Participation jobs

At Shoreditch Trust we offer personalised one to one support, groups, courses and drop-in activities to clients and the local community.The We Connect Coordinator will cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages individual self-management, peer support and volunteering.

The We Connect Coordinator plays a key role in delivering Shoreditch Trust’s community wellbeing activities and combines practical group facilitation with the ability to facilitate engaging, inclusive and enjoyable group sessions, creating welcoming community spaces where people can connect, learn new skills, improve their wellbeing and build relationships. 

Working alongside the We Connect team, volunteers and community partners, the role will support participants from diverse backgrounds to take part in activities and shared meals, while promoting independence and community participation. 

The role has a strong focus on:

• Individual assessment of need and case load management 
• Group design and facilitation 
• Community Navigation -supported referral and sign posting 
• Reporting 

Contract: Permanent, full-time contract.

Hours: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

Location: Carers Trust office (London, Glasgow or Cardiff) with hybrid/home working options

This role is central to strengthening and connecting Carers Trust’s organisational networks across the UK. Through the delivery of clear, consistent and engaging communications, the Communications & Engagement Officer will help members stay informed about opportunities, resources and developments across the network, while promoting collaboration and the sharing of learning and good practice.

Working within the Network Development Team and closely alongside colleagues in Communications and Marketing, the postholder will coordinate network communications across a range of channels and audiences, helping to increase engagement with Carers Trust’s membership offers and strengthen connections between member organisations.

The role will also play an important part in ensuring members' voices, experiences and achievements are reflected across Carers Trust’s wider communications. By supporting more connected, informed and engaged networks, the postholder will contribute to stronger services and better outcomes for unpaid carers across the UK.

As the postholder you will:

• Work with subject-matter leads across Carers Trust to translate technical or organisational information into accessible, engaging content for different audiences across Carers Trust’s networks.
• Develop and implement engagement plans to promote partner participation in learning, research, campaigns or development initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of toolkits, guides and resources that support members in delivering high-quality services and in relation to identified capacity building needs.
• Contribute to evaluation activities and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more. 

Are you a natural relationship builder who thrives on influencing senior stakeholders, driving engagement and making things happen?

The Royal College of Radiologists is looking for an Exams Engagement Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting and inspiring our national network of volunteer examiners. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading clinical professionals across the UK and internationally, ensuring they remain engaged, motivated and equipped to deliver high-quality assessments that uphold standards across radiology and oncology.

You'll be the trusted point of contact for over 200 senior clinicians, building strong relationships, influencing participation, supporting change initiatives and helping shape the future direction of our examinations programme.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clinical examiners and committee members. 
• Lead examiner recruitment and support workforce planning across exam boards. 
• Coordinate training, inductions and engagement activities to support examiner success. 
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure exams are appropriately resourced and delivered smoothly. 
• Analyse feedback and engagement data to identify improvements and support strategic decision-making. 

What you'll bring

• Experience coordinating complex projects, programmes or stakeholder networks. 
• Experience of financial administration, budget monitoring and maintaining financial records and reports
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. 
• The ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus with senior stakeholders. 
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience maintaining databases, producing reports and working with data.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine relationship management, stakeholder engagement, project coordination and continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Senior Psychological Therapist

Salary: c£42,000 | Contract: Full-time, permanent | Location: Based at one of our centres in Penrith, Cumbria, Littlehampton, West Sussex or Chudleigh, Devon.

Be there in the moments that matter most

We are looking for a Senior Psychological Therapist to join our Services team and help shape psychologically informed support for the fire services community.

This is an opportunity to work autonomously within clear clinical frameworks, managing a focused caseload while receiving regular supervision and contributing to the development of group, early intervention and service improvement activity. 

