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Our volunteers are at the heart of the support we provide to children, young people and families, and we are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to help ensure they feel supported, connected and valued.
This is a flexible, part-time role within a small, caring charity where your work will make a real difference.

About Guy’s Gift
Guy’s Gift supports bereaved children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire. Our work is rooted in compassion, respect and the belief that every child deserves understanding and support during difficult times.

Our volunteers play a vital role in delivering this support, and we are now looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to help ensure our volunteer programme runs smoothly and positively.

About the Role
This is a hands-on, practical co-ordination role supporting our team of around 25–30 volunteers. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will help co-ordinate volunteer recruitment and induction, maintain accurate records, and act as a key point of contact for volunteers.

You will be part of a small, supportive team where collaboration and flexibility are key. This role does not include line management or strategic responsibility but plays an important part in ensuring volunteers feel supported and informed.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating volunteer recruitment, induction and ongoing support

• Maintaining accurate and secure volunteer records

• Acting as a point of contact for volunteer queries and support needs

• Ensuring volunteer documentation (including DBS where required) is completed

• Supporting volunteer engagement and communication

• Providing updates on volunteer activity

About You
We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised and able to prioritise effectively within part-time hours

• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Experienced in supporting volunteers or working in a co-ordination role

• Comfortable working independently while being part of a small team

• Committed to safeguarding, equality and inclusion

Experience of working with children and young people or in the voluntary sector would be welcomed but is not essential.

Safeguarding
Guy’s Gift is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check appropriate to the role.

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a small, supportive organisation where your contribution will have a genuine impact on volunteers and the families we support. You’ll be working in a role that offers flexibility, purpose and the chance to be part of a compassionate team.

We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in how to prevent suicide.

What you will do:

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
• Develop and promote PAPYRUS’s training offer, tailoring to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
• Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
• Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
• Stay informed of best practice and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activity.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
• A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation and time management skills.
• Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Confidence in working independently and remotely, with ability to travel as required.

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £31,537 per annum SCP 18 – progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum SCP 23.  An additional £5000 per annum cost of living allowance will be given to post holders living in London.

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: Home-based to cover London primarily alongside the wider South and East England Area. Must live in the South and East region due to regular travel across this area.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 2nd March 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Following a successful application to the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, we are seeking a Youth Worker to lead on systems change as part of our Brighter Rainbow Project. A key requirement of the post is to hold a JNC Level 6 Youth and Community Work qualification or equivalent (or due to complete 2026- 2027). We also welcome applicants with related subjects including nursing, primary teaching, secondary teaching, social work etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and build our Corporate relations and fundraising. This year we launched our Business Club, and we need a dedicated and innovative individual to build on its success!
Your main aim will be to engage businesses in the work that we do and the difference Youth Options makes to the lives of Young people in Hampshire.

The role will include creating mutually beneficial relationships that address charity and environmental, social and government needs. You will also be attending networking events, arranging corporate fundraisers, and managing our corporate volunteer days.

Person Specification
Experience

• Working in a similar events or fundraising role
• Delivering and developing corporate partnerships
• Working with people and building up relationships across different audiences form different levels within companies

Knowledge

• Funding and charitable sectors
• Proven track record of developing and managing corporate relationships
• Awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility Agenda
• Aware of opportunities in the local area
• Computer literate in MS Office

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills
• Outstanding networker capable of developing relationships
• Able to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to effectively represent Youth Options and promote core brand messages
• A creative thinker who can bring fresh outlook and ideas
• Collaborative, able to work in a small, informal team
• Confident public speaker able to talk passionately about our work

Administration Officer - 14 hours per week – remote working.
Salary Scale £23,000 - £27,000 (pro rata)

A wonderful opportunity has arisen to join our small, passionate team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can commit to the Charitable Objectives of this Christian Charity. We are looking for a self‑motivated individual who is committed to the charitable objectives and Christian ethos of ICC.  This role has direct responsibility for day-to-day administration of the ICC UK remote office, including general donor and office support, as well as managing and maintaining the ICC UK Storage Facility.

