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Are you passionate about creating positive opportunities for children and young people? Do you enjoy organising activities, building partnerships and helping families access the support they need?
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Youth Activities and Enrichment Coordinator to join our award-winning Bright Futures Children and Young People's Programme.
In this rewarding role, you will plan and coordinate engaging and inclusive educational, recreational and enrichment activities that help refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and feel connected to their local community.
Location: We have offices in Kingston Upon Thames, greater London.
Hours: 14 hours per week – 2 days a week* (including paid half-hour lunch break).
Salary: £12,740 (FTE £31,850) for 2 years.
Leave: 26 days per annum Pro Rata plus bank holidays.
Starting Date October 2026.
Responsible to Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager.
*The peak activity periods for this role happen during school half-terms, which means extra hours will be required during these times. In return, we offer full flexibility with Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), allowing you to reclaim your time outside of busy half-term periods. Afterschool club is currently on Wednesdays and you will be expected to attend in person until 6pm.
Purpose of the Role
The Youth Activities and Enrichment Coordinator will play a key role in planning, coordinating, delivering and monitoring educational, recreational and enrichment activities as part of our award-winning Bright Futures Children’s and Young People’s Programme. Working closely with the Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager, Primary Teacher, external partners and volunteers, the post holder will ensure the provision of engaging, inclusive and memorable opportunities. In addition, they will support the delivery of RAK Bright Futures After School Club and Supplementary School and contribute to education-related casework for children and young people and monitoring and evaluation of all above activity.
All staff are expected to adhere to the Equal Opportunities Policy of RAK at all times.
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is a well-established charity dedicated to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum from anywhere in the world who find themselves in the Royal Borough of Kingston and neighbouring boroughs. Since its foundation in 1991, RAK has been the main provider of direct services to refugees and people seeking asylum as well as promoting refugee rights.
RAK aims to support refugees through the process from their initial reception in the borough through to final integration into the local community in order to enable them to live a fulfilling life and become accepted and active participants in our local communities. We achieve this by accomplishing a variety of outcomes for refugee and asylum-seeking families through delivering a holistic service including advice, information, counselling, education, training, and assistance to access mainstream services and employment opportunities to help them rebuild their lives.
What we can offer you
· Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to around 1300 individuals and families a year.
· A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards.
· Flexible working.
· A committed community in South West London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations.
· Generous annual leave.
· Paid 30 minute lunch break if working 6 or more hours per day.
Our values
- Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.
- Enterprise: we are innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
- Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, plan and coordinate holiday activities, trips and workshops that promote learning, wellbeing, community engagement and social inclusion.
- Develop and maintain relationships with activity providers, venues, schools, community organisations, cultural institutions and other partners to secure and coordinate activities, trips and enrichment opportunities.
- Manage invitations and registrations. Communicate with families regarding activities, permissions, travel arrangements and other relevant information.
- Organise the provision of lunches and refreshments through partnerships with local organisations and suppliers. Ensuring compliance with relevant food hygiene standards.
- Track project expenditure, process invoices, reconcile activity-related expenses, and maintain accurate budget records.
- Maintain records of attendance and activities. Administer questionnaires to monitor outcomes and obtain feedback to support evaluation and project reporting requirements.
- Take photos and prepare short commentary for social media whilst prioritising online safety of children and young people and ensuring all necessary permissions are in place.
- Deal sensitively with children, young people and families, identifying needs and making referrals to appropriate RAK services, external organisations and community opportunities.
- Keep up to date with local community activities and services and ensure youth activities notice boards are regularly updated.
- Promote the welfare and safety of children and young people at all times.
- Adhere to RAK’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Conduct appropriate risk assessments and ensure health and safety requirements are met for activities and trips.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Support Duties
- Support the delivery of RAK’s After School Club and Supplementary School programmes.
- Provide support to the Head of Services/ Family Support and Supplementary School Manager and Primary Teacher with education-related enquiries and casework.
- Support and work alongside volunteers involved in the delivery of Bright Futures.
- Ensure client details and case records are accurate, confidential and recorded on the RAK database and other relevant platforms.
Other duties and shared responsibilities
- Attend team meetings, training and other activities required to support the successful delivery of the programme.
- Represent RAK professionally with partners, stakeholders and the wider community.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager that are consistent with the nature of the role.
- Undertake other duties such as implementing cleanliness procedures, and assisting in fire practices.
- Implement Refugee Action Kingston’s Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and other policies in all areas of work.
Please note the duties outlined in this Job Description may be reviewed and amended from time to time.
Person specification
- Experience of organising activity and enrichment programmes and events for children and young people.
- Experience of working with children and young people at risk of violence or exploitation.
- Experience of managing administrative processes and maintaining accurate records.
- Experience of monitoring budgets and handling financial administration.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- Digital proficiency – experience of working with database systems, Microsoft 365, Canva.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families and partner organisations.
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly.
- Available to work during school half term holidays.
- A commitment to the aims and objectives of Refugee Action Kingston and an understanding of the challenges faced by people seeking asylum and refugees in the UK.
Desirable criteria
- Spoken competency in one or more key client language groups.
- Lived or learned experience of the challenges faced by children and young people affected by displacement, disruption to education, youth violence or exploitation.
Our workplace
We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. Our values are clearly set out in our strategy RAK Strategy 2023-28 which is available on our website.
RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.
Interviews will take place w/c 21 September 2026.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community


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Working within Baobab's welcoming and dynamic admin team in our Therapeutic Community, the Engagement and Administrative Assistant is a dual role. In your Admin assistant role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to operational, research and advocacy teams. In your Engagement Assistant role, you will lead on developing a successful programme of youth activities at the Baobab Centre (as Baobab Youth Activities Coordinator) and will focus on prioritising young people’s engagement in advocacy and research.
