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About School of Hard Knocks
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.
The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.
90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.
Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.
We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.
“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”
- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO
The Role
The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.
Strategy and Direction
● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador
● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team
● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals
● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan
Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact
● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people
● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention
● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement
Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations
● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events
● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy
● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile
Leading People, Culture and Operations
● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team
● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values
● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence
Governance and the Board
● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees
● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting
● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements
About You
Essential
● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees
● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative
● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams
● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors
● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level
● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery
● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders
Desirable
● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds
● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience
● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape
● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities
Personal Attributes
● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage
● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks
● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it
Terms of Appointment
Contract type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff
Salary
£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP
Reports to
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Direct reports
Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations
Travel
Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events
Trustee meetings
Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,288.27 (£48,863.65 if you are receiving London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Flexible, hybrid. If you are based in London you are required to attend the London office twice a week. If you are based outside of London, you are required to attend the London office once a month. (Please note that travel to the London office is at your own expense)
As our People Partner within the People team you'll work alongside leaders across the organisation to build high-performing, inclusive teams, by developing confident managers and supporting them to make great people decisions.
You'll join at an important period of development for Frontline, working across a varied portfolio of business partnering activity and People projects as our organisational needs continue to evolve.
You’ll act as a trusted adviser to managers across the full employee lifecycle, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. Whether supporting organisational change, recruitment, talent, employee relations or wider people projects, you'll bring sound judgement, a coaching style and a pragmatic approach to achieving great outcomes for our people and the organisation.
This is a broad, evolving role that combines business partnering, employee relations, recruitment, talent and organisational improvement. We're looking for a true generalist that enjoys variety, and can role model our organisational culture and values.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering
Organisational Development
People strategy and improvement
For list of full responsibilities, please see the job pack
A little bit about you
Experience and Knowledge
Characteristics and Skills
Benefits
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



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An exciting opportunity to transform young people's lives and play a central role in our new residential programme at Jamie's Farm Skipton. Following the success of our day visits, our residential programme will launch in January 2027. We are looking for a skilled and organised Programme Coordinator to join our growing delivery team, helping to shape and deliver meaningful programmes that support young people to thrive.
What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.
Known within the organisation as ‘Programme Coordinator’
More about the role: This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our programme delivery. You will spend much of your time working directly with young people, helping them engage fully in farm life through the shared routines and activities of the day, from feeding rounds and walks to mealtimes and evening activities. You will also plan and lead practical gardening and horticultural sessions, helping young people experience the purpose and satisfaction that come from meaningful work.
Alongside this, you will play a crucial role in coordinating up to 20 visits per year, acting as the key point of liaison with partner schools and organisations, from the point of booking through to meaningful follow-up support after the visit has ended.
About you: We are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience working with diverse groups of young people, with excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills. You will be able to build strong relationships with young people and adults alike across a range of settings, influence and motivate others, and contribute positively to the wider vision and goals of the charity.
You will have knowledge of gardening or horticulture and the confidence to plan and deliver engaging practical sessions with young people. Experience in a school, social work or similar setting would be helpful. Warm, patient and collaborative, you will be excited by the opportunity to contribute to farm life and help shape our developing residential programme at Skipton.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension, regular therapeutic supervision, specialist training/CPD, all meals when on site, and the chance to join a supportive team in a beautiful rural setting.
You can find the full job description, desired experience and further employee benefits in the recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
If you’d like to find out more before applying, we are offering an opportunity to visit the farm on Friday 4 September, between 1pm and 4pm. You’ll be able to meet the Head of Farm, ask questions and see the site. Please email the address below for further information.
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Head of Youth Work and Mission
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oxygen
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. This role requires flexible working, including some evenings, occasional Saturdays/Sundays, and weekends when running residentials for young people, plus regular shifts at the Oxygen shop.
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum, plus pension and life cover and cycle to work scheme.
Location: Kingston upon Thames, South West London, with travel across the Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond
Why Join Oxygen?
Oxygen is a well established and respected Charity known for its ability to reach and engage young people in creative and innovative ways. You will have the opportunity to shape and lead youth work strategy, be part of a dynamic and committed team who love to see young people overcome barriers to their development and discover who they are and who they want to become.
