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Senior Policy and Research Officer
Job Description
Role Overview
Role title: Senior Policy and Research Officer
Team: Policy and Research
Reports to: Policy and Research Director
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000
Location: Kettering (flexible working considered)
Purpose of the role
The Senior Policy and Research Officer supports the organisation’s work to influence policy and practice by delivering high-quality research and analysis.
The role contributes to building a strong evidence base that informs decision-making by government, employers and partners, and supports Youth Employment UK’s position as a trusted source of insight.
What the role is accountable for
Outputs (what is delivered)
The role is responsible for designing, delivering and reporting research projects, including quantitative and qualitative analysis.
This includes analysing data, developing research tools, producing reports and briefings, and supporting the communication of findings to a range of audiences.
Outcomes (what success looks like)
Success in this role is demonstrated through the production of high-quality, reliable research that informs policy, supports organisational strategy, and is used by stakeholders.
The role contributes to strengthening the organisation’s evidence base, supporting policy development and influencing work, and enabling colleagues to use research effectively.
Behaviours (how the work is done)
The role requires a structured and analytical approach to work, with clear and accurate communication of complex information.
It involves working collaboratively with colleagues, maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism, and ensuring that research outputs are accessible and useful to different audiences.
Attitudes (ownership and judgement)
The role requires a strong sense of responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
This includes taking ownership of research tasks, managing competing priorities, identifying risks or issues early, and applying sound judgement when interpreting data and presenting findings.
Key priorities
The main focus of the role is on delivering research projects to a high standard, supporting policy development, ensuring research is accessible and usable, and contributing to the wider work of the team.
Skills and experience
The role requires experience in research within a policy or related environment.
Candidates should demonstrate strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, the ability to analyse and interpret complex data, experience using relevant tools, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.
An understanding of youth employment or related policy areas is desirable.
How success will be measured
Performance will be assessed through the quality and reliability of research outputs, ability to meet deadlines, contribution to policy work, effectiveness in communication, and alignment with organisational values.
Working arrangements and benefits
This role is based in Kettering, with flexibility considered depending on the needs of the role and team.
Youth Employment UK offers a supportive working environment and is committed to flexible working where possible. Benefits include annual leave, pension contribution, and opportunities for development.
Values
Youth Employment UK is committed to being a professional, collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.
All colleagues are expected to:
work in a way that reflects our commitment to young people and employers
demonstrate professionalism and integrity in their work
collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners
contribute to a positive and supportive working environment
Recruitment process
We aim to provide a clear and consistent recruitment experience.
The process for this role is expected to include an initial online interview (approximately 30 minutes), followed by a second-stage interview, usually held in person, including a structured interview and a role-related task.
Candidates who attend the interview will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible.
We are committed to fair and accessible recruitment. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TreeHouse school is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' non-maintained special school, providing support and education to 112 autistic pupils aged 4 -19. Our mission is to stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities for them.
Please note, this role may not meet Skilled worker visa sponsorship criteria.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) to join our team. This is a fantastic progressive opportunity where you will support the Class Teacher in contributing and delivering high quality learning and teaching.
This is a full time, permanent role. The hours are 8.30am - 4.35pm.
What's on offer for you?
What the role involves?
Start date: September 2026
***Please note, applicants who have applied in the past 6 months will not be shortlisted for this role***
Closing date for role: Thursday 16th of April
Outcome of the shortlisting: Friday 17th of April
Interview dates: W/C 20th of April
(The interview process will include a 30 minute interview, 20 minute microteach followed by a written task).
For more information about this vacancy please find the recruitment pack attached.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Role Overview
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with a charitable organisation seeking a strategic Head of Acquisition. This senior role involves leading multi-channel campaigns to optimise audience engagement, drive new supporter acquisitions, and adapt to shifting audience behaviours and fundraising priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
What’s on Offer
Salary: circa £60,000
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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!