About the role

• Conduct structured initial assessments, manage risk and formulate appropriate clinical pathways.
• Deliver brief, evidence-based psychological interventions on a 1:1 and group basis, online and face-to-face.
• Work with service users experiencing mild to moderate, and some emerging complex, mental health needs.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records and work within organisational policies, governance frameworks and ethical standards.
• Provide guidance, consultation and clinical support to colleagues, contributing to safe decision-making and effective care delivery.
• Support service development, including structured programmes, group interventions, outcome measures and psychoeducational content.

About you

You will bring a Level 5/6 qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or equivalent professional experience, alongside registration with a relevant professional body such as HCPC, UKCP, BABCP or BACP. 

You will have significant post-qualification experience of working with moderate to complex presentations, including trauma, comorbidity, safeguarding and clinical risk.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, adapt therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs, communicate sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to a supportive, inclusive and reflective team culture.

Additional information

The role includes participation in the senior clinical escalation on-call rota, with a requirement to provide a minimum of six weeks of cover per year. Occasional daytime coverage for the Crisis Line may also be required to support team capacity and continuous service delivery. Occasional national travel may be required, and enhanced safeguarding checks will be undertaken.

Our commitment to inclusion

Fire Fighters Charity is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We want everyone in our community to feel welcome, accepted, respected and that they belong. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date: 19 July 2026

Selection Process

The selection process will be a two-stage process.

First-stage interviews will take place via video call during the week commencing 27 July 2026.

Second-stage interviews will be held in person during the week commencing 3 August 2026.

Ready to apply

If you are motivated by making a meaningful difference to people, and you have the clinical expertise, resilience and values to thrive in this role, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your experience, skills and values meet the requirements of the role.

Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a leading national children's charity to recruit an experienced Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising for a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established mass participation fundraising programme that engages thousands of supporters across the UK through challenge events, schools fundraising and DIY activity. As part of the senior leadership team within supporter-led fundraising, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving income growth and ensuring supporters enjoy an outstanding experience at every stage of their journey.

About the Organisation

Our partner is one of the UK's most recognised children's charities, providing life-changing services and support to children, young people and families. Their work reaches communities across the country, tackling some of the biggest challenges facing children today.

Supporter fundraising is critical to their success, helping to generate vital income and build long-term relationships with people who are passionate about creating brighter futures for children and young people

• Salary: £48,748 - £54,164 plus allowances where applicable (London Weighting or Home-Based Allowance)
• Contract: 12-month maternity cover from September 2026
• Location: Hybrid, with flexible home working and travel to London and fundraising events when required

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Supporter-Led Fundraising, you'll provide leadership across a diverse portfolio including third-party events, DIY fundraising and schools fundraising. You'll lead a talented team of fundraisers, oversee significant income streams and play a key role in delivering ambitious fundraising growth plans.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing fundraising team across multiple mass participation products.
• Driving strategies to acquire, steward and retain supporters, creating lasting relationships that maximise lifetime value
• Managing budgets, forecasting and income performance across multiple fundraising streams.
• Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, data and service delivery functions to deliver compelling supporter journeys.
• Managing key supplier and agency relationships to ensure excellent delivery and supporter satisfaction.
• Identifying opportunities to innovate, optimise products and grow participation income.

About You

We're looking for a strategic and inspiring fundraising leader who can bring both vision and practical leadership to an established programme.

You'll bring:

• Experience leading mass participation, challenge events, community, schools or supporter-led fundraising programmes.
• A track record of driving income growth in either the charity or commercial sector.
• Strong strategic planning and budget management experience
• Experience motivating, coaching and developing successful teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing agencies, suppliers or strategic partnerships.
• The credibility, confidence and collaborative approach to influence colleagues and senior stakeholders across a complex organisation

To Apply

To register your interest in this exciting opportunity and request a full job pack, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale.

If your profile closely matches the role requirements, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange an initial conversation.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let Kevin know if you require any adjustments to ensure the recruitment process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic fundraising leader to join Engagement & Fundraising team as Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high performing team responsible for developing and growing a diverse portfolio of supporter led fundraising products and experiences.

