Programme Coordinator Jobs

An exciting opportunity to play an important role in transforming the lives of young people at Jamie’s Farm.  We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to lead and deliver impactful therapeutic support, helping young people build resilience and thrive. 

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. 

At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are recruiting several delivery roles to support the opening of our 7th farm, set in beautiful woodlands and parkland adjacent to our existing Bath Farm.  This role may be based at either farm as part of our new hub model. 

Known within the organisation as ‘Therapeutic Coordinator’ 

More about the role:  As Therapeutic Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our programme delivery.  You will oversee the therapeutic aspects of up to four visits from schools and similar organisations per month, providing one-on-one support to young people facing significant challenges. Your expertise will guide both individual sessions and group discussions, fostering a safe space for personal growth. Collaborating with visiting staff, you will ensure each young person receives the care they need, both during and after their time on the farm.

Beyond therapeutic sessions, you will create detailed progress reports and contribute to the immersive farm experience, leading walks, evening activities, and mealtime conversations. This hands-on approach will help strengthen relationships with young people, allowing them to feel supported and empowered throughout their journey with us. 

About you :  If you are an experienced professional with a passion for helping young people through pastoral or therapeutic work, we want to hear from you. Previous experience of counselling, mentoring or supporting young people is desired but not essential. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven charity, working in a beautiful rural setting where your impact will be deeply felt.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for. 

How to Apply:    

Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website, by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address stated. We look forward to hearing from you! 

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Job Summary

Community Mental Health Transformation is part of a long-term plan to improve mental health services. Gaddum has been commissioned to support the facilitation of mental health lived experience in Community Mental Health Transformation in Manchester.

This role will ensure Lived Experience is a crucial partner in the collaborative approach, which will enable more responsive and accessible services. The collaborative includes Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, leaders from local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, Primary Care, Public Health.

Job Purpose

To lead and coordinate initiatives that amplify the voices of individuals with lived experience by embedding co-production principles into program delivery. The role aims to create inclusive opportunities for meaningful involvement, ensuring equal representation, capacity-building, and the removal of participation barriers.

Through collaboration with stakeholders and partners, this position supports the development, supervision, and recognition of lived experience representatives, fostering their contributions to service transformation while building pathways for their continued personal and professional growth. Additionally, the role ensures effective Lived Experience Coordinator – Manchester December 2024 communication, reporting, and evaluation to share insights, measure impact, and support service improvement efforts.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Reestablish a Lived Experience group, reviewing potential membership gaps and forward steps.
• Ensure the underpinning principles of coproduction are embedded with balance of professionals and lived experience representation.
• Attend the Transformation Group and other key meetings attached to the programme.
• To support Lived Experience representatives to lead on ethnographic story collection across the programme.
• Develop unpaid Peer development opportunities with Lived Experience representatives, providing Peer supervision.
• Identify and, wherever possible, remove barriers to panel member participation including but not limited to travel, childcare, carer responsibilities and translation costs.
• Ensure Lived Experience Representatives receive inductions and training suitable for their level of engagement.
• Coordinate regular meetings and events via a hybrid approach of face-to-face and virtual
• Manage the recruitment specific additional members for each of these opportunities, depending on the theme of the event.
• Ensure that panel members, whether from the core group or single invitees, are properly off boarded.
• Assist Lived Experience members to capture their experiences into their CVs or find opportunities in the community where people with lived experience are needed to help change services.
• Regularly communicate with Manchester Living Well, providing training and awareness raising and relevant updates and opportunities for co-production.
• Provide specialist information, guidance, and support about service user involvement to Adult Social Care staff, partners and stakeholders across a range of services and departments.
• Maintain records and data and to provide regular monitoring reports and outcomes, including end of project evaluation report.
• Contribute to Gaddum newsletters, website, and meetings, sharing information and learning form the programme.

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with our partners, including ABM, Barclays LifeSkills, Dell Technologies, Network Rail and the NHS we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

The Programme Coordinator role 

Due to the exciting expansion of our programmes in 2025 we are seeking a new team member on a fixed term basis to support our next year of growth and delivery.

In this role you will provide crucial customer service and administration to support the delivery of our inspiring employability and skills-focused workshops in schools. 

What you will be doing

• Coordination of multiple projects and events
• Using systems and administrative processes to arrange and manage workshop delivery
• Enhance our feedback and customer service to all our stakeholders, including schools and volunteers

The skills and experience you will bring

• Managing multiple and often conflicting priorities 
• Use of IT, data and systems to operate efficient programmes (MS office, inc. Excel)
• Working in a fast paced environment
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding the importance of deadlines and achieving targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Planning, coordination and organisation 
• Time management 
• Customer service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives
• Technology (inc. MS office, including excel and spreadsheets) and seeking ways to maximise IT in administration
• Problem-solving and using initiative

To read the full job information pack please download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for. For safer recruitment purposes - please ensure your CV includes the month and date of your previous employment and includes information about any employment gaps. 

