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Two roles available - 22.5 hours per week and 20 hours per week / permanent / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / working pattern to be discussed at interview.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Wellbeing Neurodivergence Specialists to join our innovative Children and Young People (CYP) Wellbeing Service, which serves as the central hub for all mental health referrals for young people in Brighton & Hove.
The service provides mild‑to‑moderate mental health support for children and young people aged 2–24 years living in Brighton & Hove.
We’re looking for accredited professionals from a CWP, EMHP or similar background, with proven experience delivering low‑intensity CBT interventions.
In this role you will be working with children and young people with ADHD and/or Autism, where neurodivergence is diagnosed or suspected, and presentations are mild to moderate. This is a low‑intensity, first‑line CBT offer, delivered through in‑person sessions and/or group work.
Key responsibilities include triaging referrals, completing wellbeing assessments, and delivering short‑term, evidence‑based treatment.
About you
You will have solid experience of delivering evidence-based, short term low-intervention therapy to Children and Young People (8-24) in a community setting. Along with substantive experience of working with Children and Young People (8-24) with suspected or diagnosed Neurodivergent conditions (ADHD and Autism).
You will already be accredited or eligible for accreditation under HCPC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP, BPS, PTUK or AFSP.
You are a strong team player, confident working under supervision, and able to safeguard young people while running groups or structured activities. You can communicate complex information clearly both verbally and in writing, while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
A teaching or training qualification (e.g. Level 3 AET) would be an advantage, along with experience of delivering training groups.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 28 June 2026 at midnight.
We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG 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 Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Into Film to recruit for their next Social Media Officer.
Into Film is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community, providing screen industry careers information and advice, supporting young filmmakers, and bringing the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.
Social Media Officer
Contract: Permanent position
Salary: £30,400 per annum
Location: Hybrid role with minimum one day per week based at the charity office in either London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 19th June
Interviews: Interviews will be held remotely week commencing 29th June
Core responsibilities within your role will be to:
If you're passionate about inspiring and supporting young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations through film and the moving image, we'd love to hear from you.
Key experience and skills we're looking for is as follows:
We're particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is not essential:
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached by applying to the job.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.



Head of Fundraising
National Role
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
Are you a strategic fundraising leader passionate about transforming young people’s lives through STEM education? Are you driven by building meaningful partnerships and securing sustainable, multi-year income? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a highly purpose-driven organisation with a mission focusing on improving teaching, enriching learning, and growing the STEM talent pool, to open up a world of opportunities.
About Us
At STEM Learning, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality STEM education and career support, regardless of their background. We aim to empower students with the skills and knowledge to thrive.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead our fundraising strategy and team to secure significant, multi-year income from major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates. You’ll be responsible for expanding our funding base including with high-net worth individuals, deepening key relationships, and ensuring STEM Learning has the partnerships and resources to achieve its mission.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who will take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning. You’ll have:
By joining us, you’ll:
· Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.
· Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.
· Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
· Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.
· If you’re passionate about STEM education and ready to progress your career in project management, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Benefits
Next Steps
Click to apply and you will be directed to our website.
The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026, at 14:00.
First stage Interviews (via Teams) – 2/3 July 2026
Second stage interviews – week commencing 13 July 2026
Please provide us with:
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Back on Track is a Manchester charity that enables people facing disadvantage to make lasting, positive changes in their lives. We run a learning centre for adults going through a process of recovery or rehabilitation, having experienced problems with alcohol, drugs, offending, mental health or homelessness.
The Learning Coordinator role is varied and interesting, combining design and delivery of new and inspiring courses with support of the day to day running of the learning programme.
Our ideal person will be an outstanding teacher who believes in learning as a vehicle for change. They will be patient, kind, creative and inclusive with an aspirational approach to support people to build their self-worth and make progress.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
QuarterFive are delighted to be supporting STEM Learning, a leading educational charity that believes every young person deserves access to high-quality education and career support, regardless of their background.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead the organisation's fundraising strategy and team to secure significant, multi-year income from major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates. You’ll be responsible for expanding their funding base, deepening key relationships, and ensuring the organisation has the partnerships and resources to achieve its mission.
Fundraising has developed rapidly in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships, there is an exciting opportunity to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.
