Head of diversity and inclusion jobs

Development Phase: Visitor Destination Development Manager

Fixed Term to November 2027

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Visitor Destination Development Manager to transform our flagship nature reserves into pioneering places that inspire hope, drive action for nature and open their doors to everyone. 

This is a rare opportunity to manage a project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund at a pivotal moment. You'll oversee specialist consultants across visitor experience, accessibility, commercial development and community stewardship; coordinate our project Steering Group and ensure the programme is rigorously evaluated and reported to our funder. 

But this role is about more than process. You'll bring a wealth of experience and the confidence to drive real change – taking colleagues on the journey with you, building consensus and laying the groundwork for what comes next. Critically, you'll make sure everything we learn shapes the next chapter of development for our Flagship Nature Reserves.

You'll bring proven experience of managing complex, multi-strand programmes, ideally within the heritage, conservation or visitor destination sector, along with a track record of commissioning and managing external consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential as you'll need to bring colleagues along on a shared journey, whilst managing funder relationships and reporting with rigour and care. You'll be able to synthesise complex information into clear recommendations and actionable next steps and communicate with confidence at a senior level. Above all, you'll be collaborative and inclusive, with the drive to embed learning and lasting change within the organisation.

Reconnect Worker (London)

Apply for this role if you want to make a real, immediate impact by helping young people and families rebuild relationships, reduce conflict and prevent homelessness before it begins.

Location: Sherborne House, London

Salary: £11,896.80  per annum pro rata (FTE £29,742 per annum – ILW)

Closing Date: 22 March, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: Part time, 15 hours per week

About the Role

Join us as a Reconnect Worker and help prevent youth homelessness by supporting young people and families experiencing conflict or crisis. You’ll deliver focused mediation and personalised family support across London—working with young people aged 11–25 in schools, emergency placements, and Depaul services to strengthen relationships, improve communication and reduce the risk of homelessness. Your work will be grounded in detailed assessments, collaborative support planning and strengths‑based interventions that help families rebuild stability and stay connected.

In this flexible, fast‑paced role, you’ll manage a small caseload, work independently across multiple locations and build strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, Nightstop hosts and colleagues across Depaul. You’ll maintain clear, accurate records, contribute to safeguarding processes and advocate for young people when needed. Your creativity, impartiality and ability to engage families in challenging moments will be key as you help define and strengthen Depaul’s national approach to family mediation and homelessness prevention.

Please note that this role is offered as a part time (15 hours per week) permanent basis.

In this role, you will:

• Provide focused family support and mediation to young people aged 11–25 and their families experiencing conflict or breakdown.

• Manage a small caseload, completing risk assessments, needs assessments and structured support plans that drive measurable outcomes.

• Work across schools, Nightstop placements and Depaul services to stabilise situations and reduce the risk of homelessness.

• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, schools and external agencies to strengthen referral pathways and holistic support.

• Maintain clear, accurate case records and follow all safeguarding, EDI, health and safety and lone‑working procedures.

• Advocate for young people and families when safeguarding concerns arise, ensuring safety and appropriate escalation.

• Work independently across multiple London locations, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.

• Contribute to Depaul’s national prevention approach through peer learning, reflective practice and continuous service development.

About You (What we are looking for from you – Person Specification)

When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.

Essential

• Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis; reflective, creative and solution focused in your approach and committed to working in an assets based way.

• To hold or complete a Level 4 Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner’s Certificate (IMPC). Training will be provided if candidate doesn’t hold the qualification but training will have to be completed before the end of the probation period.

• Experience of working independently and managing own caseload; self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks and carry out efficient organisation and administration.

• Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients.

• Ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on families.

• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality

• Willingness and ability to travel independently and work from a number of different locations across the London region.

• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.

Desirable

In order to attract the higher salary banding you will need:

• Demonstrable experience providing effective mediation services to families experiencing conflict

• Hold an accredited Interpersonal Mediation Certificate

• An in-depth understanding of issues relating to youth homelessness

• Independently manage and maintain a full caseload of families (15-20 families per FTE, or as identified by the service manager).

• Evidence through case recording, support planning and outcome monitoring that families are being supported effectively to make progress against the relevant national outcomes and that mediation is being used confidently and effectively to support this, when appropriate.

