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The Academy Learning Designer will support the development, delivery, and maintenance of Academy face-to-face and online content.
As a member of the Academy team, you will work closely with the Academy Programme Lead to build and maintain a portfolio of content and resources that are accessible and appropriate for rehoming organisations/individuals located in the UK and around the world.
With skills in best practice pedagogy, and experience applying that across blended learning programmes, the role holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate and manage relationships with Subject Matter Experts within and outside of Battersea
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 13th September 2026, 11.59pm
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First round (online via MS Teams) - Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Second round (in person at Battersea London) - if necessary to be confirmed
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click on the "Apply" button.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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If you have a passion for farming as well as helping young people overcome adversity and thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Looking for a role where farming meets purpose? At Jamie’s Farm Bath, we’re looking for a passionate farming specialist to help young people take part in real, meaningful farming work as part of our therapeutic residential programme. Based at Hill House Farm, this role provides the crucial link between the farm and our visiting young people, planning and delivering farm-based jobs that build confidence, connection and a sense of purpose.
What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.
Known internally as ‘Farm Coordinator’
As part of our close-knit, values-driven team, you’ll work alongside young people during feeding rounds, farming tasks, mealtimes and evening activities, while helping to maintain the high standards of animal welfare we expect across our farms. The role also includes on-call responsibilities for animal emergencies and some weekend duties linked to house lets and site security.
More than just a job, this is a chance to combine your farming skills with a role that has real social impact. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a passion for farming and the ability to build positive relationships with young people. In return, the role offers a competitive salary and up to £20,000 worth of additional benefits, including opportunity for subsidised on-site accommodation, meals during visits and generous pension contributions.
Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring the recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Remote; able to travel into London easily
Benefits: Flexible working, private healthcare, 35 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), £500 contribution towards work laptop
Reporting to: Founder
About the Schools Consent Project
The Schools Consent Project is a charity that sends lawyers into schools to teach 11–18-year-olds aboutconsent and key sexual offences. Education is prevention: by introducing consent-literacy in classrooms, youngpeople grow up making more informed, ethical decisions and are less likely to experience – or perpetrate –sexual violence in later life.
As we continue to scale, we are seeking an ambitious and proactive Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to helpsecure the resources and relationships that will enable us to reach more young people across the UK.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Founder, the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager will lead the charity’s fundraising andpartnership development activity across a range of income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors and individual giving.
This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. As the charity’s sole designated fundraising professional, youwill work closely with the Founder, who remains actively involved in fundraising, strategic relationships andexternal engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Income Generation
•Work with the Founder to develop and deliver the charity’s fundraising strategy.
•Build and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, companies and individual supporters.
•Monitor fundraising performance and report on progress against targets.
Trusts & Foundations
•Research and target prospective funders.
•Prepare high-quality funding applications and reports.
•Manage funder relationships.
Corporate Partnerships
•Help manage our relationships with existing corporate partners.
•Identify and develop relationships with new corporate partners.
•Help plan and run corporate partnership touchpoints throughout the year.
Individual Giving & Major Donors
•Support the cultivation and stewardship of individual donors.
•Help plan and run donor touchpoints throughout the year.
Partnerships & External Relations
•Build relationships with brands and organisations aligned with the charity’s mission.
•Represent the charity at meetings, events and networking opportunities.
Fundraising Operations
•Maintain accurate fundraising records and data.
•Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.
•Draft fundraising materials, impact reports and donor communications.
•Support the Founder and Director in reporting on fundraising to the Board.
Person Specification
Essential
•Experience of successful fundraising within the charity sector.
•A track record of securing income through multiple fundraising streams.
•Excellent written communication and proposal-writing skills.
•Strong relationship-building skills.
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
•Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•Commitment to the mission and values of the Schools Consent Project.
Desirable
•Experience working within a small charity.
•Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems
Safeguarding and Equality
The Schools Consent Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We ask applicants to draft their applications without using AI (save for checking spelling or grammar), so that we can get a real sense of your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef
Hours: Part-Time, 3–4 days per week MON - FRI (Term Time Only)
Salary: £30-34K per annum pro rata, dependant on experience
CareTrade is a non-profit organisation that supports young autistic adults to develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to access meaningful employment. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, and we are passionate about creating supportive, inclusive learning environments.
Due to the growth of our training programmes, we are looking for a Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef to join our friendly team. Working alongside our existing Chef, you will help deliver practical catering and hospitality training to our students in our purpose-built training kitchen.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys sharing their skills, mentoring others and making a real difference in people's lives.
About the Role
As a Training Kitchen Chef, you will:
- Support and assist students as they develop practical cooking and catering skills within our training kitchen.
