Programmes administrator jobs

The Beyond Food Foundation is looking for a Programmes assistant. 

Do you have the skills to support groups of young people and adults to achieve their full potential? 

Do you want to be part of helping to change people's lives?

We are looking for someone to support the delivery of our life changing programmes. 

Ideally you will have some experience in working with young people, vulnerable adults or assisting with education / training programmes. 

Our programmes are built around the kitchen and dining table, you will work closely with a Chef trainer and Food Engagement Lead to make the sessions run smoothly. An understanding of food or the hospitality industry is a bonus. 

£29,000 - 35,000 per annum, experience dependant -  40hrs per week -  Monday - Friday. 

The Foundry, E6 5NX and across London as required. 

28 Days annual leave + bank holidays

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Access Interns Programme, a partnership between The Kartik Foundation and Variety, provides disabled young people with meaningful corporate internship opportunities to support their career aspirations. For many disabled young people, accessing work experience can be challenging due to societal barriers, lack of support, and limited opportunities. Access Interns is designed to break down these barriers, ensuring that participants gain valuable work experience, professional skills, and industry connections to help them succeed in their chosen careers.

The Access Interns Programme Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the ACCESS INTERNS programme, overseeing the internship placement process, employer engagement, and student support. This includes managing the selection process, coordinating placements, ensuring workplace accessibility, and tracking the programme’s impact.

The role also involves working closely with corporate employers to create inclusive work environments, supporting interns throughout their placements, and expanding engagement with schools, employers, and industry leaders to ensure disabled young people have equal access to high-quality career opportunities.

ABOUT VARIETY

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.

In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Management

· Managing the Access Interns Programme, ensuring it is delivered to a high standard and in line with Variety’s policies and procedures

· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set annual internship placement targets, manage the Access Interns budget and develop the Access Interns Programme.

· Overseeing the end-to-end process of the programme, from student recruitment and employer engagement to placement coordination and post-internship evaluation.

· Adhering to Variety’s Safeguarding policies and procedures and working with the Head of Programmes, by recognising that interns are vulnerable adults, and taking responsibility for their safety, welfare, and well-being throughout the programme.

· Identifying opportunities to expand and enhance the programme, ensuring it remains impactful, sustainable, and aligned with Variety’s strategic goals.

· Developing guidance materials, training sessions, and workshops to prepare students for internships and support their professional growth

· Working with the Programme’s team to input & manage programme data and reporting.

· Tracking and reporting on Programme Impact and analysing data to ensure continuous improvement.

Logistics and Coordination

· Coordinating interview schedule, employer meeting, and onboarding sessions to facilitate successful placements.

· Managing communication with interns, employers, schools, and other stakeholders, ensuring all parties are well-informed and supported.

· Organising online disability awareness training for corporate employers as part of the onboarding process, ensuring employers understand best practices for supporting disabled interns and creating accessible workplaces.

· Ensuring all necessary documentation, contracts and agreements are completed and maintained in line with Variety’s Policies and Compliance standards.

Budget and Income Generation

· Managing the Access Interns Programme budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control.

· Generating income from the programme, including securing corporate partnerships and funding opportunities to sustain and expand Access Interns.

· Working closely with the fundraising team to assist in converting Access Intern partners into Corporate Donors for Variety’s wider work.

· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set financial targets and explore additional funding streams.

· Monitoring expenditure, tracking income, and providing financial reports on programme performance.

Student Outreach & Support

· Manage the application and selection process, ensuring fair and transparent recruitment.

· Working closely with students to support their career development, including

- CV writing and cover letter workshops

- Interview preparation sessions

- Professional skills training (e.g. workplace etiquette, communication skills, and confidence-building)

- One-on-one mentoring and guidance

· Provide guidance and support to interns throughout their journey, from pre-placement preparation to post-internship follow-up.

· Responsible for marketing to schools and colleges to increase awareness and participation.

· Ensuring students understand their rights and workplace accommodations, advocating for inclusive and accessible internships.

· Visiting schools and colleges to promote the programme, engage with students, and increase participation from disabled young people.

