Uk youth jobs

Full time (flexible working options available)

Hybrid - Farringdon, London/Home-based

Closing Date: 27 August 2025

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and driven individual with experience in retention marketing and supporter engagement to join us as our Marketing Executive – Loyalty, where you will play a key role in delivering effective multi-channel campaigns that build deep, lasting connections with supporters and help raise vital funds to improve children's lives around the world. 

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About the Role 

As Marketing Executive – Loyalty, you will support the delivery of brilliant, supporter-centric marketing to raise income, deepen engagement and build life-time value of our warm supporters. Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary agile squads, you will help develop and deliver high-performing campaigns across a range of channels including email, direct mail, SMS and telemarketing. Your work will be pivotal in creating meaningful experiences that grow supporter value, loyalty and long-term retention. 

In this role, you will: 

• Support Marketing Managers to deliver effective, insight-led multi-channel campaigns to drive donor retention and income growth. 

• Manage specific elements of the supporter journey across channels such as email, direct mail, SMS and telemarketing. 

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to produce compelling, on-brand marketing materials that inspire action. 

• Analyse performance data, support testing strategies, and apply insights to improve campaign effectiveness. 

• Maintain accurate campaign records and support reporting processes to track performance against KPIs. 

• Ensure all marketing activity complies with legal, ethical and brand standards and reflects Save the Children's values. 

About You 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Experience in customer or supporter retention marketing and communications. 

• Proven ability to grow supporter or donor value through campaigns or journey management. 

• Hands-on experience delivering marketing activity across at least two of the following: direct mail, email, SMS, telemarketing. 

• Experience managing projects and external suppliers to deliver campaigns on time and on budget. 

• Confidence using data and insight to inform decisions, test approaches and optimise performance. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment. 

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Location & Ways of Working:

This is a hybrid working role where you will be required to come in to your contracted office approximately once a week, typically on a Thursday, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service.

This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Join Self Injury Support at a time of growth and transformation.

Self Injury Support is the UK’s leading charity supporting people affected by self-harm. We provide trauma-informed, non-judgemental support through helpline, text, email and webchat services. Our mission is to reduce isolation, improve understanding, and ensure that those affected by self-harm are met with compassion and connection — not stigma. 

We are now looking for a Freelance Listening Services Assistant to support the delivery and expansion of our national services. 

About the role 

This role provides essential support to our Listening Services Coordinators and volunteer team, helping us to deliver high-quality, person-centred services. You will be involved in supervising volunteers, supporting service delivery, and contributing to service development at a time when we are expanding to meet growing need. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working flexibly, in a supportive and values-led team. 

Key responsibilities 

• Support volunteers: Assist in supervising and supporting a team of trained volunteers delivering helpline, text and email support 

• Deliver services: Help coordinate high-quality, trauma-informed listening support to people across the UK 

• Support growth: Contribute to service development, including new shifts and delivery models 

• Maintain quality and safety: Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection standards 

• Use data to improve: Monitor performance and user feedback to help strengthen services 

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• Experienced in working or volunteering on mental health, support, or listening services 

• Confident supporting others in emotionally complex situations 

• Skilled at communicating with empathy, professionalism and clarity 

• Highly organised and reliable; able to work independently and as part of a team 

• Committed to trauma-informed, inclusive and person-centred practice 

What we offer 

• A flexible, freelance role with a national charity leading in the self-harm sector 

• The chance to shape the future of life-changing services 

• A supportive and collaborative working culture 

• Competitive hourly rate  

Deadline: Interviews will be held on a rolling bases until we find a suitable candidate 

The successful candidate for this role will undergo an Enhanced DBS Check. It’s important to note that past convictions won’t necessarily preclude candidates from working with Self Injury Support; and that suitability for the role will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Project Coordinator, Discover! Creative Careers, Cymru
Cydlynydd y Prosiect, Canfod Gyrfaoedd Creadigol
Employment Type: Full Time / Amser llawen
Contract: Fixed Term to 31/3/26 / Tympr penodol tan 31/3/26
Location: Cardiff Caerdydd Office 2-3 days and/or remotely/ Swyddfa 2-3 diwrnod neu/ac o adref
Salary: £32,000 Per annum, pro-rata plus Into Film benefits/Pro-rata, ynghyd â buddion Into Film.