We’re looking for a relationship-driven leader who will take an entrepreneurial approach to identifying opportunities for new funds and develop long-term, high-impact partnerships.
This is a hybrid but mostly home-based role, with monthly team meetings and occasional overnight stays at the N.England headquarters, and fortnightly attendance at the London office. All travel costs covered.
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
Essential skills and experience:
Desirable, but not essential:
Employee benefits include:
In the first instance, application by CV only and answering the two screening questions.
It is not necessary to provide a cover letter at this stage. If you have any questions or wish for us to be aware of anything relating to the working arrangements or contract, please add to the notes section.
Suitable applicants will be invited to a briefing call where we will discuss your relevant experience and we will share a detailed brief from STEM Learning's CEO. Full support with formal application will be provided.
Please note that it may not be possible for us to reply to all applicants.
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Lead a team, inspire young people and help shape brighter futures across Merseyside.
Looking for the next step in your youth work / mentoring career?
Maybe you're currently a Senior Youth Worker, Programme Coordinator, Team Leader, Sports Development Officer or Pastoral Lead looking for your next challenge.
You've spent years delivering impactful work with young people and are ready to take on more responsibility while still staying connected to frontline delivery.
Or perhaps you're already leading a team and fancy a new challenge in a dynamic and busy role.
At Dallaglio RugbyWorks, we support young people who are at risk of exclusion from education. Using sport as a hook and positive relationships as the foundation, we help young people build confidence, resilience, aspirations and life skills that can transform their futures.
We're looking for someone who can lead from the front. Someone who can support and develop a team, build strong partnerships with schools and community organisations, and still enjoy working directly with young people.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Role at a Glance
Youth Mentor / Regional Team Lead (we call it Senior Programme Coordinator)
Merseyside & Stockport
£28,000 – £34,000 per year
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including up to two evenings per week until 7pm
What you’ll be doing
As Senior Programme Coordinator, you'll help make sure that support reaches as many young people as possible and that it's delivered to a consistently high standard.
You'll lead a small team of sports coaches and youth mentors, helping them plan great sessions, develop their practice and overcome the day-to-day challenges that come with the job. You'll also build and maintain strong relationships with schools, alternative provisions and community partners to keep programmes running smoothly.
This is a hands-on role. Alongside keeping regional delivery on track, you'll still spend time working directly with young people: being a positive presence, modelling good practice and helping create the kind of safe, engaging environments where young people can thrive.
You'll also take the lead on the activities that go beyond our weekly sessions such as organising holiday programmes, Career Taster Days, regional trips and events that give young people experiences they wouldn't otherwise have. These are some of the most rewarding parts of the role and a real chance to see young people shine in a different context.
Building relationships in the community is a big part of this too. You'll get to know the local area, embed yourself in the networks around it and find partners, venues and opportunities that help deepen out work and enhance our engagement with young people.
You don't need to know anything about rugby to do this job well. What matters is your ability to connect with young people and the communities around them.
This is a role where you get to combine youth work, teamwork and programme coordination, making a real difference every day.
You're probably a great fit if...
You believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of the challenges they've faced.
You have experience working with young people and understand how important positive relationships can be in helping them build confidence and change their future direction.
You're someone who enjoys supporting others to succeed, whether that's coaching staff, building partnerships or helping young people overcome barriers.
You can balance the bigger picture with the day-to-day detail, keeping programmes organised while maintaining a strong focus on quality and impact.
Most importantly, you're passionate about creating opportunities for young people and helping teams deliver their very best work.
What you'll need
Bonus points if you have...
This is your chance to help shape the future of our work across Merseyside.
More About Us
At Dallaglio RugbyWorks, we support young people 12-18 who have been excluded from education or at risk of exclusion. Using sport as the starting point and mentoring as the foundation, we help them build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to create brighter futures. Rugby helps start the relationship, but the work goes far beyond sport. The charity uses mentoring, life skills, wellbeing support and career-focused activities to help young people build confidence and prepare for life after school.
Our work focuses on four areas: life skills, raising aspirations, physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing and the aim is to make sure exclusion from school does not become exclusion from society. You’ll be part of a team giving young people consistent support, trusted adults and practical chances to move towards education, employment or training.
