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You will be joining the newly formed Opportunities Team which has been designed to be holistically focussed on the growth of giver engagement, Partner engagement and thought leadership. Stewardship is often a surprise to new and potential clients and partners as they learn the breadth and depth of the services we can offer them, their families, their churches and the ministries they love. The Opportunities Team seeks to serve whoever we meet and triage their needs to the right expert in the Stewardship family. 

In this role you will work as part of our Opportunities Team to invite people into the community of generous Christian givers in the UK and serve UK Churches with support services and giving needs. You will attend events, speak on behalf of Stewardship and deliver content with excellence. You will have the opportunity to support the growth of Stewardship over the coming years as we identify new clients to join the ecosystem that enables Kingdom ministry to happen all over the UK and around the world. 

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

· Undergoing course of teaching or training in personal financial stewardship and giving/generosity or experiencing the benefits from personal discipleship in this area.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as Centre Leader at one of our IntoUniversity centres in Nottingham. You will have responsibility for running your IntoUniversity centre, including managing your team, planning and delivering the programme, liaising with external stakeholders and meeting  IntoUniversity’s targets for delivery.

A substantial element of this role is delivering our education programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.

The role at a glance

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Application deadline - 9am Wednesday 29th October 2025

Interview day (in-person) - Wednesday 5th November 2025

Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the candidate

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)

Centre Leaders are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres

Location

IntoUniversity Nottingham East

The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day). Periodic travel out of the area is also required e.g. to London, this may include occasional overnight stays. 

Salary

£36,400 per annum.

Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year 
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

We’re looking for a Senior STH Practitioner who can manage the delivery of high quality and effective Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes in London for adults and young people with a range of disabilities and health conditions.

We’re looking for candidates who have proven experience of managing a team and an understanding of how STH programmes can benefit individuals and improve lives.  We need someone with horticultural knowledge and experience to plan the seasonal horticultural resources required for our programs and delivery spaces.

Based at Thrive’s London centre in Battersea Park. Some days will be spent at outreach centres within London, requiring some travel. The role will involve occasional travel to the Thrive Centres in Reading and Birmingham.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.

The role 

SAFE! Support for Young People Affected by Crime is a dynamic Oxford based charity working across the Thames Valley.  We are looking for experienced practitioners based in the Thames Valley and the surrounding areas to provide support on a freelance basis to young people and parents/caregivers across all our services. Subcontracted sessional practitioners are contracted on a freelance basis to provide one-to-one support to young people and their parents.  There are also opportunities to co-facilitate group work.  Sessions may be delivered remotely or face to face, dependent upon the needs of clients.  Freelancers are home-based practitioners who travel to meet young people and /or parents face-to-face (within a 25-mile radius), provide remote support online, or a combination of both.

Locations: Thames Valley area.

Payment: Practitioners submit invoices monthly and are paid at a rate of £25 (INCREASED)? per hour for admin and delivery and £10 per hour for travel time.  They are liable for all tax and expenses. 

About you  

You’ll have extensive experience of working with young people in a supportive role with a proven track record of building appropriate relationships and providing outstanding support to children, young people, and parents.  You’ll be confident in designing individual intervention plans based on needs. An enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication skills, you’ll possess a positive, solution-focussed attitude. With experience of multi-agency working and a commitment to high standards of professionalism, your values will align with SAFE!’s vision, mission, and values.  Your active commitment to both safeguarding and promoting equal opportunities and diversity will be evident in all you do.  You will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and be proficient in the maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.

We are seeking people with a professional qualification in social work, teaching, youth work, probation, or equivalent, and extensive experience of working with children and young people. 

Contracts will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Successful candidates must be able to attend the following Induction Days XXth MONTH 2026 (online?) & XXth MONTH 2026 (in person?) and 2 in person Protective Behaviours Training days XXth MONTH 2026 & XXth MONTH 2026.

The post holder will be part of a thriving, positive Community Outreach team culture. Working collaboratively across the team and the freedom to make full use of individual experience and specific skill sets will be the norm. This post is ideal for a creative, enthusiastic fundraiser who is self-motivated, willing to learn from others and keen to make a real difference in the lives of suffering and persecuted Christians around the world. 