A desirable part of the role includes supporting financial administration and reporting tasks. Knowledge of financial systems like Xero or Sage,  Direct  Debit management and Gift  Aid.

This is an exciting part-time role with a Charity caring for children and families with disabilities in China. International China Concern (ICC) has been established for over 30 years and the UK National Office is looking forward to our next phase of growth.

A Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) exists for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Main Responsibilities:

Office & Administrative Operations

• Manage day‑to‑day office operations to ensure a welcoming, efficient, and well‑organised working environment.

• Oversee office supplies, equipment, stationery orders, and relationships with vendors.

• Maintain digital and physical filing systems, ensuring documents are stored securely and are easy to locate.

• Support onboarding and practical arrangements for new staff, volunteers, and interns.

• Point of contact and responsible for maintaining the ICC UK Storage Facility. (Currently situated in Newcastle upon Tyne)

Executive & Team Support

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and wider leadership team, including diary coordination, travel booking, meeting preparation, and expense processing.

• Assist in preparing board papers, agendas, minutes, and follow‑up actions for ICC UK Board and sub‑committee meetings.

• Support internal communication by ensuring timely circulation of updates, documents, and scheduled reminders.

Finance & Compliance Support

• Assist with routine finance administration, including invoice processing, receipts collation, card reconciliation, and liaising with the ICC UK finance team as needed.

• Maintain accurate records for compliance, audits, safeguarding training, and policy renewals.

• Support contract and lease administration (e.g., office lease, supplier agreements, insurance renewals).

Event & Travel Coordination

• Coordinate logistics for UK events, training days, team gatherings, and visits from international colleagues.

• Manage bookings, venue arrangements, hospitality, travel itineraries, and attendee communications.

• Support international travel preparation, including documentation, itinerary organisation, and expense tracking.

Communications & Public-Facing Support

• Serve as a friendly first point of contact for enquiries via email, phone, and the ICC UK office address.

• Assist with maintaining contact databases and ensuring GDPR‑compliant data handling.

Systems & Organisation

• Maintain shared calendars, organisational systems, and internal workflows to ensure alignment across the team.

• Help ensure consistency of templates, branding, and standard documents across ICC UK.

General Duties

• Uphold ICC’s mission, values, and commitment to hospitality, clarity, and servant‑hearted support.

• Undertake other reasonable administrative tasks as required to support the smooth running of ICC UK and its partnership with ICC International.
   

Deadline for applications: 16th March 2026

Reg Charity No 1164736

ICC acknowledges our duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children. As such we are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice requirements. Training will be provided where needed to ensure ICC’s policies and procedures on Safeguarding are adhered to.

The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

The offer of a permanent contract of employment will be subject to references and a 6 month probation period. 

Our Senior Coordinator is primarily responsible for all Member and supporter engagement and stewardship across the year. They build and develop relationships with individuals, support event delivery and manage all communications from content creation to delivery. This includes e-newsletters, fundraising appeals and ad-hoc communications that increase engagement, retain loyalty and raise funds.

We are looking for someone who is creative, has strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and take ownership of projects – ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. You’ll have a sound understanding of thoughtful stakeholder engagement, marketing communications and tools, and enjoy sharing with people the impact of their support.

Job Title: Advocacy and Research Officer

Department: Advocacy Department

Reports To: Senior Advocacy Officer

Location: UK Based, remote

Compensation: £32,000 per annum

About Humanists International:

Humanists International is the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diverse range of non-religious individuals and organizations committed to reason, compassion, and human rights. We work to build and strengthen the humanist movement worldwide, advocate for secularism and human rights, and promote humanist values in public life and at international institutions.