Employer Outreach & Support

· Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate employers to ensure a positive and productive experience for employers participating in the programme.

· Acting as the primary point of contact for employers, providing guidance and support throughout the internship process.

· Working with employers to develop meaningful internship opportunities, ensuring placements align with both business needs and student development goals

· Addressing any challenges or concerns that arise during placements, acting as a mediator where necessary.

· Delivering pre-placement briefings for employers, setting expectations and promoting inclusive hiring practices

· Gathering feedback from employers to continuously refine and improve the programme.

Customer Service and Administration

· Working with Operations Team and external partners to devise and deploy scalable on-boarding and internship management systems.

· Providing excellent customer service to applicants and prospective applicants, giving advice and guidance over the phone, in person and via email.

· Collecting and collating impact and monitoring data.

· Providing administrative support for other Programmes depending on workload, capacity and department demand.

Other Duties and Partner Support

· Assisting with events, reporting, and stakeholder engagement related to Variety’s wider mission and partner organisations.

· Collaborating with internal and external teams to support strategic initiatives that align with the goals of the Access Interns Programme.

General Responsibilities

· Negotiate placements and work collaboratively with employers to ensure meaningful learning experiences for interns.

· Applying knowledge of disabilities, relevant laws (e.g. Equality Act 2010), and reasonable adjustments to ensure that both interns and employers receive the necessary support for a successful and inclusive internship experience

· Expand the programme’s employer network, targeting organisations in corporate sectors to enhance placement opportunities.

· To work cross functionally with other departments, regions and countries.

· To achieve the highest standards of safeguarding for the young people who complete a corporate internship by Variety by complying with all appropriate Policies and Procedures.

· Working within Variety’s Data Protection policies at all times.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

• Proven experience in managing programmes or projects, including planning, delivery, and evaluation.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders (e.g., employers, schools, students).

• Knowledge of disability rights, accessibility requirements, and the Equality Act 2010.

• Understanding of safeguarding principles and experience working with vulnerable adults or young people

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.

• Competence in collecting, analysing, and reporting data to measure impact and inform improvements.

• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems.

Desirable:

• Delivering or coordinating training sessions for employers or staff.

• Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance.

• Familiarity with employability skills training, CV writing, and interview preparation.

• Experience organising workshops, meetings, or onboarding sessions.

• Ability to promote programmes to schools, colleges, and employers.

• Using impact data to drive continuous improvement.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Friday 9th January 2026 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 12th and 19 January 2026.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)

Hours: 9am to 5pm

25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.

Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

 Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

The Politics Project is looking for an organised and proactive Programme Coordinator – to support our digital presence, office operations and programme delivery. If you love making systems run smoothly, enjoy managing websites, and want your work to have real social impact, this is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation.

ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT

The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn, teach and engage in democracy. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK. 

ABOUT DEMOCRACY CLASSROOM

Democracy Classroom is a partnership of over 100 civil society organisations from the youth, education and democracy sectors working together to support young people to engage in elections and democracy. 

The network is supported by the Democracy Classroom platform, which brings together over 1000 free educational resources for teachers and youth practitioners.

Democracy Classroom is a non-partisan, UK-wide initiative and a leading voice for the sector, reaching teachers and youth practitioners in 95% of the UK’s parliamentary constituencies. It coordinates the collective voice of organisations committed to democratic education, including through its joint submission to the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review and the publication of The Roadmap to Votes at 16, a collaborative vision for the implementation of Votes at 16.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Programme Coordinator, you’ll support the work of our Communications and Networks Team while helping keep our office and digital platforms running seamlessly. 

You will:

Website and digital

• Maintain and update the Democracy Classroom website with resources and programme content.

• Work with colleagues to upload reports, blogs and event details.

Operations

• Oversee day-to-day office administration, including supplies, IT support liaison and record-keeping.

• Support finance processes, including invoices, expenses and financial tracking.

• Maintain key operational systems such as our CRM, database and filing systems.

Events and programmes

• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events (online and in-person), including venues, catering and participant communications.

