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About the role
We are excited to be recruiting a University Events Officer to join The Scholars Programme team.
This role will be central in ensuring that we consistently deliver exceptional programme events for students across the UK by working closely with our university partners.
The University Events Officer will help ensure that online, in-school and on-campus events are designed and delivered to a high standard, and provide a rich, sector-leading experience to students aged 9-17. The University Events Officer will confidently build and maintain event planning relationships with a wide range of university stakeholders. They will work directly with colleagues in the Scholars Programme team and collaborate closely with other teams in the
charity, leading on a number of internal processes.
They will be up to date with the widening access and participation agenda and familiar with the challenges and opportunities facing the UK higher education sector.
The role requires a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who will champion the charity’s values, support the whole team, and proactively find ways to improve what we do.
This role will involve some travel across the UK to support the planning and delivery of events at our different university partners.
While this role can be based at either our Leeds or London office, some travel will be required (mainly to London) for events and to attend in-person meetings.
About you
The role will best suit someone who:
- Has experience of managing events, digitally and in person
- Has knowledge of the Higher Education sector in the UK, in particular the access and participation agendas
- Has experience working with or within Higher Education institutions to deliver widening participation activities
- Has experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships
- Has demonstrable session design and delivery skills, including for pupils and adults, and is confident using digital systems for event delivery
- Is capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces
- Has excellent knowledge and confidence using Office 365 applications and different IT platforms including CRM systems
- Essential – adheres to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Location: Any of our King's Trust offices (flexible with a minimum of 2 days in the office)
Interviews: 9th September 2026
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team, to support the Head of Procurement to take the department to the next level.
You will use your commercial focus and expertise to drive best practices in our projects, managing various aspects of spending from RfQs for tail-end to tendering on our eProcurement portal for large project procurements. You will find yourself constantly challenged to come up with innovative ways of thinking and working closely with stakeholders to lead on procurement understanding, driving value for money, strategic projects and managing the supply chain.
You will get involved in a huge variety of projects, from ICT equipment to Marketing and Events, and everything in-between – this means you’ll need to be dynamic and flexible and able to manage your own time well. Sustainability, Social Value and EDI are important to the Trust as a Charity, and so you will strive to embed this in our supply chain with the key suppliers that we work with.
This is an exciting role that the ideal applicant can really make their own and would suit someone who is a self-starter with energy and drive, and a good background in procurement.
Although this role is based in Manchester, you will be expected to travel to our centres across the U.K. with the requirement to stay away from home one or two nights a week if you’re working on key projects in certain areas. Primary locations for this work are Birmingham, Glasgow and London.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Procurement Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Procurement Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Nightstop Network Officer
We are seeking a confident relationship-builder to strengthen a national network of services preventing homelessness among young people.
Join a purpose-driven team where your creativity, confidence and passion for young people will directly prevent homelessness and create lasting change in communities.
Position: Nightstop Network Officer
Salary: £32,606 to £36,106 per annum
Location: National, with applications welcomed from London, Manchester and the North East
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 26 August 2026
Regular travel across the UK and occasional evening work will be required.
About the role
Nightstop and Supported Lodgings services provide safe accommodation for young people facing homelessness. As Nightstop Network Officer, you will help ensure these services operate effectively, meet quality standards and continue to grow.
Working with internal teams and partner organisations across the UK, you will provide expert guidance, oversee accreditation and compliance, deliver training and use data to improve services and outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
· Acting as a national point of contact for Nightstop and Supported Lodgings enquiries
· Supporting services to achieve and maintain accreditation and quality standards
· Developing partnerships that help grow the Nightstop network
· Building relationships with frontline teams, senior managers and external stakeholders
· Designing and delivering training, resources, network forums and events
· Collecting, analysing and evaluating national performance data
· Producing reports and service improvement action plans
· Advising network staff on safeguarding concerns
· Recruiting, supervising and motivating volunteers
· Supporting fundraising reports with statistics, information and case studies
· Helping to coordinate the annual Nightstop conference
· Maintaining accurate safeguarding, health and safety and incident records
About you
You will be a skilled relationship-builder with experience of stakeholder management, training delivery and service quality improvement.
You will also bring:
· A strong understanding of youth homelessness
· Experience of developing and influencing partnerships
· Confidence communicating with frontline staff and senior leaders
· Experience designing and facilitating training, forums or conferences
· Knowledge of volunteer management and good practice
· Experience implementing quality assessment or accreditation frameworks
· The ability to analyse data and present findings clearly
· Strong written communication and report-writing skills
· An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
· A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
· Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK
About the organisation
The organisation is a national charity working to prevent homelessness and provide accommodation and support for marginalised young people. Its services help thousands of young people each year to find safety, stability and opportunities for a more positive future.
Benefits include 26 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, flexible working options where suitable, tailored training, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme, cash health plan and a range of discounts.
The charity is committed to safer, fair and inclusive recruitment. An appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required, and a criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Network Officer, Service Development Officer, Partnerships Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Accreditation Officer, Programme Officer, Service Improvement Officer, Network Coordinator, Volunteer Development Officer or Homelessness Project Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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