An exciting opportunity is available to work on a new programme in Wales: Discover! Creative Careers, Cymru/Canfod Gyrfaoedd Creadigol. With increased investment from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), the 2025 - 2026 programme features several significant developments including an expansion into two UK nations, widening its reach, and connecting even more young people with opportunities to engage with careers events across all creative industry sub-sectors.

Mae hysbyseb lawn yn y Gymraeg ar gael yn y cam nesaf.

About Into Film

Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.

We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent.

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

About Discover Creative Careers, Cymru

Discover! Creative Careers is a government funded, industry-led programme working to ensure there is a larger and more diverse intake of talent into the creative industries via a broader range of routes. The free-to-access hybrid programme of activities and resources offers meaningful encounters with industry professionals, online tools, training, and support throughout the year.

Discover! Creative Careers, also known as the Creative Careers Programme, was kick-started with funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in 2018 and has been shaped and supported directly by creative businesses, institutions, trade bodies and individuals. The delivery of the programme is led by ScreenSkills in partnership with over 25 organisations and through collaboration with industry, education, and careers professionals.

Discover! Creative Careers, Cymru will provide careers information and employer encounters to young people aged 11-18 and those supporting their careers decisions, with the aim of building a more diverse and inclusive future workforce. The programme will run until the end of March 2026, and will involve working across partners and in collaboration with creative industries organisations across 12 sub-sectors across Wales.

Role Summary

This exciting Project Coordinator role is central to the delivery of Discover! Creative Careers, Cymru, a high-impact initiative designed to open creative sector pathways for young people, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

Working closely with Into Film Cymru’s team and delivery partners, the Project Coordinator will manage the day-to-day planning, logistics, communications, and coordination of Discover! events, workshops, and in-school activity across the nation with support and guidance from the Project Manager.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong bilingual (Welsh/English) communication, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

The successful candidate will ensure smooth delivery of activity during a busy delivery window and support accurate data collection and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of Discover! Creative Careers, Cymru activities in partnership and with support from a wide range of partners. Events to include in-school and online events, creative careers talks, workshops, and live showcases.
• Act as the main point of contact for participating delivery partners and where needed, educators and Careers Leads during the project period.
• Support partners to manage bookings, scheduling, travel logistics, and delivery arrangements for all events, ensuring quality and consistency across different locations.
• Liaise and manage projects with support from Into Film central teams.
• Liaise and work closely with Discover! Creative Careers Teams across the nations to ensure alignment with UK-wide Discover! plans and timelines.
• Support partners with safeguarding protocols, access arrangements, and risk management procedures for all activity.
• Support the collection and input of participant and engagement data via partner organisations and using Into Film’s CRM system (Salesforce) and contribute to evaluation and reporting.
• Respond to teacher queries, partner feedback, and delivery challenges promptly and professionally.
• Ensure all delivery is aligned with the programme’s objectives to reach underrepresented groups and priority areas across Wales.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Into Film Cymru Programme Lead and UK Delivery Team.
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film.

General Responsibilities:

• Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with Into Film’s stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public.
• Commitment and active participation in helping Into Film live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does.
• Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources.
• Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of Into Film’s work.

Person Specification:

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience of coordinating projects or events with multiple partners or stakeholders on a national level.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of the Careers landscape in Wales and the CWRE and CWW frameworks.
• Proven track record and excellent communication and relationship-building skills, especially with educators, youth partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of the education landscape and/or youth engagement in Wales. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the creative sector in Wales. 
• Confidence using spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent).
• Experience of managing logistics, bookings, or scheduling for live in-school or online activity.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and equitable access for all learners.
• Strong Welsh and English language skills (oral and written) are essential for this post. This role requires working with Welsh and English speakers across every aspect of delivery – including working closely with partners within the education, creative and cultural sectors in meetings, through emails and at public events.
• Ability to travel independently across Wales; full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends, with notice, if required.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with safeguarding and risk management protocols working with schools and/or youth settings.
• Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• An appreciation for, and knowledge of, film and creative learning.

Into Film employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual Leave – 28 days (full time/pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension – matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution).
• Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. – all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of Into Film.
• Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Interest-free non-essential study loans.
• Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance.
• Wisdom health insurance cover – non-contributory (apart from employee tax contribution).
• BenefitHub portal – offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services.