• Support programme delivery by liaising with facilitators, partners and participants.

Team support

• Provide diary management and scheduling support for senior staff where needed.

• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes and track actions.

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and HR processes.

You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to wider organisational projects and learn new skills as our work evolves.

The job is based on a 14 month fixed term contract (including a 6-month probation period), with opportunities for extension. 

The Politics Project is based in central London, with a mixture of in person and remote working. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be required. 

Benefits:

• 33 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (inclusive for 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year. 

• 4% company pension contribution. 

• Friendly and inclusive environment.

• Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.

• Hybrid working from our central London office.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.

ABOUT YOU

You are reliable, enthusiastic and highly organised, with a strong attention to detail. You have outstanding organisational and administrative skills. You enjoy solving problems, improving systems and supporting a mission-driven team. You thrive working both independently and collaboratively, and you’re comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.

Above all, you care about supporting young people’s democratic engagement and believe in the values and mission of The Politics Project.

Skills & Experience: 

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience of updating and maintaining websites.

• Confident with IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach.

• A passion for youth democratic engagement, education and politics.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CRM systems and basic data management.

• Knowledge and understanding of the UK education system.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.

TO APPLY: 

To apply please submit a CV and a covering letter. The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4  / a maximum of 500 words. In the letter can you:

• Tell us about your biggest personal, academic or professional achievement.

• Tell us why you think youth engagement in politics is important.

• Outline how your experience matches the essential and desirable skills and experience outlined in the job description - don’t just repeat your CV.

• Give an explanation for any gaps on your CV.

If you use AI tools, please use them thoughtfully. We want to get a true sense of you, your skills and your experiences through your application. Please ask if you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

Please submit your application via Charity Job. 

The closing date is 11:59pm, Sunday 11th January. Initial interviews planned for the week beginning 17th January.

We have an exciting opportunity for am Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant) to join the National Contact Centre team in Cardiff, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working of one day per week working from home.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Service Delivery Assistant you will provide high quality and responsive administrative function for the National Contact Centre. Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries and supporting the wider team with general administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality administrative support to the team and service.
• Update and maintain manual and computerised database and case management systems and records in accordance with the service's internal policies/procedures and organisational standards.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and general queries into the National Contact Centre.
• Provide general office administration support which could include photocopying, filing, data entry, ordering of office supplies, processing invoices, raising purchase orders and minute taking at meetings.
• Liaising and communicating with key stakeholders, including internal and external contacts, such as the arrangement of Supervision sessions for staff.

About You:

Ideally, you will have a good understanding and knowledge of office systems and business support functions, as well as being a team player with a flexible approach

You will need:

• Effective verbal/written communication and numerical skills.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and deal with competing demands in an organised and methodical manner.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and audiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision to achieve deadlines.
• Excellent record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking for flexible freelance work in the charity sector? The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) is seeking a self-employed Finance Administrator to support our busy finance function. This remote role is approximately two days (14 hours) per week, ideal for someone with strong administrative skills and a proactive approach. No formal accounting training is required - this opportunity may suit someone at the outset of their finance studies or with relevant administrative experience.

NYO is the UK’s leading organisation empowering teenagers through orchestral music. Each year, we welcome over 10,000 young people from all backgrounds into our national community, providing opportunities to develop confidence, skills, and leadership. As a fundraising charity, NYO processes thousands of individual donations annually, funding ambitious projects and nationwide events. Our finance team manages significant financial administration, including large volumes of invoices from freelancers and suppliers, making this role central to the smooth running of our programmes.

As a Freelance Finance Administrator, you will:

• Manage the finance inbox: log invoices, respond to queries, check receipts, liaise with staff, and enter invoices into Xero accounting software.
• Administer credit card and prepaid card transactions.
• Update fundraising income logs from payment portals.
• Work closely with the Finance Co-ordinator on regular finance processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with NYO’s data protection and safeguarding policies.

Hourly rate: £20, invoiced monthly. Flexible remote working. Enhanced DBS check required.

Join NYO and play your part in supporting the next generation of musicians.