Please read the attached Job Description & Person Specification plus the Clinical Context and Model document, attached to this add.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that offers support to young survivors of human rights abuses seeking refuge in the UK
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Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and rebuild their future?
We’re looking for a compassionate Learning & Skills Coordinator to join our grassroots charity in Greenwich, South East London where you can play a vital role in helping people experiencing homelessness develop confidence, gain new skills, and access opportunities through education, training and employment.
The Learning and Skills Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of clear, structured pathways into education, training, volunteering, work placements and employment for guests accessing GHP services. The role will work directly with guests to identify aspirations, remove barriers, and support progression into meaningful opportunities that enhance wellbeing, independence and long‑term stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Operations and Partnerships Coordinator
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Location: London based, home working with regular travel across London
Contract: Fixed term (until 31 March 2027)
Salary: £40,535 inclusive of London Weighting (£36,192 national salary)
About us
Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to offer various accommodation options while building a network of local support. This includes providing personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their other needs. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we implement innovative solutions to tackle housing injustice, enhance the quality of housing, and elevate the voices and experiences of groups affected by housing injustice to both local and national governments.
About the Faith & Community Development Team
The Faith & Community Development Team supports and strengthens community and faith-based responses to homelessness across England through its national network, partnerships, training, research, funding support and quality improvement work. The team supports organisations to deliver safer, more effective and sustainable services, including shelters, day services, outreach and community hubs.
About you
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive person. You will have good knowledge of homelessness policy and practice, strong written and spoken communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to collate and present quantitative and qualitative information. You will have excellent digital and IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Excel and Word, with the ability to adopt and apply AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot or equivalent) to improve ways of working.
You will also be confident in building relationships and working in partnership with shelters, day services, churches, community projects, funders, and other stakeholders.
About the role
The successful candidate will provide essential operational, administrative and coordination support to the Faith and Community Development Team, working closely with the London Partnerships and Development Lead. They will support smooth service delivery, stakeholder engagement, internal communications, meetings and events, reporting processes, and will act as partnership manager for a small number of projects across London.
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave, 3 of which are fixed between Christmas and New Year. This is in addition to bank holidays and pro-rata if part time.
- After 3 years of service you are entitled to one additional day of holiday for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, pro-rata if part time.
- We offer flexible working. Not all posts can be made flexible, but where possible we operate core hours of 10am to 3pm, with employees able to flex their working day around these. Any flexibility is at the discretion of the line manager and relevant senior manager.
- As this role is offered as home working, we will provide some financial support to get you set up with appropriate equipment.
- We offer an employee assistance programme through Spectrum Life, which can be used by you and your family for a range of advice and support.
- We offer a cycle-to-work scheme.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please read the attached job description and fill out the application form (accessed by clicking 'Apply'), describing your capabilities for each of the numbered points in the person specification. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Associate Programme in the core team of On Purpose London, an international social enterprise dedicated to developing leaders for transformative change. The Programme and Recruitment Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the programme runs smoothly and that the participants, our Associates, have a great experience.
Person profile
We are seeking an organised self-starter who can bring great organisational skills to the recruitment of participants, and programme delivery of our well-known cohort-based learning programme. You will work closely with our current On Purpose Associates and the L+D Programme team to deliver an outstanding learning & development programme that supports our Associates to transition into critical roles in systemic change.
About On Purpose
We develop leaders who will help transform our economy – putting purpose before profit to create a system that is equitable and regenerative. Working here puts you at the heart of an inspirational mix of people and organisations working to create positive change. You will create impact by shaping leaders who will have a transformative effect on the economy, and help curate a curriculum of learning and development opportunities.
Our Associate Programme celebrated its fifteenth year in 2025. Running twice a year, the year-long programme works with a select group of high-potential career changers from a range of professional backgrounds, matching them to work with purpose-led organisations, and supporting them through inspiring learning and development.
About the role
The role of Programme and Recruitment Coordinator sits at the heart of delivering our flagship Associate Programme. You’ll accompany individuals through the journey from candidates to Associates, support their onboarding and matching to placements, hold the logistics for their regular afternoon training sessions and project manage key milestones in the Programme such as the residential.
This role will work with our London and international core team and current Associates. You will be managed by the Co-Lead of On Purpose London, Head of Programme & Organisational Development, and work closely with the Programme Delivery Manager and Co-Lead, Head of Business Development & Community on specific workstreams.
In this role, you will:
Ensure Associates have an excellent experience throughout their time at On Purpose
- Support the delivery of Associate training sessions, which requires being physically present every Friday afternoon in central London to coordinate the session logistics, acting as venue and trainer liaison.
- Lead on communications with Associates, including acting as the first point of contact on many areas of the Programme
- Lead on the logistics of a range of in-person and online events, including induction, residentials and end of year celebration events
- Support the Programme Delivery Manager in other aspects of Programme delivery, including maintaining a library of learning resources, weekly communication with Associates and other ad hoc tasks.
Manage the logistics of the recruitment selection process for the Associate Programme
- Manage queries from candidates during the recruitment process
- Project manage review of Associate programme applications using AI and human application scoring systems, and participate in application scoring alongside the wider team
- Coordinate interview slots and lead on communications with interviewees
- Coordinate interviewers, leading on recruiting and communicating with interviewers, and coordinate the logistics of interviewing days
- Coordinate process for giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates and issuing offers
Manage onboarding process for the Associate Programme
- Lead on end to end communications with new Associates from issuing offer letters through onboarding checks and providing timely information about starting the programme
- Provide administrative support for our placement matching process, coordinating with the Head of Business Development and Marketing & Communications Manager to prepare materials, and run logistics of the process.
- Manage internal processes for onboarding new Associates including set up on tech systems, gathering information to add people to payroll and confirming right to work, and liaising with placement organisation’s HR teams as needed.