What You’ll Receive

• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About Depaul UK

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust was established 80 years ago and today is one of the UK’s fastest growing charities for nature. We seek to appoint a Digital Marketing Officer to join the communications and public affairs team.

We are looking for a digital marketing expert to lead and boost engagement online, drive footfall to our visitor centres as well as events, and inspire more people across Yorkshire to choose a wilder life. 

This is a role in which you could make a world of difference, by bringing wild experiences to more people through colourful content and stories, leading to positive action for wildlife and driving recognition for our trusted brand. 

Close collaboration with colleagues across the Trust is essential, working with communication, engagement, reserve and visitor services colleagues to promote events, and a growing programme of wildlife-themed festivals and wildlife watching experiences. 

You will have experience of planning and delivering strategy to reach different audiences through channels, as well as creating or commissioning content that reaches audiences with impact. You will have an ability and interest in using analytics to help bring continuous learning and improvement to our activity. 

People tell us that the best thing about working at the Trust is the people and you’ll join a dedicated communications and public affairs team, in the growing fundraising and engagement directorate. 

Yorkshire is home to some of the UK’s most amazing wildlife and wild places but much of it is under growing pressure and facing an uncertain future. We are part of UK wide movement restoring nature, helping people take meaningful action and creating an inclusive society where nature matters. You will have an opportunity to truly make a difference in one of England’s largest regions, to inspire more people to notice, enjoy and take action for Yorkshire’s incredible wildlife and wild places.  

Employment Coach

Are you driven by the belief that every woman deserves the chance to shape her future, no matter her past?

We are an award‑winning national charity, the UK’s only employment charity dedicated solely to supporting women with convictions.

Driven by our vision of a society where no woman is held back by her past, we work to ensure every woman has the support, encouragement and opportunities she needs to reset her life and thrive.

We challenge misconceptions about women with convictions and raise awareness of the issues that often sit behind women’s offending. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: a conviction should never define a woman’s future.

If you’re passionate about helping people transform their lives, you could be the person we’re looking for to join our small, friendly team at Working Chance.

About the role

Our Employment Coaches support our clients to build their confidence, strengthen their employability and secure work that aligns with their skills, aspirations and circumstances. You’ll do this by guiding women through their job search and applications, and by helping them access opportunities with employers we partner with.

You’ll carry out initial assessments, develop personalised action plans, identify barriers to employment and signpost to specialist support where needed. You’ll also help clients prepare disclosure statements and stay motivated throughout their journey.

You’ll build strong relationships with employers, monitor suitable vacancies and proactively promote clients for opportunities.

You can find out lots more about the role and the charity - including the job description and person specification - in the downloadable recruitment pack below. 

If you think this might be the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer

You’ll be joining a supportive, values‑driven team who care deeply about the women we work with. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer flexible working, a generous holiday allowance, wellbeing days and time off for your birthday.

 For more information about Working Chance, please visit our website.

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 13 April 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 20 April 2026

Vetting and role requirements

As an organisation committed to supporting women with criminal convictions into employment, we warmly welcome applicants with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Please note that this role requires a Basic DBS check and HMPPS vetting because it includes work on contracts commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS. These vetting processes have specific criteria set by those agencies, which means that not all applicants will be eligible to pass. We want to be transparent about this so that candidates can make informed decisions, while still encouraging anyone who feels they could thrive in this role to apply.

Guidance and requirements can be found in the ‘HMPPS Risk Assessed Access for Personnel with Lived Experience of the Criminal Justice System Policy Framework’. A link to this included in the job pack.

Due to requirements set out in these contracts, this position is open only to women, in accordance with the sex‑based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

Application guidance

While we recognise the increasing use of AI tools, your personal insights, experiences and reflections are what matter most to us. We strongly encourage applicants to provide answers in their own words. Your individuality is your strength, and AI‑generated responses may limit your opportunity to stand out.

 Application process

To help us understand your experience and motivations, please submit your CV along with brief written responses to our questions.

We look forward to learning more about you and the strengths you could bring to our team.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for someone who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our
centre in Norwich.

Location: IntoUniversity Norwich
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until August 2026
Applications close: 9am Monday 13th April 2026
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate

Salary

£28,250 per annum

What could my day look like?

The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.

In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.

As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort. 

Do you want to help UK Churches engage with God’s mission throughout the world? Can you help BMS World Mission continue to make Jesus known and improve the quality of life for thousands of people? If you want to connect and enthuse churches with Jesus’ global mission then we want to hear from you!