All Into Film staff work in a hybrid working pattern. At the Cardiff office we typically work 2-3 days per week in the office but offer flexibility to work fully remotely, with attendance at the local and national offices as required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role.

Candidates are required to be fluent in Welsh and English, including in their listening, speaking, reading and writing, and must meet skill level 4 – proficiency (Welsh and English), as described by learnwelsh.cymru; these skills will be tested at interview.

All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.

Closing date: 9:00am, 5th September 2025
Dyddiad cau: 9:00am, 5ed Medi 2025

Interested?

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Salary: £80,000–£90,000 WTE (4 days a week preferable)
Location: Hybrid (Central London office with flexible working)
Closing date: 7th September
Contact: Rosemary Pini, Allen Lane  

An opportunity to shape a better future for children across the UK.

Thrive at Five is seeking a strategic and hands-on Finance Director to join the organisation at an exciting time of growth. With programmes now live in Stoke-on-Trent, Redcar and Cleveland, and Middlesbrough—and a new site expected to launch in Scotland later this year—this is a pivotal role supporting national expansion and long-term impact.

As a national charity, Thrive at Five helps children in their early years build strong foundations for life and learning. Working in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities, the charity empowers parents and carers while enabling collaborative, place-based action across local systems of support. This work is already making a difference, with early progress recognised in Parliament and featured in recent government initiatives.

The Role

The Finance Director will provide strategic financial leadership across the charity, supporting its mission through robust financial management, long-term planning, and operational oversight. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will work closely with the CEO, trustees, and place-based programme teams to ensure the organisation remains sustainable, agile, and mission-driven.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial strategy, planning, and forecasting
• Overseeing financial operations, systems, and compliance
• Managing restricted and unrestricted funds, budgets, audits, and risk
• Providing high-quality financial reporting to the Board and Finance & Risk Committee
• Supporting fundraising through effective bid modelling and financial insight
• Line-managing and developing finance team members

This is a hybrid role based in Central London (currently Victoria), with flexibility and occasional travel to programme locations.

The Person

Thrive at Five is looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with significant experience at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level—ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A strong understanding of charity finance, including SORP and fund accounting
• Experience of strategic financial planning and risk management
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to influence at senior levels and build effective cross-functional relationships
• A commitment to Thrive at Five’s mission and values, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves in a growing, fast-paced organisation

Why Join Thrive at Five?

• Purpose-led work: Help give every child the best start in life
• Growth opportunity: Join a high-profile, ambitious charity on a national trajectory
• Flexible working: Hybrid model with supportive culture and work-life balance
• Influence and impact: Be part of a close-knit leadership team shaping strategy and systems
• Professional development: Thrive at Five supports continuous learning and personal growth

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and supporting statement.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:
Rosemary Pini, Business Managerfrom Allen Lane

Responsible to: Youth Work Manager
Rate of Pay: £28,500.00 - £30,674.00 (Dependent on qualifications & experience)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (To include regular evening sessions)
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Base: Ripley Blend (Derbyshire) Branch (Regular travel to other sites & locations will be required)
 
Purpose & Scope
“To play a key role in developing and delivering provision in and through our youth branch in Ripley & surrounding areas, so that we effectively engage with disadvantaged and marginalised young people, leaving a lasting impact on their lives and future prospects and that of the wider community.”
 
“To be involved in the delivery of youth work activities, support services, and alternative education opportunities for young people, in a range of settings across Blend delivery sites and locations, designed to create safe spaces for young people that promote their participation and facilitate their personal and social development.”
 
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
 
Service Delivery & Development

• Work closely with the Youth Work Manager and wider youth team in developing and delivering creative, inclusive and needs-led programmes, activities and services for young people that promote their wellbeing and enhance their life chances.
• Actively promote the meaningful participation of young people in shaping the ongoing development of Blend Youth Project service delivery.
• Work effectively across Blend sites and delivery locations in a range of contexts including: open drop-in sessions, alternative education provision, project-based delivery, community projects, detached work, 1:1 mentoring, residentials and school-based work.
• Function as the ‘Lead Worker’ within a variety of delivery contexts and conduct yourself as a role model in youth work practice, providing practice-based support to other staff/volunteers as required.
• Support the planning and delivery of alternative education sessions in a variety of settings as required and directed by the Alternative Education & Post-16 Manager and Specialist Teacher.
• Take a shared responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Branch, ensuring that young people have access to a range of services that meet their needs e.g. employment support, sexual health services etc.
• Take a shared responsibility for the care, upkeep and management of all Blend premises, equipment and resources, ensuring that routine practices and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• In the absence of the Youth Work Manager, act as a key point of contact for matters such as Branch premises procedures and protocols.