● Membership of the Senior Management Team
● The chance to develop innovative programmes tackling issues such as knife crime, mental health and youth unemployment
● Working within a well-established Christian charity making a tangible difference to young people's lives
Working for Oxygen is fulfilling and rewarding. It gives you experience of working collaboratively with a range of partners, and in a variety of contexts, that will be invaluable to anyone wanting to develop and progress in a career working with young people.
About Oxygen
Oxygen is a dynamic youth organisation based in Kingston upon Thames, South West London. Oxygen began as the vision of a group of young people who wanted to reach out to others to demonstrate their faith and meet their needs. We are supported by over thirty churches across the Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond, and staffed by a team of full and part time employees, volunteers and young apprentices.
We work in partnership with local churches, voluntary agencies and statutory bodies to give young people the support they need to overcome the challenges they face. Through a range of engaging and fun activities, we help young people discover their strengths, values and beliefs, understand their potential and aspirations for the future, and find opportunities to contribute to society through volunteering and serving others.
Oxygen is a Christian charity which works with young people of all faiths and of none. Oxygen is recognised as a key provider of targeted support for young people, with a strong reputation for reaching those in need and making a real difference in their lives. We start where a young person is at, seeking to understand the world from their perspective and to discover their skills, talents and character. We help them look past immediate challenges towards a more hopeful future, raising aspirations and motivating them to move forward. We seek to demonstrate that they are cared for and valued and to demonstrate the impact the Christian faith can have upon people’s lives.
We continue to develop engaging and inclusive programmes that promote a sense of belonging to a community which give young people purpose and direction. We respond to the issues affecting young people today, including mental health, knife crime, youth unemployment, digital youth work, mentoring and youth enterprise, alongside our charity shop on New Malden High Street. This role will give Oxygen the capacity and depth needed to innovate and develop projects that have a proven, positive impact on young people's lives.
Job Summary
As Head of Youth Work and Mission, you will be responsible for the delivery and management of Oxygen's youth work programme, implementing key projects to support young people's development. You will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will promote the mission, values and Christian faith of Oxygen in all aspects of your work.
Christian Faith — Genuine Occupational Requirement
Because this post leads and promotes Oxygen's Christian mission and outreach to young people, and contributes to maintaining the Christian ethos and culture of the organisation, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a practising Christian.
Safeguarding
Oxygen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and satisfactory references.
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To apply for this role please click the 'apply now' button to send your CV and a covering letter. Please ensure in your covering letter that you address the criteria in the attached job and person spec and also tell us why you would like to join Oxygen's team and why you would be suitable for this role.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role, responsibilities, person specification and Christian occupational requirement.
Candidates should note that, due to the nature of this position and in line with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.
We are looking to recruit a Research & Innovation Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our Programmes team on a fixed-term basis. Funding for the role is currently secured until 28 February 2027. While we anticipate the maternity cover requirement continuing until the end of November 2027, any extension beyond 28 February 2027 will be dependent on funding being confirmed.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape Elrha's Readiness to Scale Pipeline, supporting innovative humanitarian solutions as they progress towards wider adoption and real-world impact. You will work closely with promising scaling grantees and technical partners, providing strategic oversight, strengthening quality and learning, and helping to navigate risks and opportunities. As a key member of the team, you will play an important role in advancing and evolving Elrha's approach to scaling and adoption, contributing to the future of humanitarian innovation globally.
Your application will need to demonstrate:
Experience of donor engagement, systems and design thinking methods, mentoring innovators or working within humanitarian innovation would also be an advantage.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.
We offer:
Note for applicants:
Closing date: 20 September 2026
Interview dates: w/c 5 October 2026
A global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.



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Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef
Hours: Part-Time, 3–4 days per week MON - FRI (Term Time Only)
Salary: £30-34K per annum pro rata, dependant on experience
CareTrade is a non-profit organisation that supports young autistic adults to develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to access meaningful employment. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, and we are passionate about creating supportive, inclusive learning environments.
Due to the growth of our training programmes, we are looking for a Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef to join our friendly team. Working alongside our existing Chef, you will help deliver practical catering and hospitality training to our students in our purpose-built training kitchen.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys sharing their skills, mentoring others and making a real difference in people's lives.