Humanists International’s advocacy programme promotes human rights priorities based on humanist values at the global level and represents a core role and function of organization. We do this by: advocating directly at the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, New York, and Paris, advocating at regional institutions, including the European Union, Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights, and African Commission for Human and People’s Rights; supporting and training our members to engage with, and advocate at, relevant regional human rights bodies. 

This work relies on having an advocacy team that can; (1) communicate and lobby in a clear, focused, and convincing manner, informed by high-quality and professional research; (2) can understand the dynamic international landscape on core human rights priorities and produce documentation and briefings on the organization's position; and (3) train and work with members to support their human rights advocacy at the regional and international level. The Advocacy and Research Officer will be instrumental in contributing to these areas.

Duties:

1. Advocate on behalf of Humanists International, by:
1.1. Drafting written and oral statements and submissions for the UN Human Rights Council;
1.2. Analyzing and summarizing complex legal / policy documents, such as International Conventions or UN reports, or jurisprudence at international courts and tribunals;
1.3. Undertaking research tasks and producing pieces of comprehensive legal research, and providing briefing or meeting notes for the Senior Advocacy Officer;
1.4. Representing and speaking on behalf of Humanists International at meetings of different sizes, including at the UN Human Rights Council;
1.5. Preparing and delivering presentations (often with the use of powerpoint);
1.6. Working with other civil society actors to lobby on common causes and mobilize on issues of concern;
1.7. Writing news stories for the website and contributing to the media output of the organization;
1.8. Undertaking administrative tasks to support the Senior Advocacy Officer in their work.

2. Supporting Humanists International's members in advocacy, by:
2.1. Developing and implementing trainings sessions for members and associates, including our annual UPR training, and others which leverage the expertise of the Advocacy and Research Officer;
2.2. Liaising with Humanists International members to enable and support them to make statements at the UN Human Rights Council, including with technical assistance;
2.3. Providing advocacy updates and briefings for Members and Associates;
2.4. Liaising with Humanists International members to use their knowledge and experience to feed into advocacy output;
2.5 Collaborating with the European Advocacy and Research Officer to forward advocacy priorities at European institutions.

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent understanding of, interest in, and demonstrable commitment to human rights and equality issues - particularly in the areas of freedom of religion or belief, gender equality and non-discrimination, reproductive and sexual rights, LGBTI+ rights, populism, democracy, and secularism. 
• Good knowledge and background in international human rights law, international law, or global justice. 
• Experience in the area of advocacy and/or of advocacy-related training. 
• Familiarity (academic and/or practical) with the international human rights systems, particularly the United Nations and any regional human rights bodies. 
• Good research, analytical and writing skills, and an excellent command of English.
• Well-organized, efficient and able to work independently. 
• A clear and convincing communicator. 

Desirable:

• Excellent understanding of, and sympathy with, the philosophy and policies of Humanists International. 
• A good knowledge of other international NGOs and their role and scope. 
• Knowledge of other languages (especially Spanish, French, or Arabic) would be an asset. 
• Prepared to travel, and do so alone, including to United Nations headquarters in Geneva and to Humanist International’s annual World Humanist Congress, as well as to London on a quarterly basis.

If selected for interview, candidates will be asked to complete a short assignment, and interviews will be conducted on 30 March 2026. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide contact details for two references.

Help young people move from potential to paid employment, apprenticeships and sustainable careers.
Join a relational, youth-centred organisation where employer engagement is purposeful and progression is personal.

YouthBuild Ventures UK (YBVUK) works alongside young people aged 16–25 who are furthest from opportunity, supporting them to build confidence, skills and direction. Our programmes combine vocational training, leadership development and wellbeing support to create meaningful pathways into work.

Our culture is rooted in Love, Accountability, Collaboration, Diversity and Leadership. These values shape how we support young people, engage employers and hold high expectations with care.

We are recruiting an Employability & Progressions Officer to join our frontline team in Thamesmead and Lewisham.

As an Employability & Progressions Officer, you will deliver employability sessions, provide 1:1 progression support and coordinate employer engagement activity that leads to real jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities.