 
Quality Assurance & Communications

• To be responsible for the timely completion of all session plans, evaluation forms, progress tracking documents and all associated quality assurance documents. 
• Track, record and report upon project progress to support funding monitoring reports / SLA requirements as required.
• Actively participate in producing content and promotional material for use in Blend Youth Project social media platforms, website and offline materials.

 
Self-Management And Professional Development

• To manage your time effectively and efficiently ensuring that the majority of your working time is direct and sustained delivery of face-to-face work with young people.
• To be responsible for the effective planning, organisation and administration of the post, maintaining appropriate records of work planned and undertaken.
• To attend regular supervision sessions with your Line Manager, submitting agendas/reports on agreed timescales.
• To identify your continuing professional development (CPD) needs and undertake training and professional development opportunities as agreed with your Line Manager.

 
Person Specification 
 
Characteristics & Values
Essential

• Has a passion & enthusiasm for young people’s well-being, learning & development.    
• Committed to anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
• Well organized and able to work effectively alone or as part of a team.

 
Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people & adults.
• Ability to develop effective and creative learning and development activities, resources, schemes of work and session plans.                        
• Effective ICT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent time-management, planning and organizational skills.

 
Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety & risk assessment issues & procedures.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunities practices.

 
Desirable

• Knowledge of current government policy & practice guidance in relation to young people. 

 
Experience
Essential

• Experience of youth work practice in a range of settings and contexts with individuals and groups of young people, including street-based delivery.                    
• Experience of responding effectively & empathetically to challenging behaviour.        
• Experience of planning, evaluating and reviewing work with young people.

     
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Nationally recognized JNC Youth Work qualification, with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience.                                    
• Current/relevant CPD record & willingness to undertake further training & CPD training opportunities.

 
Desirable

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant field of study.

 
Other Requirements
Essential

• A full UK Driving License & access to appropriate transport to enable travel within the duties & responsibilities of the post.                          
• A commitment to working regular unsocial hours, including regular evenings.

 
Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• 20% discount in all Lighthouse Charity Shops
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle discounts
• Christmas Saver Scheme
• Company Events

 
INTERVIEW DATE: FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POST, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACK (FOUND ON OUR CAREERS WEBSITE) WHICH DETAILS THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION.
 
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will therefore be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
 
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Location: You can be based near one of the following office locations - Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, or Newcastle. 

We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.  

Your office is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected.

 

Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours and/or flexitime.

Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given.
 

Ideal start date: ASAP, as agreed with candidate 

Purpose of the Role:

As a key leader within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will be responsible for creating, developing and delivering the Social Mobility Foundation’s Employer Programme – how we inform, influence and positively impact employer-led social mobility, and a source of income generation.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Income Development, you’ll be the custodian of the Social Mobility Employer Index (SMEI) – our annual benchmarking and assessment tool for how UK employers recruit, retain and develop talent from all socioeconomic backgrounds and build inclusive workplaces. You'll have full product ownership, managing the delivery lifecycle from end-to-end: from marketing, to pipeline development and entrant submissions, data analysis, reporting and evaluation, as well as ongoing development and improvement.

In addition, by collaborating with existing partners who offer pro-bono consultancy, you’ll scope, develop and deliver new products, resources and services that equip employers with the knowledge and practical tools to improve social mobility in the workplace.  
 
We’re looking for someone who is willing and able to move easily between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, and is excited about taking full ownership over this important work. Combining a passion for delivering our mission with keen commercial acumen, high attention to detail and project management skills, this is a unique chance to make a big impact on social mobility in the UK.    

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Product ownership and project management 
• Product and service development 
• Quality standards
• Customer service and value proposition 
• Stakeholder management
• Systems and processes  
• Team development and collaboration 
• Line Management (Matrix structure)  

Please review the attached pdf for the full job description.