Job details

• £26,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
• Full or part time opportunity (min 3 or 4 days a week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Training budget

And if you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for you to attend the team days in London.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

• Location:  London

• Permanent contract 

• Term Time- 35 hours per week over 48 weeks (Sep-July with August as leave)  

• £22,916 - £26,583 (+£1,833 London Weighting) paid over 12 months

• Start Date: Immediate- 3rd March latest

A fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in youth facilitation and stakeholder management to join our team as a Programme Coordinator. We have a three-year strategy to increase the number of young people we serve while ensuring we can grow with impact and sustainability. You will join a team that is determined and energetic; reflective and collaborative; and values the experiences and backgrounds of each person we work with.   

As a Programme Coordinator (PC) you will be at the frontline of our work, working directly with schools and colleges, young people and local businesses to make an impact! You will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and delivery of the Envision programme in a cluster of schools/colleges in your region.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Programme delivery and facilitating work with young people 

• Programme management and logistics 

• Stakeholder management  

• Impact management  

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• Experience of facilitating activities with young people – including preparing engaging sessions in advance by utilising resources available to them 

• Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines 

• Experience of working on projects which have multiple stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication 

• Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture 

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• Experience of data handling – collecting and recording data in a timely manner using an online CRM system 

• Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap 

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.  

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online. 

Deadline - Midnight 22nd January

Please note: 

-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. 

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful. 

- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged. 

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application. 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Join Youth Leads UK, an award-winning, youth-led charity based in the heart of MediaCity, Greater Manchester. We’re on a mission to empower young people aged 12-25, equipping them with skills, confidence, and opportunities to influence change.

About Us
Youth Leads UK is an award-winning youth-led charity dedicated to empowering young people aged 12-25 to realise their potential, build skills, and influence change. Based at the vibrant MediaCity in Greater Manchester, we’ve spent over a decade creating impactful opportunities for young people, particularly from underrepresented communities.

Our values of empowerment, community, and bold action guide our work. If you're passionate about supporting young people to create a brighter future, we’d love for you to join our small but mighty team!

The Role
As our Youth Development Programmes Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering engaging programmes that inspire young people to thrive. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead workshops, co-produce impactful projects with young people, and build strong relationships with community organisations. Your creativity, passion, and organisation will ensure every young person we support has the tools to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring workshops, training, and events for young people.
• Work with young people to co-produce projects that drive real change.
• Build relationships with schools, youth services, and community partners.
• Support the coordination and administration of programmes.
• Promote safeguarding principles, ensuring the welfare of young people.

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people in group and one-to-one settings.
• Possesses excellent communication skills and can deliver presentations confidently.
• Understands the diverse needs of young people from all backgrounds.
• Is highly organised and can manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Is passionate about empowering young people and making a difference.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Hybrid working – balance office and remote work.
• A supportive team culture with regular socials and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities for growth in youth work, programme management, and the charity sector.
• Work in the heart of MediaCity, Greater Manchester's creative and sustainable hub.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a CV (no more than two sides of A4) and a cover letter or a video explaining why you’re the ideal candidate.

• Cover Letter - If you choose to write a cover letter, please limit it to one page and outline your suitability for the role, your experience, and why you want to work with Youth Leads UK.
• Video - Alternatively, you can record a short video (2-3 minutes) addressing the same points. This is a great opportunity to showcase your personality and enthusiasm, and is easy to complete. You can use a phone or laptop.

Closing Date: 19 January 2025

Youth Development Programmes Coordinator
Location: Media City, Greater Manchester 
Salary: £24,500 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed term (potential renewal subject to funding)

Delivery HUB: Programmes Coordinator

About Stemettes

We’re Stemettes. An award-winning social enterprise working to engage, inform and connect the next generation of girls, young women and non-binary people into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM). We run a variety of programmes, workshops, and events that are designed to make STEAM accessible and relatable to young people who are typically underrepresented in these fields.

You’d be working within a fully hybrid organisation located across the UK including freelancers and admins who ensure the smooth running of Stemettes interventions and outreach work.

(PLEASE NOTE: All applications should be made through the Stemettes Website: Stemettes /roles)

About the role: 

As the Programmes Coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for our beneficiaries throughout their journey on our programmes including our flagship mentoring programme, Student to Stemette. This transformative 4-month mentorship pairs beneficiaries aged 15 to 25 with industry role models in STEAM.

You’ll be responsible for the onboarding, ongoing care, and offboarding experience for beneficiaries and support mentors, ensuring the programme delivers exceptional impact. You will live in the details—leveraging feedback to enhance the experience—and build a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality programme journey for all participants.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role for someone full of energy and highly accountable. You’ll thrive if you enjoy working autonomously and collaboratively, are detail-oriented, and are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Beneficiary Onboarding and Care:

• Serve as the main point of contact for programme participants.

• Manage the onboarding process for mentees and support their journey from application to programme graduation through check-in calls, using Airtable to track progress.

• Provide personalised support to beneficiaries, building relationships so you understand how they have changed and responded to our supportive programme and ensure they are informed about other Stemettes opportunities. You are there to ensure we are looking after their wellness and joy on the programme.