Come join our squad
Please click the apply button or get in touch by email, phone or LinkedIn if you’d like to ask a question before applying.
Supporting young people, using the power of rugby.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benefits:
ABOUT US
The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.
Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of this academic year.
Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:
Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Senior Fundraising Lead, you will ensure our high-value corporate partnerships run smoothly, our high-net-worth events are a success and our external pitches are sharp and well-researched.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your hands-on experience across corporate, trusts and foundations and individual giving within a fast-growing charity backed by a globally recognised brand.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and opportunity generation
Funding applications and pitch support
Partnership coordination
Fundraising operations support
REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Skills and attributes
Experience
You must have:
You might have:
We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you consider yourself to be a volunteer programme professional that understands and is knowledgeable enough in volunteering best practice to teach others? Are you able to demonstrate leadership experience?
An opportunity is available to join a well-established large London focused community charity. You will be leading two officers as the Volunteer Manager, supporting and developing volunteering across a city borough to strengthen communities.
The role:
As Volunteer Manager, you will lead the training and capacity building of organisations to build volunteer management best practice in their operations and work with partners to align services. Oversee your project team, including division of responsibilities and tasks. Support the Programme Manager to manage client / funder relationships, including meeting attendance where required, collating impact data and drafting funder reports. Manage project budgets and financial reporting.
Essential criteria
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000
Contract: Fixed term, likely to extend
Closing date: 4th June
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Demand for our specialist tutoring programmes for Children Looked After, those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) continues to increase and we are seeking a dedicated and effective Partnerships Account Manager to join our team and support the increased demand for our provision and the continued scaling of our organisation.
The Organisation
Equal Education is a social enterprise working to improve outcomes and narrow the attainment gap for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners, including Children Looked After, those with SEND, and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. We have over 13 years’ experience delivering 1:1 tuition, working with hundreds of Schools and Local Authority partners across the country, reaching hundreds of pupils annually.
As a member of the Fair Education Alliance, we believe in providing meaningful educational provision to students whose needs may not be best met within a traditional classroom environment, those who aren’t currently accessing education, or who benefit from additional 1:1 support. We work with over 200 qualified teachers to provide academic, subject specialised and individual tutoring and mentoring for children of all ages. Tutors provide pastoral care and work with pupils to increase engagement and attainment. Our programmes will help the students to overcome barriers to learning, help them build trusted relationships, increase their aspirations, and fulfil their potential. We are passionate about our cause and are looking for people who are motivated by a strong desire to address educational inequality and improve outcomes.
What is the Role?
In this role, you will drive business growth by securing new partnerships and managing key client accounts across designated regions. With a focus on building and sustaining long-term local council and school relationships, you will work closely with clients to understand their needs, expand our service offerings, and ensure the highest levels of satisfaction. As the majority of our key client relationships are with local councils, we are looking for someone with knowledge of how they operate.
The post holder will have the opportunity to line manage junior member(s) of the team, who provide essential bid-writing and administrative support to facilitate efficient and effective client management.
This role would suit someone with proven ability to operate effectively in scaling organisations where processes are still being defined. This role suits someone who is adaptable, resilient, and confident working at pace amid change.
The role will be suited to those who have worked within an education setting and held the title: SENCO, Head of Department, Advisory Teacher, Inclusion Coordinator or Designated Teacher. The role will also be suited to those who have worked within a Local Authority setting and held the title: Commissioning Officer, Senior Case Officer, Case Officer. Whilst the role is also suited for an experienced (key) account/client manager, we are looking for an individual who has experience and/or knowledge of the UK education system.
This role is ideal for an ambitious, client-focused individual, passionate about creating positive outcomes for vulnerable students. If you’re ready to contribute to a growing organisation that’s making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! We expect that the successful candidate will be able to swiftly absorb our ways of working and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Acquisition and Relationship Management
Proactively seek new business opportunities within assigned regions to grow the client base.
Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with key clients, ensuring their evolving needs are met and service offerings are aligned.
Lead regular client review meetings to discuss progress, gather feedback, and identify additional service opportunities.
Manage internal relationships to ensure what matters to clients is communicated internally using the proper channels, to allow for effective delivery by our Service Delivery team
Maintain good internal stakeholder relationships with our Service Delivery team to ensure client demands are balanced with our processes and team capacity.