Person Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)

Project management and product development

• Demonstrable experience designing, delivering and developing programmes, products and/or services that meet organisational needs 
• Demonstrable experience in project management, shaping long-term strategy while managing day-to-day operations and delivery

Stakeholder engagement 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience building and managing relationships 

Policy and data skills 

• Understanding of issues related to social mobility, diversity and inclusion, or workforce development 
• Understanding of and/or experience in benchmarking tools, indices or assessment frameworks 

Commercial and customer service 

• Demonstrable experience in managing pipelines and/or stewarding customers, demonstrating excellent customer service skills and a high attention to detail 
• Confidence in public speaking, presenting or facilitating workshops with professional audiences 

IT skills 

• Experience using Microsoft Office 
• Experience of using or understanding of CRM software to effectively support pipeline and partnership management e.g. Salesforce 
• Experience of or understanding of managing and using digital platforms for programmes, products and/or services 

Please review the attached pdf for the full person specification. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59pm, Monday 25th August: 

1. A cover letter (500 words maximum) outlining why you would like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation and why you are a strong candidate for the role, including specific examples from your experience and skills. 
2. A short statement answering the following question: “Tell us about a time you managed a project or developed a product or programme. How did you plan and deliver it, work with others and ensure a positive experience for users or customers? What challenges did you face, and what was the outcome?” (500 words maximum) 

Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.

Do you want to make a real difference in children and young people's lives? If so, then we would like you to join our dedicated team of social workers and help empower children to thrive. We believe in quality over quantity, ensuring manageable caseloads so you can truly focus on the people you support. Regular supervision, peer support, and emotional wellbeing resources are all part of how we care for our team. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small friendly team, who are well linked in with the wider Barnardo's organisation across the UK.

Barnardo's Cymru Fostering Service, covers the whole of Wales. We offer flexible working options, and a strong support network, and ongoing professional development to ensure you feel valued and supported in your career. 

The suitably applicant will be enthusiastic, creative and passionate about supporting children and young people who are cared for by their foster families. You will be able to work therapeutically with people who have experienced trauma and loss in their lives. You will work in a way that acknowledges and validates their experiences and work with hope that their future may be different. You will also have opportunities to design and deliver training to a team of committed foster parents and peers. You will have strong assessment skills in order to complete Form F's and annual reviews.

Ready to take the next step in your social work career? If the answer yes, then we very much look forward to you joining the team.

Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and want to use this to share the good news of Jesus to children & young people across South England?

About the role 

Scripture Union England & Wales (SU) one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations is  working in partnership with Activate, an exciting local sport and wellbeing project, to offer this unique role to reach many more young people in the Bushy Park area and across the South of England through physical activity. 

We’re looking for a creative and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for using sport to help children and young people across the South of England to explore and respond to the good news of Jesus. 

This unique role combines the benefits of direct face-to-face engagement with young people in a local context, delivering mission through sport activities and programmes, while also developing and mentoring others to expand ministry across the South region. The ideal candidate will have equal passion and experience in both contexts. 

Key details: Employed by Scripture Union you will spend three days per week developing sports mission across London and the South. For two days per week, you will work on the Activate sports and wellbeing project working across the Bushy Park area.

Location: Home based with travel across London and the wider south region for SU & St Peter’s Church in West Molesey for Activate. 

Important things to note before you apply.  

1. This role will focus on Bushy Park, London and the South of England and will require extensive regular travel across the region.

2. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.  

3. We take Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. 

A flexible role shaped around you 

The role is full-time, offering the best of both worlds by working with two partner organisations that collaborate synergistically. This position suits a candidate who enjoys face-to-face interactions with young people locally and strategic work regionally, training others for delivery. You’ll work closely with the Activate team and maintain weekly connections with the SU Sports Mission team as well as contributing to the wider work of the SU South region team. 

Who we’re looking for team

You are someone who loves variety in your work and thrives on the fact that no two days are the same. You value a blend of face-to-face interaction with children and young people through sports coaching and leading, while also adopting a facilitating approach; equipping, training, and motivating others. You enjoy being rooted in a local context but are also happy travelling and working in a range of settings. 

You’re a connector who relishes being in the community, with experience in leading teams whilst working with diverse groups of people. Your creative mindset, combined with excellent organisational skills, enables you to spot and create opportunities for impact. You love Jesus and are filled with energy and passion for sharing the gospel. You excel with people and thrive when given a blank canvas to drive projects from conception to completion. You are a confident communicator with experience in training, coaching, and empowering others. You have a passion for sport and experience in using this as a tool for sharing the gospel with children and young people. You’ve got a Level 2 coaching qualification or you’re willing to work towards one. 