Programme Manager (Part-time, 4 days/week — 12-month contract)

Start date: February 2026
Location: Hybrid (East London office + home working)
Salary: £35,490–£38,220 FTE (pro rata) + 3% pension

The Southeast and East Asian Centre (SEEAC) is a community-led CIC supporting East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) migrants and refugees in the UK. We work to build an equitable society where ESEA communities thrive.

We are seeking a Programme Manager to lead our programme team, deliver high-impact community services and advocacy projects, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. This role is central to coordinating multiple projects, managing staff, developing proposals, overseeing budgets, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, and representing SEEAC publicly with partners, media and stakeholders. The post works closely with the Executive Director and Partnership Development Manager, including on fundraising.

About you:
You bring 5+ years’ experience leading programme design, delivery, monitoring and reporting plus people management experience and strong communication, organisational and financial skills. You are confident engaging with diverse communities, funders and public audiences, and committed to safeguarding and data protection. Knowledge of issues affecting migrants and refugees (e.g., employment rights, discrimination, health inequality) and strong writing skills are essential. Experience with ESEA communities or other minoritised groups is highly desirable, as is lived experience of migration-related issues.

How to apply:
Apply via CharityJobs or directly on our website
Deadline: 7 January 2026 (23:59).

Interviews:
• Stage 1: Week of 12 January 2026 (online)
• Stage 2: Week of 19 January 2026 (in person, East London)

All offers are subject to references and DBS checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; SEEAC cannot provide visa sponsorship.

About Chiva

Chiva works to ensure that children and young people living with HIV have the support and opportunities they need to live well and achieve their greatest potential. We believe they deserve to have their voices heard and taken seriously and place their experiences and views at the heart of everything we do.

Role Purpose

The National Programme Manager will lead the development and delivery of Chiva’s national participation and support programmes.

This includes embedding participation across the organisation, managing key programmes for children, young people and families, and ensuring the diverse voices of children, young people and young adults living with HIV are represented at all levels of service and policy development.

The role combines leadership of programme delivery, staff and volunteer supervision, training, stakeholder engagement and evaluation to ensure long-term impact and sustainability.

 Key Responsibilities

 Leadership

 ● Help develop and oversee the organisation’s participation and support programme strategies.

● Ensure participation is embedded across Chiva, with meaningful involvement of children, young people, and young adults.

● Represent the organisation at regional and national events, advocating for the voices and experiences of young people.

Programme Management 

● Oversee development, planning, and delivery of national programmes for children, young people and families.

● Contribute to managing programme budgets, ensuring financial accountability.

● Provide supervision, training and support to staff, associates, and volunteers.

● Ensure continuous programme development and improvement through co-design with young people.

Expectations of all Chiva Employees

● To uphold Chiva values:

- Acting with compassion

- Taking a holistic approach

- Being open and inclusive

- Developing trust and working with integrity

- Empowering people through a rights-led approach

● To be competent in fulfilling administration tasks relating to their role and willing to undertake any other duties required in fulfilling the objectives of Chiva that are appropriate to the role.

● To uphold Chiva’s Safeguarding, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Equality, Equity and Diversity Policies.

● To be a key member of the Chiva Staff team, taking part in team events, and contributing to the positive organisational culture.

At Chiva we believe that a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is key to fostering innovation and growth. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all identities, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Experience

● Significant experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of youth / family support programmes at a national or regional level.

● Track record of programme management, including design, delivery, monitoring, and impact reporting.

● Experience of embedding youth participation in organisational strategy and service delivery.

● Experience of staff and volunteer management, including supervision, training, and performance support.

● Experience of working directly with children and young people from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to their needs, rights, and safeguarding requirements.

● Experience of working with budgets and ensuring financial accountability.

Skills

● Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage teams.

● Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

● Strong facilitation and training skills.

● Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to represent young people’s voices at regional and national levels.

● Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with a range of stakeholders.

● Commitment to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in programme delivery and organisational practice.

Desirable Criteria

● Experience of working within the HIV sector or with young people living with long-term health conditions.