• Address any concerns the beneficiaries might have and ensure their needs are met for a positive and impactful experience.

2. Mentor Onboarding Support:

• Assist with mentor onboarding, including DBS checks and volunteer communication.

3. Feedback and Programme Health:

• Regularly collect and analyse feedback from participants to monitor programme health.

• Maintain an issues log and use insights to drive continuous improvement.

4. Resource and Workshop Development:

• Create and enhance resources, such as 'Meet Guides,' to enrich mentoring sessions.

• Collaborate with the Innovation Lead and Programmes Manager to develop new workshops based on beneficiary feedback.

5. Safety and Compliance: 

• Monitor safeguarding during the programme and follow procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants and volunteers. This role will be the safeguarding officer for programmes at Stemette Futures with the direct support of the Safeguarding Officer for the whole organisation. 

6. Programme Event Coordinator and Host: 

• You organise and host programme events for all participants, both virtual and in-person.

7. Wider Event Support: 

• All Stemette Futures employees support the delivery of all events and programmes to ensure we directly support the overall mission of the organisation.

8. Travel (UK-wide): 

• You will be expected to travel to areas in the UK a minimum of once a month. All travel, accommodation and food will be covered. If this travel is not part of your working hours you will receive your time back in the form of TOIL which is to be taken within 1 month of receiving it. Reasons for travel; Hub (team) Day, Company-wide Day, Event, Programme Event, Co-working Manager Day, Focus Day

Person Specification:

• Be an excellent communicator with a natural ability to build rapport, particularly with young people.

• Be passionate about STEAM education, diversity, and inclusion.

• Work collaboratively with other teams and communicate effectively across the organisation.

• Be highly organised and comfortable following processes and instructions.

• Enjoy learning new tools and using technology to enhance your work.

• Be solutions-oriented and maintain a calm, positive attitude under pressure.

• Flexibility to travel and work outside of regular office hours, as needed.

• Be able to give and receive constructive feedback.

• Desirable: Experience using MS Teams, Google Workspace and Airtable.

Benefits (Check out our Role Model Employer page)

• Competitive salary of 28,875 -31,250

• 5 weeks holiday allowance

• 4-day week (opt-in) after a successful 3-months probation period

• 8% Match Pension scheme

• Menstruator and Menopause Leave 

• Wellness Package 

• Family Leave 

• Opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives

Please note. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Stemettes is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an intentionally inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

The job description provided is a sample and can be further customised based on specific organisational needs and requirements.

Pay will be reduced by 8% during the probation period. Your pension will start when you have passed probation. We have a pass, fail, extend to 6 months probation rule.

(PLEASE NOTE: All applications should be made through the Stemettes Website: Stemettes /roles)

Post Title: Programme Coordinator – West Yorkshire

Responsible to: West Yorkshire Senior Programme Manager

Salary: £24,960 per annum

Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.

 About Tutor Trust

We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have. 

We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations. 

Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. We’re now at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.

 Our values

What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:

We believe in fairness

We are passionate about making a difference

We are inclusive and supportive

We are quality-focused

We are ambitious

We learn

 Benefits of working at Tutor Trust 

· Hybrid work model (2 days in the office) 

• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata) 

• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) 

• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox) 

• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period). 

• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events) 

• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups

Job Purpose

The Programme Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust. You will assist the Programme Manager by liaising with local schools and organising tuition within the West Yorkshire area. This will include attending meetings, coordinating tuition sessions and arranging tutor cover.

You will also support the tutor recruitment and training process and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will also maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.

 Main Functions

· Assist with setting up and managing tuition assignments across multiple schools/ colleges across West Yorkshire.

· Collect and input tuition related data into our Tutor Trust systems to support quality and impact, liaising closely with the West Yorkshire Administrator.

· Represent Tutor Trust in introductory meetings between tutors and teachers in schools and online

· Assist with general office functions in the Leeds office.

· Assist in developing closer relations between tutors and opportunities for networking and working together

· Assist in the quality assurance, development and delivery of training for tutors and assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including interviewing potential tutors.

· Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally

· Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders

· Participate in project work

· Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post

Person Specification

 Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills and plenty of initiative.

 Skills

· Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary.)

· Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors

· The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard

· Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so

· Excellent organisational skills

· The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively

· Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.

· To be fully IT literate, particularly to be competent with Microsoft Excel and Access

· Educated to degree level is desired but not a requirement.

Attributes

· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust

· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust

· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· A willingness to work unsociable hours when required

· Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children

· Be a team player

· Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

· Be able to prioritise and manage tasks

· Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential

· Knowledge of Leeds/West Yorkshire is desirable but not essential

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

The job is based on a permanent contract (after a successful 3-month probation period). Your regular place of work will be the Tutor Trust Office Leeds, however the position will also involve regular travel to our West Yorkshire schools with some travel to our head office in Manchester. This is a full-time position (36.25 hours across five days a week).

Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd January 2025 – 5pm.