Strategic Planning and Development
Collaborate with Senior Leaders to develop strategies for client retention and growth.
Work closely within the Partnerships team to align on strategic objectives and ensure seamless service delivery across functions.
Participate in client and industry events to represent the organisation, expand networks, and identify new business opportunities.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor client engagement, satisfaction levels, and service outcomes; produce regular progress reports for management.
Oversee tracking and analysis of client-related statistics to ensure targets are met and clients receive impactful, value-driven service.
Manage and track client data and prospect pipelines using CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
Report to the the Partnerships Director on accounts, Tenders, Bids, client meetings on a regular basis.
Be curious to explore our Salesforce system data, understanding and interpreting delivery and impact data.
Line Management and Support Coordination
Lead, mentor, and manage junior member(s) of the team focused on bid/application writing, tender management, and client-related administration.
Support junior member(s) in producing and reviewing high-quality application documents and responses that align with client requirements and enhance our partnership outcomes.
Provide oversight to ensure that administrative tasks are completed efficiently, supporting smooth client interactions and consistent follow-through.
Work with other area leaders, to ensure strong delivery of services.
Contribute to, and foster strong internal working relationships to successfully delivery against strategy and objectives..
Bid Management and Process Improvement
Oversee the preparation and submission of tenders and bid applications, working closely with junior member(s) to ensure high-quality and timely submissions.
Continuously review and improve internal processes to optimise bid management, client onboarding, and service delivery.
Report on bid submission performance, review bidfeedback to continuously improve.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Detailed knowledge of the UK education sector.
Experience working in the education sector or with local authorities, particularly in roles involving SEND or children’s services.
Proven track record in client relationship management, with experience in sales or partnership development roles.
Strong communication skills, particularly in face-to-face and telephone interactions, with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain long-lasting relationships.
Experience managing a small team, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure high-performance standards.
High level of empathy and commitment to supporting vulnerable and underserved communities.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet both short- and long-term deadlines effectively.
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for tracking client data, leads, and progress.
Proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to address issues independently and provide client-focused solutions.
Able to work in a high pressure environment, whilst taking initiative, we would want the postholder to ask for support when needed.
Desirable:
Exceptional written communication skills, with proven confidence in drafting, editing, and refining persuasive content across a variety of formats.
Experience in bid and tender writing or grant applications is advantageous, though a background in producing compelling written materials for diverse purposes is equally valued.
General
The job is subject to having the right to work in the UK, two professional references and a basic DBS check.
Why Equal Education?
Competitive salary
Investment in you - we believe in developing from within and offer our team training opportunities and personalised development plans, as well as the chance to get involved with lots of projects across the organisation.
Flexible, hybrid work environment with regular opportunities for in-person client engagement.
Working alongside a passionate team working to make a positive impact in the lives of under-resourced children and young people across the UK.
Staff wellbeing benefits such as ClassPass membership, access to discounts via Perks at Work, eyecare vouchers, regular wellbeing sessions and team social events.
At Equal Education, you are the expert. We give you the space, the support and the technology to be your best. The rest is up to you.
Being you at Equal Education
Every young person we support is unique and our team isn’t any different. Our differences are our strength when it comes to providing a tailored, human approach to education. We are proud of our people and provide an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work.
Our recruitment practices are carried out in line with equal opportunities and all candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
Next steps
If you feel inspired and you think you have the right motivation and experience for the role, we would love to receive your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this application early, for example if we receive an unprecedented number of applications, so please apply promptly to ensure you are considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead a team, inspire young people and help shape brighter futures across Merseyside.
Looking for the next step in your youth work / mentoring career?
Maybe you're currently a Senior Youth Worker, Programme Coordinator, Team Leader, Sports Development Officer or Pastoral Lead looking for your next challenge.
You've spent years delivering impactful work with young people and are ready to take on more responsibility while still staying connected to frontline delivery.
Or perhaps you're already leading a team and fancy a new challenge in a dynamic and busy role.
At Dallaglio RugbyWorks, we support young people who are at risk of exclusion from education. Using sport as a hook and positive relationships as the foundation, we help young people build confidence, resilience, aspirations and life skills that can transform their futures.