At BMS we are passionate about mission and working for a world where all can experience faith in Christ and the abundant life only he provides.  We want to inspire UK Baptist Churches about their role in global mission and their partnership in bringing about transformation through BMS World Mission.

This role works with the Church Engagement Manager to create multiple points of connection for UK Churches and church-based volunteers to engage with BMS and with our story of mission. It will create and maintain relationships with churches and key Baptist leaders to help ensure they recognise BMS as an organisation which can take them deeper in their understanding of mission and global transformation.   

For this role, knowledge of BMS’ supporter base, experience of the evangelical aspects of BMS’ mission and full support of its missionary work are crucial. 

We are seeking an individual with the following experience and skills:

• Communication and interpersonal skills: You will be a confident speaker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build meaningful relationships between BMS and leaders across BMS-supporting churches.
• Christian ministry: You have significant insight into the Christian ministry and experience working with churches including Baptist Churches.
• Passion: You have a global vision, a heart for mission, and a passion for the role of the UK church in a growing world church.
• Strategic planning: You are a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing a plan for our approach to Church engagement and volunteer development.
• Safeguarding knowledge: You have proven knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding processes and their application.

This is a varied and rewarding role, perfect for someone with a dedication to making a positive difference in the Christian community.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.

If would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact John Settatree, Church Engagement Manager.

Location: This role can be office-based or hybrid but the role holder must be based in the United Kingdom, with regular UK travels

We are happy to appoint a candidate who lives too far from Didcot to attend the office regularly if they are willing to attend key events such as induction days and team away days (typically 4 times per year). The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 

The role is full-time and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).

We’re looking for an Education & Advocacy Manager to empower over 2,000 academic representatives to influence decision makers and shape the future of education at UCL. This is your opportunity to support one of the largest networks of elected academic representatives in the UK, at a global top 10 university, ensuring students are core to the learning experience across all stages and levels of study.

You'll lead strategies that strengthen student representation, ensuring students are central in shaping UCL’s academic experience. You’ll work closely with student leaders and university stakeholders to deliver meaningful change and enhance the student experience.

Do you have knowledge of student engagement practices and effective volunteer management? Do you have experience empowering others and shaping educational policy?

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Part Time Nightstop Coordinator (London)

If you’re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a team that supports your growth, we’d love you to join us.

Location: Sherborne House, London

Salary: £16,581.60 per annum pro-rata ILW (FTE - £27,636 per annum)

Closing Date: 06 April, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 22.5

About the Role

As a Nightstop Coordinator (Part Time), you’ll be the first point of contact for young people facing homelessness—assessing needs, coordinating safe emergency placements, and guiding them toward longer‑term support. It’s a fast‑paced, people‑focused role where every decision you make helps keep a young person safe and heard.

You’ll also nurture strong relationships with referral partners, support and motivate our volunteer hosts, and help grow our Nightstop network across London. If you’re organised, calm under pressure, and driven by compassion and inclusion, this is your chance to create meaningful impact every single day.

Please note that this job is offered on a part time (22.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

Key deliverables:

Supporting Young People

• Be the first point of contact for people experiencing homeless and referral partners, providing advice and signposting.

• Conduct needs and risk assessments with potential Nightstop guests.

• Arrange the logistics of a guest’s stay with a volunteer.

• Work with guests and referral partners to offer support and opportunities for longer term accommodation.

• Provide support to guests and volunteers through a 24 hour on call phone service.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and volunteers in the service at all times.

• Comply with data protection and information sharing protocols.

Marketing and Stakeholder Management

• Attend meetings and events and manage relationships with referral partners and other stakeholders.

Administration

• Maintain up to date records on all guests and volunteers.

• Support with the creation of reports.

• Support with financial payment and recording systems.

Volunteer Recruitment, Promotion and Engagement

• Develop promotion plans with the aim of recruiting Nightstop volunteers

• Effectively onboard new Nightstop volunteers in a timely manner

• Support current volunteers and continue to engage them with the service by providing updates and involvement opportunities

• Complete the necessary health and safety checks with new and current volunteers

Other

• Be an active member of the team, collaboratively effectively and work closely with your line manager.

• Undertake further duties as commensurate to the role identified by your line manager.