About the Role
As a Training Kitchen Chef, you will:
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Experience of working with autistic people or individuals with additional needs is welcomed but not essential. We value the right attitude, empathy and willingness to learn, and full support will be provided.
CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.
At CareTrade, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities including any support available via Access to Work if needed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
Company Benefits
We offer a range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would like to join CareTrade and how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We sincerely thank you for your interest in joining CareTrade.
Supporting autistic and neurodiverse adults into employment
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At One YMCA, we work alongside young people to help them develop confidence, skills, resilience, and positive futures. We are looking for an inspiring, experienced and motivated Youth Work Manager to lead and develop our local youth work provision, ensuring that high-quality, impactful services reach young people across our communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our Youth Work Strategy, managing a dedicated team, driving quality and developing services that make a real difference in the lives of young people.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Youth Work, you will take operational responsibility for the delivery, development, monitoring, and quality assurance of our youth work services. You will lead and support Youth Work Coordinators and wider youth work staff, ensuring services are safe, effective, youth-centred, and aligned with One YMCA's strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
We're looking for someone who combines strong operational leadership, experience in managing contractual compliance, with a genuine commitment to young people.
You will bring:
Location: Home-based role but with regular travel to YMCA youth work delivery sites across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, as well as to support the broader youth work within One YMCA.
Driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
If you are an experienced youth work leader ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Important: Please include a supporting statement with your application/CV.
We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made
Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying
Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.
At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday but with flexibility of working pattern to support both the ideal candidate and business need. Some evening work expected, and occasional weekend, overnight stays or residential work.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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Overview
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
Join our team at HMP Channings Wood as a Programmes Facilitator and help people develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to make positive changes in their lives.
You'll deliver engaging group programmes and recovery-focused interventions, creating safe and supportive environments where individuals can build insight, explore new perspectives, and take meaningful steps towards recovery and rehabilitation.
Experience in substance misuse, education, training, social care, mental health, or criminal justice can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you enjoy working with groups, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about helping others achieve their potential, we'll provide the training and support needed to succeed.
This is an exciting time to join us. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth within a growing service.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, where you can inspire positive change and help people build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Through the Gate Worker Location: HMP Channings Wood
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
Looking for a Rewarding Career Where You Can Make a Real Difference?
As a Programmes Facilitator at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people to develop new skills, build confidence, and make positive changes through structured group programmes and recovery-focused interventions.
You'll play an important role in creating engaging, supportive environments where individuals can explore challenges, develop resilience, and take positive steps towards recovery and rehabilitation.
Experience in substance misuse services, education, training, social care, or criminal justice can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, enjoy working with groups, and are passionate about helping others achieve their potential, we'll provide the training and support needed to succeed in the role.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, and our service will grow alongside it to support an increasing prison population.
Joining us now means becoming part of a growing team with exciting opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
You might be a great fit if you:
Experience in education, training, youth work, social care, mental health, criminal justice, probation, coaching, mentoring, healthcare, or wellbeing services is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, motivation, and transferable skills and will provide training to support your development.
What We Offer
Join Us
At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change, grow, and live life to its full potential.
Apply today and help people build confidence, develop new perspectives, and take positive steps towards a brighter future.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
A note about using AI in your application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
Closing Date
25/11/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
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Overview
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
Join our team at HMP Channings Wood as a Through the Gate Worker and help people prepare for life beyond prison. You'll support individuals approaching release to access treatment, healthcare, and community services, helping them build positive futures, sustain recovery, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, or a related field can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, can build positive relationships, and are passionate about helping others, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed in the role.
This is an exciting time to join us. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating opportunities for career development and progression within a growing service.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, where you can support positive change and help people take the next step towards a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you.
Through the Gate Worker Location: HMP Channings Wood
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
Looking for a Rewarding Career Where You Can Make a Real Difference? As a Through the Gate Worker at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people preparing for release from prison, helping them overcome barriers, access essential services, and take positive steps towards recovery and independence. You'll play a vital role in helping people build a fresh start by ensuring they have the right support, plans, and connections in place as they transition back into the community. Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, social care, or mental health can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, can build positive relationships, and are passionate about helping others, we'll provide the training and support needed to develop in the role.