● Knowledge of best practice approaches/policy focus on youth participation.

● Experience of designing or facilitating creative programmes for young people incorporating arts-based approaches.

● Relevant professional qualification (e.g. youth work, social work, or project management).

● Experience of implementing impact measurement and evaluation frameworks in youth programmes.

Additional Information

Chiva requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, along with references.

How to apply
Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th January 2026.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, leading our Alternative Learning Provision (Ed Mentor Programme)

• Do you have experience in leading or managing an alternative learning provision, youth programme, mentoring service, or education-based intervention?
• Are you passionate about supporting young people and staff to achieve their potential?
• Can you build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders?
• Are you organised, proactive and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

We are seeking a full-time member of staff to lead our Alternative Learning Provision (Ed Mentor Programme). The role involves managing a team of staff (Youth Mentors), who are working with young people on the programme to develop confidence, improve educational outcomes and/or reintegrate them back into full time education. Alongside this, you will be required to work closely with key stakeholders (schools, local authorities, families etc), ensuring quality of provision and evidencing its impact.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and quality assure our Alternative Learning Provision (Ed Mentor Programme), ensuring high standards and positive outcomes for young people.
• Manage, support and develop delivery staff, providing guidance on pastoral, behaviour and safeguarding matters.
• Build strong relationships with schools, local authorities, families and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee referrals, induction, monitoring and reporting processes, using data and feedback to evidence impact and drive improvement.
• Manage programme budget, ensuring sustainability of the programme.

You will have:

• Experience leading or managing an alternative learning provision, youth programme, mentoring service, or education-based intervention.
• Experience in line managing, developing and supporting staff.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the education and youth mentoring sectors.
• A proven track record of effectively building and managing relationships and partnerships.
• Strong behaviour management and pastoral skills.
• An ability to effectively approach and manage challenging situations and conversations.
• An understanding of safeguarding and how to support vulnerable young people, including those with EHCP’s and SEND.
• An understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people, schools and communities within south Bristol.
• Previous experience of managing budgets.
• An ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A passion for working with young people to achieve positive outcomes and change lives.
• Competent IT skills.
• Full UK Driving License (preferred).

Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
• 5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Flexible Working Environment
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assist Programme
• Generous CPD budget
• Free Eye Test
• Free Flu Jabs
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone)
• 2 x Bristol City and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• 20% discount in the Bristol Sport store
• The chance to be part of an incredible journey

Notes

Please apply through Breathe and make sure you have completed our application form when applying. Please note, we do not accept a CV. If you have any issues uploading your form, please email.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026.

Interview day Thursday 15th January 2026

Contract: Full Time – Starting asap.

Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.

About the role

The Operations & Partnerships Team are responsible for ensuring that our internal (Kings
Camps) and external (UK and worldwide) programmes and services meet our customer and
client promises through effective delivery of our people, programmes and equipment. We
have a high level of responsibility and trust for the effective oversight of a large volume of
children, seasonal staff, and a national venue portfolio.

We're looking for a Programme & Training Lead who can take specific responsibility for our
programme delivery, ensuring 500+ seasonal staff across the UK are trained, equipped and
ready to start work with children. The Programme & Training Lead will be a practitioner
who contributes to training content, but also responds effectively to questions from
different stakeholders, responding to accidents, incidents and complaints, and who will
organise and deliver in-person promotional events. This role will need someone who is
ready to respond to last minute and unforeseen change and is open to a high level of UK
travel.