Support the smooth running of the organisation administratively
- Provide administrative support around finance and HR, including processing and generating invoices, and on-boarding new team members
- Manage office-related activities including liaising with the landlords of our serviced offices, ordering supplies, managing post etc
- Manage the two general email mailboxes and respond to inquiries
- Onboard new Mentors, Coaches and Partners to our community and help keep our CRM system up to date
Support organisational improvement initiatives
- Support On Purpose’s impact management practice, including collecting and maintaining data and feedback
- Support On Purpose to develop our community, including sending communications to partners and supporting community events
- Support On Purpose to expand our outreach to placement organisations, e.g. by identifying and communicating with potential organisations.
Like all members of the On Purpose London team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to wider strategic initiatives, and work in collaboration with On Purpose team members internationally. We value inclusivity and people at all stages of their career and length of service at On Purpose are asked their opinions and encouraged to share ideas.
About you
Skills
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to keep multiple workstreams on track and manage priorities across diverse stakeholders
- Self-starter who develops ownership of the work they do whilst working collaboratively with colleagues
- Practical problem solver with a pragmatic approach and an eye for detail
- Flexible approach, with ability to adjust plans to emerging demands
- Excellent verbal and written communicator
- Competent IT user, able to learn new systems quickly and open to utilising AI and exploring automation of administrative tasks
- Stakeholder management, with the ability to build strong relationships and connections within and beyond On Purpose’s community
- A strong sense of purpose, integrity and alignment with the On Purpose vision and values
- Genuine passion for social and environmental impact, using business for good and the mission of On Purpose
Desirable Experience
- Coordinating programmes, events, or projects
- Providing administrative support (finance, HR, scheduling)
- Delivering good candidate or customer experience
- Experience in recruitment or HR administration (e.g. candidate communication, onboarding)
- Experience in a non-profit, training, or purpose-driven organisation
- Experience in an office-based professional environment, including using IT systems (e.g. a CRM, Gsuite/Office)
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience
- HR, project management, or event coordination training/certification
We are a community that welcomes diversity in all forms, from a wide variety of professional and personal backgrounds. We encourage applications from anyone who’s passionate about purpose-led work.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Working arrangements
This is a 5 day/week permanent office based role. On Purpose currently operates a hybrid working model with two regular office days a week at our office in Euston (Tuesdays and Fridays). There is occasional evening working and travel required, both in the UK and to Paris.
Benefits
We care about everyone we work with and therefore have high aspirations for what we’ll each get out of working at On Purpose. We want our time working together to be challenging and rewarding as well as fun and enjoyable. Benefits include:
- The chance to work at a genuinely purpose-first organisation.
- A trusting, collaborative and flexible work environment
- A 25 day holiday allowance (pro-rata), plus UK bank holidays and your birthday. We usually have the days between Christmas and New Year gifted in addition to our holiday allocation.
- Employer pension scheme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities. Access to our Associate Programme’s training sessions every Friday and a £750/year learning budget.
- Volunteering time during work hours - up to 4 hours a month
- Enhanced parental leave and pay (non-contractual, current organisational policies)
- Climate perks - up to 1 extra day holiday / year if travelling somewhere by train, ferry, or other low-carbon options instead of flying.
- Networking opportunities - by joining the On Purpose, you will have access to a community of 4000+ purpose-driven, like-minded people.
On Purpose is a verified People and Planet First social enterprise, a member of Social Enterprise UK and a London Living Wage employer. We are based at a global social impact co-working community Impact Hub Euston in London and also have an office in Paris.
Applications
To apply, click the link to submit your CV + a supporting statement (up to 750 words). Your supporting statement is an important part of your application and we’d love to hear:
- Why you’re interested in this role supporting recruitment and delivery for the Associate programme at On Purpose
- About you - Introduce yourself and describe how your skills are suited to delivering the role. Share how you've previously used these skills to achieve a positive outcome, and mention any ways in which you bring desirable skills or experience or strengths you would bring to the team.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate ahead of the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early to ensure their applications are considered.
Important dates:
- Deadline for applications: Wednesday 26th August 2026
- Interviews: If successful, you will be invited to interview on 1st or 2nd September 2026
- Target start date: 28th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Student Activities Coordinator
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting student-led opportunities and volunteering, with a drive to empowering others and breaking down barriers to participation.
The Students’ Guild supports a wide range of student-led activities which provide exciting and rewarding opportunities for our members. This role supports the Activities Team to proactively support and empower student-led activities, as well as championing a diverse range of student-led interests that enable development, participation and belonging.
You’ll be one of the key staff contacts supporting over 300 student-led societies. Providing and support and facilitation in volunteer management such as recruitment, induction, training, reward and recognition. Ensuring student group activity runs safely, as well as supporting the strategic sustainability and development of the groups, ensuring as many students as possible have access to diverse, engaging and positive extra-curricular experiences.
The Role
Role: Senior Student Activities Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade C, £31,357.00 to £35,550.18
Contract: Permanent
Location: Exeter/Hybrid
Who are we?
The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation who are looking forward to shaping a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
- You’ll have experience volunteering or working with volunteers within a fast paced and dynamic setting.
- You’ll be capable of seeking out new opportunities and inspiring new approaches whilst being comfortable to lead and develop projects.
- You’ll know how to motivate, facilitate and lead others to enable their development.
To view the role profile and to find out more about working with us and how we help our students LOVE Exeter, please visit our website.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for expectant parents, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives and a confidential employee advice service and assistance programme. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible working. We also provide access to great development, helping you to gain valuable experience in the charity sector and beyond, and ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
How to Apply
NOTE: To apply for this position, you will need to submit your application via our recruitment portal located on our website.