Interviews to be held: w/c 3rd February

Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension

Start date: ASAP

Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

To apply, please email all documents to the careers email found within the JD attached

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For further information please visit The Tutor Trust website.

All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Main duties and responsibilities

To support the Associate Director for Community Wealth Building in the refining of the design and delivery of the Agbero 2100 national programme with a focus on London which aims to support Black and racially minoritised communities in Haringey, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, and throughout England. This will be done through strengthening existing community resources, by developing a replicable model, shared learning using community wealth building approaches. The national focus for this work will support the development of a full multi-year Agbero 2100 strategic intervention.

Programme Management

 To work with our partners Wolves Lane Centre, OrganicLea, Black Rootz and Kinaraa CIC and other key stakeholders and funders in defining, planning, and delivering the Agbero 2100 programme.

 To have overall responsibility for all the projects within the portfolio, working with our partners and Programme Coordinator. As Programme Manager you will have to control the programme budget, secure resources, monitor and track the progress of the programme.

 You will also manage the performance of the programme team, including a Learning Partner and consultants, delivering programme deliverable and benefits on time, identifying, and agreeing the programme data requirements with our Business Analyst.

Resource Management

 To develop programme budgets in conjunction with the Director for Community Wealth Building and to manage the budget for the programme ensuring the resource allocation and spend enables delivery against agreed objectives.

 To be alert to funding and investment opportunities contributing to securing funding that will support the strategic aim of the programme and to work with the Director and other partners, stakeholders, and communities to develop proposals for funding. Risk Management

 To work within the team and other stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities across the Agbero 2100 London programme to produce, populate and update a risk register and produce reports.

 To solve any issues that interfere with the progress of the programme by maintaining an Issue Log.

 To track any changes to the programme securing stakeholder approval.

Communications & Engagement

 To liaise and communicate with key national strategic partners as week as regional and local partners and other stakeholders involved in the Agbero 2100 programme.

 To identify and engage with new organisations linking them into emerging regional and national structures and plans.

 To support all marketing and communications activity relating to the work of the Agbero 2100 programme and develop case studies for use for communications activities. Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance

 Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.

 Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.

 Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

 Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information.

General

 To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.

 To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.

 To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.

 Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.

OUR VISION: A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success 
OUR MISSION:  To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success. 
OUR VALUES:  We value team work and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

Overview

About SEO London

SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors. 

Who we support

SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.
Ethnic minority groups:  As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.
Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.

About the role
 
SEO London Law is a lean and close-knit team in which an exciting opportunity for a Programme Coordinator has opened up. We are seeking someone who is interested in the legal sector, keen to learn and develop. SEO London fosters a friendly and supportive environment characterised by a positive can-do attitude. If all of this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Description

The Programme Coordinator will be tasked with ensuring the smooth running of all student related events. This will include having a full understanding of the SEO-London law programmes; understanding the legal industry that the programme supports; how these fits into the SEO-London organisation and using this knowledge to liaise with students and client/partner firms to run, organise and market successful events. In turn this role will be responsible for using data to run reports to show the impact of each programme.  

Reporting to the Head of Law Programme, you will make recommendations for possible changes and ideas to further support the student experience. The role will also ensure a seamless and professional level of customer care to all students.
 
 Information about SEO London Law Programmes: 

• Corporate Law
• City Solicitors Horizons

Accountabilities
 
DAY TO DAY DELIVERY OF EVENTS 
   

• Responsible for the overall administration of all student events, with specific responsibility to ensure student communication is exceptional. Including event management, student and partner communication and coordination of all the relevant stakeholders, along with posting roles on opportunities pages, promoting events and managing the law commercial awareness newsletter content.  

 
 STUDENT MANAGEMENT & QUERY HANDLING  
   

• Responsible for the relationship management of the students - including the ability to understand needs, resolve issues and anticipating and creating a strong relationship on behalf of SEO-London 
• Responsible for managing student query escalations and to identify where there are opportunities to improve communication, marketing, or the type of events 
• Responsible for managing the programme inbox (where applicable) 
• Responsible for identifying creative and innovative ways to connect, educate and train students
• Provide oversight of cv support, screening, and recruitment preparation  
• Responsible for attending campus events and representing SEO-London professionally with knowledge and enthusiasm 
• Organise mentoring and buddying allocations  

 
 QUALITY ASSURANCE 
   

• Responsible for ensuring that all information relating to the events and student data is managed within the GDPR guidelines and is updated in Salesforce effectively for tracking purposes.  Responsible for running reports to track and monitor events from the CRM.

Required qualifications

• University degree (any discipline)  

Candidates without qualifications will be considered if they have at least 2 years relevant and relatable work experience in a similar role. 

Skills & Experience
 
We are looking for applicants who have at least 1-2 years demonstrable experience in some of the following areas and will be willing to learn and develop others: 
 

• Excellent (business) writing skills 
• Having a keen interest and knowledge about the legal industry with a working knowledge of the student lifecycle (both school and University) 
• Project Management 
• Recruitment 
• Stakeholder management  
• Organisation skills  
• Diversity and inclusion knowledge 
• Database experience and analysing data 
• Strong understanding of employability skills required by students to be job market ready 
• Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - ability to create & edit documents in word, creating spreadsheets, tables & running and analysing pivot tables in excel; along with the ability to manage outlook and create PowerPoint slideshows.  Ability to use Teams and Zoom to communicate and collaborate. 
• Demonstrable communication and listening skills 
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team 
• Empathic approach to working with others

What we offer?