Why Join Us? This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, and our service will grow alongside it to support an increasing prison population. Joining us now means becoming part of a growing team with exciting opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For You might be a great fit if you:
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, housing, community work, customer service, education, the armed forces, coaching, or mentoring is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, motivation, and transferable skills and will provide training to support your development. What We Offer
Join Us At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change, grow and live life to its full potential. Apply today and help people take their next step towards recovery, independence, and a brighter future.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a successful candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
A note about using AI in your application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
Closing Date
25/11/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We’re delighted to be recruiting a full-time Senior Programme Officer to join GoodWork in November 2026. You’ll be a senior member of our growing programmes team, working to manage the delivery of high-quality employability programmes.
GoodWork is a youth employment and social mobility charity, creating fairer opportunities for young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Founded in 2022, we’re a fast-growing organisation with real impact and big ambitions to drive systemic change for the community we serve.
Key Info
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Programme Officer to join our team, taking ownership of programme delivery while also building the systems and structures that help our programmes grow. You’ll join as a senior member of our programmes team, taking a leadership role across our programme design and delivery, as well as contributing to the strategic direction of our work with young people. You’ll report to our Programme Manager.
This role will involve:
Programme Management
Programme Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Contribution and Leadership
What we're looking for
We’re especially interested in candidates with demonstrable experience owning programme delivery and managing others, alongside strengths in areas like curriculum development, volunteer management, or monitoring and evaluation. You don’t need to have worked in youth employment or the charity sector before, but a commitment to our mission and good understanding of the barriers to work faced by young people from low-income backgrounds is essential.
This is an experienced hire role, and we’re looking for someone with solid professional experience, including some prior experience managing or mentoring others, who can apply sound judgement and hold real ownership in a fast-moving environment. You don’t need to have a degree.
Programme ownership and delivery.
Line management and development of others.
Strategic thinking and problem solving.
Communication and facilitation.
Relationship building.
Resilience and a growth mindset.
We work with a diverse group of young people from underserved communities. We encourage applications from candidates from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and those who have lived experience relevant to our programme - particularly non-graduates and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
How we work
We’re a small but fast-growing team. You’ll join our staff team (and office dog, Annie) working day-to-day in the business, but will also engage with young people, our funders and partners, our Board, and many of the amazing volunteers who help us deliver our programme.
We use Slack, Notion and Claude day-to-day to keep in touch and support our work across the team. Our team works together in-person at least three days a week at GoodWork HQ, our beautiful space on Warren Street in central London where we host events, deliver training and work with our community.
You’ll need to be able to attend occasional in-person events, including possible evening sessions for which time off in lieu will be given. You should also expect to attend regular in-person meetings with our London-based partners.
Life at GoodWork
Making GoodWork a great place to work is hugely important to us, and as a small charity we’re continuously working to improve our offer. For now, our team benefits from:
Application process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 40 minute online interview with Zoë, Programme Manager, and Sajni, Partnerships and Development Manager, between 28-29 September.
The final stage will involve a task and in-person interview with Felicity, CEO, and Zoë at our offices on 12 October. If you get to this stage, you’ll be reimbursed for your time.
An offer will be made subject to referencing and satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible - ideally in mid-November - dependent on any notice periods in their existing role.
If you require adjustments to this process, please let us know by emailing us as soon as possible.
*Please note: answers that have obviously been AI generated, with little personalisation to relevant skills, experience and motivations, will be immediately screened out. You’re welcome to use AI to support your application, but we want to hear your answers in your voice.
GoodWork is a youth employment and social mobility charity, creating fair opportunities for young people from low income backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Officer
Salary: £32,000 - £33,268 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager
Based: Any BBOWT Office with travel to other sites as required. Hybrid working available.
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will help nature recover by building strong relationships with businesses, creating engaging experiences for corporate supporters, and generating vital income to support local wildlife and wild places.
What you’ll be doing
What we’re looking for
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.
Interviews will take place Monday 12th October 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process.
Whilst we appreciate ChatGPT and other AI platforms can answer these questions, we know what they have to say (and generally the answer they generate isn't great). We want to hear your perspective written in your own words. If it is clear that any of your answers are not your own work, we reserve the right to reject your application on that basis.