This post reports to the Community Outreach Manager in support of objectives set out in ACN UK’s overall 10-year plan. The post will focus on agreed aspects of the fundraising and marketing strategy which contributes to the overall aim of providing more Aid to the Church in Need. Work will be carried out across parishes, schools and our broader benefactor base in the area to which the post holder is appointed.

Job Summary 

The Head of Student Representation is a critical member of the Students’ Union’s Delivery senior team and leads Durham SU’s work in influencing Durham University in students’ academic interests, through the support of student leaders and volunteers. The Head manages the Student Voice team, which coordinate support for academic representatives, and which provides policy advice to student leaders and the Durham SU senior staff.

The Head is also the operational lead for data protection, information governance, and data analysis. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties 

The Head of Student Representation is responsible for the performance, growth and sustainability of Durham SU’s professional staff team and volunteers, organised to support faculty and academic representatives.

In particular, the Head will: 

• Lead effective support for Durham student leaders who want to help make Durham University education better and fairer. 

• Anticipate and respond to student need in their education, seek and seize opportunity, and manage risk. 

• Ensure that Durham SU and its student leaders can, and do, speak with authority on matters impacting Durham students’ education, on behalf of the wider student community. 

• Provide advice and make recommendations to student leaders, Durham SU senior staff and the Board of Trustees on policy development within their area of responsibility. 

• Support the Deputy Chief Executive in the development and maintenance of relationships with Durham University’s academic and professional staff. 

The Head of Student Representation will be accountable for: 

• Leadership across the newly formed Delivery function in the SU – working closely alongside the Head of Community and the Deputy Chief Executive to provide a high-quality experience to Students’ Union stakeholders

• Managing their team efficiently, effectively and consistently with Durham SU’s values, within agreed targets, to meet agreed outcomes. 

• Delivery of research, reports, consultations and project outcomes as agreed with Durham University (for example, access and participation fund work, responses to the Teaching Excellence Framework, the National Student Survey, etc). 

• Successful support offers for academic communities within four faculties, including academic representatives and academic student groups

• Seeking and holding key external relationships and advancing the reputation and reach of Durham students and Durham SU. 

• Durham SU’s responsible and effective use of student data and insight, including the management of large data transfers from Durham University to Durham SU.

• Supporting the successful delivery of student elections to ensure high levels of engagement, experience and turnout. 

About the role

We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Officer for The Scholars Programme to join the Programme Management Team and support us to deliver the goals set out in Join the Club, our ambitious strategy for 2021-2026. 

The Programme Officer role is essential to the delivery of high-quality Scholars Programme placements. Each Programme Officer in the team manages a cluster of placements, working with teachers to arrange programme logistics and PhD tutors to deliver their courses in schools. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders and securing high data returns to help track pupil outcomes are key priorities for this role. Programme Officers are also involved in the direct delivery of aspects of the Programme (e.g. PhD tutor training and university events) and oversee the renewal of school partnerships.

This role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with successful experience of school teaching, academia or programme management. The postholder will be positive and proactive, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards. They will be comfortable building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and managing logistics through our online CRM system. They will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners.

This role will involve some travel to deliver events at our different university partners. Some travel will also be required (mainly to London) for events and to attend in-person meetings.

About you

The role will best suit someone who:

• Has knowledge and experience of the school and university sectors, including the university access agenda
• Has knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management
• Has secure stakeholder management skills that include selling programmes to school leaders
• Has strong teaching skills, including delivering training to adults
• Has experience of designing and/or delivering education programmes
• Is a qualified teacher (QTS or above) or has academic research experience or has substantial experience of delivering a university access programme
• Essential – adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
• Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission

Head of Emerging Generations

Location: Above Bar Church, Southampton

Salary: £35-£37k

Job Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a godly and servant hearted individual to join the leadership team at Above Bar Church. This is a significant role in our church for an experienced leader who is humble and teachable looking to further develop themselves and grow this vital ministry.

The role will advocate throughout the church and its leadership to enable appropriate recognition of the value of emerging generations. A passionate and enthusiastic leader, with a clear vision of how to engage, teach and disciple children, youth, students and young adults across the church’s multiple sites and the wider community.