- Work collaboratively with our existing Chef, Kitchen & Café Manager and wider CareTrade team.
- Lead and facilitate the training kitchen independently when required.
- Promote independence, confidence and employability skills through practical learning experiences.
- Deliver high-quality educational support in line with CareTrade's policies, procedures and values.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and kitchen organisation.
- Support students to work safely, effectively and as part of a team.
- Occasionally provide cover within our on-site café when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has professional experience working as a chef.
- Is passionate about developing others and enjoys teaching or mentoring.
- Is patient, encouraging and committed to helping young people succeed.
- Can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) relevant food hygiene certification.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and person-centred support.
Experience of working with autistic people or individuals with additional needs is welcomed but not essential. We value the right attitude, empathy and willingness to learn, and full support will be provided.
CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.
At CareTrade, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities including any support available via Access to Work if needed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
Company Benefits
We offer a range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive team, with regular staff wellbeing activities
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would like to join CareTrade and how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We sincerely thank you for your interest in joining CareTrade.
Supporting autistic and neurodiverse adults into employment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Reports to: Director of Recruitment
Direct reports: N/a
Location: Flexible, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.
Salary: £25800 FTE equivalent
Hours: Part time; 15 hours a week, Monday – Friday (3 hours consecutively per day, ideally 10.00am – 1.00pm).
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role overview
Our Recruitment Team works closely with experienced professionals, helping them navigate a life-changing move into teaching and feel part of the Now Teach community from day one.
As Recruitment Co-Ordinator will play a critical role in providing strong administrative support to the Recruitment Team in helping experienced professionals successfully transition into teaching, building high-quality pipelines of career changers who can make a lasting impact in schools and on pupils’ outcomes.
In this role, success means providing an exceptional Now Teach experience ensuring all candidates are contacted within 48 hours, pre-screened accurately, consultations scheduled within desired timeframes, that accurate CRM data is maintained and that candidates feel supported and engaged throughout the early stages of our recruitment process.
The role is highly candidate-facing and predominantly phone based, with much of your work time spent speaking directly with candidates to build relationships, provide advice, answer questions and ensure they receive a responsive, supportive experience from their first interaction with Now Teach.
In this role you will:
Candidate Recruitment and Pipeline Management
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Own and deliver initial contact converting candidates from Expression of Interest to Consultation, delivering expert advice, guidance and successfully exciting candidates with our offer to continue their career change with Now Teach.
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Identify and progress high-potential Network candidates positioning Now Teach as a core part of their career-change journey into teaching.
Candidate Experience and Engagement
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Ensure joined-up communication to Now Teachers and a shared understanding of what recruiting to the Network means in practice, ensuring key messages and approaches are embedded.
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Manage shared recruitment inboxes effectively delivering responsive and high-quality communication that creates a positive candidate experience and reflects the organisation's values.
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Meeting our ideal turn around target of 48 hours from registration to outcome or progressing with next steps.
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Support the planning and delivery of recruitment events, ensuring participants receive timely communications, event materials and a positive, professional experience.
Data, Systems and Continuous Improvement
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Maintain accurate CRM data (Salesforce) to enable reliable reporting and decision making.
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Use insight data from Salesforce and Active Campaign to drive continuous improvement in communications to engage and progress your pipeline of candidates.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (MEASURED AND REVIEWED REGULARLY):
You will be accountable for delivering against the following:
Candidate Recruitment and Pipeline Management
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Accurate pre-screen decisions for ITT and Now Teach entry criteria
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Timely scheduling of consultations
Candidate Experience and Engagement
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Candidate feedback scores on recruitment support and guidance (NPS)
Data, Systems and Continuous Improvement
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CRM data accuracy/completeness
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Timely pipeline updates and reporting
PERSON SPECFICIATION
Who you are (qualities/values)
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Proven ability to own a fast paced, dynamic pipeline from end-to-end (either a sales or recruitment pipeline, or other, transferable experience) and deliver a timely turnaround on actions and applicant follow-up, ideally within 48 hours.
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You’ll be confident and comfortable working predominantly by phone, using calls as a key tool to build relationships, provide advice, overcome barriers and move applicants through the pipeline.
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You’ll be comfortable and confident in working to ambitious individual and team targets as standard.
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You’ll have a strong coaching capability, demonstrating confidence in handling complex career decisions, displaying a high level of emotional intelligence.
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Proven ability to establish effective relationships with people from all backgrounds (including prospective applicants and other members of the team).
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Excellent persuasive oral and written communication skills; the ability to effectively tailor messaging to individual applicants resulting in securing a tangible outcome.
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You’ll be able to overcome challenges and show resilience.