We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
No agencies please.
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!
We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Partner to join the People Team at Save the Children UK, where you'll act as a trusted expert and help shape a more human-centric, fair and empathetic colleague experience across the organisation.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.
When crisis strikes, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave, ensuring children are protected, supported and heard.
About the Role
As our Employee Relations Partner, you'll be the organisation's go-to expert on employee relations, supporting leaders to navigate complex people challenges while ensuring our approach remains legally robust, values-led and people-centred.
You'll manage a varied and often sensitive caseload, lead the development of ER policies and practices, build capability across the People Team and work closely with senior stakeholders to foster a culture of trust, accountability and fairness.
Working alongside HR Business Partners as part of a self-managed team, you'll help ensure a consistent and practical approach to employee relations across a unionised environment, bringing clarity and confidence to complex people matters.
In this role, you will:
About You
To be successful, you'll bring:
What we offer you
We promote flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, and wellbeing both at work and beyond, and offer a wide range of benefits designed to reward your hard work and inspire you to help improve the lives of children every day.
Some of the benefits you can expect include:
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce, and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where structural inequality is actively addressed, and all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can thrive.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and are especially interested in hearing from people with diverse and intersecting identities such as lived experience of poverty, people of faith, people of colour, people with disabilities, with experience of migration and/or refugee status, care-experienced people, the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals with experience living in diverse families.
We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. We know that different voices working together will enable us to do our work better, improving the lives of children around the world.
Salary Structure:
Save the Children is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff. To see our full offer please visit this link: Save the Children | Careers
Interview Expenses:
Candidates should note that unfortunately it is not our policy to reimburse expenses accrued when attending interviews at Save the Children UK unless you are requested to attend an interview in an alternative location to where the role is based.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any Employment with Save the Children UK will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
We believe in a world where every child survives, learns, and is protected from harm.
ReachOut is a youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
The Schools & Universities Partnerships Manager will lead the development, growth, and management of ReachOut’s partnerships with schools, multi-academy trusts, and universities.
This new role is central to delivering ReachOut’s strategy to expand our reach, increase income, and deepen our impact for young people constrained by circumstance. Reporting to the CEO and sitting within the Income & Partnerships Team, the postholder will work closely with colleagues across Programmes & Impact and Volunteering.
The role is responsible for building a strong pipeline of partners, securing sustainable funding, and managing existing relationships to ensure mutual value. Through both new and established partnerships, the postholder will support ReachOut’s mission while helping schools and universities achieve their own strategic objectives.
Who we are looking for
How to Apply
Key Dates
If the date for interviews causes any issues, please still apply and let us know in your email as we may be able to be flexible on the interview arrangements.
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
ReachOut is committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation. We therefore welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, ages, religious beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations and any other protected characteristics, to provide a diverse range of experiences, ideas and insights into our work. ReachOut wants to increase the representation of our young people amongst our staff, so if you are from these ethnic groups, we would particularly appreciate receiving your applications.
The Sports Development Officer role develops, leads and coordinates sports activity programmes that increase participation and use sport to improve health, reduce crime and build social inclusion - working to the Selby Trust’s ‘Selby Active Sports Strategy’.
In this role you will:
Grow and diversify Selby Active's sports portfolio while sustaining existing relationships (i.e. charities, the NHS, local authorities (Haringey Council and Enfield Council), funders (Including Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, England and Wales Cricket Board and Middlesex in the Community), schools and colleges and sport national governing bodies (NGBs).
Build and maintain partnerships with strategic and local stakeholders
Focus delivery on under-represented groups — young people, women, older and disabled people, and ethnically diverse communities
Address issues of health, crime, and social inclusion
The role requires flexible work, including some evenings and weekends, to achieve the best possible outcome within available resources.
Principal accountabilities
Recruit, supervise, train and manage Selby Active coaches, staff, volunteers and instructors, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Lead project coordination, planning, ongoing development and budget management, setting high-quality standards; work with the Partnerships and Funding Manager on sports bids.
Identify sport, recreation and health initiatives, overseeing strategic planning and implementation.
Coordinate, deliver and promote activities, classes and events - particularly for under-represented groups - working with internal colleagues and Haringey and Enfield Councils to develop a varied programme for the new Selby Centre.