This role will facilitate integration of the emerging generations, foster spiritual growth, and cultivate a culture of belonging and leadership. By working collaboratively across the different church sites, the Strategic Lead ensures a consistent approach that reflects the diversity and strengths of a multisite church family.

Key Qualities and Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this post will bring a wealth of leadership experience, demonstrate a strategic mindset whilst also possessing the discernment needed to translate vision into practical outcomes. This individual will be adept at recruiting, building, teaching, training, equipping, and supporting both teams and individuals within the church community.

Strong relational skills and teaching abilities are essential, enabling effective collaboration and communication across a variety of groups. The post holder will place a significant emphasis on training, equipping, and supporting both teams and leaders, ensuring a culture of continual development and encouragement throughout the ministry.

Commitment to Development and Support

Above Bar Church is dedicated to investing in both the leader and their ongoing personal and professional development. Opportunities to further develop gifts and talents will be explored and discussed during the interview process. The post holder will benefit from line management and mentoring provided by one of the ministers, ensuring robust support and guidance in their role.

Other important information

Applicants must be committed to the vision and values of the church.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

The post holder will need to have the right to live and work in the UK.

The post will also require an enhanced DBS check.

Above Bar Church is a city-wide evangelical church community seeking to bring a whole life gospel ethos across the generations within the church family, across Southampton and beyond. We are one church operating on 2 sites – City and East seeking to make and mature disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our church family is diverse and covers a wide range of ages and over 30 nationalities. We have a strong commitment to team ministry both in our leadership structure and in our staffing. We enjoy good relationships with other local churches.

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• Do you enjoy building robust, well-structured features that improve how people interact with digital platforms?
• Are you confident working across front and back end to deliver accessible, high-quality code?
• Do you thrive in a supportive, agile team where clean delivery matters more than job titles?
• Do you want to play a key role in delivering features that support educators and learners across post 16 education?

Then this could be the role for you.
 

Learning on Screen is looking for experienced Full Stack Developers to build, maintain and improve our flagship platforms—Box of Broadcasts (BoB) and TRILT. Reporting to the Digital Development (Technical) Lead, you will join a small, agile team focused on accessibility, performance, and continuous improvement. You will take ownership of feature development, write production-ready code, and help shape our cloud-native AWS infrastructure. This is a hands-on role where you will deliver regular feature releases, enhance platform stability, and support secure, user-centred services for post 16 educators and learners.

Role Overview

Job title: Full Stack Developer
Salary: £40,000 (£50,000 FTE)
Hours: 28.8 hours/week (4 days, 0.8 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Remote
Reports to: Digital Development (Technical) Lead

What you will be doing

• Building and maintaining features across BoB, TRILT, and related platforms
• Developing secure, high-quality code across front-end and back-end systems
• Creating responsive, accessible user interfaces and improving usability
• Working in an AWS-hosted environment to support performance and reliability
• Supporting API development, data integrations, and CI/CD pipelines
• Debugging, maintaining, and optimising platform features
• Collaborating with the Digital Development Lead and wider team in agile delivery cycles
• Following best practices in documentation, version control, and secure development

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in full stack development using modern frameworks (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React)
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development principles
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g. Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS, CloudWatch)
• Experience working with APIs, databases, and cloud-based deployment pipelines
• A user-focused approach with strong attention to accessibility and interface quality
• Experience working in agile teams and delivering to sprint goals
• A collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Bonus if you have:

• Experience building platforms for education or mission-led organisations
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design
• Awareness of GDPR and secure data handling
• Interest in streaming or audiovisual technology

This is a brilliant opportunity to apply your technical skills in a meaningful way—building platforms that support both educators and learners and make a real impact across the UK education sector.

About us

Learning on Screen is a membership organisation that champions the use of moving image and sound in post-16 education. We give educators and learners access to millions of films, TV programmes and radio broadcasts—spanning over a century—and support our members to use this content confidently and creatively. From expert copyright advice to innovative partnerships, we help bring teaching to life and open up new possibilities for learning. If you're passionate about education, media, and meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

At St Stephen’s we are  looking for a dynamic leader to oversee our 0–11s ministry, inspire volunteers and help children grow as disciples of Jesus. You’ll shape strategy, pioneer new initiatives, and build on our long-standing strength in children’s and families’ ministry. Come join our vision to Love God, Grow Disciples, Transform Communities – and help us “Grow Younger” together!