• Provide support outside of office hours on some evening and weekends.

What we are looking for from you (Person Specification)

When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.

• Excellent customer service skills and telephone manner.

• An understanding of the needs of people who experience homelessness, the problems they face and the resources available to address their support needs.

• Experience of working with vulnerable people or people experiencing homeless.

• Understanding of current housing and homelessness legislation, including entitlement to welfare provision.

• Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Risk Assessments.

• An ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion.

• Commitment to promoting health and safety of yourself and others.

• An ability to work in an organised manner and arrange placement logistics.

• Experience of collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience of maintaining administrative systems, good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

• Experience of working under pressure with the ability to respond to conflicting demands.

• Ability to find creative and positive solutions to problems, using own initiative.

• Understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them.

• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development.

• Willingness to be part of a 24 hour on-call rota.

• Willingness to work outside office hours including some evenings and weekends.

• Commitment to working in a manner which promotes diversity and equality, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one suffers from discrimination.

• Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul.

What You’ll Receive

• Tailored training and development

• Flexible working options where suitable

• 26 days annual leave, rising with service

• Family‑friendly leave policies

• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access

• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more

• Cash health plan for you and your family

• Death‑in‑service benefit

• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About Depaul UK

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

National Programmes Administrator (Part Time)

Join Depaul UK to play a vital role in delivering life‑changing opportunities for young people, using your organisational talent and proactive mindset to help clients build brighter futures.

Location: Regional Office - North West

Salary: £10,747.20 pro-rata incl. MW (FTE - £26,868 incl. MW FTE) Per Annum

Closing Date: 19 April, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 15

About the Role

Join us as a National Programmes Administrator and help drive the smooth delivery of our Education, Training & Employment, Money Management and Client Involvement programmes. You’ll coordinate grants, placements, mentoring activities and digital learning resources, ensuring clients can access opportunities that build confidence and independence. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you’ll manage programme data, produce clear impact reports, maintain efficient systems and research external support agencies to strengthen our national directory.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll support client engagement activities, manage communications with professionalism and keep programme operations running seamlessly. This role is perfect for someone proactive, adaptable and collaborative—someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is motivated by helping people make positive, lasting change.

Please note that this role is offer as a part time (15 hours per week) permanent basis. The appointed person will be based in our Manchester Office.

Key deliverables:

• Support with the administration of grants to clients

• Provide organisational and administrative support in the coordination of the volunteer mentoring, client placement project, client representative role, alumni role and other client involvement initiatives.

• Research and collate information pertaining to external agencies and services to support Depaul clients in their progression.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships/engagement within the Programmes Team

· Collate performance, value and impact information, and generate reports to evaluate and demonstrate the value of the programme delivery

· Support and promote client engagement activities to meaningfully engage clients and keep service colleagues aware of client involvement work.

• Produce regular reports, case studies detailing client engagement and participation with the programmes

• Manage and monitor inbox communications, responding promptly and professionally while providing detailed support, and proactively flagging any areas of uncertainty to the manager for guidance.

• Work collaboratively to identify and share relevant, interesting, and useful information for the monthly newsletter that benefits colleagues and staff.

Your Development

• In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of Depaul UK

• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.

General responsibilities

• Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.

• Ensure that all Depaul UK policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Code of Practice, Confidentiality and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners

What we are looking for from you (Person Specification)

When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Try to provide clear examples in your supporting statement that clarify how and when you gained the experience or knowledge as well as your level of capability.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities, projects and deadlines

• Demonstrable ability to plan and coordinate activities

• Ability to identify and evaluate community-based information and national/local resources that support clients positive progression.

• Ability to use Word, Excel, data management systems and databases to a high standard

• Understanding of the importance of developing effective relationships both internally and with external partnership organisations

• Good verbal and written communicator and ability to work collaboratively and communicate across all levels of the organisation

• Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

• Able to work flexibly in line with the needs of the role

What You’ll Receive

• Tailored training and development

• Flexible working options where suitable

• 26 days annual leave, rising with service

• Family‑friendly leave policies

• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access

• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more

• Cash health plan for you and your family

• Death‑in‑service benefit

• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About Depaul UK

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Nightstop Coordinator (Whitley Bay)

If you’re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a team that supports your growth, we’d love you to join us.