Engage informal and registered sports groups, especially those in our community, ensuring they are aware of the activities available to them.
Represent Selby Trust and build effective relationships with sports users, volunteers, local sports groups, local authorities and awarding/professional bodies, including at local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences.
Lead engagement with sports partners and proactively reach out to local clubs, delivering against KPIs and drawing on their collective expertise.
Support capacity-building for small sports organisations, including identifying organisations for Selby's GLA-supported business support programme.
Organising workshops, accredited courses and mentoring programmes.
Monitor and evaluate our on-site activities and services, interpreting data to produce high-quality reports and presentations for funders and stakeholders (including the Board of Trustees and local authorities).
Identify, apply for and provide information on sports grants and sponsorship, working with the Partnerships and Funding Manager.
Co-lead the capture of stories, case studies and content for Selby Trust's digital channels.
Work with Pre- and Post-16 initiatives to encourage sports participation and parental involvement.
Check venues and manage facilities.
Develop a community membership scheme.
Work within relevant guidelines, including equal opportunities, health and safety, and safeguarding and child protection.
Requirements and skills: Essential
Passion for sport
A relevant qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in sports development, coaching or community engagement
Experience in community sports groups/club engagement and organising effective outreach & events
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, and in producing reports and delivering presentations
Strong and effective written/verbal communication skills
Proven ability to engage and communicate with people from a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds – including older and disabled people –and openness listening to and reflecting diverse views
Stakeholder management and network building
Good organisational skills – able to prioritise workload, manage time and meet deadlines, working both on own initiative and as part of a team
Good level of working knowledge in Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint
Requirements and skills: Desirable
Understanding of social justice issues, particularly in relation to community empowerment
Familiarity using HR systems, I.e. Bright HR
Knowledge of local community and statutory and non-governmental organisations locally
Knowledge of working with a CRM system and/or Project management system such as Salesforce
Based in Bristol | Field-based across Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire & North Somerset
We’re looking for an experienced trade union organiser to lead campaigns, grow our membership, support activists and deliver outstanding representation.
The role
Our 1,200 staff work across 12 UK regions and our national centre in London. Regional offices support the work of local branches, helping to represent, recruit, organise and retain members, as well as making key contributions in areas such as campaigning, strategies for negotiation and bargaining, and actions against discrimination.
As a Regional Organiser, you’ll be playing a hands on, day to day leadership role, as well as acting as an advocate of the union. Guiding, supporting and developing local branches and activists to ensure the strongest possible workplace organisation, you’ll identify activist training and development needs, provide coaching and mentoring to stewards and branch officers, and manage a small team of area/local organisers. Additionally, you will lead negotiations, represent members individually and collectively, and help branches to develop effective systems and processes for handling casework.
The person
What we’re looking for...
An understanding of our movement, its pressures and drivers, with a passion for equality.
Ability to provide advice and guidance on the effective organisation of key branch duties (eg maintaining membership density, activist base enhancement, supporting employers with major restructuring, maintaining confidence in union ability to influence outcomes, oversight of case work and reducing response times).
Good knowledge of key employment law, including developing case law and upcoming changes that may affect members.
Good understanding of the political landscape and how this might impact our approach.
Ability to manage a team of staff, with a willingness to collaborate and to lead by example.
Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with proven ability to manage high level negotiations and representation of cases in challenging situations.
Ability to build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, ability to influence and engage at all levels eg activists, democratic bodies/committees.
Strategic project management experience, including budget management. Ability to develop strategies and solutions to solve complex problems.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full requirements for this role.
This is a field based role and you will need to be able to travel in and around the South West region, including to our regional offices in Bristol, Exeter, Taunton and Poole, as required and occasionally to London for training, meetings or other purposes. The South West region covers a large area from Wiltshire to Cornwall. However, for the foreseeable future we expect this post to be based in the Bristol office and will be supporting our branches in the north of the region (Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire).
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form, referring to the job description and person specification.
Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
The completed application form, along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form, should be sent by email.
Please save each of your documents to include your full name, followed by job title, region/dept and reference.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 11:59pm Sunday 13 September 2026.
In-person interviews will be held in our Taunton office on Tuesday 29 September 2026.
Please see a map of our regions.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.