We're looking for someone who can lead from the front. Someone who can support and develop a team, build strong partnerships with schools and community organisations, and still enjoy working directly with young people.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
__________________________
The Role at a Glance
Youth Mentor / Regional Team Lead (we call it Senior Programme Coordinator)
Luton and Stevenage
£28,000 – £34,000 per year
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including up to two evenings per week until 7pm
What you’ll be doing
As Senior Programme Coordinator, you'll help make sure that support reaches as many young people as possible and that it's delivered to a consistently high standard.
You'll lead a small team of sports coaches and youth mentors, helping them plan great sessions, develop their practice and overcome the day-to-day challenges that come with the job. You'll also build and maintain strong relationships with schools, alternative provisions and community partners to keep programmes running smoothly.
This is a hands-on role. Alongside keeping regional delivery on track, you'll still spend time working directly with young people: being a positive presence, modelling good practice and helping create the kind of safe, engaging environments where young people can thrive.
You'll also take the lead on the activities that go beyond our weekly sessions such as organising holiday programmes, Career Taster Days, regional trips and events that give young people experiences they wouldn't otherwise have. These are some of the most rewarding parts of the role and a real chance to see young people shine in a different context.
Building relationships in the community is a big part of this too. You'll get to know the local area, embed yourself in the networks around it and find partners, venues and opportunities that help deepen out work and enhance our engagement with young people.
You don't need to know anything about rugby to do this job well. What matters is your ability to connect with young people and the communities around them.
This is a role where you get to combine youth work, teamwork and programme coordination, making a real difference every day.
You're probably a great fit if...
You believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of the challenges they've faced.
You have experience working with young people and understand how important positive relationships can be in helping them build confidence and change their future direction.
You're someone who enjoys supporting others to succeed, whether that's coaching staff, building partnerships or helping young people overcome barriers.
You can balance the bigger picture with the day-to-day detail, keeping programmes organised while maintaining a strong focus on quality and impact.
Most importantly, you're passionate about creating opportunities for young people and helping teams deliver their very best work.
What you'll need
Bonus points if you have...
This is your chance to help shape the future of our work across Luton & Stevenage.
More About Us
At Dallaglio RugbyWorks, we support young people 12-18 who have been excluded from education or at risk of exclusion. Using sport as the starting point and mentoring as the foundation, we help them build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to create brighter futures. Rugby helps start the relationship, but the work goes far beyond sport. The charity uses mentoring, life skills, wellbeing support and career-focused activities to help young people build confidence and prepare for life after school.
Our work focuses on four areas: life skills, raising aspirations, physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing and the aim is to make sure exclusion from school does not become exclusion from society. You’ll be part of a team giving young people consistent support, trusted adults and practical chances to move towards education, employment or training.
Come join our squad
Please click the apply button or get in touch by email, phone or LinkedIn if you’d like to ask a question before applying.
Supporting young people, using the power of rugby.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Politics Project is looking for a collaborative, strategic and people-focused Partnerships and Advocacy Manager. You’ll lead our influencing and partnerships work with a focus on the Democracy Classroom network, strengthening relationships across the youth, education and democracy sectors. If you are energised by connecting organisations, building relationships, and mobilising a network to take up new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Politics Project
The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. They work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project works across the UK with over 3,000 schools and youth groups and 400 politicians.
About Democracy Classroom
Democracy Classroom is a growing, non-partisan partnership of more than 100 civil society organisations committed to strengthening democratic engagement among young people across the UK.
The network is supported by the Democracy Classroom Platform, an online hub featuring hundreds of free resources for teachers and youth practitioners. Democracy Classroom reaches educators in 95% of UK parliamentary constituencies and plays a leading role in shaping the sector’s voice - coordinating joint submissions to government consultations and producing shared visions such as The Roadmap to Votes at 16.
This is a rare opportunity to drive collaboration at a national level and support the sector to prepare for major upcoming changes in democratic education, including the introduction of Votes at 16.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Partnerships and Advocacy Manager to strengthen The Politics Project’s influencing and partnerships work, with a focus on Democracy Classroom - a non-partisan network of organisations across the youth, education and democracy sectors. You’ll lead the implementation of the new Democracy Classroom strategy, and grow the network’s impact and reach in the build up to the next general election and the implementation of votes at 16.