If this describes you and you would like to join a like-minded organisation that offers the flexibility of an exciting, varied role, provides a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other valuable benefits, then read on.

Invest in our mission, as we invest in you: Our Benefits: 

This joined-up role with Activate and Scripture Union means being part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a real, positive difference in the lives of children and young people. We’re proud to be employers that truly value and support our staff. This role offers the flexibility you need for a healthy work-life balance, alongside a competitive salary. Your benefits package includes 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional 5 days for volunteering at  Scripture Union events and two days for spiritual refreshment.

We offer a comprehensive group pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 12%, as well as life insurance (death-in-service coverage). We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave benefits. You will also have access to SU’s bible notes, and the opportunity to join daily staff prayers.

About Scripture Union  

You might have heard of us before if you're one of the 1.5 million+ who have attended one of our Christian holidays or missions over the years, or maybe you're one of the 40,000+ subscribers to have used our brilliant devotionals or been stirred by our exceptional bible resources. We've been at this for a fair few years... over 150 to be precise. Over this time, we’ve remained passionate about helping children and young people develop a vibrant faith in Jesus. As our name describes, the radical power of God's word has always been central to our approach.

We still do all the great stuff with resources and holidays, but in the last few years, we have sharpened our vision with a renewed focus to help the 95% of young people (primary and secondary school age) across the UK who have never stepped foot inside a church, to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus. We do this through equipping and resourcing the local church, training up volunteers from local churches (we call them ‘Faith Guides’) and collaborating with local and national partners across the UK to connect with children and young people and support them on a journey of exploring faith in a way that is relevant and meaningful.

In the last few years we’ve developed a brand new approach to how we do this, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly effective, we call it Revealing Jesus, and its making a massive difference, in the last couple of years we’ve trained up nearly 600 faith guides across 400+ churches all over the UK, collectively we’re seeing over 50,000 young people across the UK on a journey of exploring the Christian faith and responding to an invitation to become followers of Jesus. We have 24 staff organised into four regional mission teams, and alongside our local and national partners, we’re playing our part in a network of organisations that seeks to reach children and young people in every context, across every town and city across the whole of the UK. The journey ahead is significant, and we invite you to be a part of it! 

Since 2015, SU has had a dedicated Mission Through Sport team which contributes directly towards this outreach to the 95. We have recently developed some innovative new resources, aligned with the RJ framework, which the post holder will be involved in both delivering and equipping others to utilise. These include our flagship programme called Holy Ground which empowers churches to adopt a local sports space in their community to connect with the 95 in their context. Half Time is our brand new Explore-Respond resource which uses sports-themed videos and fun games to help the 95 to explore the life of Jesus by journeying through Mark’s Gospel. 

About Activate 

Activate is a sport and physical activity-based programme, formed in 2018, seeking to build community through wellbeing that invigorates faith.  Activate seeks to release God’s people to join in his mission through sport and physical activity in the areas surrounding Bushy Park. This includes gathering, encouraging and empowering local Christians involved in sports ministry, including expressions of chaplaincy and missional communities centred around sports clubs, centres, educational settings and gyms.  A number of local churches across denominations and Dioceses have been supporters of the project. 

In the past Activate has supported sports projects in local schools, an activity-based church service, wellbeing cafe sessions, exercise sessions for the elderly and youth activities.  The successful candidate will be involved in re-launching Activate’s mission after a break due to staff changes. 

About your team

With this role, you will have the benefit of being part of a national-focused sports team at SU, as well as the south team with a regional focus and the local context with Activate. You’ll work out of the office of St Peter’s Church, West Molesey, benefiting from the support of a local parish-based team including clergy and youth workers. You’ll contribute your expertise in a variety of settings, ranging from urban and suburban to coastal and rural areas across the south. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides. We’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years and believe that a vibrant sports ministry can contribute meaningfully to this. 