Application Timeline:
Closing Date: 0930 Monday 17th August 20256
Shortlisting: 18th and 19th August 2026
Interviews: 27th/28th August 2026
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal.You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
- Please outline why you want to apply for this role and what excites you most about working within a Students Guild.
- Please describe a time when you supported volunteers, student leaders or colleagues to achieve a shared outcome. What was your role, what approach did you take, and what did you learn?
- Student Society Activities should be accessible, welcoming and inclusive to all students. Describe a time when you identified or addressed a barrier to participation, engagement or inclusion. What action did you take and what was the impact?
Please note:
- We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
- You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
- Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.
For general enquiries or if you'd like an informal chat with the team to find out more about the role, the team and what they’re looking for in our new Senior Student Activities Coordinator, you can get in touch using the details on our website.
Helping students to Love Exeter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting student-led opportunities and volunteering, with a drive to empowering others and breaking down barriers to participation.
The Students’ Guild supports a wide range of student-led activities which provide exciting and rewarding opportunities for our members. This role supports the Activities Team to proactively support and empower student-led activities, as well as championing a diverse range of student-led interests that enable development, participation and belonging.
You’ll be one of the key staff contacts supporting over 300 student-led societies. Providing support in volunteer management such as recruitment, induction, training, reward and recognition. Ensuring student group activity runs safely, as well as supporting the strategic development of the groups, ensuring as many students as possible have access to diverse, engaging and positive extra-curricular experiences.
The Role
Role: Student Activities Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade B, £26,852 - £30,443 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Exeter/Hybrid
Who are we?
The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation who are looking forward to shaping a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
- You’ll have some experience volunteering or working with volunteers.
- You’ll be capable of seeking out new opportunities and inspiring new approaches.
- You’ll know how to motivate, facilitate and guide others to enable their development.
To find out more about working with us and to view the role profile please visit our website.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for expectant parents, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives and a confidential employee advice service and assistance programme. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible working. We also provide access to great development, helping you to gain valuable experience in the charity sector and beyond, and ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
How to Apply
Application Timeline:
Closing Date: 0930 Monday 17th August 20256
Shortlisting: 18th and 19th August 2026
Interviews: 27th/28th August 2026
You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
- Please outline why you want to apply for this role, including how your values align with those of the Students’ Guild
- Please outline your experience of supporting and empowering others to deliver volunteer led events, activities or projects
- Please describe your approach to collaboratively working with others whilst managing difficult situations
Please note:
- We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days
- You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa
- Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered
For general enquiries or if you'd like an informal chat with the team to find out more about the role, the team and what they’re looking for in our new Student Activities Coordinator please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Helping students to Love Exeter.
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!
Employment Coordinator – London
Role Details
Job title: Employment Coordinator
Reports to: Client Services Manager - London
Location: London – hybrid working (2 days/week based in our dog friendly London office, with additional 1-2 days a week based in delivery locations in Croydon)
Salary: London- £29000 (Salary band:£29,000 - £32,000)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract to end of June 2027
Background
Breaking Barriers is a national charity dedicated to helping refugees and asylum seekers build new lives through employment. We work with individuals facing complex barriers to the labour market, providing tailored employment support and partnering with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations across the UK.
This role has been created to support the delivery of multiple employment projects in London. The postholder will work directly with asylum seekers and refugees across a range of community settings, including asylum contingency accommodation, and in Breaking Barriers offices, helping them access employment & integration support and connect with our services.
Overall Purpose
The Employment Coordinator will support the delivery of a Breaking Barriers employment projects in London by conducting outreach across community locations, co-delivering employability workshops, enrolling eligible participants into the programmes, providing information and guidance to the programme participants, and contributing to monitoring and reporting requirements.
In summary, this role will be responsible for:
· Conducting targeted outreach in community locations, including asylum contingency accommodation, to raise awareness of the service and engage potential participants.
· Enrolling participants into the employment project, ensuring accurate initial assessments and data capture.
· Co-delivering in-person and remote employability workshops and group sessions at both Breaking Barriers and partner venues
· Providing 1:1 information, advice, and guidance to the programme participants.
· Supporting monitoring and reporting activities to track client engagement and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
We are a fast-paced charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness, so your responsibilities may change, develop, and grow in line with the needs of our services.
Outreach & Engagement
· Conduct regular outreach visits to community locations across London, including asylum contingency accommodation, libraries, community centres, and partner venues.
· Build and maintain positive relationships with accommodation providers, community organisations, and referral partners to promote the service and identify potential participants.
· Provide clear, accessible information about the programme to individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of English.
· Represent Breaking Barriers professionally at outreach events and partner-led activities.
Client Onboarding
· Triage: apply agreed triage processes to understand each participant’s circumstances, employment goals, barriers, support needs and readiness for different types of support.
· Programme allocation: make informed recommendations about the most appropriate support pathway, taking account of participant profile, eligibility criteria and available programme options.
· Enrolment: complete participant enrolment accurately and efficiently, ensuring all required documentation, consent and data are captured in line with project requirements.
· Communication and handover: explain onboarding outcomes clearly to participants and provide warm handovers to caseworkers, Client Services Managers or other colleagues for ongoing support.
· Records and escalation: maintain clear CRM records of triage, allocation and enrolment decisions, escalating complex cases to a line manager where required.
Workshops & Group sessions Co-Delivery
· Co-deliver in-person employability workshops at partner venues, leading the employment support strand of the sessions.
· Coordinate and deliver remote group sessions and job clubs.
· Design and adapt workshop content to meet the needs of participants, including those with low levels of English and limited prior work experience in the UK.
· Work collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure workshops are well-coordinated, participant-centred, and delivered to a high standard.