Key responsibilities

Plan

1. Work with the Operations Manager to agree programme outcome requirements per
season and per year
2. Schedule in-person programme delivery including people, programme content and
equipment
3. Plan for the delivery of pre-camp training
4. Schedule camp support visits
5. Create training schedules and content for programme personnel

Prepare

1. Work with the Operations Manager to prepare in-person programme and training
content
2. Produce and update resources for Kings Camps Managers and Red Tops
3. Work with warehouse personnel to prepare equipment for programmes and activities
if needed
4. Train and organise representatives to deliver initiatives across the UK
5. Share information both internally and externally regarding operational details and
practicalities such as facility information, children’s needs or any other information
pertinent to the running of camp

Deliver

1. Point of contact and support for newly-appointed Red Tops, providing information
and venue-specific guidance
2. Coordinate and deliver in-person and online training for programme personnel,
preparing them for their roles and responsibilities
3. Promote and run in-person activities and support to help launch new venues and
teams or drive growth in existing venues
4. Support Regional Managers to ensure programme audits are completed and work
with Camp Managers to ensure we maintain the service levels we promise
5. Share responsibility for performance management of Red Tops
6. Share responsibility for the response, management and reporting of programme
incidents, behaviour concerns, health and safety, and safeguarding

Person Specification

A qualification or background relating to teaching or sports coaching
At least 2 years’ activity programme experience, leading and delivering activities to
children
Previous experience of organising or hosting promotional events would be highly
advantageous
Training or experience in safeguarding children in a sports or education setting
Training and mentoring experience
Full UK driver’s licence (essential)
Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in different roles
Ability to build effective working relationships quickly
Effective problem solver
Excellent all-round IT skills - must be competent in the use of MS Office suite
About you continued...
Show a flexible approach to work – prepared to work outside normal office hours
including some weekend commitments at scheduled points of delivery and UK travel
Dependable, friendly and highly personable
Organised and with an attention to detail and a can-do, proactive and positive attitude
Supportive of our mission and values

Our Culture & Benefits

Our People: Work in our like-minded, dedicated and passionate team that aligns with our
mission and shared purpose - to get children active, having fun and learning together.
Salary: From £26,500 per annum, DOE
Pension: We offer more than the norm, with an enhanced pension and employer
contributions (5%), and we also offer a Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Holiday: In addition to statutory holidays, we offer a generous starting holiday allowance of
25 days per annum (FTE) with additional holidays being added after 2 years’ service up to a
maximum of 30 days per annum (FTE) after 5 years’ service
Work Patterns: This is a full-time role, typically 37.5 hours per week, within 8am-6pm Mon
to Fri but in the modern working world, flexibility is key and embracing peak demand at
popular times of the year is required from our team.
Our Meetings: We start every week with a Monday Morning Meeting (MMM) for the whole
team to connect and we’re also deliberate about meeting formally every 3-4 months with a
Quarterly Brief: Each of these help with comms and provide every member of our team
with development opportunities.
How we celebrate: We all gather at a monthly social with our famous Friday Quiz and we
also offer nominations and awards for those who exhibit our values each quarter.
Our offices: We consider ourselves lucky to be in beautiful offices in a leafy suburb of
Sheffield. We have free on-site parking, bike store and good public transport links. We’re
out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, but there’s plenty of local shops & cafes
close by.
Discounts: We offer free places on our holiday programmes for your children (5 to 17 year
olds), a cycle scheme, travel and social opportunities and a range of discounts and rewards,
including charity worker benefits!
Training: As well as a bespoke onboarding plan linked to your new role at Kings, you’ll
receive market-leading Safeguarding training and a free disclosure check as part of our
safer recruitment commitments.

About us

Established in 1991, Kings Active Foundation is a UK registered charity with a vision of a
world where children love being active, and a mission to get children active, having fun and
learning together.
We’re experts in using active games, sport and fun to connect with children via our activity
programmes and we equip, enable and inspire others to deliver activity programmes.
We are a small team doing big things. We have a passion for our work and a desire to get
more children active and improving their physical and mental wellbeing.

Our Safeguarding Promise

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Safer recruitment is central to the way we work and all staff and volunteers are expected to
share our commitment to safeguarding, always creating an environment where young
people feel safe and can thrive.

About Friends of Palestinian Universities

Friends of Palestinian Universities builds UK and international academic solidarity, partnership, and exchange with Palestinian higher education institutions facing systematic attack. 

We work to support the resilience of Palestinian scholars and students, strengthen international cooperation, and uphold the principles of freedom, equity, and justice for the future of education in Palestine.