Interview date: 11th September 2025 

Interview location: St Peter’s Church, West Molesey

* (CONTRACT) Funding is in place for year one and partly secured for year two. We are confident that through the development of innovate partnerships via the Activate role, including within the church of England, the funds can be generated to not only fulfil the two initial years but also beyond that to ensure longevity in this vital mission. We invite interested applicants to contact Mark Oliver, Sports Mission Team Leader at Scripture Union, for an informal conversation.

Exciting opportunity for a marketing specialist to promote a portfolio of prestigious postgraduate programmes.

Anna Freud is seeking a Student Recruitment and Marketing Officer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a collaborative culture with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London. We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.

What you’ll do

You will lead on postgraduate recruitment and marketing for the Education and Training division, working with UCL and internal teams. Key duties include creating and delivering marketing plans, managing web and promotional content, organising recruitment events, running social media campaigns, promoting bursaries, tracking recruitment data, and supporting alumni engagement.

What you’ll bring

Essential skills and experience:

• Background in communications, marketing, and events;
• Skilled in creating high-quality marketing materials across print, digital, and audio-visual formats;
• Proficient with MS Office, Adobe tools, Google Analytics, social media, web editing, and online event platforms;
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects with high accuracy;
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Key details

Hours: Part-time: 14 hours per week. Between Monday and Friday, 09:00-17:00, which must include Wednesday. Flexible working is possible.

Salary: £33,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.

Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).

Contract type: Permanent – starting in September 2025.

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 1 September 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 5 September. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely in week commencing 8 September 2025.

How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Job Title: Fostering Recruitment Officer

Salary: £26,854 per annum salary (increasing to £29,838 in 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week with some evening and weekend working - Permanent Contract

Location: Homebased within Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire area

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

This is an exciting opportunity to join TACT in the new role of Fostering Recruitment Officer as they grow their presence in the South of England. The Fostering Recruitment Officer will drive recruitment of Foster Carers across the area, innovating engagement and participation alongside the Fostering Recruitment Manager, with a varying balance of independent working and collaboration with the other members of the London and The South Team. The Fostering Recruitment Officer will have excellent people skills, thrive in a dynamic and evolving role and enjoy contributing to the TACT community across this area.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT,apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Fostering Recruitment Officer will include:

• Working collaboratively with the team to progress enquiry management
• Support community recruitment activity to create a consistent pipeline of carer applicants
• Facilitating a smooth application and assessment process for potential carers
• Undertaking essential administrative tasks relating to record keeping, creation of data for analysis, evidence for measuring objectives
• Creatively contribute to innovation and improvement of strategies and local activities
• Maintaining an understanding of regulations and requirements for provision of foster care services

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The Fostering Recruitment Officer will be based within Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and/or Hampshire. Travel across these areas will be essential for meeting potential new, and existing, foster carers, attendance at face-to-face team meetings at least once a month, and on other occasions for training and wellbeing events.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025

• Interview Date: Monday 8th September 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Our Client is a dynamic and passionate team committed to reversing the most significant decline in young people's well-being in over a generation. They believe it's not inevitable that children's lives get harder every year and they have a bold plan to change this. Their Major Appeal represents the most ambitious investment in early help and mental health support they have ever made. The team is now looking to appoint an Associate Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), and Prospectus is leading the search.

Associate Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts)

Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible arrangements considered)

Permanent

Work from anywhere (regular London travel required)

£60,000-£65,000 per annum

The Associate Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts) will take a pivotal role in leading major gift fundraising activities, helping to deliver transformational impact for young people across the UK. Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, senior leadership, and trustees, they will identify and engage networks, opportunity, and influence to secure high-value support for the charity's mission. With the team, this role will develop the foundations of a best-in-class philanthropy programme, building the products, processes, systems, and culture that will sustain long-term success.

The successful candidate will bring a substantial track record of personally securing significant (six-figure) gifts and experience in building major gift fundraising programmes. They will be adept at establishing effective processes and methodologies to support high-performance philanthropy, managing high-value donor portfolios, and delivering exceptional cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. They will have proven experience as a senior manager, leading high-performing teams, and overseeing special philanthropy events as part of wider major giving strategies. Strong knowledge of the UK philanthropy market, the legal and regulatory environment, and the ability to work with volunteer fundraisers and senior stakeholders to solicit donations are essential.

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.

About the Role

The Learning Support Team provides targeted support to young people, helping them develop core practical and academic skills, broaden their existing interests, and explore new ideas. In this role, you will deliver both group and one-to-one sessions, including tailored Maths and English tuition based on individual needs. You will work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure each young person has appropriate access to educational opportunities and engagement.

