Graduate scheme jobs

Role Purpose

This new role within the Advice & Training team will support the development, coordination, and growth of the organisation’s training provision. We are proud to be a respected and trusted source of information for our members and international students, and the work undertaken by this role will seek to strengthen these relationships.

You will be responsible for the recruitment and administration of freelance trainers to work alongside the Advice & Training team in developing and delivering world-class training. You will play a key role in identifying trends in the needs of our membership and international students, contributing to the direction and growth of our training output. You should be able to convey UKCISA’s values and methods to potential freelance trainers and embed processes to ensure quality assurance of any training output.

Engaging with diverse stakeholders, negotiation, and being able to represent UKCISA with integrity and passion should be in your repertoire of excellent communication skills. You are confident in your administrative skills and will lead on writing and standardising contracts for and establishing workflows for new freelance trainers. The role will involve different strands of work, and so you will be required to balance concurrent tasks confidently, seeking advice and guidance where needed. You will work towards and seek to surpass targets and be willing to proactively assess and review those targets as you progress in the role. You will have an initiative-taking approach and make recommendations for the direction of targets and key performance indicators to the Advice Officer and Training Lead as you progress in the role.

In your first few months, you will have:

• Developed good working relationships with UKCISA’s wider team.
• Analysed our current training offer and begun to identify opportunities for growth.
• Begun to identify and recruit freelance trainers.
• Scoped out how quality assurance processes between freelance trainers and the Advice & Training team can be implemented.

Core responsibilities

Training recruitment and administration

• Recruitment of freelance trainers to broaden the capacity of UKCISA’s training provision.
• Writing, standardising, and administering, standardising contracts for freelance training staff in conjunction with Finance and HR.
• Liaison with the Finance team to standardise invoicing procedures for freelance training staff.
• Key liaison point between existing and new freelance trainers and UKCISA staff.

Analysis and trend mapping

• Seek to identify gaps in UKCISA’s training offer and the delivery of new services to meet those unmet needs.
• Expanding UKCISA’s offer of new training opportunities, including relating to Student Sponsor compliance, to ensure members have the technical knowledge and support needed to carry out their roles and responsibilities towards international students.
• Collaborate with freelancers and in-house staff to develop training content, in line with UKCISA quality and expectations as the UK’s main provider of training relating to supporting international students.
• Gain a deep understanding of current core training to ensure seamless integration of new courses to support learning journey of members.
• Support the Advice Officer and Training Lead in responding to trends, identifying potential improvements to the training workflow, and supporting UKCISA trainers.

Quality assurance

• Working with UKCISA’s in-house trainers to establish and embed processes to ensure quality assurance of freelance delivery and the delivery of course aims and objectives.
• Collaborate with current freelance trainers and newly recruited trainers to establish robust quality assurance processes with the Advice & Training team.
• Facilitate and monitor quality assurance of UKCISA training output.
• Coordinate the production of resources to inform and support UKCISA trainers to ensure consistent delivery in line with UKCISA values and expectations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of new training and adapt as appropriate.

Key criteria

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with a focus on negotiation, interpersonal skills, and clarity.
• Ability to form excellent relationships with diverse groups.
• Ability to plan, strategise, and deliver against key performance indicators.
• A proactive approach to seeking improvements in workflows and identifying opportunities to broaden our training output.
• Highly organised and able to work independently, while knowing when to seek guidance and support
• Confidence to lead on contract administration for freelance trainers.
• Ability to collate, analyse, and present data clearly and confidently.
• Proficient in SharePoint and other cloud-based Microsoft apps
• Experience supporting the delivery or coordination of training and/or events.
• A commitment to UKCISA’s vision and mission; representing and communicating these to external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Project management experience or qualifications.
• Student route/Tier 4 compliance experience.
• Previous experience working in a charity or membership organisation
• Previous experience working with international students in the UK.
• Experience working with CRM systems (ideally MS Dynamics).

Working for UKCISA

UKCISA offers a supportive, reflective work culture where all the staff team are active participants in the shaping of the organisation. Our values are quality, innovation, collaboration and trust. We’re a charity in an exciting period of transition, offering a unique opportunity to be part of meaningful change for us and the sector. We are currently working on a hybrid basis. Our staff mainly work from home, but we have an office in London for collaborative work and for staff who want access to an office space. We also meet in person for regular all staff days in London. We welcome applications from throughout the UK, as long as you are able to join us in London for one day every month. Travel to member and student events across the UK, including overnight travel, is occasionally required and can be expensed. Ongoing training and development opportunities will be provided, and attendance may be required to contribute towards an ever-changing comms skillset needed for this role. We are unable to sponsor visas for this role, so you must have the right to work in the UK. We encourage and welcome candidates on the Graduate route visa.

Staff benefits include:

• Pension - UKCISA participates in a defined benefit pension scheme (USS)
• Training & development - In addition to maintaining a budget for relevant professional development, UKCISA also offers 3 days of personal development leave
• Additional leave - UKCISA employees are entitled to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. In addition to this, there are concessionary days between Christman and New Years. Staff also receive an extra day of leave for every year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days. 
• Flexible working - we operate as a remote office and there is currently no mandate on minimum number of days in the officer. We do maintain a small office in Woburn House, allowing for vital collaborative working. 
• Health & wellbeing - UKCISA offer an Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing as well as a My Healthy Advantage app to access a wide range of tools to support wellbeing.