Please apply by sending a supporting statement and application form to Caroline Harris by Monday 27 October. Interviews Monday 3 November.

If you have would like an informal conversation with Libby, our vicar, please contact Caroline Harris (email above) to arrange.

Head to Instagram to get an up to date feel for our Church!

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We are hiring — St Stephen's

The Community Engagement Officer is an essential role in fostering strong relationships with current and prospective members of the School Library Association community. The postholder will provide frontline support, drive online and in person engagement through outreach initiatives, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the membership base. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about school libraries, children's books, education, and community-building. An expert communicator, you will be experienced in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels and relish a busy role.

Coordinating and supporting our Branch network, you will collaborate on initiatives for development, delivery and new projects as they come online. You will be the first port of call for advice and expertise relating to school libraries and enabling our members to more effectively support their school communities. As resident children’s book expert, you will help with initiatives such as the SLA Information Book Award and member book related events. Supporting the delivery of online and in-person networking events and workshops for members, you will work with your SLA colleagues, in particular the Training and Events Officer, to deliver a high-quality member offer and to ensure member needs are reflected in all offerings. The ability to travel to training and events across the UK is essential. Duties include:

Branch network and member support

• Support the SLA Branch Network and member outreach
• Identify opportunities for developing initiatives to grow and develop the Branch network community, that will deliver on the SLA mission
• Develop strong relationships with local, regional and national stakeholders to support network growth and enable members to take full advantage of all relevant opportunities available to them
• Provide advice for SLA members on all aspects of school libraries, ensuring they are supported and can be as effective as possible in their school communities 
• Drive engagement and development of online communities as part of the branch network
• Coordinate the mentoring scheme and ensure it is promoted effectively, with necessary support and development available to mentees and training for mentors

 Training and events

• Support the development and delivery of a calendar of online and in-person networking and engagement events and workshops
• Represent the association at relevant events and for programmes (e.g., conferences, webinars, book awards)
• Support development of training programmes, toolkits and resources using member insight to inform

Outreach and communications

• Use sector insight to identify opportunities for development of research and other initiatives, maintaining links and horizon scanning
• Provide SLA consultancy aligned with strategic approaches, supporting schools with development of their libraries, reading and information literacy provision to help children and young people reach their full potential
• Contribute to SLA communications such as TSL, newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• Oversee the book review process in support of TSL, our quarterly journal

An ability to foster collaboration and community engagement will be an important part of this role. All team members contribute to office admin, maintaining member data and general office support.

To be successful in this role you should ideally be able to demonstrate:

• experience of working in school libraries, the education sector and a strong understanding of the education landscape
• strong knowledge of children and young people’s literature across the age ranges
• understanding of the curriculum and teaching and learning outcomes
• experience developing and delivering inspirational training, online and in person
• experience creating training resources, toolkits, teaching and learning activities
• the ability to galvanise and inspire others with flair and creativity
• the ability to multi-task, manage own workload, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
• the ability to work hours flexibly around event and training delivery

The salary for this position is £19, 594.59 (FTE £29,000) for 25 hours per week, and comes with a 6% employer pension contribution.

This is a remote working role, with regular all team meetings which you will be required to attend, in addition to training and events across the UK and online. Working patterns can be negotiated. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new role provides us with an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we are always eager to diversify our team. The SLA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place, where you can do brilliant and rewarding work.

Why work for the School Library Association?

We are in an exciting period of growth in the history of the SLA, with a new CEO, coinciding with the opportunity to influence a new government. Plans to redevelop our offer are in progress and you will have the opportunity to influence new approaches and ways of working. We are a small, friendly team who support each other to deliver an excellent service to our members and passionately believe in the power of school libraries to transform children and young people’s personal, social and educational outcomes.