What you will need to succeed in this role (experience/qualifications)
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Experience in sales, recruitment, or another fast-paced environment requiring regular, day-to-day communication with candidates or customers.
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A genuine interest in education and building relationships with applicants.
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Strong team working skills; communicating with colleagues across the organisation.
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Experience using CRM systems and ability to develop knowledge and proficiency of Now Teach’s relationship management system. Ideally confident in interpreting data from CRM systems to navigate towards outcomes.
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Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.
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Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape would be advantageous.
Application Process
Please send your C.V. and cover letter (no more than 2 pages).
The job will close EOD 2nd September.
Interviews will take place via video call on 7th or 8th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title – Education Officer - Children & Young People
Reports to – Director of Financial Education
Working Hours – We welcome applications from candidates looking to work part-time or full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Location – London - Clapham / Hybrid working (minimum 40% of working time in the office)
About Us
For over 30 years, The Money Charity has been the UK's Financial Capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.
We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people from all backgrounds across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
We also work to promote Financial Wellbeing in the UK by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and by influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes.
We are a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.
About the Role
Each year, we reach around 35,000 children and young people through the delivery of our Financial Education Money Workshops in schools, colleges and community groups across the UK. The Workshops are interactive, engaging and relevant, covering topics including budgeting, saving, borrowing, insurance, uni money and much more. Children and young people love having the chance to talk about money, ask questions and think about what they are going to do with theirs!
We are looking to recruit a member of staff to help carry out the day-to-day management of the Workshop content, resources and delivery through our freelance trainer network, as well as deliver some Workshops directly to children and young people themselves. The applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring The Money Charity’s Financial Education work is carried out efficiently and to the best standards, with opportunity for in-role development and professional growth.
We are looking for somebody with the drive and initiative to take this area of work forward as we seek to grow our delivery levels and reach in 2027 and 2028. The applicant should have fantastic presentational skills, enjoy being creative, and be confident in a classroom environment. They should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for providing children and young people with life skills, as well as supporting the charity’s aims and objectives. The applicant must be able to work under pressure, deliver tasks to an agreed timescale and have the ability to manage their own workload, as well as working as part of our small, supportive team.
This varied role will provide an excellent opportunity for the applicant to influence and deliver our flagship, evidence-based programme with national reach, whilst also being able to enjoy the buzz of being in the classroom regularly themselves.
Closing Date – 11:30pm, Monday 14 September 2026
Interviews – First-round interviews will be held virtually on 17 and 22 September.
Start Date – We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible following the recruitment process.
Please visit our website for the full job description including the key responsibilities, person specification, benefits and application details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Programme Coordinator for our schools in Birmingham.
- The Birmingham Programme Coordinator (maternity cover) oversees a caseload of up to seven partner schools. They manage the logistics and organisation of each school’s tutoring programme, working closely with the schools and pupils and managing the pool of volunteer tutors. They attend the weekly tutoring sessions at each school, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
- The Birmingham Programme Coordinator (maternity cover) supports the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manages the tutor sign up process, develops relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collects data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and works with other internal teams on business development opportunities.
Deadline: Sunday, 30th August 2026
Interviews:On a rolling basis. Early application is advised.
Start date: Ideally, Monday 21st September 2026
Contract and hours: Full time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Please note, a valid driving licence with access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
- Responsible for overseeing the quality of tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery. Provide regular check-ins with tutors to ensure ample support and guidance is given to provide targeted tuition to pupils.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers. Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant school staff, offering regular check-ins with key school stakeholders, and contribute to impact reporting to schools. Supporting the Programme Manager with strategies to retain and sustain school partnerships.
- Update and accurately maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting timely data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and pupil surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators to key stakeholders and using them to enhance programme delivery. Work with the Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
- Proactively report to the Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in their partner schools.
Person specification
Qualification criteria:
- The right to work in the UK.
- A valid driving licence with access to a car for work purposes.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty.
This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset. As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience of working with young people and/or project management.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector
How to apply:
To apply for this position you will need to complete and attach an application form to your application. To do this, please download the attached application form, complete the sections in full and save the new file, and then click the 'apply' button.
You will be able to upload the completed application form on the next page.
Applications without an attached application form will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help you with making the application process work for you.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a temporary Learning Programme Officer for a high-profile social welfare charity, you will be helping to develop, deliver and evaluate a range of educational content, resources and events for the Teaching Learning Programme, which seeks to educate and engage young people (up to the age of 18) across the UK.
Hybrid working, Min 2 days in the office Wednesday is essential and a Current Enhanced DBS is essential.