Part time Teaching Assistant (TA) – Autism / SEND
Ambitious About Autism is recruiting for a Part Time Teaching Assistant (TA) to support autistic children and young people aged 4–19 at TreeHouse School (Ofsted Outstanding) specialist school in Muswell Hill.
Please note, this role may not meet Skilled Worker visa sponsorship criteria.
You will work 1:1 with autistic pupils, supporting them to access the curriculum while building independence, confidence, and self-esteem through classroom learning and community based activities. This role includes personal care.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience or interest in:
What we offer:
The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as a Part Time Teaching Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with an international network of NGOs, catalysing a new era of humanitarian action to lead the search for a Funding Manager (Hubs). In this role, you will collaborate with Hub representatives internationally to set up successful resource mobilisation functions in selected Hub countries and mobilise new funds directly for them. Hubs are local humanitarian networks working to change the humanitarian system in their own context. They each have unique added values and expertise and are formed by a mix of local, national and international NGO's.
This organisation is a global membership of 145+ organisations, working across six continents, to tackle the biggest systemic problems in the global humanitarian system. This organisation's vision is for a locally led humanitarian system that is accountable to people affected by and at risk of crises. They aim to achieve this vision by making system-level shifts in how humanitarian assistance is approached and delivered.
This role is offered on an initial 24-month, full time contract, paying a salary of £47,500 - £49,000 (per annum with flexible working arrangements at their Old Street, London office. There will be expected travel to visit the Hubs, around 3-4 weeks per year.
As the Funding Manager (Hubs), you will play a critical role in this organisation's localisation agenda and strategy. This will require you to bring expertise in setting up new income streams, coordinating stakeholders internationally and personally securing new income from donors. As most of the Hubs are in early stages of development and volunteer-led, you will need to provide substantial support including capacity-building, donor-mapping, direct engagement on behalf of the Hubs with donors, strategy development and various other activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, entrepreneurial and confident taking the lead in decision-making. The new Funding Manager (Hubs) will have a good understanding of the fundraising landscape relevant to the humanitarian sector, plus a clear interest in the localisation agenda, in addition to having experience in setting fundraising strategies that can catalyse new income as well as a strong personal track record in grant and partnership fundraising. If you are passionate about Start Network's vision for a locally led humanitarian system, then do get in touch to find out more.
How to apply:
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Salary: c.£48,000–£52,000 per annum with 3% employee / 8% pension contribution and other benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (2 days a week in the London office; travel will be at own expense)
Application deadline: 9am on 27 April 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 4 May 2026
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is seeking an Operations Manager to support the organisation in delivering its mission of helping create sustainable futures for historic buildings across the UK.
This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a highly motivated and proactive self-starter who can manage the operations of a growing charity. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Director of Finance, CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, and will line manage the Administration Assistant.
The role spans Governance and Office Management, People and Culture, Policies and Procedures, Data Protection, and IT Management and Security. The post-holder will act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), provide support and advice to the CEO and Board, and be the key liaison with external HR, IT and data protection advisers.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Office Management
· Oversee arrangements and logistical support to the Board and Committees (including Grants Panel, Credit Panel and Audit and Risk Committee), including coordinating the annual meetings plan
· Produce draft minutes for Board of Trustee meetings and the Audit and Risk Committee
· Support the CEO and Chair with Trustee recruitment and Board management
· Develop and manage data recording and filing systems, including shared drive best practice
· Ensure effective office management, including health and safety, fire, security and equipment, liaising with the landlord as required
· Oversee correspondence handling and the premises maintenance register
People and Culture
· Act as the key link with AHF’s external HR consultant, triaging employee queries and overseeing the Employee Handbook
· Maintain accurate employee records and oversee new starter and leaver processes
· Support managers and the SMT with recruitment, inductions and employee performance matters
· Oversee staff benefits and training, including delivery of an AHF-wide training plan
· Ensure annual appraisals are completed and filed in a timely manner
· Organise team meetings, employee surveys and the annual away day, supporting the development of a positive hybrid working culture
Policies, Data Protection and IT
· Coordinate the timely updating of organisational policies and procedures, including the policy log
· Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes, particularly in HR and governance
· Act as Data Protection Officer, liaising with the ICO and retained data protection advisers
· Review and maintain UK GDPR compliance and arrange training as required
· Act as the key liaison with external IT providers, overseeing IT assets, security, policies and disaster recovery planning
Person Specification
Essential
· Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with a practical ‘can-do’ ethos
· Experience in a senior administrative or operations role within a small business, charity or not-for-profit organisation
· Strong experience of day-to-day HR, including employee records, people practices and policy review
· Experience of supporting Boards and senior leadership teams
· Excellent written and spoken English
· Highly computer literate, with strong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Experience managing IT systems and third-party contractors
· Data protection knowledge and experience, with the confidence to act as DPO
· Line management experience
Desirable
· Management and/or HR training or qualifications
· Experience working with external consultants
· Company secretarial or governance experience
· Facilities or property management experience
· Experience supporting organisational culture within a hybrid working environment
About the AHF
Founded in 1976, AHF is a leading heritage charity helping charities and social enterprises across the UK to find solutions for vulnerable historic buildings through advice, grants and loans.