Reporting to the Head of Supporter Led Fundraising, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering ambitious income growth strategies across mass participation fundraising.

You will oversee a portfolio including third party challenge events, community and DIY fundraising, and schools fundraising, ensuring participants receive an exceptional supporter experience while maximising fundraising income.

About the Role

As a member of the fundraising leadership team, you will:

• Lead and develop a diverse fundraising team, creating a culture of high performance, innovation, and collaboration.
• Drive income growth across multiple mass participation fundraising streams.
• Develop and implement acquisition, stewardship, and retention strategies that deepen supporter engagement and lifetime value.
• Oversee significant income and expenditure budgets, ensuring robust forecasting, performance monitoring, and financial accountability.
• Identify new opportunities for portfolio growth through market insight, innovation, and supporter-focused product development.
• Manage key relationships with agencies, suppliers, and external partners to deliver excellent supporter experiences and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across marketing, communications, technology, data, and service delivery teams to optimise supporter journeys and fundraising performance.
• Champion a supporter centric approach, ensuring participants are effectively engaged and nurtured into long-term supporters.

About You

You will be a strategic and commercially minded fundraising professional with a track record of delivering income growth through participation based fundraising, events, community fundraising, schools engagement, or related sectors.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience driving growth in fundraising, events, community engagement, participation programmes, or comparable commercial environments.
• Strong strategic planning skills and the ability to identify and capitalise on new growth opportunities.
• Significant experience managing budgets, financial planning, and performance forecasting.
• Knowledge of supporter or customer acquisition strategies and integrated marketing approaches.
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders and external audiences.
• Experience managing agency and supplier relationships, including performance management and service delivery.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas, proposals, and business cases clearly and persuasively.
• A collaborative and innovative approach, with a passion for developing teams and achieving ambitious goals.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary:  £48,748 - £54,164, plus allowances where applicable (London Weighting £3,366/home-based allowance £500 a year)
• Contract type: 12 months FTC,
• Location: London, flexible: hybrid working with 1 day a week or every 2-3 weeks in London office

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Mass Participation Executive role. This position involves managing and developing virtual fundraising events, engaging supporters, and driving income to support the charity’s vital work.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end project management of virtual challenges, including planning, organisation, and delivery, ensuring successful outcomes and participant engagement.
• Developing and executing marketing plans, with a focus on digital channels, to maximise event participation and income.
• Coordinating the creation of marketing content, liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to produce accurate and effective promotional materials.
• Analysing performance metrics, preparing comprehensive evaluations, and providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Building strong collaborative relationships internally across fundraising, marketing, and data teams, whilst negotiating externally to secure value and resources.
• Managing supporter stewardship plans to foster loyalty, maximise gifts, and enhance supporter experiences.
• Overseeing volunteer support, including recruiting, training, and moderating Facebook Champions assisting with participant stewardship.
• Ensuring all activities comply with relevant regulations, including data protection and fundraising codes of practice.
• Monitoring sector trends and making recommendations to expand and diversify the virtual events portfolio.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, or event management, preferably within the charity sector.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and supporter engagement techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of producing compelling content and maintaining positive relationships.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess campaign performance and implement improvements.
• Organised and proactive, with a focus on delivering high-quality supporter experiences.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• A commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, and the organisation’s mission to support those living with the condition.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £33,000 - £35,000
• Location: Hybrid – Central London
• Contract: Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Maternity Cover
Salary: £48,748 - £54,164
Plus London Weighting Allowance of £3,366 for Inner London-based staff, where applicable

If you are an experienced mass participation fundraising leader who wants your work to make a lasting difference, this is an opportunity to lead high-profile fundraising activity that helps protect children and improve childhoods across the UK.

This senior role sits within a supporter-led fundraising function and is responsible for leading a mass participation portfolio spanning third party events, DIY fundraising and schools fundraising. You will provide leadership to the team, shape fundraising strategy, strengthen supporter journeys and drive sustainable income growth.