• Salary: £26k to £28k
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays 
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
• Flexible working - 2 days in the office 
• Flexible working requests: We are committed to considering all flexible working requests  and our dedication to supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care, Enhanced annual leave, Cycle to work scheme and many more.. 

Closing date for applications

Interviews will start on the week of Wed 13 Jan 2025
Closing date 31st January 2025
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.  
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

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About us

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Ltd. (SEO London) is a UK-registered charity delivering superior educational, training, and mentoring support to young people from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. SEO London programmes focus on pre-professional development (Schools programmes), career access (Careers programmes) and long-term success within elite global industries (Alumni programmes). Launched in 2000, SEO London has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Thousands of SEO London alumni now work in the UK and global corporates and firms, many holding senior leadership positions.
 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified teacher. We are on a mission to grow our impact, reaching more children with our exciting virtual programme and deepening our impact.

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading and developing the team who deliver the impact day-to-day in sessions. We want them to drive a culture of improvement and be the passionate voice of our programme and pedagogy, as well as paying good attention to the systems and processes that help things run smoothly. 

Are you a brilliant qualified teacher who loves developing excellent practice in yourself and others? 

Are excited about our mission to reach more children through our virtual ship? 

Does finding even better ways to organise yourself and others in a busy and changeable programme sound energising?

Skills and experience

You might have some of these skills and experiences and not all. That’s OK. If you are a brilliant qualified teacher, think you’ve got the skills to lead this team and are excited about our digital mission we really want to hear from you.

We require this role to have in school experience and qualifications but you can also include experience from other sectors or voluntary and lived experience.

The attributes and attitudes we’re looking for are:

• Three years’ experience teaching with Qualified Teacher Status.

• Skilled at teaching, with a particular understanding of literacy and our target group.

• Excited by the potential of digital innovation in education and comfortable with new technologies.

• Enthusiastic about pedagogy and planning joyful and impactful learning content.

• Inclusive and has a good understanding of children in our target group.

• Passionate about our mission and vision.

• Supportive and organised manager with a growth mindset.

• Reflective and curious.

• Collaborative and comfortable with a diverse range of people.

• Motivated to improve things and solution focused.

• Flexible and enjoy a busy environment.
• Organised and able ro organise others.

Role description

Lead the delivery team to deliver joyful and impactful learning for children on our programmes:

• Lead the improvement of learning to grow the impact of our flagship virtual programme and meet our organisational impact targets;
• Drive innovation and keep the team connected to best practice in digital pedagogy and literacy teaching;
• Enable the team to maintain the impact of the Hackney Learning programme;
• Set termly programme aims and content.

• Pro-actively create a culture of reflection and iterative improvement driven by data insights:

• Lead a data driven culture of improvement that incorporates practitioner reflections, user experience insights, impact results, quality assurance results and other monitoring insights;
• Deliver a systematised process for reflection and improvement including half termly insight meetings;
• Ensure the timely collection of data to assess the programme including impact, quality assurance, user experience and monitoring data;
• Deliver quality assurance activities including session walks which monitor the fidelity and quality of Session Leader delivery and support personal development.

• Manage a highly effective hybrid team to ensure personal development and organisational targets:

• Manage the team of half-day Session Leaders to ensure they have the training and support they need to deliver excellent outcomes for children;
• Line manage the full-time Programme Coordinator and Education Team Coordinator for delivery to support the wider programme activities including planning and pastoral support;
• Manage the recruitment and induction of new delivery staff;
• Identify priorities for and oversee the delivery of ongoing training for the delivery team.

• Facilitate the organised and collaborative delivery of day to day sessions and activities:

• Oversee, maintain and improve programme to support efficient collaboration as we scale;
• Oversee and maintain termly plans and timelines to track the activities of the delivery team;
• Be available for “in the moment” troubleshooting while promoting a pro-active and solution focused culture;
• Support the safety and wellbeing of Young Pirates in session as one of the Deputy Safeguarding Leads including reviewing, escalating and monitor safeguarding concerns.

• As part of the Pirate Managers team, work collaboratively across the organisation to support strategic goals:

• Be the voice of the education programme and share updates, plans and learning;
• Take a role in keeping the delivery team informed and engaged with organisation wide progress;
• Liaise across teams to support a joined up approach with schools, volunteers and other supporters.

• Other Education Team responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent outcomes for Young Pirates in session – teaching and providing cover as required;
• Line management in the Education Team as required.