The Employability & Progressions Officer plays a vital role in bridging programme delivery and the workplace — ensuring young people are prepared, supported and able to sustain progression once they move into employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical employability and work-readiness sessions

• Provide 1:1 support around CVs, applications, interviews and progression planning

• Coordinate employer engagement including site visits, mock interviews and recruitment activity

• Secure placements, apprenticeships and employment opportunities

• Support young people during placements and early employment to aid sustainment

• Maintain accurate progression tracking and outcome reporting

We’re looking for an Employability & Progressions Officer who believes deeply in young people’s potential, communicates confidently with employers and thrives in community-based, fast-paced environments.

Full Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please review before applying.

#EmployabilityOfficer #ProgressionsOfficer #YouthEmployment #Apprenticeships #EmployerEngagement #LondonJobs

Be the visible connector who brings young people into opportunity and shares their stories with authenticity and care.

YouthBuild Ventures UK (YBVUK) works alongside young people aged 16–25 who are furthest from opportunity, supporting them to build skills, confidence and direction. Our programmes combine vocational training, leadership development and wellbeing support to create real pathways into work.

Our culture is rooted in Love, Accountability, Collaboration, Diversity and Leadership. These values shape how we engage with young people, how we communicate externally and how we build partnerships in our communities.

We are recruiting an Outreach & Communications Officer to sit at the intersection of programme delivery, recruitment and community engagement.

As an Outreach & Communications Officer, you will maintain a visible presence within YouthBuild programmes while leading relationship-based outreach and authentic communications. This role is grounded in proximity to delivery — ensuring recruitment messaging and storytelling reflect real lived experience, not assumptions.

The Outreach & Communications Officer plays a key role in building referral networks, engaging young people directly and amplifying youth voice across digital and community spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead learner recruitment through in-person, relationship-based outreach

• Build and maintain strong referral partnerships across schools, colleges and community organisations

• Maintain consistent programme presence to build trust and insight

• Capture and create ethical, youth-centred content aligned to safeguarding guidance

• Manage digital channels and recruitment communications

• Represent YBVUK at community and sector events

We’re looking for an Outreach & Communications Officer who thrives in community spaces, builds trust easily, communicates clearly and believes deeply in the potential of young people.

Full Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please review before applying.

#OutreachOfficer #CommunicationsOfficer #YouthOutreach #CommunityEngagement #YouthRecruitment #LondonJobs

Be the consistent, trusted presence who helps young people grow in confidence, leadership and belief in what’s possible.

YouthBuild Ventures UK (YBVUK) works alongside young people aged 16–25 who are furthest from opportunity. We combine leadership development, employability, wellbeing support and community action to create real pathways into work and long-term progress.

Our culture is rooted in Love, Accountability, Collaboration, Diversity and Leadership. These values shape how we hold boundaries, build trust and maintain high expectations every day.

We are now recruiting a Youth Development Officer to join our frontline programme team.

As a Youth Development Officer, you will build professional, trusting relationships with young people and deliver structured group sessions and mentoring that support personal growth, resilience and readiness for progression.

The Youth Development Officer plays a vital role in shaping positive programme culture — modelling consistency, safeguarding practice and values-led behaviour across all activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured workshops and group sessions aligned to programme plans

• Provide 1:1 mentoring using strengths-based and restorative approaches

• Create inclusive, emotionally safe learning environments

• Uphold safeguarding procedures and trauma-informed practice

• Maintain accurate attendance, case notes and outcome tracking

• Contribute to programme events, team reflection and continuous improvement

We’re looking for a Youth Development Officer who believes deeply in young people, communicates clearly, maintains strong professional boundaries and thrives in community-based environments.

Full Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please review before applying.

#YouthDevelopmentOfficer #YouthWork #YouthEngagement #TraumaInformedPractice #YouthSector #LondonJobs

Research Officer

The Centre for Justice Innovation is looking to recruit a pragmatic and thoughtful Research Officer to help us advocate for evidence-based reform to criminal and family justice policy and practice in the UK.