The Role:
Plan and produce inspiring, relevant and engaging educational content (e.g. assemblies, lessons) which reflect diverse audiences .
Alongside the Learning Programme Manager, brief and commission educational materials with external partners to agreed objectives.
Work with Digital team to write, edit and manage content within the Teaching webpage.
Manage digital resource library including upload, and ensure resources are accessible on the Teaching webpage and other associated (external partner) webpages.
Research ways of improving the webpage, films collection and resources by reviewing existing activities to determine gaps and potential development areas in e-learning provision.
Support in commissioning audience surveys and generating reports with Learning Programme manager.
Work with colleagues across the organisation (Brand, Digital) to ensure that the appropriate marketing and communications plans are in place.
Write and produce promotional materials including posters and digital marketing assets
Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure against the learning budget and ensure agreed targets and performance indicators are met.
The Candidate:
Knowledge of the National Curriculum, the Curriculum for Wales framework and the UK education system, from a school or relevant education sector role
Proven project management skillset - ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to tight deadlines.
Proven experience of taking ideas from concept to finished product.
Relationship management experience and skills, including the ability to represent the organisation effectively to a wide range of external stakeholders, including ability to engage with children and young people.
Experience and knowledge of monitoring financial budgets, processing payments and maintaining accurate expenditure detail.
Experience with IT packages including Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), content management systems and relevant social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube).
Summer Program Director
Reports to: Operations Manager
Hours: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm M-F (times may vary during the 10 weeks of summer)
Contract: November 2026 - September 2027
Salary: Grade 7 on the support staff scales, £45,934 - 48,732 depending on experience
Overall purpose
To have overall responsibility for the successful planning and delivery of the ASL Summer Program. The selected candidate will be accountable for designing, budgeting, recruiting, promoting and supervising the day-to-day operations of the program, providing a safe, enjoyable, and age-appropriate experience for campers that is culturally aligned and similar to the day program at ASL. This leadership position is charged with the long-term objective of evolving and changing the program to improve offerings, and experiences and ensure sustainable financial performance.
Responsibilities
Program oversight
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Work with school administration to set strategy and goals for the summer program, in alignment with the overall goals of the school
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Develop and monitor budgets and KPIs
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Design and create the program of offerings (before the portal opens in March)
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Actively enhance and grow all aspects of the summer program
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Create or enhance program policies and procedures
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Conduct a post-summer debrief, incorporating surveys, performance data analysis and a report to management
People
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Ensure appropriate staffing for all programs, including the recruitment and ongoing management of staff
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Hire and schedule teachers, coaches, assistants, and counsellors with the assistance of the Canons Park Manager (s) and other team members.
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Ensure counsellors are interviewed, trained and supported to work in the program.
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Hire supporting staff when needed.
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Support HR to ensure all summer program hires are correctly DBS checked and complete necessary training materials before starting work.
Planning / Operations
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Conduct advance planning for all aspects of the program during the school year
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Coordinate between various departments to ensure the summer program and facilities are adequately prepared
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Work with the Transport Manager to ensure appropriate busing is arranged for offerings. Also, manage buses during the summer weeks..
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Supervise the morning drop-off and collections during the summer weeks.
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Support the Canons Park Manager and other program leads with any challenging parent communications or interactions during the summer weeks.
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Support the coordinator(s) with any issues related to parent registrations or refunds.
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Respond to messages from the summer email inbox from December.
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Supervise the careful release of campers by counsellors, coaches and teachers to their parents at Waverley Park.
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Manage any possible parent complaints, including but not limited to refunds, camp swapping etc
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Manage and support any child safeguarding concerns that may arise during the summer.
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Work with the Facilities Manager to organize room locations and spaces
Other
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Update and test the employment pages and forms, the summer web pages, and the Veracross portal listings.
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Manage and confirm the weekly payroll and submit it for processing.
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Work with the Accounts department on payroll, purchasing (Soldo cards), budgeting and abiding by the ASL financial procedures.
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Work with the Advancement department (ASL communications/website team) to set up / update the webpage and advertise the programs internally and externally through school announcements, emails and local magazines
Selection criteria
Essential qualifications/experience:
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Experience working with children of the ages 5 to 14 years old
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A positive and flexible attitude towards working in and leading a team
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A demonstrable awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding in education
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Comfort with using a variety of technology platforms
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Previous experience managing/leading teams
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A professional approach and experience with customer service
Desirable qualifications/experience:
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Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience with children
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Previous experience with hiring extracurricular teachers and assistants
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Previous experience with designing and managing activities for children
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Experience with managing budgets and meeting financial or performance targets
This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement here.