• Be part of a committed, inclusive organisation that supports its team to thrive. We value each member of our team’s professional development and provide training to make sure you have the chance to develop your skills and grow your experience as part of our expanding team. Click here for more information about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

• Read more about our ethos here

• Request flexible and home-working arrangements. We know how important your personal life is, so every member of the team is able to apply for flexible and home-working arrangements around their delivery commitments.
• Receive enhanced sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay, with supportive parenting arrangements. Your family is important and we are committed to supporting our you as a parent, which is why we go above and beyond our statutory responsibilities.
• Take a mental wellness day. Staying well means looking after our mental health and physical health so, rather than taking a sick day, a mental wellness day acknowledges that sometimes we can feel overwhelmed, not quite ourselves and we need time out.
• Take a career break. After four years with The Literacy Pirates, you can take sabbatical leave to pursue personal development or time with your families, and come back to work without needing to end your contract.
• Gain 24 hour access to qualified counsellors for yourself and your immediate family. Through the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, yourself and your immediate family can receive free, confidential advice and support from qualified counsellors, on everything from stress and anxiety to family issues, bereavement and finances.
• Save up to 39% on a commuter bike and accessories through Cyclescheme. Through our partnership with Cyclescheme, you can get a bike for work with payments automatically taken from your monthly salary and no upfront payments. This means you’ll be able to spread the cost over 12 months and pay less Income Tax and National Insurance.
• Get time during work hours to volunteer. As an organisation that relies on the passion and generosity of volunteers, we know how valuable volunteering is. We offer all employees 14 hours of volunteering time per year, which you can take by the hour or in one go, so that you can support issues and causes that you care about.
• Receive 23 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year, and increased allowance with service.
• Get 8% pension contributions, with 3% paid by The Literacy Pirates.
• Get to work in a pirate ship!

For more details please visit our website.

Are you a ‘people person’ with a knack for building strong, collaborative relationships? Do you have excellent administration and organisational skills, enabling you to balance lots of competing priorities?  Do you want to enable volunteers to have big impact on their communities? Then join Shelter as a Corporate Volunteering Programme Coordinator and you could soon be playing a vital role in the fight for home.

About the role

Helping people to prepare for and manage financial health shocks is vital to Shelter’s work in preventing homelessness. As part of our efforts to reach vulnerable people earlier, our corporate volunteers are delivering Money Information Sessions in their local communities, signposting people to the housing advice they need.

With a focus on the Birmingham area, you will play a key part in supporting our national Financial Health Volunteer programme, helping volunteers provide vital support to individuals and communities in need. You’ll be the driving force behind ensuring that our volunteers are well-supported, matched with the right organisations, and have a smooth and rewarding volunteer experience.

About you

In this role, you will work closely with our financial corporate partners, including HSBC, to engage their employees and support them into the role of Financial Health Volunteer to increase the number of people volunteering.  Focusing on the Birmingham area, you will forge relationships with local organisations to identify suitable host locations for the volunteers to deliver with. You will coordinate the sessions with the host locations, matching up volunteers with locations. You will provide national administrative support for the programme, managing all elements of the volunteer journey through our database. Finally, you will take responsibility for collating feedback from the volunteers and host organisations, making suggestions for improvements and feeding into impact measurement.

Please refer to the Job Description at the bottom of the advert on the Shelter Jobs website for more details on the skills and experience we’re looking for.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

In the Volunteering Team we support the mobilisation of volunteers to deliver Shelter’s strategic priorities. We are a collaborative and supportive team sitting in Shelter’s Equity, Inclusion & Culture Directorate. We are passionate about the positive impacts of volunteering for both individuals and our cause. We enable best practice approaches to volunteer involvement; ensuring all our volunteers have a quality volunteering experience. 

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

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

Job Title: Programme and Support Coordinator 

Contract: Permanent, full-time 

Reporting to: Programme Manager 

Location of Work: Westminster Kingsway College, 76 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PD & Hybrid Working 

Hours: 40 hours per week, including very occasional weekends and evening work 

Flexible Working: Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be onsite during training sessions. While there is a core requirement for being present during essential programme times, there is room for flexible working arrangements outside of these hours and outside of scheduled programme times. 

Benefits 

Salary and Leave 

• Annual salary of 30,000. 

• Annual Leave: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of all public and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme with Nest 

Professional Development 

• 1:1 Coaching 

• Supervision 

• Group Reflective Practice 

• Ongoing Training 

Well-being and Support 

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Through Hospitality Action, the EAP provides confidential support and resources to employees, such as counseling, legal advice, and financial planning. 

• Wellbeing activities such as staff socials, yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. 

About Us 

Hotel School is an award-winning charity that empowers people who have experienced homelessness and other disadvantages to thrive in the hospitality industry. This dynamic 10-week programme combines theory, hands-on experience, and industry visits to provide the skills and confidence to land a job and excel in it.

Hotel School provides a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive training environment where students are given the opportunity to build their confidence to learn and grow. Our holistic approach is how we succeed in finding and sustaining long-term employment and progression, even for those who have been unemployed for over 20 years. We support our graduates as they take their first steps into work through mentoring, employer education, and progression management and support our graduates for up to one year after graduation, and sometimes longer if needed.