Key information

Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)

Start date: ASAP (we are happy to work with notice periods)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £31,825 - £35,280 per annum if based in London, £29,175 - £32,630 per annum if based in Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester, Newcastle, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.

Application deadline: Friday 22nd May, 12pm

This application process will consist of 3 stages: Written application, Telephone interview and Assessment Centre (interview & written task).

Role Summary

The Exclusive Opportunities Senior Officer will be responsible for ensuring that upReach’s Exclusive Opportunities (internships and short-term work experience) programmes operate smoothly and effectively, and will report to the Exclusive Opportunities Manager. You will work alongside Programme Coordinators, Partnership Managers and Programme Managers to ensure the successful implementation of exclusive work experience and internship opportunities, which provide upReach Associates with the experiences, networks, commercial awareness and skills needed to secure top roles upon graduating.

Core Responsibilities

Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit and core responsibilities.

The Core responsibilities include:

SUPPORTING THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMES:

• Lead the logistical and operational planning and delivery of Exclusive Opportunities, ensuring successful implementation and high-quality support for programme participants and partners.

• Develop engaging promotion of new opportunities to Associates to increase the number and diversity of applicants.

• Manage the application and allocation processes for programmes, working with members of the Programmes Team and partner contacts to ensure smooth processes are in place throughout.

• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the programmes, and identify/make improvements based on this.

• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day partnership requests, and students accessing Exclusive Opportunities, and take action to respond to any issues raised.

SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMMES TEAMS:

• Ensure the wider Programmes Team is kept informed of the internship and work experience programme content and timelines, and enabled to best support Associates taking part.

• Collaborate with the Sector Programme Managers to design application assessment materials (where required) and applicant support resources for Programme Coordinators, and run their own Exclusive Opportunities.

• Work with the Programmes team to encourage Associates to apply for and participate in the Exclusive Opportunities programmes.

EXCLUSIVES OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERSHIPS MANAGEMENT:

• Take ownership of a small portfolio of upReach's existing exclusive opportunities partnerships, managing day-to-day relationships with support and guidance from the Exclusives Programmes and Partnerships Manager.

• Support the Exclusives PM in managing their broader portfolio, including relationship stewardship, partner communications, and coordination of activity.

• Collaborate with Partnerships Managers to review and renew employer partners collaborating with upReach on work experience and internship programmes.

• Assist the Exclusives Programmes and Partnerships Manager in high-quality prospecting and relationship-building activity, contributing to income-generating partnerships that also deliver high-impact opportunities for Associates.

• Collaborate closely with the Exclusives Programmes and Partnerships Manager and the Marketing & Communications team to co-create high-quality content and campaigns that showcase our partnerships - including case studies and social media promotion.

• Contribute to impact reporting for the partnership portfolio by gathering data and stories that demonstrate partnership outcomes and drive continued engagement.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for Exclusive Opportunities Senior Officer should display these skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload, manage competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently

• Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation.

To be successful, it is anticipated that you would have experience in:

• Communicating with a variety of stakeholders, through written and verbal communication

• Managing and prioritising a varied workload

• Some project management experience would be beneficial.

Team Culture & Benefits: 

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working.

• Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us. 

• Birthday leave and Volunteering leave

• Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members. 

• 3% Pension Contribution, which increased to 5% after 5 years of working with us. 

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• Monthly socials and annual wellbeing days

• Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training. 

• Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.

• The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks: 

  • Disability and Inclusion Network

  • Diverse Roots Network 

  • Green Network 

  • LGBTQ+ Network

  • Mindfulness Network

  • Parents and Carers Network

  • (Im)Migrants Network 

Ready to apply?

We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.

Applications close on Friday 22nd May at 12pm

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We  encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities , those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.

Who we are, what we do

Father Hudson’s Caritas (FHC) is a social and community care charity working across the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham.  For over 124 years we have responded to need, helping people to lead fulfilled lives through our range of services and partnerships. Our work is rooted in a Catholic ethos and we welcome and support people of all faiths and none.  As an organisation we have continued to adapt our services to the changing needs of those who are most vulnerable; it is an exciting time to join our organisation as we deliver our new 3-year strategy.

The Role

As our Head of Finance, you will be a key member of FHC’s Senior Management Team, providing strategic and operational leadership across finance and the wider resources portfolio (Finance, IT, Estates and Facilities). Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will ensure strong financial planning, robust controls, clear reporting and regulatory compliance. 

As part of this senior role you will line manage the Finance, IT and Facilities Manager.  We’re looking for a values-led leader who will model FHC’s organisational values, including compassion, respect, collaboration and excellence. 

What we are looking for

You will be CCAB qualified and bring senior-level financial leadership experience with the ability to operate confidently in a complex, mission-driven social care environment.  We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who can combine strong technical skills, a thirst for digital transformation and effective use of resources, alongside collaborative, person-centred leadership.

Location

The role is based at our modern, purpose-built Head Office in Coleshill – St George’s House, Gerards Way, Coleshill, B46 3FG.

Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 11th June 2026