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Membership & Programmes Officer
The Political Studies Association (PSA) exists to develop and promote the study and teaching of politics and related disciplines. Founded in 1950, we are the leading association in our field in the United Kingdom, with an international membership that includes academics in political science, theorists and practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students in higher education, as well as members from the school community.
Contract
Fixed Term, 12 months’ maternity cover with scope for extension
Salary
£32,000
Hours
37.5 (Monday - Friday)
Reports to
Membership, Events and Programmes Manager
Location
PSA offices in Camden, London. The PSA works on a hybrid basis and supports remote working; post-holders are normally required in the office one day a week (on Wednesdays).
Job purpose
The PSA is a membership body with over 1000 members. The Membership & Programmes Officer is a key and multi-faceted role within in a small but dynamic team.
You will be responsibe for overseeing all aspects of the PSA membership. This will include communicating with current and prospective members, encouraging them to take up the full range of membership benefits and to participate in association activities so that they enjoy a high-quality member experience. Your role includes three core areas outlined below. These are three distinct but interlinked areas of responsibility which will involve working with/alongside other members of the team, and which will be guided by the direction of the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager.
Main responsibilities
Membership
1. The principal contact for all membership services
- As principal membership officer, you will be responsible for dealing with current and prospective members: managing membership registrations, renewals, queries re payments and general membership enquiries. This will include responding to communications from members and non-members within 48 hours of receipt
- You will be responsible for updating and managing the membership database (Oomi); producing membership data, and troubleshooting any joining/renewing issues for members
- You will be responsible for ensuring a successful member journey throughout sign-up, engagement, and renewals. Understanding, and reviewing, the member journey across our different platforms to ensure a smooth and consistent process is achieved
- You will be responsible for creating and sending the monthly membership e-newsletter (using our mailing platform, Brevo)
- You will be responsible for collating and reconciling membership data, including data cleansing and other tasks as advised by the Head of Membership, Events & Communications or the Head of Operations & Finance
- You will work closely with the PSA Finance Officer to ensure all processes for receiving membership subscriptions are effective and accurate, including online membership payments by credit card and Direct Debits
- Working closely with other members of the team to ensure that members understand and receive their member benefits, and to support and implement any membership changes/developments that may be agreed by the Executive Committee
Specialist Groups and Networks
2. To support our specialist groups and member networks
- The PSA currently has 48 unique specialist groups that represent key subject/policy areas within political studies. The PSA also has two member networks dedicated to Early Career academics and those engaged in Teaching and Learning. As Membership & Programmes Officer you will be the primary contact for specialist groups, and will be responsible for:
- Managing the specialist groups inbox and ensuring queries are responded to in a timely manner, and consulting with colleagues on queries/actions where necessary
- Supporting specialist groups with their PSA website pages and access to their CRM database portal, in line with the guidelines provided, and creating/updating guidelines where necessary.
- Supporting the creation of new specialist groups, briefing group convenors ensuring they have the guidance and support needed to fulfil their role
- Supporting the Teaching and Learning, and Early Career networks by assisting with network communications, newsletters and network data where/when necessary. The networks are overseen by the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager
PSA Programmes
3. To support PSA annual programmes which include the PSA annual international conference, PSA prizes and other member-orientated activities throughout the year.
- Each year the PSA awards a number of prestigous prizes to PSA members by way of recognising and rewarding excellence and impact across Political Studies. You will be responsible for supporting the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager with delivery of the PSA’s prizes, including collating submissions and and producing prize winners’ certificates
- You may be asked to support other longstanding PSA programme initiatives such as the House of Commons Internship opportunity, Teachers CPD event at Parliament and the PSA Student Blogs competition
- Supporting other programmes to develop membership benefits and growth, such as schools/teachers innitiatives as/when required
The PSA Annual Conference
- The PSA organises and delivers a large scale international academic conference, which usually attracts 800 – 1000 delegates. The next annual conference will be taking place at the University of Hull from 22 – 24 March 2027. Because of the scale of this event, and the size of the team, all members are expected to be involved in aspects of confrence planning and delivery, including attending the event itself.
Specific tasks regarding the PSA Annual Conference may include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the annual conference, which can include: responding to delegate enquiries, sharing information with delegates, reconciling accepted presenters and registrations, assisting with exhibitor communications, producing relevant data, assisting with venue planning and logistics and playing a key role within the team on-site for the three day conference
- Supporting colleagues with communications to specialist groups regarding their role at annual conference, particularly around their proposed AGMs
- Overseeing delegate badges – collating data and liaising with suppliers and courriers. Supporting conference registration and checking registration data, particularly in relation to membersip discounts
- Assisting with the production of online conference information and the delegate guide
Other duties and responsibilities:
• The above role description is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post and the organisation
• On occasion, this may entail supporting colleagues in work areas outside of this job description
• These duties are subject to change from time to time as determined by business priorities. If duties and responsibilities change significantly, the job description may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder.