This maternity cover role needs someone who can provide calm and credible leadership, and support a team through an important period that includes a London Marathon over two days, The Great North Run and the Cardiff Half Marathon, and the continued development of fundraising products.

Why this role matters
You will join at a pivotal time, leading a function that plays an important part in fundraising strategy by bringing in new supporters, deepening relationships and increasing long-term value. You will help ensure that participants receive an excellent experience while maximising the income they generate.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading a mass participation fundraising portfolio across third party events, DIY fundraising and schools fundraising, with accountability for performance and growth
• Owning budget performance across core income streams, including monitoring, managing and reforecasting financial performance and putting contingency plans in place where needed
• Developing and delivering strategy for participant acquisition, stewardship and retention, ensuring supporters are onboarded well and encouraged to build a longer-term relationship
• Leading and developing a team through coaching, mentoring, performance management and regular engagement
• Working collaboratively across departments to build strong supporter journeys, compelling propositions and coordinated plans
• Managing key agency and supplier relationships that support income growth and supporter satisfaction
• Helping the team navigate a busy year, including a new two-day London Marathon, growth in schools fundraising products and improvements to the DIY fundraising offer
• Supporting team wellbeing, removing blockers for experienced managers and giving more hands-on guidance where needed

What we’re looking for

• Significant leadership experience in mass participation fundraising, including events, DIY fundraising or schools fundraising
• Strong strategic planning and development skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for growth
• Substantial experience of budget management and financial planning
• Good understanding of acquisition marketing strategies and integrated marketing planning
• Strong people leadership skills, including managing a diverse and geographically dispersed team and adapting your approach to different levels of experience
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders, build strong peer relationships and keep complex projects moving forward
• Experience of managing supplier and agency relationships, including performance and service delivery
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively
• A strong understanding of the financial drivers behind fundraising performance, including metrics such as average gift and remittance rates
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel to support a national events portfolio

Working pattern
The team largely works remotely, with quarterly in-person meetings in London and occasional travel to major events. Hybrid contracts are also available. The role will require attendance at key events and some travel as needed.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £48,748 - £54,164
• London Weighting Allowance of £3,366 for Inner London-based staff, where applicable
• The opportunity to lead an established fundraising area that plays an important role in generating support for children across the UK

Our commitment
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk is essential for this role.

We are committed to fairness, equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

St James’s, Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340-year history. The ‘Wren Project’ was recently awarded a major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete fundraising towards the £23m. The Wren Project has secured it’s Permission to Start from the Heritage Fund and the Delivery Phase is well under way. 

This new role will be the first recruitment to a new team which will be responsible for finalising and delivering the Wren Project Activity Plan, working alongside the in-house team.

The Activity Plan will ensure that the proposed repairs and upgrades to the buildings are delivered in tandem with a first-class heritage learning and participation programme. It will be impactful, inclusive and sustainable, delivering outcomes for the community, the heritage and the organisation. This will be achieved by:

· Driving and deepening relationships with audiences

· Decreasing barriers to access

· Uplifting the heritage story

· Increase organisational resilience

· Support individual and community wellbeing needs

· Support local economic needs

· Promoting environmental sustainability and climate action

St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Role description and person specification can be downloaded at our website.

Please send full CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the post and forward to Jane Gray, HR Advisor by midday Thursday 16th July. (Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an application form in due course – referee information is required.)

Interviews are planned for Thursday 23rd July. Start date as soon as possible.

Are you passionate about helping people feel confident and connected, as well as building relationships across community, voluntary sector and research environments?

If so, you may be the Community Research & Engagement Associate we’re looking for.

We’re seeking a warm, organised, community-minded individual to support a growing programme of research, involvement, engagement and participation across Somerset’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.

The role will support activity linked to Somerset’s Research Engagement Network (REN), Somerset Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) and wider research, partnership and engagement activity across Spark Somerset.