Annual Leave is 25 days plus bank holidays. We offer free mental health support and counselling sessions and brilliant discounts with a variety of retailers including up to 40% off Vue cinema tickets through our HR partner.

About the School Library Association

The School Library Association (SLA) is an independent charity and membership organisation that believes every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision. The SLA supports all those working in school libraries. We have been representing the school library sector for more than eighty-five years, with membership to the Association thought of as essential to all those who work in and around school libraries. Membership to the SLA provides training, support in advocating with senior leadership teams, incredible discounts and collegiate networking opportunities for everybody working in and with school libraries.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than one page) detailing the experience you have in relation to the job description, that you can bring to this role, and how your skills align with what we are looking for. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We truly appreciate all applications, but due to the volume we receive, we will not be able to provide individual feedback. No agencies please.

Deadline: 10th November 9am. Please note we will be actively interviewing for this role; if you are interested apply as soon as possible as we may close recruitment early if the right candidate is found.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting two Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Team at YMCA East Surrey.

Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) will be expected to integrate into YMCA East Surrey’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health (EWMH) team and to support all early intervention work. You will assess and deliver (under supervision), outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.   

This Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner role includes completion of the Child Wellbeing Practice Postgraduate or Graduate level Diploma run by the University of 

Sussex, which follows the nationally agreed curriculum to qualify as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.

The post holder must have experience of working with children, young people and families with multiple and/or complex needs and hold a minimum qualification equivalent to a NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field. In addition, the successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

For the Level 6 (Graduate Diploma) the minimum level would be 3 x A-levels with grades of AAB - BBB (BBC if meet the criteria for contextual offer), or an equivalent qualification such as NVQ level 3 or above, or equivalent experience (and proven ability to work at graduate level). Evidence of experience of working with children and young people.

For the Level 7 (Post-graduate Diploma) the minimum requirement is a Graduate Degree at 2:2, NVQ level 6 or above in Health Care or equivalent experience (and proven ability to work at post-graduate level) 

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm. Includes attendance at the University of Sussex 2 days per week from January to October.

Location: Tadworth, but working across various locations in East Surrey and attendance at the University of Sussex.

Key responsibilities:

· Working in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties

· To develop plans for successful intervention and agreed outcomes.

· To support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.

· To always operate from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

· To accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols.

· To undertake accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

· To adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.

· Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope

· Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.

· Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.

· Keep coherent records of all activity in line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.

· Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

· As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination - recommendation is 150 hours of study for each of the 8 modules, which includes the teaching days.

· Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

PAY: £27,485.00 per annum 

BENEFITS:

· Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity

· Discounted childcare for permanent employees

· Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees

· Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service

· Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

· On site parking

CLOSING DATE: 12/10/2025, Interview will be held 22/10/2025

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference 

Youth Club Leader

We are looking for a Youth Club Leader to oversee the operations of the youth club.

Join an exciting organisation pioneering a bold new model of community-led regeneration, building a future shaped by and accountable to young people. More than a collection of buildings, it is a living network of homes, workspaces, and social spaces where youth voice drives decisions and imagination leads change.

By taking derelict sites into community ownership and transforming them into vibrant, affordable places, the Commons proves that regeneration can be inclusive, creative, and sustainable.

This is not just about preserving the past but creating a future where young people have real power to shape their town, their opportunities, and their shared neighbourhood.

Position: Youth Club Leader

Location: Eagle House, Hastings/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £33,000 per annum, plus amazing benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 21st October 2025

About the Role

The Youth Commons is a really important project, seeking to support young people to build confidence and agency and take more control over their environment. You will ensure a safe and engaging environment for young people aged 11-18. This includes managing the youth team, developing and delivering programs, planning and coordinating activities, and promoting youth participation. You will also handle tasks like budgeting, reporting, and record keeping

You will support young people to actively participate in and influence the development of the Commons as well as contribute to conversations with local and national decision makers. 

No day will be the same, so we are looking for someone with passion and energy to continue this very unique, fulfilling and impactful project.