Position Overview

The Senior Programme Officer will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ advocacy and awareness, and building UK-Palestine higher education links programmes. This role involves working closely with the director, wider team, and partners, managing projects, and ensuring the effective delivery of initiatives aimed at mobilising support for Palestinian universities and raising awareness about the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.

The role requires excellent coordination, communication, and partnership-building skills, including supporting structured engagement with Palestinian higher education representatives through regular convening, briefings, and follow-up.

Key responsibilities

1. Building UK–Palestinian Academic Links

• Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual building links plan in line with programme and organisational goals.

• Support the design and delivery of partnerships and collaborative projects with Palestinian universities, including research, fellowships, and exchange initiatives.

• Liaise with partners in Palestine and the UK to map opportunities for meaningful and equitable cooperation.

• Create and maintain an accessible and up to date database of UK, Palestinian and international networks. 

• Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual conference.

2. Advocacy & Awareness-Raising

• Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual advocacy & awareness plan in line with programme and organisational goals.

• Research and prepare public-facing resources (e.g. briefings, reports, speaker events) for academic, policy, and civil society audiences.

• Build relationships with UK-based higher education networks, staff unions, academic departments, and student societies.

• Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ Education, Occupation & Liberation programme of events.

• Support the Director and Palestinian partner representatives with research and briefings as necessary for public facing engagements. 

3. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Work to achieve KPIs agreed in the annual work plan.

• Work with the Director to plan and evaluate programme strategy and delivery.

• Monitor programme impact and contribute to reporting for donors, Trustees, and partners.

• Produce quarterly reports on programme activities and outcomes for the Director and Board of Trustees.

4. Representation & Convening

• Represent Friends of Palestinian Universities in coalitions, conferences, and sector forums as appropriate and with the agreement of the Director.

• Facilitate spaces for Palestinian scholars, students, and advocates to share knowledge and shape agendas in line with their collective priorities.

5. General Support and Team Contribution

• Actively support and promote Friends of Palestinian Universities’ mission and values.

• Work as a part of a team and contribute to collective staff wellbeing. Adapt to the flexible working of a small organisation.

• Collaborate closely with the Friends of Palestinian Universities team on shared projects and organisational priorities.

• Follow Friends of Palestinian Universities’ policies and processes.

• Undertake administrative tasks as necessary for the effective implementation of the role. 

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in programme management or related field, preferably within the non-profit or education sector.

• Strong understanding of the contemporary social and political reality for Palestinians, awareness about the educational context in Palestine and the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate collective initiatives with multiple partner institutions and maintain structured, professional communication with partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to sustain and develop effective professional relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Fluency in Arabic.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Experience working with international partners and stakeholders.

• Experience convening working groups, committees, or multi-institutional collaborations.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A cover letter outlining their qualifications and motivation for applying.
2. A current CV.
3. Contact information for two professional references.

Unfortunately, Friends of Palestinian Universities is unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates should be able to attend the office in London at least one day a week.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

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We're looking for a Regional Safeguarding Team Administrator to join our National Safeguarding Team.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience of diary, meeting and event administration
• Experience providing administrative support to a team operating nationally
• Experience of triaging and responding to communications of a sensitive nature
• Experience producing newsletters and/or maintaining website pages
• Highly IT literate and proficient with common applications such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as web-based applications

• This is a 12 month fixed term contract

• This role is based in Church House, Westminster, London, SW10 3AZ

The closing date for applications is 21 December 2025.

Interviews will be held in January 2026.

• A salary of £34,801 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

What you’ll do

- Delivery (Local)

• Lead inspiring, safe, hands-on farm visits for children across Leicestershire.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local farmers and schools.
• Tailor experiences that spark curiosity and help children connect with food, farming, and the natural world.

- Programme Support (National)

• Support the smooth running of the national Farm Discovery programme.
• Manage data, budgets, and reports to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery.
• Help refine systems, support meetings and recruitment, and contribute to programme monitoring and development.