• The post-holder is expected to provide general support in running the PSA office
• Compliance with PSA policy, including absence, appraisal, health & safety, and GDPR
Structure: there are seven members of staff under the leadership of the CEO. This post sits under the Head of Membership, Events & Communications and is line managed by the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager. The PSA’s office is in Camden, London. Whilst Team members predominantly work from home, they are expected to work in the office one day a week (usually Wednesday).
Additional information: there is some requirement to work outside normal office hours on occasion to attend various PSA events and to travel within the UK.
Terms of Employment
1. The starting salary will be £32,000.
2. 37.5 hour working week (normally 9:30 – 5:30 (including 30-minute unpaid lunch break); willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends with no overtime payments but the flexibility to claim time off in lieu.
3. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
4. Employer contribution to pension (10% for employee contribution of 5% of salary) following probation.
By applying for this role you are confirming that you have the right to work in the UK; proof of which will be required before a final offer is made.
Use of AI in applications
We appreciate that each candidate who applies for this role will have a range of expertise they can offer, and we are keen to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can be a helpful and be used as an assessiblity tool. However, you must ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience and how it relates to the job description.
Interview
Interviews will be held via Teams during week commencing 5 October 2026. If there are any dates you cannot attend, please let us know in your application.
Please check the uploaded Job Description and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Your application will be rejected should you not submit a covering letter.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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 over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 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 our IntoUniversity centre in Hull. 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
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline - 9am Monday 21st September 2026
Interview day (in-person) - Friday 25th September 2026
Please ensure that you are available on these dates
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 Hull East
The Freedom Centre
97 Preston Road
Hull
HU9 3QB
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
£37,300 per annum
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) (pro rata for part-time staff) + 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
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Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
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Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
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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
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Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
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Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
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Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
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Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
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Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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 over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 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 graduates 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 an Education Worker on IntoUniversity’s Graduate Scheme, helping to change the lives of young people.
We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, an excellent career opportunity with exceptional training and hands-on experience, opportunities for promotion, and the chance to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.
The role at a glance
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline : 9am Friday 11th September 2026
Interview day (online): Friday 18th September 2026
Please ensure you are available on these dates
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)
Education Workers 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
This role will be based across our Bradford and Leeds centres. The successful candidate must be able to commute to both centres.
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
£29,050 per annum.
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) (pro rata for part-time staff) + 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)
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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 over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 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 fixed-term role as Centre Leader at our IntoUniversity centre in Salford . 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, fixed-term until October 2027
Start date: November 2026
Application deadline - 9am Monday 21st September 2026
Interview day (in-person) - Friday 25th September 2026
Please ensure that you are available on these dates
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 Salford Central
The Beacon Centre
8a London St
Salford
M6 6QT
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
£37,300 per annum
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) (pro rata for part-time staff) + 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
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Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
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Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
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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
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Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
-
Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
-
Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for experienced social workers to help take the Weekenders programme into its next chapter. You will join a small, ambitious charity and play a central role in growing a relational, child-focused programme across England.
THE OPPORTUNITY
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Salary: starting from £40,000, subject to experience
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Hours: full time, 37.5 hours per week
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Location: home-based within England, with regular team co-working and travel
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Contracts: one permanent post and two 18-month fixed-term posts
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Flexibility: occasional evening or weekend delivery, usually around once per month
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Travel: across England, including occasional overnight stays; reasonable expenses are covered
ABOUT NOW FOSTER
Now Foster brings together social work, service design, lived experience and innovation to transform fostering in England. Our vision is to bring many more wonderful people into fostering so that more children and young people can experience stable, meaningful relationships with caring adults.
We are a small team with big ambitions. We value creativity, collaboration, learning and continuous improvement, and we work with partners who share our determination to do better for children and families.
ABOUT WEEKENDERS
Weekenders is our flagship programme. We recruit and support weekend foster carers – known as Weekenders – who build regular, long-term relationships with children and young people supported by local authorities. It is about showing up, making a difference and becoming an adult a young person can count on.
The programme is entering an exciting period of growth. We are expanding our partnerships with Regional Care Cooperatives, Fostering Hubs and local authorities across England, currently including London, the South West, North West and North East.
THE ROLE – Lead delivery, develop people and stay close to practice
As a Weekenders Programme Manager, you will turn our ambition into consistently excellent delivery. You will lead the day-to-day support of applicants across an agreed portfolio of areas, making sure prospective Weekenders receive a warm, responsive and motivational experience and that our partners can rely on us to deliver what we have agreed.