· Gather and respond to participant feedback to continuously improve the quality and relevance of group sessions.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of outreach activities, workshop delivery, and participant enrolments in the CRM system.
· Support monthly and quarterly reporting by providing timely data and qualitative evidence of participant engagement and progress.
· Contribute case studies and participant stories to evidence impact for funders and internal reports.
· Adhere to data collection and monitoring processes to ensure quality and consistency across the project.
Safeguarding
· Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately, following Breaking Barriers’ policies and procedures.
· Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns arising during outreach visits and workshop delivery, recording and notifying management as required.
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience providing support, advice, or guidance to individuals facing multiple barriers.
· Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or other marginalised communities facing complex and multiple barriers.
· Understanding of the refugee and asylum seeker experience and the systemic challenges they face in accessing employment.
· Confidence in conducting outreach in community settings and engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds.
· Experience co-delivering or facilitating group sessions or workshops, including adapting content and approach to different needs.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively and effectively with people with varying levels of English.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently on a part-time basis.
· Experience using a CRM or case management system to maintain accurate client records.
· Knowledge of safeguarding principles and experience handling safeguarding concerns appropriately.
· Knowledge of the London employment, education, and training landscape.
· Willingness and ability to travel to community locations across London.
Desirable
· Experience working in or alongside asylum contingency accommodation or similar residential settings.
· Experience supporting monitoring, data collection, or reporting for funded projects or services.
· A second language relevant to the communities served (e.g. Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Tigrinya).
· Lived experience of seeking sanctuary or forced migration to the UK.
Additional Information
· This role will require travel to community locations and partner venues across London.
· Some flexibility around working hours may be required to support outreach or workshop delivery (TOIL provided).
· This role is subject to an DBS check.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Breaking Barriers is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief.
We aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients. We celebrate diversity within our workforce and are committed to creating a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Coordinator
Location: London (with hybrid working)
Contract: Fixed term - 12 months
Salary: £37,782 gross per annum FTE ; £22,670 gross per annum pro rata for 22.5 hours
Closing date: 20th August 2026
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We are seeking a People Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to play a central role in delivering a positive, consistent and supportive employee experience across our global team.
About the role
The People Coordinator provides high‑quality coordination and day‑to‑day delivery across Saferworld’s people function, supporting staff and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. You will be a key point of contact for HR coordination, staff wellbeing and employee experience, helping ensure our recruitment, onboarding, systems, policies and people processes run smoothly and effectively.
This role blends operational HR support with systems and process coordination. You will help maintain accurate people data, strengthen ways of working, support organisational wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a positive, values driven culture.
Key responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle Coordination
- Lead end‑to‑end coordination of recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes, leave processes and exits.
- Prepare job adverts, arrange interviews, support shortlisting and manage candidate communication.
- Coordinate induction arrangements and deliver a quarterly global induction programme.
- Maintain accurate HR documentation, trackers and staff files, ensuring timely and compliant processes.
- Review and improve lifecycle processes to enhance efficiency, consistency and staff experience.
- Administer staff benefit schemes and coordinate annual renewals.
Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Employee Relations
- Act as a first point of contact for HR, wellbeing and employee experience queries.
- Coordinate wellbeing initiatives and support continuous improvement of our wellbeing offer.
- Work with the Head of People to manage external wellbeing providers and workshops.
- Support staff engagement activities and work collaboratively with staff representatives.
- Provide first‑line employee relations support and coordinate casework, ensuring accurate records.
- Support parental leave, keep‑in‑touch arrangements and other employee experience processes.
HR Systems, Processes and Policy Support
- Maintain People systems (including Cascade), ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
- Coordinate people data, monthly reporting and routine updates.
- Support development and rollout of People policies, templates and guidance.
- Manage wellbeing and People content on SharePoint and internal platforms.
- Provide content for staff communications, including monthly people updates.
- Support implementation of audit recommendations and process improvements.
Payroll, Compliance and People Operations
- Work closely with Finance to ensure payroll changes are captured accurately and on time.
- Support preparation and checking of final pay and employee change documentation.
- Help ensure compliance with Saferworld policies, standards and employment legislation.
- Monitor deadlines and coordinate routine People activities, including contract administration, leave tracking and training records.
- Support procurement and administration linked to wellbeing and people initiatives.
Learning, Coordination and Cross‑Organisational Support
- Support identification of learning and development needs and coordinate training activities.
- Build strong working relationships across country programmes and global teams.
- Contribute to People projects, organisational priorities and improvements to staff experience.
- Provide flexible support to wider team priorities as required.
About you
You will bring:
- Experience in HR coordination or a similar people‑focused role.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive, supportive and confidential approach to working with staff and managers.
- Confidence using HR systems and managing people data.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, positive employee experience and Saferworld’s values.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, values‑driven People Team committed to improving staff experience and wellbeing across a global organisation. This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to how we support our people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Time & Talents is a community organisation based in Rotherhithe with a simple vision: a world where everyone feels part of a community.
For over 135 years we have brought people together through volunteering, community activity and neighbourly support. Today we work with older adults, families and local residents to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and strengthen community connections.
We are seeking a Neighbourhood Health Coordinator to help strengthen the relationship between local communities and health services whilst leading an exciting new community outreach programme focused on healthy ageing and frailty prevention.
Purpose of the Role
The Neighbourhood Health Coordinator will play a key role in connecting older residents with local health, wellbeing and community support.
Working across Time & Talents, local Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs), social prescribing services and community partners, the postholder will coordinate a programme of neighbourhood outreach activity designed to improve health outcomes, reduce loneliness and support older people to age well.
The role will combine programme coordination, partnership development, community engagement and direct delivery.
The postholder will spend time embedded within local health partnerships, helping to strengthen collaboration between statutory and voluntary sector organisations and ensuring local residents can access the support they need.