The postholder will play an important role in helping strengthen connections between communities, VCFSE organisations and research partners, ensuring community voices and experiences help shape future research and engagement activity.

You don’t need to come from a traditional academic research background – if you have an interest in research, participation and community engagement, and understand how community insights and lived experience can help shape better services, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fixed-term role, working approximately two days per week for six to seven months. The budget is £10,000 inclusive of VAT and costs such as travel and connectivity.

For further information about the position and who we’re looking for, please visit our website.

As a Community Library Facilitator you will play a key role in creating a warm and inclusive environment, building meaningful relationships with visitors, and helping people connect with the wider services and support available through our organisation. Whether facilitating creative activities, supporting library users, engaging with families, or signposting individuals to additional services, you will be helping to strengthen community connections and improve wellbeing.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is passionate about community development, and thrives in a varied and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be adaptable, empathetic, and creative, with the confidence to engage people from diverse backgrounds and encourage participation in community based activities.

This is a part-time position with flexible working hours. Due to the nature of our community programmes and activities, the role will require some after-school, early evening, and occasional weekend working. We are looking for someone who can offer flexibility to meet the needs of the community while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Experience facilitating workshops, creative activities, community projects, or educational sessions is desirable but not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about making a positive difference and helping people feel connected, supported, and empowered within their community.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate Activities: Lead and facilitate a range of group activities, including creative workshops, community events, and school-based sessions. Encourage participation and create engaging, inclusive experiences that support learning, wellbeing, and social connection.

Community Library Services: Help create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible community library environment. Support library users by providing information, promoting services, and encouraging community engagement. Assist with the day-to-day running of library activities and services.

Community Engagement: Build positive relationships with participants, visitors, volunteers, and partner organisations. Foster a sense of belonging and encourage active involvement in community activities and projects.

Participant Support: Provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where individuals feel valued and heard. Offer appropriate support to participants during activities and signpost to additional services where necessary.

Activity Planning & Delivery: Assist with the planning, organisation, promotion, and delivery of activities and events that align with the charity's mission and community needs. Contribute ideas for new projects, workshops, and initiatives.

Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, volunteers, schools, and community partners to ensure activities run smoothly and effectively. Support the ongoing development and improvement of services through teamwork and shared learning.

Monitoring & Evaluation: Gather participant feedback and maintain appropriate records. Support the evaluation of activities by monitoring engagement, outcomes, and impact.

Safeguarding, Confidentiality & Data Protection: Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare, dignity, and safety of all participants at all times. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. Ensure all personal data is collected, stored, and processed in accordance with GDPR and the organisation's data protection policies.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• A commitment to community empowerment, inclusion, and supporting individuals to thrive.

• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants, volunteers, and visitors.

• Ability to build positive relationships.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to work.

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Strong IT and administrative skills, including the ability to use email, databases, Microsoft Office, and other digital systems accurately and efficiently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience facilitating workshops, group activities, or community programmes.

• Experience working or volunteering within a charity, education, library, or community setting.

• Knowledge of community development principles.

• Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms.

• Understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Desirable: A background in education, social work, community development, or a creative discipline.

• Essential: A genuine interest in community empowerment and supporting individuals in their personal growth.

Personal Qualities:

• Warm, approachable, and empathetic.

• Creative and enthusiastic.

• Reliable and self-motivated.

• Adaptable and willing to take initiative.

• Passionate about making a positive difference within the community.

Job Purpose

Core Arts is an innovative Mental Health Charity and Creative Education provider delivering pioneering Arts in Health programmes across London.

This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight across creative education, personalised support, wellbeing and commissioned service delivery. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive and outcomes-focused programmes which improve mental health, wellbeing and educational participation.

The role combines educational leadership with recovery-focused and personalised approaches, ensuring students can access meaningful creative learning opportunities that support confidence, progression, independence and improved quality of life.

Working across visual arts, music, multimedia, horticulture and sport, the postholder will ensure that services align with Arts in Health principles, NHS and Local Authority priorities, and contribute to reducing health inequalities through creative approaches.