This is a people-management and delivery role with a strong connection to practice. You will line-manage Journey Guides, manage a network of independent social workers (ISWs), lead our prep group training and undertake some intro chats yourself.
The role does not carry a statutory caseload. It does carry real responsibility for safeguarding, practice quality, operational oversight and relationships across a growing, geographically distributed programme.
Delivery Leadership: Lead programme delivery
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Take day-to-day responsibility for Weekenders delivery across an agreed portfolio of Fostering Hubs and local authority partners.
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Turn partnership agreements and local processes into clear applicant journeys, with roles, handovers and timescales understood by everyone involved.
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Plan capacity across Journey Guides, ISWs, prep group training and your own direct work so that delivery keeps pace with demand.
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Monitor applicant progress, identify delays or risks early and work with colleagues and partners to find practical solutions.
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Maintain a consistent Now Foster experience across regions while adapting thoughtfully to local contexts.
People Management: Manage and develop Journey Guides
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Provide reflective one-to-one and group supervision, clear objectives and timely feedback.
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Allocate work fairly, monitor workloads and create the structure needed for responsive applicant support.
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Coach Journey Guides in relationship-based, strengths-based and motivational conversations, using observation, role play and practice review where helpful.
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Support sound judgement, safe practice and professional boundaries, addressing performance or wellbeing concerns early and constructively.
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Build a connected team culture in which people share learning, ask for help and take ownership.
Practice Oversight: Manage ISWs and assure practice quality
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Build and maintain a reliable pool of qualified, registered ISWs to undertake initial home visits and teach on prep group training days.
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Coordinate ISW recruitment, onboarding, availability, allocation and briefing in line with our safer recruitment and practice arrangements.
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Set clear expectations for the quality, timeliness and tone of home visits, written outputs, training and feedback.
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Review quality, provide constructive feedback and address concerns promptly, while forecasting capacity and arranging cover.
Training: Plan, staff and lead prep group training
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Own the planning and delivery of prep group training across programme areas, including schedules, venues or online delivery, materials, communications and staffing.
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Facilitate and teach on prep groups, modelling inclusive, relational and reflective practice.
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Brief and support ISW co-facilitators so sessions are coherent, well-paced and grounded in the realities of fostering.
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Make sure applicants can reflect meaningfully on children's needs, safer caring, trauma-informed care, cultural matching and working with fostering services.
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Ensure observations and training feedback are recorded sensitively and on time, and use feedback to strengthen future delivery.
Relationships: Stay close to applicants and partners
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Undertake some intro chats, particularly where additional experience, judgement or continuity is needed.
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Step into complex applicant situations or difficult conversations without taking over work appropriately held by Journey Guides.
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Develop trusted operational relationships with Fostering Hubs, Regional Care Cooperatives, local authority fostering teams and other partners.
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Work through differences or blockages constructively, combining persistence with curiosity about other people's pressures and perspectives.
Programme Addurance: Safeguarding, quality and improvement
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Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure concerns are recognised, recorded and escalated appropriately.
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Maintain accurate, timely records and use pipeline data, feedback and practice observations to understand performance and improve delivery.
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Contribute to the development of tools, guidance, communications and digital workflows as Weekenders grows.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR – Experience, judgement and a strongly relational approach
Essential
You will need a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who can combine strong practice judgement with people leadership and operational oversight.
You will thrive in this role if you have
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People-management experience – line-managing, supervising or developing staff, including giving feedback and supporting performance and wellbeing.
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Operational leadership – experience leading a service, programme or complex workflow with multiple people, deadlines and handovers.
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Children's services experience – in fostering, children's social care or a closely related setting, with a sound understanding of safeguarding and professional accountability.
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Training confidence – experience planning and delivering engaging adult learning, workshops or group training.
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Partnership skills – experience building productive relationships across organisational boundaries and working through operational challenges.
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A relational approach – able to hold warm, purposeful and appropriately challenging conversations with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Strong organisation and judgement – able to prioritise, delegate, manage dependencies and recognise what needs closer oversight or escalation.
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Digital and data confidence – comfortable using CRM and workflow systems, interpreting delivery information and turning insight into action.
The way you work matters
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Children first – you keep children's needs, relationships and long-term outcomes at the centre of decisions.
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Warm and reflective – you build genuine relationships, remain curious about your own impact and welcome feedback.
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Courageous and accountable – you name concerns, make decisions, follow through and own mistakes.
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Collaborative – you share learning generously while maintaining clear accountability.
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Adaptable – you are comfortable in a small, ambitious organisation where roles and systems continue to evolve.