Key Responsibilities
Community Health Outreach
· Coordinate and support delivery of a programme of community outreach events across Southwark.
· Work alongside community organisations to engage older residents who may be isolated, vulnerable or at risk of frailty.
· Support residents to access local services, activities and community assets.
· Promote prevention, wellbeing and healthy ageing messages.
Partnership Development
· Build strong relationships with:
o Integrated Neighbourhood Teams
o Social Prescribing teams
o Primary Care Networks
o Community health services
o VCSE organisations
o Housing and faith partners
· Act as a key point of contact between Time & Talents and local health partners.
· Identify opportunities for collaboration and service development.
Community Engagement
· Engage with residents in community settings including sheltered housing, community centres, faith venues and neighbourhood hubs.
· Ensure outreach activities are accessible, inclusive and responsive to community need.
· Gather resident feedback and insight to influence future service delivery.
Programme Coordination
· Coordinate delivery schedules, partner engagement and event logistics.
· Monitor project activity and outcomes.
· Collect and report data in line with project requirements.
· Produce case studies and examples of impact.
Integration and Learning
· Attend relevant neighbourhood health meetings and forums.
· Share learning between partners and contribute to service improvement.
· Support the development of sustainable pathways between health and community services.
General
· Work in accordance with Time & Talents policies and procedures.
· Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
· Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.
TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online through CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.
IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without one.
INTERVIEWS: We will be interviewing on Friday 21st August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help MSF UK protect sensitive information and build trust through practical, proportionate information security and data protection. Develop specialist skills while working on varied, meaningful issues across the organisation.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)
Salary:£41,902.62 to £51,214.32 per annum| Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Information Security and Data Protection Coordinator supports MSF UK and Ireland in the effective coordination and day‑to‑day operation of its information security and data protection arrangements. The role focuses on maintaining key records, documentation and processes that underpin compliance with data protection legislation and good information security practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Working within the Transparency and Accountability (T&A) Team, the role supports the development and ongoing operation of MSF UK and Ireland’s information security and data protection framework by liaising with colleagues in IT, Procurement and other departments, and by supporting designated risk owners. The role provides practical coordination and advice to help ensure that appropriate technical and organisational measures are documented, reviewed and applied in a way that meets operational needs and regulatory requirements.
The post holder plays an important enabling role, supporting information security and data protection decision makers (especially the Data Protection Focal Point and the Senior Information Risk Owner) to take a risk-based approach to compliance decisions by maintaining accurate records, coordinating processes, and supporting effective governance, reporting and incident management.
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Are you an organised, confident communicator who enjoys bringing people together to make things happen? Youth United Foundation is looking for a Project Coordinator to support our work with our national network of uniformed youth organisations and partner organisations.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating projects, forums and partner relationships that help more young people access the life-changing opportunities offered by uniformed youth groups. Working closely with our Director, network members and partner organisations, you’ll keep activity on track, support stakeholder engagement, gather insight, and help shape clear reporting and future plans.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working with people at all levels: from operational leads to senior stakeholders. You may be coordinating national network forums one day, supporting research and interviews the next, or helping bring uniformed youth organisations together for Remembrance Sunday activity at the Cenotaph.
We’re a small, friendly and flexible team with a big mission: to improve outcomes for young people, regardless of background, by expanding access to uniformed youth groups. If you are collaborative, detail-focused and motivated by partnership working, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, home based with regular travel to London and occasional UK travel.
Ideal for someone with: project coordination experience, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an interest in youth, charity or membership-network work.
A note on use of AI We recognise that AI tools can be genuinely useful for organising thoughts or checking spelling and grammar, and we've no objection to that. That said, what matters most to us is hearing directly from you. We are interested in your own experiences, your own voice, your own reasoning. So please only use AI, if at all, to help plan your response or check it afterwards, not to generate the substance of your answers. Ultimately, we want to know how you think and communicate, not how well an AI can do it for you.
Proposed dates for Interviews - First round 17th and 19th August
Second round - week commencing 24th August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Communications Co-ordinator plays an important role in helping MindOut communicate its impact, services, campaigns and community voice to a wide range of stakeholders. Working closely with the Charity Director, Heritage Project Manager, staff team, volunteers and external partners, the postholder will ensure MindOut's communications remain engaging, accessible, inclusive and reflective of LGBTQ+ lived experiences.
While supporting with our communications for the charity, the role has a particular focus on supporting communications for MindOut's National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Speaking Our Minds: MindOut 25+ Years and LGBTQ Mental Health, helping to capture and share the stories, achievements and learning from the project while increasing engagement with LGBTQ communities, funders and supporters.
This opportunity would suit a creative and organised communications professional who enjoys producing content, managing digital platforms, engaging with audiences and supporting community-focused projects.
Role description
You will bring the skills, experience, creativity and confidence to support all aspects of MindOut's communications, marketing and public profile, helping to promote our services, campaigns, community engagement activities and heritage work.
Main Tasks
Communications & Content Creation
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Develop and deliver engaging communications across MindOut's social media, website, newsletters and other communication channels.
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Create accessible and inclusive content that reflects the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities.
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Write articles, blogs, case studies, impact stories, promotional materials and project updates.
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Support the development of a consistent organisational voice and communication style.
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Gather and manage photographs, testimonials, quotes, video content and community stories, ensuring appropriate consent and permissions are obtained.
Social Media & Digital Engagement
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Lead on the day-to-day management of MindOut's social media platforms.
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Plan and schedule content using appropriate digital tools.
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Monitor engagement, respond appropriately to enquiries and identify opportunities to increase reach and engagement.
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Track performance and provide regular reports on communications activity and impact.
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Keep up to date with relevant trends, campaigns and issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities and mental health.