Terms: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent, 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Pay: Starting salary of £35,000

Other benefits: Matched Pension Contributions, Employee Healthcare Scheme, Flexible Hours, Employee Rewards and Discounts Platform, Volunteering Days, Monthly Lunch & Learns, Personal L&D Budget

Location: Edinburgh House, 170 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5DP (hybrid working available)

Reporting to: Head of Data and Evidence

Application deadline: 09:00am on 13th March 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd March 2026, in person at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP

Expected start date: As soon as possible

What will you be doing?

Our Research Officer will play a key pivotal in strengthening the evidence base for innovation across the UK’s justice systems. The role will have a particular focus on improving outcomes for women in the criminal justice system and for families in the family justice system, including through our work overseeing FDAC.

Undertaking qualitative and mixed methods research, you will draw out the voices of people with lived experience and frontline practitioners on issues like:

• Improving the treatment of women in the criminal justice system
• Joined up responses to domestic abuse
• Making sure that children and families involved in the family justice system have the right support.

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking qualitative and mixed-methods research projects
• Working with other team members to design research methodologies
• Carrying out fieldwork with people with lived experience, practitioners and other informants
• Drafting research reports and other research outputs
• Presenting your findings at events
• Working alongside our practice team to produce accessible evidence summaries for practitioners
• Working with our policy team to frame research findings to create policy change

Every member of our team plays a part in influencing how the Centre develops. Roles and objectives may shift, and we ask everyone to work with creativity and flexibility in response to changing business needs.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Through your application, you should demonstrate the experience, skills and knowledge you have in the areas described below.

Experience

• Professional experience of undertaking qualitative or mixed-methods research projects
• Experience of undertaking research with participants facing additional barriers or vulnerabilities
• Experience of drafting high quality research reports or other outputs

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Excellent writing skills and good spoken English
• The ability to summarise research findings clearly for a non-specialist audience
• Demonstrable interest in and understanding of social policy issues
• A pragmatic approach to solving social problems and identifying practical solutions
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and managing your own workload to meet deadlines

You will also need to have:

• A willingness and ability to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas
• Eligibility to work in the UK legally

Application Guidance

All application questions should be answered in your own words without AI assistance. We're looking to understand your individual experience, thinking, and communication style. Please note that applications are screened with AI detection software

The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 13th March 2026. Interviews will be held at our office in Kennington in the week commencing 23rd March 2026.

Equal opportunities

It is the policy of The Centre for Justice Innovation to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, offending history or trade union membership status.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

The Centre is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. It is essential that people do not face unfair discrimination in any role within the charity, whether paid or voluntary. For that reason, we do not use criminal records to exclude people. We only ask about criminal records if they are relevant to the role.

Help underrepresented founders take their businesses to the next level through our flagship LEVELS entrepreneurship programme.
Join 20/20 Levels as a Programme Co-ordinator and play a key role in delivering pitch nights, workshops and founder support.

This is an exciting, hands-on role supporting the smooth delivery of our LEVELS Business Development Programme, which empowers early-stage entrepreneurs from ethnic minority and low socio-economic backgrounds to launch, grow and scale their ventures. You’ll help coordinate sessions, engage founders, support events such as Demo Days and Pitch Nights, and work closely with facilitators, mentors and partners to ensure every cohort has an outstanding experience.

If you’re organised, people-focused, passionate about entrepreneurship and driven by social impact, this is a brilliant opportunity to support the next generation of diverse business leaders.

Following a successful application to the Henry Smith Foundation we are seeking a passionate, committed and flexible Support Worker (35 hours per week) to join our team to support young people and families, primarily focusing on LGBTQ+ young people but working with the wider team to ensure all young people and families are supported.