About you

You’ll be a confident educator and communicator who:

• Loves engaging children through outdoor and food-based learning.
• Is highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable managing programme information.
• Builds strong relationships with teachers, farmers, and colleagues.
• Is proactive, solution-focused, and committed to inclusion and safety.

About The Country Trust

For over 40 years, The Country Trust has helped tens of thousands of children experience the countryside first-hand. As part of our warm, supportive national team, you’ll play a key role in shaping transformative learning, both in Leicestershire and across England and North Wales.

Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 4th January.

Salary: £46,104 – £51,176
Location: Remote with regular travel to Downton and London
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legacy & In Memory Manager to join our Commercial Directorate at Help for Heroes. This pivotal role will shape and maximise one of our most important income streams, ensuring we can continue delivering life-changing support for the Armed Forces community.

Legacy and In Memory income contributes over half of all fundraised income, making this a strategically significant role with the opportunity to drive meaningful and lasting impact. If you are an experienced, collaborative and strategic leader with expertise in legacy fundraising, legacy administration and/or in memory giving, this could be your perfect next step.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Mass Fundraising, you will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of our Gifts in Wills and In Memory programmes. You’ll shape strategies that drive sustainable income growth, ensure operational excellence, and deliver exceptional stewardship for supporters, families and executors.

You will oversee all aspects of legacy marketing, legacy administration and in-memory giving, ensuring compliance, accuracy and sensitivity in this specialist area. You will also provide clear reporting and forecasting to track performance and identify future income opportunities. Working collaboratively across the charity, you’ll embed best practice, enhance supporter journeys and maximise long-term income opportunities.

As a senior leader, you will guide and develop a skilled team of five, championing a culture of collaboration, learning and data-led decision-making.

About You

You’ll be a strategic, compassionate and resourceful leader with a strong background in legacy fundraising, legacy administration and/or in memory giving. You’ll bring both technical expertise and emotional intelligence — able to oversee sensitive stewardship activity, manage complex matters confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in legacy fundraising, legacy administration and/or in memory giving
• Strong understanding of legacy marketing, supporter journeys and charity-side legacy processes
• Demonstrable team management or leadership experience
• Experience overseeing sensitive, high-quality stewardship to supporters and families
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and data-led decision-making capability
• Confidence in managing budgets, forecasting income and reporting on performance
• A values-driven, empathetic approach and commitment to delivering excellence

Due to the specialist nature of this role, we can only consider applicants with relevant experience in legacy fundraising, legacy administration or in memory giving, as well as demonstrable leadership or team management experience.

About the Team

Our Mass Fundraising team sits within the Commercial Directorate and is responsible for building strong, trusted relationships with supporters across the UK. Legacy & In Memory giving is a cornerstone of this work, enabling us to deliver our LiveWell Strategy and ensure every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.

You’ll join a passionate, expert and purpose-driven team who champion innovation, empathy and excellence in everything they do.

In return we can offer you:

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
• Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.

Closing date: 9th January 2026

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.

The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.

We activate teenagers’ confidence, optimism and skills to play their part in the world today, through performing and sharing extraordinary music.

We are looking for a Youth Support Co-ordinator to help deliver pastoral care and safeguarding across NYO’s national programme. This role is central to ensuring that young people feel happy, listened to and secure while participating in NYO activities. It blends practical organisation, careful administration and a young person-centred approach to embed NYO’s ethos into every aspect of delivery.

You will coordinate the recruitment, induction and deployment of our freelance Support Team, and provide high-quality administrative and logistical support for all youth-facing activities. You’ll be confident handling conversations with teenagers and their parents/carers, managing sensitive information with discretion, and supporting the smooth running of travel, accommodation and project logistics. You will also assist with casework administration, help deliver care plans with the NYO Nurse and project leads, and ensure accurate records in Salesforce.

This is an excellent early-career opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people’s wellbeing and development through music. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, and be a visible, supportive point of contact for young people and staff on the ground.

At the National Youth Orchestra, you'll work as part of a supportive, friendly, and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.

Our offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, a space for collaboration and ideas. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, with a flexible and supportive culture. NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts, and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 12 January 2026