Heritage Project Communications
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Lead communications activity for Speaking Our Minds: MindOut 25+ Years and LGBTQ Mental Health.
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Promote project activities including oral history interviews, workshops, exhibitions, volunteer opportunities and public events.
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Support the development and promotion of online heritage content and digital exhibitions.
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Work alongside volunteers, participants and partners to showcase project outcomes and achievements.
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Assist with gathering project evidence, feedback and impact stories required for funder reporting.
Events & Community Engagement
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Support the promotion and delivery of community events, awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.
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Produce event marketing materials and communications.
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Coordinate communications before, during and after events.
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Support relationships with community groups, partners, funders and stakeholders.
Website & Email Communications
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Maintain and update website content.
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Produce and distribute newsletters and email communications using appropriate digital platforms.
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Support audience development and mailing list management in line with GDPR requirements.
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Monitor website and email performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Media & Public Relations
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Draft press releases, media statements and promotional content.
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Build relationships with local, regional and LGBTQ+ media contacts.
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Support media opportunities that raise awareness of MindOut's work and impact.
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Assist senior staff with communications relating to public campaigns and organisational announcements.
Administration & Monitoring
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Maintain accurate communications records, image libraries and consent documentation.
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Support monitoring and evaluation of communications activities.
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Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality and organisational policies.
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Produce reports on communications activity for funders, management and trustees as required.
For full details and person specifciation please view attached job description.
Interviews to be held 26th & 27th August.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ+ people, reduce stigma and make LGBTQ+ mental health a community concern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Title: Programme & Events Coordinator
Reports to: Associate Director of Business & Operations
Salary: £28,000 - £31,500 (dependant on experience)
Location: Primarily home-based with hybrid working – however, must be willing and able to travel, representing the charities as and when required. Attending meetings and events nationally and internationally.
The Role
Arrhythmia Alliance and its two sister charities (AF Association and STARS – Syncope Trust) is one of the world's leading heart rhythm charities, delivering internationally recognised educational programmes, medical conferences, awareness campaigns patient educational events, awareness programmes and exhibiting at congresses to promote and deliver our work.
Working alongside and reporting to the HRC Manager, you will coordinate the planning and delivery of healthcare professional conferences, patient education events, our programmes, awareness campaigns and digital programmes across the UK and internationally.
You will provide day-to-day project coordination and administrative support to ensure programmes and events are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Event & Programme Coordination
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of conferences, meetings, webinars, exhibitions and events.
- Support the HRC Manager with the day-to-day coordination of multiple projects and event timelines.
· Coordinate venue bookings, accommodation, travel, catering, audio-visual requirements, faculty invites, registration and event logistics.
· Maintain project plans, action trackers and planning documentation.
· Prepare delegate materials, speaker information and event resources.
· Liaise with internal teams to ensure all event requirements are completed within agreed timescales.
· Monitor deadlines and escalate any risks or issues to the HRC Manager.
· Coordinate exhibitor and sponsor logistics, ensuring all requirements are delivered.
· Coordinate event registration, working with the Communications team to launch registration and manage delegate bookings, reporting registration progress to the HRC Manager.
· Coordinate the collection of faculty presentations and supporting materials prior to events.
· Coordinate event compliance requirements, including CPD accreditation; MedTech compliance; country specific accreditation; promotional approvals, and other regulatory requirements, ensuring all deadlines and standards are met.
· Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Coordination & Communication
- Act as a day-to-day coordination contact for faculty, venues, suppliers and delegates, referring decisions and complex queries to the HRC Manager as appropriate.
- Coordinate communications between internal departments, suppliers and external contacts.
- Arrange planning meetings, circulate agendas and record actions where required.
- Ensure information is shared accurately and promptly with everyone involved in each project.
Event Delivery
- Support the on-site delivery of conferences, meetings programmes and events.
- Coordinate registration, delegate enquiries and faculty requirements.
- Assist with the smooth running of live, hybrid and virtual events.
- Resolve routine operational issues during events, escalating where necessary.
- Coordinate post-event evaluations, feedback collection and reporting to support continuous improvement.
· Work closely with the Communications team to support the timely promotion of events and ensure all promotional materials comply with Organisational and regulatory requirements.
Essential Experience
· 3–5 years' experience delivering conferences or large-scale events
· Experience managing multiple projects
· Excellent project planning and organisational skills
· Outstanding communication and stakeholder management
· Advanced Microsoft Office skills
· Experience supporting event marketing
· Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
· Current valid passport
· Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally
· Experience coordinating delegate registration and event management systems
· Experience coordinating exhibitor and/or sponsor requirements for conferences or events
· Experience of working in a non-profit/charity
Working Pattern
This is a full-time position with the working week consisting of Monday to Thursday 9.00am–5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break, and Friday 9.00am-5.00pm with
30-minute lunch break.
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to work occasionally outside normal office hours to support conferences, meetings, educational programmes and charity events. This will include occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnight stays and international travel. Flexibility is a key requirement of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Youth Work Co-ordinator
Location: Charlestown Youth Centre, Southdown Crescent Blackley Manchester M9 7DQ
Join Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF) — a long-established charity running vibrant youth centres across Greater Manchester. We’re dedicated to raising aspirations and creating opportunities for young people, especially those facing disadvantage, through exciting activities, outreach, and outdoor adventures. Our approach champions youth voice, inclusion, and building confidence and resilience. We offer outdoor education, including residentials at our own Ormside Mill site in Cumbria and other sites nationwide.
Purpose of Role:
The Youth Work Co-ordinator plays a key role in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality youth work within the centre and the wider community. Working closely with the Centre Manager, the postholder coordinates sessions, leads delivery in practice, and provides guidance and support to youth workers during activities.