What you will do…

• Ensure the smooth running of the youth club
• Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Ensure appropriate staff supervision around reviewing safeguarding, case management and ensure the team are supported in dealing with referral processes
• Continue to develop partnerships with local youth providers including ESCC Youth Team. Represent the Commons in local and wider networks
• Stand up for the interests of young people within the team. Seek ways to include young people directly at all levels, including the board
• Coordinate a wide range of ‘experiences’ for young people and through tenants and partners
• Support young people to actively participate in and influence the development of the Commons as well as contribute to conversations with local and national decision makers
• Help to regrow the youth workforce by supporting people into the field and towards higher levels of qualification

What you’ll bring to the table…

You will have extensive experience of working with young people and have youth work qualification, or similar experience of managing a project or programme.

You will have the ability to motivate people, deal with complex cases and have an understanding of the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and Mental Health Act

What you’ll get from working here…

• Make a real contribution to the community around you and have a hand in investing in the future of the organisation
• A culture and mission to invest in staff to build on their existing skills through bespoke development and training opportunities
• A kind and compassionate employer with a mental health first approach to work
• No pension contribution deductions have to come from your salary, 100% employer contribution (you can add more to the pension if you choose)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellbeing budget
• Monthly team lunch on us and lots of social events
• 23 day holiday + bank holidays (increases by one day per year of service)
• Extra-special day off on your birthday

About the Organisation

The Commons comprises 12 buildings and spaces which include vaults, caves and multi storey office blocks, all of which have been brought from dereliction into use as homes, workspace, leisure and learning and are located in the White Rock area of central Hastings, working together for ‘common good’, which is called ‘Commoning’. Rents are capped to protect affordability and good uses are prioritised over profit.

The organisations is committed to creating diverse, inclusive environments and will not discriminate unfairly on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership (all of which are ‘protected characteristics’ under the law); nor will will it discriminate unfairly on the grounds of class, financial status, or any other unjustifiable cause. It seeks to recognise and overcome involuntary bias so that nobody with a protected characteristic is discriminated against directly or indirectly, or is victimised or harassed in relation to a relevant protected characteristic.

You may also have experience in areas such as Youth, Youth Club, Youth Project, Youth Manager, Youth Club Manager, Youth Project Manager, Youth Worker, Senior Youth Worker, Lead Youth Worker, Youth Work Lead, Youth Leader, Youth Club Leader and/or working with young people in schools or PRUs  #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Training Officer (Events)

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We are seeking a Training Officer for a maternity cover, to lead and deliver impactful in-person training events that support early years professionals across the UK.

Position: Training Officer (Events) – Maternity Cover

Location: Huddersfield/Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Contract:  Maternity cover to June 2026  

Benefits: Include 26 days’ holiday, rising to 30 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns

The Role

As a key member of the Quality and Training team, you’ll take the lead in managing in-person training events. From initial planning to post-event evaluation, you will ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard and in line with organisational goals. You will play a central role in upholding the quality and impact of member events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, coordinating, and hosting in-person training events across the UK
• Ensuring Associate Trainers are booked and prepared with relevant materials
• Liaising with stakeholders including trainers, customers, and venue providers
• Managing budgets, financial records, and procurement processes
• Supervising a Training Administrator to deliver excellent customer service
• Reporting on KPIs and training impact to managers and stakeholders
• Supporting product development and identifying training needs
• Organising the charity Talk and ad hoc online events with marketing and PR support
• Leading customer engagement from registration through to post-event feedback

About You

You’ll be highly organised and confident in managing events from concept to completion. With strong administrative and communication skills, you’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and working with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll bring energy to your team and take pride in delivering training that makes a difference.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in training or events management
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and database systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Financial administration and budget monitoring experience
• Ability to work flexibly and travel within the UK as needed

Desirable:

• Experience using video conferencing tools
• Degree in events management or a related field
• Events management

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

The organisation is proud to be recognised as a Great Place To Work® certified employer. This means employee feedback has determined that they offer a fantastic employee experience with a strong sense of community and workplace pride. This certification is a significant achievement, and the team are incredibly proud that its employees feel so positively about their experiences working at the organisation.

You may also have experience as a Events Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Event Manager, Learning and Development Officer, Programme Coordinator, Project Officer, Training Administrator, Development Officer, CPD Coordinator, Conference Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.