Locations: Regional Office (Whitley Bay Hub) - North East

Salary: £24,136 per annum

Closing Date: 06 April, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the Role

As a Nightstop Coordinator, you’ll be the first point of contact for young people facing homelessness—assessing needs, coordinating safe emergency placements, and guiding them toward longer‑term support. It’s a fast‑paced, people‑focused role where every decision you make helps keep a young person safe and heard.

You’ll also nurture strong relationships with referral partners, support and motivate our volunteer hosts, and help grow our Nightstop network across the North East. If you’re organised, calm under pressure, and driven by compassion and inclusion, this is your chance to create meaningful impact every single day.

Key deliverables:

Supporting Young People

• Be the first point of contact for people experiencing homeless and referral partners, providing advice and signposting.

• Conduct needs and risk assessments with potential Nightstop guests.

• Arrange the logistics of a guest’s stay with a volunteer.

• Work with guests and referral partners to offer support and opportunities for longer term accommodation.

• Provide support to guests and volunteers through a 24 hour on call phone service.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and volunteers in the service at all times.

• Comply with data protection and information sharing protocols.

Marketing and Stakeholder Management

• Attend meetings and events and manage relationships with referral partners and other stakeholders.

Administration

• Maintain up to date records on all guests and volunteers.

• Support with the creation of reports.

• Support with financial payment and recording systems.

Volunteer Recruitment, Promotion and Engagement

• Develop promotion plans with the aim of recruiting Nightstop volunteers

• Effectively onboard new Nightstop volunteers in a timely manner

• Support current volunteers and continue to engage them with the service by providing updates and involvement opportunities

• Complete the necessary health and safety checks with new and current volunteers

Other

• Be an active member of the team, collaboratively effectively and work closely with your line manager.

• Undertake further duties as commensurate to the role identified by your line manager.

• Provide support outside of office hours on some evening and weekends.

What we are looking for from you (Person Specification)

When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.

• Excellent customer service skills and telephone manner.

• An understanding of the needs of people who experience homelessness, the problems they face and the resources available to address their support needs.

• Experience of working with vulnerable people or people experiencing homeless.

• Understanding of current housing and homelessness legislation, including entitlement to welfare provision.

• Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Risk Assessments.

• An ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion.

• Commitment to promoting health and safety of yourself and others.

• An ability to work in an organised manner and arrange placement logistics.

• Experience of collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience of maintaining administrative systems, good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

• Experience of working under pressure with the ability to respond to conflicting demands.

• Ability to find creative and positive solutions to problems, using own initiative.

• Understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them.

• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development.

• Willingness to be part of a 24 hour on-call rota.

• Willingness to work outside office hours including some evenings and weekends.

• Commitment to working in a manner which promotes diversity and equality, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one suffers from discrimination.

• Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul.

What You’ll Receive

• Tailored training and development

• Flexible working options where suitable

• 26 days annual leave, rising with service

• Family‑friendly leave policies

• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access

• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more

• Cash health plan for you and your family

• Death‑in‑service benefit

• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About Depaul UK

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

Social Finance is an ambitious non-profit that designs, funds and scales solutions to complex social problems. Our vision is a fairer world where together we unleash the potential of people and communities. We work with governments, funders, communities and the social sector to tackle some of the most persistent challenges facing society in the UK.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together experience from the public, private and charity sectors. We are known for our collaborative and intellectually curious culture and for delivering systems change, improving how entire systems operate so they produce better, lasting outcomes.

One of our most significant initiatives is IPS Grow, which supports the national expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services across England. IPS is an evidence-based approach that helps people experiencing severe mental illness, addiction and other health challenges find and sustain competitive employment with tailored support.

IPS Grow works with commissioners, healthcare providers and delivery partners to expand high-quality IPS services, improve quality and learning across the system, and ensure the data and evidence behind IPS continue to demonstrate its impact. Scaling IPS has been a priority for Social Finance since 2015 and continues to be an integral part of our work today.

With IPS Grow transitioning from a fast‑growing initiative to a mature organisation with expanding reach and influence, we are now looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join the IPS Grow and Social Finance Senior Leadership Team.

The COO will provide strategic leadership across IPS Grow’s operational infrastructure, ensuring the organisation has the systems, processes and capabilities required to deliver impact at scale. You will strengthen financial oversight, resource planning and risk management while helping develop IPS Grow’s data and digital capability. The role will also help shape the organisational structures and culture needed to support sustainable growth.