Bonus points for
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Lived experience of the care system.
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Training or experience in motivational interviewing, systemic practice, coaching or another relational approach.
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Experience of foster carer recruitment, initial visits, assessment, prep groups, panel or post-approval support.
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Experience commissioning, coordinating or quality-assuring ISWs, associates or other independent practitioners.
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A practice educator, adult-teaching or training qualification, or substantial equivalent experience.
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Experience scaling a service across regions or working with a dispersed team and multiple delivery partners.
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Project, budget, contract, risk or resource-management experience.
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Experience of co-production, service design or continuous improvement.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
Joining Now Foster means being part of something different. We are small, ambitious and innovative, and you will have genuine influence over how Weekenders grows. You will stay close to practice and impact without carrying a statutory caseload.
You will join a supportive, collaborative team that cares about doing excellent work in a sustainable and humane way. We work a 37.5-hour week and trust people to manage their time with balance. The programme sometimes requires evening work, weekend training days or travel, and we flex working time around those commitments.
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Salary from £40,000.
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28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Home-based working with regular co-working and team days.
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Travel and reasonable work expenses covered in line with Now Foster policy.
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The tools and technology you need to work effectively.
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Workplace pension scheme
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The opportunity to help build a bold, lasting and more relational approach to fostering.
We know strong candidates do not always meet every desirable criterion. If the purpose of the role excites you and your experience gives you a strong foundation for the essentials, we encourage you to apply.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS – Key dates and how to apply
- Applications close – Sunday 20 September 2026 at 23:30
- First-round interviews – Online planned for Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Role play – For candidates progressing to the second round, before the second interview. 30 mins, completed online with one of our Weekenders.
- Second-round interviews– In person planned for Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October 2026 (reasonable travel expenses covered)
Early application is encouraged. We may close the advert before 20 September if we receive a sufficient number of strong applications.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply through the Charity Jobs listing by the closing date. Candidates invited to interview will receive further information about the format and preparation in advance.
You must have the right to work in the UK. Appointment is subject to current registration with Social Work England, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and our other safer recruitment requirements.
We recognise that candidates may use generative AI tools to support their application. This is acceptable, but your application must remain an authentic reflection of your own experience and motivation. Please tell us if and how you used AI as part of preparing it.
As a small charity unfortunately we do not have capacity to respond to unsuccessful candidates or offer feedback at the application stage. Please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion if you do not hear from us before the interview dates.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
Now Foster is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. Recruitment decisions are made using fair, objective and transparent criteria, and we will make reasonable adjustments so the process is accessible.
If you want to help grow a pioneering programme, develop a thoughtful team and create more lasting relationships for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Your answers to the four questions when you click apply are what we assess. All answers up to 300 words. Allow around 90 minutes in total. We ask for a CV because the platform requires one, but we score the questions first and use the CV only for factual checks after shortlisting.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Code Your Future trains dedicated people in poverty to change their lives by getting good jobs in the software industry. We have helped hundreds of people get jobs so far, including at companies like Google, Slack, HashiCorp, Thoughtworks, and Capgemini. All of our education is free, and we cover expenses like childcare and transportation to support people in need.
We teach part-time courses using a flipped classroom style, assigning our trainees material to learn and exercises and projects to work on. We meet in person once a week on Saturdays, and host mentoring sessions during the week, to help people with their learning. Our teaching and mentoring are primarily delivered by volunteers with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills, and our curriculum is all open source.
We sell corporate packages to companies to reach hiring and sponsorship agreements. We can create a custom training track to adjust to companies’ technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Commercial & Contracts: Streamline partner agreements, legal frameworks, and commercial compliance to support organisational growth.
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Risk & Compliance: Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO). Maintain the risk register, oversee core policies, and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
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Reporting: Lead the publication of the Trustee Annual Report and produce compliant funder impact reports.
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Governance & Board Support:
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Support our Board of Trustees, manage committee meetings, drive new Trustee recruitment, and oversee onboarding.
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Support the Risk & Compliance board committee to map pro bono and legal support for governance and compliance
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What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in governance, regulatory compliance, or contract management, with a track record of simplifying complex processes and communicating clearly with senior stakeholders.
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Strong Communicator: Ability to build relationships with partners, trustees, and internal team members while writing clear policies and reports.
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Pragmatic Problem Solver: Comfortable managing multiple operational streams, from high-level board meetings to individual support.
Why Join Us?
You will be playing a central role in keeping our mission running safely and effectively. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our internal processes, work closely with passionate leaders, and make a tangible impact every day.
Please read our values and working principles before making an application to make sure they match your own.
https://codeyourfuture.io/about/
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