We are a charity committed to being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or socio-economic background.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter (maximum two sides of A4) via the application link. Covering letters created using AI will be discounted. Please write your own covering letter.
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Help us shape the future of mental health support
At Mental Health UK, we’re here to make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone. With demand for our services rising, fundraising has never been more vital. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a creative, supporter‑focused Individual Giving Officer (Retention & Development) to help us deliver stand‑out supporter experiences and grow long‑term, meaningful relationships with our donors.
This is your opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious fundraising team—one that celebrates bold ideas, champions inclusion, and puts supporters at the heart of everything we do.
Salary £26,457-£30,410 plus £3000 London Weighting
What you’ll do
You’ll play a key role in delivering our Individual Giving strategy, working closely with the Senior Individual Giving Manager and colleagues across both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness.
In this role, you will:
Every campaign you create, every story you tell and every donor you nurture will help us raise the income needed to support people with their mental health across the UK.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is passionate, organised and ready to take ownership of exciting, impact‑driven work. You’ll thrive if you have:
You may also have:
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a team that promises to:
We want you to bring your creativity, curiosity and drive—and help us deliver fundraising that truly makes a difference.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited by the idea of crafting compelling campaigns, building meaningful supporter experiences and helping us grow our impact—we’d love to hear from you.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Senior Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Crisis Cove
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this role, you will take a leading position within a dynamic mental health crisis and early‑intervention service, managing a diverse caseload while providing skilled de‑escalation, robust risk assessment and coordinated multi‑agency support. You will guide and empower service users to engage with community services, while also offering day‑to‑day leadership to Recovery Workers, Peer Support Workers and volunteers, ensuring consistent, high‑quality practice. Acting as shift lead when required, you will make informed, real‑time decisions to maintain safe and effective service delivery. A key part of the role involves supporting student placements, contributing to learning plans and offering reflective supervision. You will work closely with the Service Manager and Area Manager to monitor performance, contribute to audits and quality reviews, and drive ongoing service development. You will also play an active role in recruitment, onboarding and volunteer integration, and represent the service in partnership forums, strengthening pathways with local crisis teams and community organisations to ensure continuity of care and smooth transitions for service users.
Please notes this role required you to work from 2pm - 10pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You'll bring solid experience supporting people with mental health difficulties, dual diagnosis, and complex needs, along with the confidence to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with a range of services to keep people safe. You'll be someone who has supported or guided colleagues, peer workers, or students, and who's comfortable contributing to co‑produced activities and working in fast‑paced, crisis‑focused environments. A strong grounding in mental health, trauma‑informed practice, and the realities faced by people accessing crisis and community services is essential, as is a working knowledge of key legislation and safeguarding responsibilities. You'll also bring a deep belief in recovery, strengths‑based practice, and partnership working, alongside clear, adaptable communication that helps you connect with service users, professionals, and the wider community.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you help us develop an outstanding service for young people in Surrey?