Hotel School operates as a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), meaning our training programme is tailored to address the emotional and psychological needs of the individuals we work with. Within this framework, Hotel School adopts a Trauma-Informed approach when engaging with students and graduates, acknowledging that many may have encountered complex trauma. 

About the Role of Programme Coordinator 

You will have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals' lives while immersing yourself in the vibrant world of hospitality. You will join a small but dynamic and passionate team committed to supporting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete our training and then guide them into sustainable employment within the hospitality industry. Your role will involve promoting and recruiting onto the programme, working closely with students, and providing individualised support to help them overcome barriers, stay motivated, and achieve their training and career goals. 

About You 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 

Skills: 

• Compassionate & Determined: Supporting people with multiple challenges is not always easy and requires patience, compassion, and resilience. 

• Composed Under Pressure: Maintain a calm and focused presence in higher-pressure situations. 

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively engage with diverse individuals, demonstrating active listening, empathy, and clear, respectful dialogue. 

• Organisational Skills: Proven track record of managing multiple tasks efficiently, prioritising responsibilities, and maintaining systems. 

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Skilled in tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of different individuals, ensuring personalised and effective support. 

• Problem-Solving: Ability to focus on finding solutions, have a can-do approach and the ability to take initiative. 

• Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively across multiple agencies & partners to achieve optimal outcomes for students & graduates. 

• Administrative Skills: Confident using MS Office packages, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and email, and our database INFORM. 

Experience: 

• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or other disadvantages or in employment services - essential 

• Understanding of the housing & welfare benefits system 

• Experience working in the hospitality industry – desirable but not essential 

• Background in using person-centred and/or trauma-informed methods, ensuring compassionate and informed support. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Programme Promotion: 

• Promote the training programme to referral organisations to attract potential applicants. 

• Deliver inspiring presentations to partners and referral organisations. 

• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners to enhance programme visibility. 

• Manage a dedicated inbox for referrals. 

Information and Taster Sessions: 

• Coordinate and deliver information and taster sessions both internally and externally to inform and engage potential participants. 

Recruitment: 

• Recruit a target number of applicants for the programme. 

• Conduct interviews, complete assessment paperwork, evaluate applicants’ learning needs and support requirements and complete enrolment paperwork. 

• Signpost applicants not suitable to the programme to other suitable organisations 

Student Assessment and Support: 

• Assess, support, and mentor students throughout the training programme. 

• Monitor student progress and work collaboratively to offer additional support in areas such as housing, finances, mental health, and physical health as needed. 

• Provide emotional support to students who may be finding the programme challenging. 

• Provide assistance to students with general queries and address any challenges they may encounter. 

• Regularly update referral partners and support agencies on students' progress and identify any ongoing areas where additional support may be needed. 

Reviews and Records Management: 

• Conduct regular reviews with students to track their progress. 

• Maintain and update all required records, including learner records, course content folders, and database entries in accordance with programme requirements. 

Programme Delivery: 

• Work collaboratively with the Training Manager to support the overall delivery of the training programme, which can include classroom setup and cleanup. 

• Work collaboratively with the Employment & Progression team to ensure students are prepared for work experience. 

• Manage students' travel expenses during the programme. 

• Act as a secondary resource in the classroom, assisting with sessions where relevant to support student learning. 

• Communicate with students regarding absences or lateness and liaise with trainers as necessary. 

Training Activities: 

• Participate in and support training activities such as external visits and practical sessions. 

• Deliver employability-related workshops. 

• Purchase training equipment, and ingredients as needed to support programme activities. 

Transition to Employment: 

• Work with the Employment & Progression team to facilitate a smooth transition for students from the training programme into the Employment & Progression phase. 

• Work collaboratively with the Employment & Progression team or other referral partners to identify and/or secure appropriate housing options for graduates. 

How to Apply:

Please submit a CV (no more than two pages) and a covering letter by Friday 17th January 2025 5:30 PM The covering letter should demonstrate how you meet the above criteria.

We understand that applicants may not possess 100% of the skills and experiences outlined in the person specification. If you believe you may fit the role and would like an informal chat, please contact Zoe.

If successful, the next steps once a CV and Cover Letter have been submitted are:

• An initial call with the Programme Manager.

• An invitation to a formal interview in February 2025.  

Equal Opportunities:

Hotel School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enhances our ability to innovate and work with our students and graduates effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. If you have any accessibility needs that require an alternative application or interview process, please let us know.

Enhanced DBS Check: 

Due to the nature of this role and Hotel School's commitment to Safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check is required.

Start date:

March or April 

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. We work with amazing partners, such as the NHS, universities, the rail industry, financial services, technology companies and the creative industries to deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we support 60,000 young people thanks to our transformational industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

Our values

Everyone on our team is:

• Passionate about the charity's vision to improve social mobility
• Motivated by team success 
• Proactive in getting things done 

The values of ambition, inquisitiveness, and inclusivity and equity guide us in everything we do.

The Programme Manager role

Due to the continued expansion of our programmes, we are seeking a new team member to support our next period of growth.