We believe that everyone has the right to learn in the way that suits them best—so there’s no such thing as a “typical” day in this role. Sessions can take place anywhere: from the beach to the kitchen, the garden, or even the gym. As with all our teams and services, the unexpected is part of everyday life—though with us, it can take many forms. A young person might be excluded from school, be in the middle of transitioning to a new placement, or arrive (or not) due to an emergency referral. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

If this sounds like the right role for you, feel free to contact us for an informal discussion. 

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

About Us

 Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Applicants should have

• Evidence of degree ( BA, BSc in a related field, such as Linguistics, Psychology or Education ) or PGCE.
• Experience in identifying and assessing the needs of young people, setting clear goals and targets through collaborative discussions and the effective use of relevant data to inform assessments.
• Experience in supporting young people to achieve their learning goals, particularly those who are underachieving, disengaged, or facing social and emotional barriers to learning.

What you should expect from us

• Salary: £26,850 per annum
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading Training Programme including Access to Children’s Right and Participation, CSE, Empowerment, Mental Health and Social Pedagogy.
• Contributory Pension Scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in Service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Blue Light Card: discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to complete an online application form to ensure we gather all necessary information in line with legislation, best practice, and our vetting requirements.

Ideally, applicants will already be registered with the DBS Update Service. If not, a DBS (police) check will be carried out by St Christopher’s prior to the start date.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.

It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

22.5 hours per week / £26,230 per annum, pro rata / permanent / hybrid - working pattern to be discussed at interview.

 is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Our Youth Voice and Engagement team specialise in youth participation and digital co-production. They have an organisation-wide strategic remit to develop and embed an inclusive and accessible youth voice and leadership programme. The team is also responsible for the delivery of our digital e-wellbeing service and the development of other digital platforms to meet the needs of the children and young people we support.

We are recruiting for a Youth Voice and Engagement Co-ordinator to help us bring youth participation to life across West Sussex. As part of our Youth Engagement Team, you’ll lead the delivery of our Youth Voice Action Plan, working directly with young people in supported accommodation, therapeutic services, and youth advice settings in West Sussex. You’ll collaborate with frontline staff to embed meaningful engagement practices and ensure young people’s voices are heard, valued, and acted upon.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

We are recruiting a Youth Voice and Engagement Co-ordinator, who has experience in youth engagement, co-production, or participation work. The successful applicant will have strong facilitation and communication skills and a proactive, organised, and collaborative approach. You will also have the ability to build trust with young people and staff alike and knowledge of trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact

Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at 

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 August 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider. 

InterAct is seeking an innovative and creative Chief Executive Officer to champion the needs of the members through networking, partnership development and fundraising and to ensure that the needs of the members are at the heart of the Charity’s service delivery developments.

Reporting into the Chair of Trustees, the CEO will ensure that the values of the charity are upheld and lead the charity. The CEO will have overall responsibility for the management and administration of the Charity within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks approved by the Board of Trustees. Together with the Chair, you will enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the Charity. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping young people with disabilities to prosper and succeed. 

We are an innovative, enterprising, local Essex based charity that delivers support where needed most – in the heart of the community. This includes weekly youth clubs and inclusive social and leisure activities all year round for children and young adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. We also provide school holiday day trips and occassionbal residentials We enable our beneficairies to have a social life with their peers and give them opportunities to enjoy a wide range of activities, supported by our experienced staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will have drive, ambition, and have a proven record of networking and fundraising in the charity sector. You will be capable of working collaboratively with local business leaders, other charitable organisations, local authorities, sponsors and benefactors. The CEO will be responsible for the implementation of the strategic plan as well as oversight of general organisational operations such as finance, HR, bid-writing etc. Professional development is encouraged with support for learning opportunities as they arise.

Applications are invited from candidates seeking a full or part-time position. The successful applicant will be supported by a small but very experienced team and will be accountable to the charities Trustees.

Candidates can find further information about InterAct on our website.

We provide hybrid working arrangements, working from home and our office in Chelmsford. Please note, we are soon to move to new offices near Ford End.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit

InterAct is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you would like more information about the role and the charity, you can arrange an informal discussion with our current CEO by contacting the office.