Do you have a passion to support young people's emotional health and wellbeing?
Barnardo's are seeking to recruit a full-time (37 hours a week) Community Wellbeing Mentor who shares our commitment and vision to develop an outstanding service and embed Barnardo's basis and values in all we do. This position sits within the Surrey Community Wellbeing Team (CWT) covering Waverley, Woking, Surrey Heath and Spelthorne.
As a Wellbeing Mentor, you will hold a rolling caseload of up to 15 children and young people (6-18 years old) and will provide early intervention/support to them who are experiencing low emotional health and wellbeing. This may present itself in many different ways such as feeling lonely, isolated, unhappy, or anxious, having low mood or experiencing stress and can come from multiple causes. Wellbeing Mentors will provide a hybrid model of support involving direct face to face and virtual sessions, working collaboratively with a solution focussed strength-based approach to support children and young people to improve their emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Part of this role will involve supporting the school-based community wellbeing mentor to co-facilitate one of our B-Connected 6-week courses that take place within local schools. This course covers: Anxiety, Emotional literacy & regulation, Confidence and self-esteem, Friendships/relationships, Low mood, Anxieties around school attendance or transition and Resilience.
The Community Wellbeing Team operates within a Thrive Framework where choice and shared decision making is fundamental. It is a relational model, and we hold a non-judgmental and trusting relationship between the staff member, children, young people, and parents, which is crucial to their ongoing wellbeing. You will receive training on the Thrive model at the start of your employment.
To be successful in this role you will:
The office base (Surrey Wellbeing Hub) for this role is in Leatherhead in Surrey. Although the role is office-based with the ability to work from home, it is essential to meet the needs of the service to travel around Surrey (Waverley, Woking, Surrey Heath and Spelthorne) when necessary. Due to this, access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence will be essential. Car insurance must include business use and be in place before starting with the service. The office base (Surrey Wellbeing Hub) for this role is currently in Leatherhead, Surrey and there is a requirement to regularly attend meetings and collect resources from this location. This base determines your normal deductible commute.
Barnardo's offer their staff regular supervision, external clinical supervision and give all colleagues access to at least three learning days a year. Barnardo's University (BU) facilitate a range of opportunities which will be available through B-learning online and the BU prospectus. However, staff can use this time in a way that works for them – for instance to spend a day shadowing another team.
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning and Insights Manager
Location: Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week in our office in London
Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, full-time
Please note that Blagrave is currently trialling a four-day working week. At present, full-time hours total 32 per week. This arrangement may change following the outcome of the trial and could increase to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week.
Closing date: 30th April 2026
The Blagrave Trust is a charity that funds and collaborates with partners to bring lasting change to the lives of young people. We invest in young people as powerful forces for change and act upon their right to be heard in pursuit of a fair and just society.
We are committed to centring the voices of young people and those affected by the issues we work on. Our board and staff team bring lived and learnt experience that supports our mission. We listen closely to young people, partners and communities to better understand the realities they face and the systems that shape them.
Blagrave will launch a new organisational strategy in June 2026 that will guide our approach over the coming years.
About the role
As Blagrave prepares to launch our new strategy in 2026, this role will help ensure that learning informs our decisions and strengthens our work. The Learning and Insights Manager will support the development and implementation of our emerging impact framework, evaluating evidence, stories and reflections from young people, partners and colleagues to help us understand what is working, what is not, and what this means for our future.
The role is primarily internal (around 70% of your time). You will lead our learning processes, create meaningful spaces for reflection, and develop practical tools that help colleagues learn, adapt and act. You will ensure that insights are captured, synthesised, shared and used across the organisation, from day-to-day practice through to strategic decisions.
You will also help us communicate what we are learning to the wider sector (around 30% of your time). Through reflection pieces, identification of sector-relevant events, and collaboration with partners and funders, you will support Blagrave to be part of meaningful sector wide conversations.