You will be a consumate account manager to support our skills and employability programmes designed in partnership with industry. You will work collaboratively with our corporate and industry partners to support teachers and students in schools and further education institutions access a range of TTF educational programmes.

What you will be doing

• Management of multiple projects and events
• Team management (experience of line managing direct reports)
• Building exceptional relationships with partners, teachers and volunteers
• Use systems and administrative processes
• Evaluation and reporting

To succeed in this role you will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, be highly organised and not be fazed when your plans need to change to meet schools’ needs (you will always have a Plan B).

We take safeguarding seriously, please note for safer recruitment purposes, all applications must clearly state continuous work history for the last 10 years, or since leaving full time education. It is ok to have employment gaps on your CV, please provide a note to explain these. Any CVs without full history will not be considered. 

Job details

• £35,000 salary
• Full time (37.5 hrs per week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (inclusive of Christmas closure)
• Training budget

If you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for the interview. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and will join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance and to be able to attend our team days in London.

To read the full job information pack, download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of the key experiences and skills we are looking for including: 

• Account management - working with funders and balancing priorities, objectives and deadlines
• Project delivery - operational, event and logistics management
• Staff management

We receive a very high number of applications for our vacancies, please make sure you read the application pack before applying to ensure your skills and experience match the person specification. 

Are you a highly organised leader with excellent facilitation skills who is passionate about the transformative power of the Arts, building community and helping people grow and develop in their therapeutic arts skills? 

As Talitha Arts’ Therapeutic Arts Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing Talitha Arts’ programmes, partnerships and practitioners, working with a wide range of stakeholders. You will come from an arts, management or therapeutic arts background (in any field) and have experience developing programming, managing people/volunteers, and growing partnerships.You will be committed to growth and development and passionate about the power of the creative arts to bring healing, restoration and transformation. You will have experience and a heart for working with vulnerable people, devising and developing creative arts workshops and training sessions, and will be willing to work flexibly with therapeutic intent but outside a clinical framework.

This position is home-based with regular travel within London for workshop, training and meetings (travel costs will be reimbursed). Working hours are flexible throughout the week and can be either part time or full time depending on the candidate (maximum of 30hrs per week).Talitha Arts also provides learning and development opportunities, travel for work within London and 3 extra days at Christmas.

Who are We?

Talitha Arts is creative arts charity that delivers creative arts workshops that benefit the mental health and wellbeing of those who have experienced trauma (through trafficking, living with dementia, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness) and/or are living with mental health problems, addiction or disability. We are a small team comprising our Artistic Director (Executive), Fundraiser and Therapeutic Consultant. You will be managing 15 self-employed practitioners who work on a freelance basis.

At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative and relational ethos in their approach to managing our programmes, practitioners, and partners. As we are a small charity, you may be asked to perform duties to support fundraising and other initiatives. 

Equal Opportunities

At Talitha we are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive environment and

to celebrate diversity and the value of different backgrounds and experiences. We

encourage applications from all backgrounds - we are particularly interested in

welcoming global majority candidates, those with disabilities and LGBTQI+ candidates.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation's core values and

the work we do.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Managing and developing all aspect of Talitha Art’s therapeutic arts workshop programming 

• Overseeing all programming, coordinating teams and managing Practitioner Coordinators

• Overseeing the planning and evaluation process of all programmes, including liaising with partners, monitoring and reporting

• Advising on creative and therapeutic processes

• Helping to create and develop new programme strategies in collaboration with the Artistic Director to ensure best practice

• Working closely with Talitha staff and practitioners to ensure programmes are well-managed and run to budget

• Overseeing and managing the content of sessions and monitoring therapeutic intent

• Working alongside Therapeutic Consultant to ensure that programmes are trauma-informed and therapeutic in intent 

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Adult and Child Lead for Talitha Arts 

• Maintaining all databases and updates (in google workspace)

• Committed to ongoing learning and development, including exploring expressive arts therapies and researching beneficiary groups

• Delivering workshops alongside a team of practitioners as and when is necessary

2. Managing Talitha Art’s partnerships with organisations, care homes and community settings to develop ongoing collaborative programmes

• Building on existing partner relationships; and seeking and developing new partner relationships

• Partnering with various organisations to schedule and manage Talitha’s programmes

• Developing project proposals and pitch to new potential partners

• Collaborating with partners on project management of programmes including planning scheduling, coordinating publicity, and follow up with partners (liaising with AD)

3. Managing Talitha Arts Practitioners

• Developing, devising and delivering Talitha Art’s ongoing practitioner training and development and induction training for new practitioners (alongside AD)

• Helping to devise an effective approach to ensure practitioner retention and best practice (alongside AD)

• Coordinating programmes to fit availability of practitioners in accordance with their suitability for the client groups

• Working alongside AD to recruit practitioners (including DBS and references checks), liaise with them during the process, and assess suitability and progress of trainees 

• Delegating tasks to Programme Coordinators and working closely with them to have oversight of programmes they are responsible for

•  Organising and planning regular check ins and ongoing learning and development sessions and opportunities (alongside AD)

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