We are looking for a senior operational leader with experience in finance and the non-profit or publicly funded sectors, ideally with a track record of helping organisations scale. You will bring strong financial literacy, sound strategic judgement and the ability to build effective operational frameworks in complex environments.

You will be a collaborative partner across IPS Grow and the wider Social Finance organisation, building trusted relationships, bringing clarity to operational challenges and fostering a strong “one team” culture across a distributed team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next phase of IPS Grow’s development. If this resonates with you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots.

Applications should include a CV and covering letter responding to the following questions:

1. What is motivating you to become our new Chief Operating Officer for IPS Grow? (200 words)
2. Given what you have read about us so far, what do you believe would make an effective Chief Operating Officer for IPS Grow? (200 words)
3. Please describe your experience ensuring an organisation had the right systems, processes or capabilities in place to use data effectively. What was your role and what difference did this make? (250 words)
4. Please tell us about a time when you built strong partnerships across teams or organisations to deliver a shared goal. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? (250 words)

An exciting opportunity to play a central role in securing the funding needed that helps young people thrive. At a time of real growth for our charity, we are looking for an experienced Fundraising Communications Manager to join our team. You will lead two major annual fundraising appeals, grow our monthly donor programme, and create compelling communications that deepen supporter engagement and reflect the integrity of our work with young people. 

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.As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference. 

More about the role:As Fundraising & Communications Manager you will plan and deliver two organisation-wide appeals each year, with a combined income target of £300,000. You will own and grow our monthly donor programme, developing email journeys, digital content and supporter pathways that build a sustainable income stream. Alongside this, you will lead the creation of high-quality fundraising communications - from donor updates and impact stories to campaign collateral and web content - ensuring all storytelling is ethical, warm and true to who we are. 

Location : Jamie's Farm Bath (HQ) preferred but other Jamie’s Farm locations considered

About you:We are looking for someone with proven experience delivering multi-channel fundraising appeals and growing an individual giving or monthly donor programme. You will be an exceptional copywriter, able to communicate impact with clarity and warmth, and someone who understands the importance of representing young people responsibly and with dignity. 

A confident project manager, you are highly organised and able to juggle multiple deadlines, coordinate stakeholders and keep campaigns on track. You are comfortable using data and insight to optimise performance, and you bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to everything you do. 

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our 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. 

An exciting opportunity to play an important role in transforming the lives of young people at Jamie’s Farm.We are looking for someone to lead and deliver impactful therapeutic support, helping young people build resilience and 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 ‘Therapeutic Coordinator’ 

More about the role:This is not a formal therapy or counselling position.As Therapeutic Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our programme delivery.You will oversee the therapeutic aspects of up to four visits from schools and similar organisations per month, providing one-on-one support to young people facing significant challenges. Your expertise will guide both individual sessions and group discussions, fostering a safe space for personal growth. Collaborating with visiting staff, you will ensure each young person receives the care they need, both during and after their time on the farm.

Beyond therapeutic sessions, you will create detailed progress reports and contribute to the immersive farm experience, leading walks, evening activities, and mealtime conversations. This hands-on approach will help strengthen relationships with young people, allowing them to feel supported and empowered throughout their journey with us. 

About you:We are looking for someone who brings strong lived experience and relational practice to their work with young people, using everyday interactions and shared activity as the basis for support. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven charity, working in a beautiful rural setting where your impact will be deeply felt.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our 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. 

We’re seeking a passionate Video and Photo Content Producer to help us tell powerful stories that inspire and engage. In this dynamic role, you’ll capture, edit, and produce high-quality video and photography that showcases our mission and connects with audiences across digital platforms and within churches. Working within our Fundraising and Communications department and liaising closely with our Department for World Mission, you’ll craft compelling narratives that show the impact of our work around the world to UK supporters. You'll ensure we represent the dignity of the people we work with and tell their stories with accuracy and care.     

If you’re creative, proactive, and organised this is your chance to make a real difference. You'll bring technical expertise in videography and photography and an ability to build relationships across teams and cultures. If creating content that matters excites you, we’d love to hear from you. 

The role will be hybrid, based in Didcot, with overseas travel expected.

Interviews will take place on 23 or 24 April 2026. Candidates are only required to attend one in‑person interview, based on their scheduled time slot.