If you are curious, collaborative and motivated by the belief that good learning leads to better outcomes for young people, this role offers a real opportunity to shape change within Blagrave and beyond.
We recognise this is a broad role. Final responsibilities and priorities will be shaped together with the postholder based on their strengths, experience and workload capacity.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience
Why Blagrave
At Blagrave, you will be part of a dedicated team focussed on work that matters. You’ll also get a package that includes:
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Blagrave, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Blagrave is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We expect all staff to actively engage in anti-oppressive and anti-racist practices and contribute to creating an inclusive environment for all, including young people and partners.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to creating safe environments for young people and partners. All staff share responsibility for promoting safety, noticing concerns, and acting in line with our safeguarding policy. All job offers are made subject to appropriate background checks.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check and 2 references.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be empowered to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting a Progression Coach in New Romney, Kent, to join our team delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you are….
· Passionate about, and experienced in, supporting young people to make amazing decisions about their futures
· Committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
· Persistent, empathic and agile in your style of work and able to apply a coaching approach to the delivery of our programme
· Able to tell the stories of our work through data
· Confident in running one-to-one and group work sessions
· Knowledgeable of employability practices and the importance of tailored progression planning for young people
…then please click on the job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply with your CV and cover letter.
Applicants should note that this role will require access to a vehicle.
The role is open to part-time, freelance, and term-time only arrangements.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Service Manager – Nightlight Crisis Services
Reference: 346
Salary: £41,000 - £42,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Flexibility of outside of 9-5 required)
Contract: Permanent
Working base: Watford Wellbeing Centre or Hemel Crisis House – can be negotiated
Reports to: Director of Crisis, Counselling and Children & Young People
About the Nightlight Crisis Service
Hertfordshire Mind Network (HMN) has been delivering Nightlight, part of Hertfordshire’s crisis alternatives pathway, for the last 8 years. We are proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our Helpline, Crisis Cafes and 24/7 Crisis House.
We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary.
As a senior member of our diverse team, you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect. By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery.
About the Role
As a member of the HMN Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Service Manager for our Crisis provision across Hertfordshire (Nightlight), you will be leading the total provision of our 24/7 365 week Crisis House, Daylight, Helpline and Crisis Cafés. You will also oversee our A&E Liaison Project, supporting staff operating in A&E to divert individuals into community crisis provision.
You will ensure the provision is safe, effective and person centered; be accountable for achieving KPI’s, data reporting to Commissioners and the wider SMT & CEO, and develop the service using evidence based data, strategic thought & planning.
The objectives of HMN’s Nightlight Crisis provision is:
We offer:
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 19th April 2026.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at our Watford Wellbeing Centre
N.B. Please quote reference number 346 when completing your application for this role.
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.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
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This role is a key part of the team at Peer Power Youth. Responsible for leading, co-ordinating and delivering and evaluating young people’s involvement in our creative ‘voice and influence’ projects, you will co-create and work alongside young people in secure settings and in the community. You will also be able to lead on a specialist area of work within the team.
A crucial part of our model is to develop strong, trusted and caring relationships with the team, with funders and commissioners, and with a cohort of young people. You will ensure that young people are recruited, engaged and supported to attend, and that activities are co-created, creative, safe and inclusive, developing the skills and expertise of the young people involved. Much of the role is outreach, from our Victoria head office, to going to where young people are for engagement, delivering sessions with young people in community or secure settings, or for recruitment of new young people, with one day a fortnight work from home.
Projects span youth voice and influence work across:
As a Lead co-ordination role, we’re looking for someone who can develop high quality relationships and liaise with funders and commissioners and has a qualification in youth work or significant relevant experience. Experience with youth justice and/or secure settings is desirable, but not essential.
An average week might look like:
Please submit a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the person specification, and specifically the headings mentioned in the application pack. We are interested in your experience, approach and values.
We try and make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, so please email us if you’d prefer to apply via an alternative format (e.g. video, voice note, etc.) or have any other access requirements. Please see information pack for details of how to contact us.
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