 16-25-year-olds.
- Experience of working with young people in gangs and/or at risk of exploitation and county lines.
- Experience of working with neurodivergent people and those with disabilities and additional needs.
- Experience and skill in using a trauma informed approach with vulnerable people who present a risk of harm, including knowledge of mental health issues, drug and alcohol use and offending behaviour.
- Experience in setting up a strong employer network and using this to support our graduates into employment post-release.
- Experience referring to other services and using a multi-agency approach.
- A level of numeracy sufficient to carry out tasks such as budgeting with clients, calculating benefit entitlements and understanding rent arrears.
- An understanding of safeguarding issues and PREVENT Duty and the ability to assess risk in consultation with line manager.
- Some knowledge of the benefits system and ability to deal with housing agencies and landlords
- Driver with clean licence.
- IT literate - will need to maintain records about our students on our in-house CRM system and complete assessments for HMPPS.
- Able to adopt a supportive, confident and motivating approach to the client group.
- Willing to engage in training and development of your own knowledge and skills.
- Able to pass a prison security clearance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Confident and resilient personality, with the strength of character to work in complex prison settings and with highly vulnerable people.
- Perseverence and tenacity — a desire to see our students be successful and to advocate strongly on their behalf which often requires a relentless optimism.
- Highly organised and efficient person - able to juggle multiple responsibilities, manage your own time and schedule, and be a consistent source of support for our beneficiaries.
- A strong networker - your key responsibility will be to manage stakeholders in the prison, in probation, in other third sector support groups, and with employers to advocate for our students to have the chance of quality employment outcomes.
- An assertive communicator - you will need to be patient, kind and compassionate and to communicate with our students with sensitivity and clear expectations.
REPORTING LINES MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS
You will report directly to the Support Lead for London and the SE, the Executive Leadership Team, but also work closely with the Operations team in the prisons and related Clink project leads in the community.
GENERAL CLINK CHARITY INFORMATION
All staff are expected to:
- Comply with all current legislation
- Comply with all prison operational policies
- Comply with The Clink Staff Handbook
- Undertake such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by your Manager
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to pass prison security vetting process to be able to draw keys.
- Must have a valid driving licence .
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free meals on duty when based in a restaurant or visiting for business
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) to Lizann Barnwell.
In your supporting statement you should ensure that you try to address the desirable criteria set out in the person specification for the role. Make sure you give evidence which shows how you meet the criteria, not just telling us that you did it.
Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis for this role, so early applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is Friday 6 Feb at 0900.
We do not send individual acknowledgment of applications due to the high volume we receive, and we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
If you would like an informal chat about this role, we can offer a call with a member of The Clink Team. Even if you feel you do not meet some of the criteria listed above, we would still welcome applications from passionate candidates who are keen to make a difference.
Appointment process
Applicants who have demonstrated that they meet the desirable criteria set out in the person specification will be contacted and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
Interview
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to a selection process. A panel of two or more, including the recruiting manager conducts all interviews. If there are any special arrangements associated with the selection process e.g. tests or presentations, you will be informed accordingly.
Interview outcome
If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be informed either verbally or in writing of the outcome. The successful candidate will have the decision confirmed in writing as an offer of employment. Unsuccessful candidates will be offered the opportunity for feedback.
References
If you are successful in your application, you are asked to provide us with the details of two referees. We only contact referees with your permission after an offer of employment has been made.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the receipt of references that are satisfactory to The Clink Charity, verification of right to work in the UK and where applicable, verification of qualifications and Disclosure and Barring Service (where required).
Personal information
The personal information that you have supplied will only be used for recruitment and selection purposes. You should refer to the Privacy Notice on our website, which sets out how The Clink Charity will deal with the personal and sensitive data you have provided in your application form and supporting information.
EDI
We welcome all applicants and are keen to enhance our team to reflect the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disabled people, those from LGBTQIA+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those experiencing other forms of marginalisation, as they are underrepresented at this level. In addition, as this role works directly with people in prison and those at risk of offending, those with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
Accessible recruitment
The Clink Charity is committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible to all. If you are an applicant with a disability and/or have any specific needs or adjustments that you would like us to consider, at application, interview, or appointment stage, please make us aware in your application.
Please ensure you submit a Cover Letter/Supporting Statement. You should ensure that you try to address the desirable criteria set out in the person specification for the role. Make sure you give evidence which shows how you meet the criteria, not just telling us that you did it.