The main aims of the post are to ensure:

• The charity delivers quality information, advice, guidance and advocacy services which improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ young people in Calderdale & Kirklees.
• LGBTQ+ young people who face additional access barriers are reached and given the opportunity to engage with the service, reducing their isolation and loneliness.
• LGBTQ+ young people have emotionally healthy relationships with their family, friends and intimate partners.

The above would be achieved through group work, youth groups, parent and family groups, 121 work, attending professional meetings such as Team Around The Family and Child In Need meetings, mediating between families and schools, networking, stand events such as Pride’s and Freshers events, offsite activities and family support sessions.

This is a service user and public facing role. The successful candidate will be expected to attend sessions, meetings and events across in Calderdale & Kirklees

The right candidate will have:

• JNC Level 3 Youth and Community Work qualification or a willingness to undertake training. We welcome applicants with equivalent qualifications and experience in relevant sectors inclusive of child care, teaching, social work, nursing etc (or due to complete 2026 - 2027).

• A minimum 12-months experience of working with children, young people aged 25 and under and/or families
• An ability to assess needs and involve young people in identifying appropriate self-action plans
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of Homophobia, Biphobia and transphobia on LGBTQ+ young people
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to work some evenings and weekends
• A full clean driving license and access to a car

What you'd get from us:

• Training and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement, 31 day per year plus bank holidays
• 6% pension contribution
• Life Assurance at three-times salary rate
• An employee health plan, helping with the costs of dental, optical treatments etc
• Access to staff counselling
• Perkbox Employee Benefits - 1000+ deals and discounts
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Earn between £26,510.82 – 27,836.36
• Pay award pending

Why you'd work for us:

• So you can use your skills and passion to influence change and improve outcomes for some of the most stigmatised and marginalised people in Calderdale & Kirklees
• Gain experience, build your transferable skills and learn new ones
• Be part of an amazing, committed team challenging stigma, bias, and inequalities

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Assessment Centre: 4th of March in-person at our South London Centre

We currently have a few Youth Development Lead (YDL) roles available, so please check out those adverts too. You will only need to submit one application, even if you are interested in multiple YDL opportunities. 

Are you ready to join The King's Trust and step into a vibrant role where you'll build meaningful connections and nurture relationships with our extraordinary external delivery partners and volunteers, all in the pursuit of connecting with the young hearts and minds we're devoted to supporting? If the answer is yes, read on!

Take the lead in welcoming, training, and expertly managing a group of delivery partners and volunteers. Your mission will be to ensure that our young people have an exceptional experience and achieve those positive outcomes that change lives. You will also be kept engaged as you’ll be required to travel within your local area to support the delivery of programmes as well as programme visits.

Assist and support our delivery partners and volunteers in bringing The Trust's programmes to life. They'll rely on you for access to training, resources, qualifications, and guidance in adhering to our top-notch quality standards. You’ll also be our compliance hero, ensuring that our delivery partners and volunteers are up to speed with all the necessary policies that keep things running smoothly. You'll be our go-to person, ready to tackle any minor concerns or issues that come our way.

Your knack for precision will shine through as you meticulously record information and data on young people, volunteers, or partners. It's all about ensuring that each step of their journey is accurately documented in our systems and aligns perfectly with the requirements of our funding contracts and is at the forefront of championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Your sheer enthusiasm and commitment will ignite some transformative action, sparking real change as we put those local plans into play and excel in achieving our EDI goals!

Do you have the creativity to facilitate best practice sharing, energise networking sessions, and throw sensational end-of-programme parties? Are you ready to step up and lead sessions with young people when the moment calls? Having a background in education or an understanding of the education system could be an advantage when joining some of our teams, it's like having an ace up your sleeve, whether you're familiar with the intricacies of the school year or you've walked in the shoes of a teacher.

If you are a strong communicator with sharp problem-solving skills and can transform ordinary moments into unforgettable events, you could be just the person we are looking for.

Expect the unexpected and embrace it. Come and be a part of our mission!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)