This is a hands-on practice leadership role, combining direct youth work with responsibility for session planning, staff co-ordination during delivery, pastoral support, and contribution to residentials and projects. The role supports, but does not replace, the Centre Manager’s accountability for staff line management, safeguarding leadership, and overall centre management.
In the absence of the Centre Manager, the Youth Work Co-ordinator acts as the senior on site lead for day-to-day centre operations and youth work delivery, while not holding line management or strategic authority. This responsibility relates to immediate operational safety and session delivery only, and does not include line management, budgetary authority, or strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Youth Work Delivery and Session Leadership
- Lead and deliver high quality, inclusive, and young person-centred youth work across centre based provision, outreach, streetbased work, community settings, and outdoor activities.
- Co-ordinate day to day youth work delivery, ensuring sessions and activities (on site and off site) are engaging, purposeful, and responsive to young people’s needs.
- Work with the Centre Manager and wider GMYF team to contribute to programme planning, curriculum development, and forecast of events planning including centre based, outreach, and community-based youth work.
- Take a lead role in session planning, recording, and evaluation to ensure learning, participation, and youth voice remain central across all settings.
- Model excellent youth work practice and set clear expectations for delivery during sessions, outreach activity, and community-based work.
Team Co-ordination and In Session Support
- Co-ordinate and support youth workers and volunteers during sessions, providing clear guidance and practical leadership.
- Deliver session-based briefings and debriefings, ensuring staff are clear on expectations, roles, safeguarding responsibilities, and session focus, and that key information, incidents, and outcomes are accurately recorded and handed over when the Centre Manager is not on site.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and reflective support to staff to strengthen practice and confidence.
- Support the Centre Manager with staff development and performance processes through practice-based feedback and reflective support during delivery, where required.
Safety, Safeguarding and Inclusion
- Act as a key operational safeguarding contact on site, supporting the Centre Manager and following GMYF safeguarding procedures.
- Record, report, and escalate safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all young people.
- Provide in-session pastoral support by shaping the environment and staff responses so young people feel safe, included and able to participate, using restorative and de-escalation approaches to support wellbeing and relationships.
- Provide timely, proportionate interventions to de-escalate behaviour and support positive outcomes for young people, modelling restorative and trauma-informed practice during sessions.
- Work with external agencies and partners to support young people’s needs where appropriate.
Centre Operations and Activities Support
- Support the Centre Manager with daily site checks, risk assessments, and health and safety requirements, escalating issues as required.
- Lead safe evacuation and implement fire or lockdown procedures when acting as the senior on-site lead in the absence of the Centre Manager, ensuring young people, staff and visitors are accounted for and safe.
- Maintain accurate attendance, visitor, and session records.
- Use Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint) and organisational systems (e.g., Views/Evolve) to support communication and maintain accurate records, monitoring and reporting.
- Support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks and report building or equipment issues.
- Manage petty cash and resources responsibly in line with GMYF procedures.
- Support the effective use of centre spaces, equipment, and materials.
- Open and close the centre safely in line with GMYF procedures when acting as the senior on-site lead.
Residentials, Projects and Quality Development
- Support off site visits, residentials, holiday programmes, and special projects e.g. Events
- Lead or co lead residentials and trips as part of the youth work team, providing pastoral care and in session coordination of staff and young people.
- Work collaboratively with the Outdoor Education Team, recognising their role in activity planning and instruction, while the youth work team leads on pastoral support and group dynamics.
- Work collaboratively with Youth Work Co-ordinators and teams across GMYF centres to support consistency of youth work practice, coordinate provision linked to forecasted activity, residentials, and external events, and contribute to shared learning and best practice.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, including funding and quality frameworks.
- Support the centre’s self-evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
Professional Conduct and Representation
- Uphold GMYF’s values, policies, and professional standards always.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with young people, colleagues, families, and partners.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice, using supervision, peer learning, and feedback to continuously improve practice.
- Represent the centre and GMYF positively in the community and at relevant meetings and events.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the Centre Manager.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Professional Development
- Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work (or equivalent), or demonstrable experience delivering youth work practice, with a commitment to work towards a Level 3 where not already held.
- Commitment to safeguarding, continuous professional development (CPD), and reflective practice
- Willingness to undertake further relevant professional qualifications and development as required
Experience
- Experience delivering youth work in a centre based, community, or outreach setting
- Experience leading sessions and co-ordinating activities involving other staff or volunteers
- Experience of safeguarding practice, including recognising concerns, recording information, and escalating appropriately
- Experience working with children and young people who face barriers to participation – such as neurodivergence, experiences of trauma, or social exclusion.
Knowledge & Skills
- Good understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and inclusive practice in youth work
- Ability to foster positive relationships and support young people in managing behaviour through restorative, relational and de-escalation approaches
- Ability to plan, co-ordinate, and evaluate engaging, young person-centred sessions
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills with young people, families, colleagues, and professionals
- Ability to maintain accurate records, including session records and incident logs
- Competence using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint) and able to learn and use organisational systems (e.g. Views/Evolve) for recording, monitoring and reporting.
Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Ability to provide calm, visible, hands-on leadership during sessions and activities
- Sound judgement and confidence when acting as the senior on site practitioner in the absence of the Centre Manager
- Ability to work collaboratively with Centre Managers, Youth Work Co-ordinators, wider GMYF team and a range of stakeholders including schools, community partners, and families
- Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and young person-centred practice
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends and residentials
- Willingness to complete required training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, fire safety) within agreed timescales
- Enhanced DBS check
Desirable Criteria
- Degree-level qualification in Youth Work or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting, mentoring, or guiding youth workers, sessional staff, or volunteers in practice.
- Experience supporting offsite activities, residentials, holiday provision, or targeted programmes.
- Experience contributing to or supporting monitoring, evaluation, or reporting processes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