The role will support the continued development of Core Arts as a recognised centre of excellence in Creative Education and Arts in Health.

Strategic Leadership & Service Development

• Develop innovative programmes aligned to NHS priorities including prevention, early intervention, personalised care and community-based support.
• Ensure services remain responsive to emerging educational, health and social care agendas.
• Support organisational growth, sustainability and service expansion.
• Lead service planning and contribute to organisational strategy and business development.
• Drive continuous improvement through evaluation and innovation.
• Develop opportunities for integrated working across education, health and voluntary sector partnerships.

Creative Education & Student Experience

• Lead an outstanding student-centred creative education programme focused on participation, achievement and progression.
• Ensure students receive personalised learning pathways with clear goals and outcomes.
• Support progression into volunteering, employment, accredited learning and community opportunities.
• Support  exhibitions, performances, events and public-facing events.
• Embed co-production and student voice throughout programme design and evaluation.
• Develop opportunities for students to gain confidence, leadership and independence.
• Monitor engagement, attendance and progression data to support continuous improvement.

Arts in Health, Wellbeing & Recovery

• Embed Arts in Health principles across all areas of programme delivery.
• Ensure students are supported to improve wellbeing through meaningful creative engagement.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, community mental health services and external partners.
• Maintain safeguarding, duty of care and effective risk management procedures.
• Support early intervention approaches and sustained student engagement.
• Promote social inclusion and reduce isolation through participation in creative learning.
• Develop pathways which support emotional wellbeing, confidence and resilience.
• Ensure personalised support planning remains central to service delivery.

Commissioned Delivery, Quality Assurance & Outcomes

• Lead successful delivery of commissioned services and contractual KPIs.
• Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems are maintained.
• Demonstrate educational, wellbeing and social value outcomes through evidence and impact reporting.
• Ensure accurate data collection and performance monitoring.
• Support commissioner reporting and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Develop case studies and outcome frameworks which evidence the value of Arts in Health.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and organisational governance requirements.
• Maintain oversight of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Support service audits and implementation of recommendations.

NHS Partnerships, Personalised Care & Community Integration

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with NHS commissioners, Integrated Care Boards, Local Authorities and community partners.
• Support approaches aligned with personalised care and Personal Health Budgets.
• Promote creative approaches which contribute to prevention and reduce demand on statutory services.
• Contribute to integrated pathways supporting community mental health and social prescribing.
• Support collaborative planning with borough and health partners.
• Strengthen referral routes and increase access for underrepresented communities.
• Represent Core Arts at regional networks, conferences and partnership meetings.
• Promote the role of creativity and education within wider health and wellbeing systems.

Leadership, Workforce & Organisational Development

• Provide, alongside the senior management team, leadership, supervision and support to managers, tutors, volunteers and interns.
• Ensure staff are equipped to deliver inclusive, high-quality learning experiences.
• Support innovation and collaborative working.
• Contribute to tender development and service growth opportunities.
• Champion organisational values and positive workplace culture.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of work.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Minimum five years’ experience in senior leadership or service management.
• Experience within mental health, Arts in Health, creative education or community services.
• Experience of delivering commissioned services and contract management.
• Experience of partnership working across health, education or voluntary sectors.
• Experience of leading teams.
• Experience of monitoring outcomes and demonstrating impact.

Knowledge & Understanding

• Arts in Health and recovery-focused practice.
• Creative education and adult learning principles.
• Mental health and wellbeing frameworks.
• Safeguarding.
• Personalised care approaches.
• Outcome measurement, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Strong financial and numeric acumen.
• Strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
• Excellent partnership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical capability.
• Commitment to creativity, inclusion and social impact.

How to Apply

Core Arts are committed to finding the right person for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and suitable candidates invited to interview as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter explaining how your experience meets the job description 

About Us

Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) is a community charity based at the heart of Merstham- one of the most deprived areas in Surrey.

We provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where residents can connect, access support, learn new skills, and feel part of their community. Our vision is for Merstham to be a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our work is shaped by the voices of local people, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone- especially those who may feel excluded or overlooked- can take part and feel a sense of belonging. As a small, dedicated team, we value collaboration, inclusion, and community connection in everything we do.

About the Role

The Community Inclusion & Engagement Officer plays a vital role in ensuring MCFT’s work reaches and reflects the whole community.

You’ll work both within the Hub and out in the community, building trusted relationships with residents, increasing participation, and ensuring our services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll be a key link between the community and our programmes- helping shape activities, gather insight, and engage those who may face barriers to participation.

This role is ideal for someone who is people-focused, proactive, and passionate about inclusion, and who enjoys working in a visible, community-facing position.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working directly with the public or supporting communities
• Strong communication skills with warmth, empathy, and professionalism
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with a wide range of people
• Understanding of challenges faced by communities like Merstham
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
• Experience gathering community insight or feedback to inform services
• Confidence using social media to engage communities
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community participation

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in community development, outreach, or inclusion-focused roles
• Experience supporting families, young people, or wellbeing initiatives
• Knowledge of local services and community networks
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience collecting data or contributing to monitoring and evaluation
• Local knowledge of Merstham
• Ability to travel locally (e.g. driving licence or equivalent access)

Why Join MCFT?

• Make a direct and visible difference in your local community
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and partners
• Help shape inclusive, community-led activities and services
• Work as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements
• Play a key role in creating a more connected and inclusive Merstham

At Mayor's Fund for London, we believe every young Londoner should have the opportunity to thrive. To help us achieve that, we're looking for an organised and proactive Programme Officer (Communities & Opportunities) to coordinate our City Shapers programme and provide operational support across Kitchen Social, helping deliver meaningful opportunities for young people and strengthening communities across London.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships and making programmes happen. As the lead coordinator for City Shapers, you'll work alongside community organisations and young people to deliver social action opportunities that help young Londoners develop confidence, employability skills and a stronger connection to their communities.

Alongside leading City Shapers, you'll play an important role in supporting the operational delivery of Kitchen Social, one of London's largest holiday food programmes. You'll help coordinate partner communications, maintain programme systems and data, support reporting and financial processes, and ensure our community partners receive the information and support they need to deliver high-quality provision for children and families.

You'll work closely with colleagues across the Communities & Opportunities team to ensure our programmes run smoothly, identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen delivery and share learning. Whether you're coordinating an event, maintaining programme information, supporting community partners or analysing participation data, you'll help ensure our work is organised, effective and centred around the needs of young Londoners.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in being organised and is motivated by making a positive difference. You'll be equally comfortable building trusted relationships with community organisations, coordinating multiple priorities and using systems and data to support high-quality programme delivery.

This is a role for someone who wants to combine excellent programme coordination with genuine social purpose. If you're passionate about creating opportunities for young people and want your work to contribute to stronger communities and better outcomes across London, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll bring

You'll have experience coordinating programmes, projects or community initiatives, building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders and managing competing priorities effectively. You'll be confident using digital systems to maintain accurate records and support reporting, while always looking for practical ways to improve how programmes are delivered. Most importantly, you'll be organised, collaborative and committed to helping young Londoners thrive.

We recognise that no candidate is likely to meet every criterion. If your experience aligns closely with the role and you believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we'd encourage you to apply.

SELECTION PROCESS

Deadline for applications: Friday 24th July (midday)

Shortlisting: Monday 27th July

Interview: Friday 31st July The interview will in-person.

(We will contact you by Tuesday 28th July to confirm)

We recognise that people have different working styles, strengths, and ways of communicating, including neurodivergent candidates. We welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you. Getting in touch about this will not affect how your application is considered

Right to Work
To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, the Mayor’s Fund for London does not hold a Home Office sponsor licence and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.