You will play a central role in expanding and activating the network - supporting over 100 partner organisations to collaborate effectively, share learning, build trust and increase their collective impact. You will be a key player in keeping the sector informed, connected and ready to respond to key moments in democratic engagement, from elections to policy changes.
You will take on a highly relational role, working closely with the team to manage and nurture a complex network blending multiple sectors. You will collaborate with the Director to manage shared relationships across the Democracy Classroom network, building more ownership over time. You’ll help position Democracy Classroom as an important conduit between the sector and major stakeholders like government departments and funders.
This is a dynamic, outward-facing role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on coordination. You’ll work closely with the Head of Communications and Networks, the Democracy Classroom Programme Coordinator and colleagues across The Politics Project to make sure partners feel supported, valued and part of a shared mission.
The Politics Project is based in London, and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The role may require occasional UK travel and some evening/weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given. The role has a six-month probation period. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. This is a fast-paced role in a friendly, supportive and growing team.
Key responsibilities
Partnership management
Build, nurture and deepen relationships with more than 100 civil society partners, helping each partner see themselves as part of a growing and collaborative sector.
Identify and recruit new organisations into Democracy Classroom, leading our onboarding process and helping new partners make the best of Democracy Classroom.
Facilitate partner input into planning, shared problem-solving and decision-making.
Build understanding of partners’ diverse needs and perspectives, supporting and balancing between these with sensitivity.
Advocacy and influencing
Spot and act on emerging opportunities for collaboration, policy influence and joint sector action.
Work with government departments such as DfE, DCMS, and MHCLG on the implementation plan for Votes at 16, translating sector expertise and experience.
Manage relationships with academics and engage confidently with research to be an effective advocate for democratic education.
Organise and facilitate events and advocacy opportunities such as advocacy panels, funder roundtables.
Draft reports, submit evidence to the government, and feed into policy consultations.
Jump on quick opportunities for the network, bringing people together and turning things around fast (e.g., presenting sector needs to funders or submitting evidence to Government).
Engagement and representation
Plan and deliver Democracy Classroom meetings, training and networking events.
Represent The Politics Project and Democracy Classroom externally as a confident ambassador for our collaborative, non-partisan approach.
Develop and deliver partner communications to ensure consistent, clear and timely updates.
Act as the main point of contact for Democracy Classroom partner queries, support and collaboration.
Monitoring and reporting
Track partner engagement and feedback to support continuous improvement.
Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate the network’s impact.
Work with The Politics Project team to most effectively document partner activity.
Benefits
33 days’ annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays.
4% employer pension contribution.
2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Professional development and training opportunities
A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment
About you
You are passionate about democratic engagement and believe in the power of young people’s voices. You’re an enthusiastic relationship-builder who enjoys connecting organisations, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action.
You’ll bring a strategic mindset, strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, and confidence working across sectors. You’re proactive, organised and comfortable balancing long-term partnership development with hands-on delivery.
Most of all, you’re motivated by the challenge and opportunity of supporting a high-profile national network that is shaping the future of democratic education.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (provided by The Politics Project).
Skills and experience
Essential
Proven experience in partnership or stakeholder management, ideally in civil society, education or government.
Strong strategic thinking, and a drive to identify and jump on opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex relationships in a growing space.
Strong project management and organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Confident working with the youth or education sectors (teaching/youth work not required).
Experience of submitting evidence to Government, drafting quasi-academic reports or policy briefings, or responding to consultations. An academic background is not needed, but you must be comfortable engaging with policy and research.
Knowledge of, and interest in, UK politics and democratic engagement.
Self-motivated, resilient and solutions-focused.
Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel within the UK.
Desirable
IT literacy, including strong use of Google Workspace.
Experience using CRMs or managing databases.
Experience evaluating partnership impact and producing reports.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job with the following:
Your CV (no more than two pages).
A supporting statement of no more than one A4 page, setting out how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the person specification and why you are drawn to this role.
The closing date is 11:30pm, Saturday 20th June 2026.
Screening calls are planned for the week beginning Monday 29th June, with interviews to follow in early July.
Anticipated start date will be August or September, depending on notice period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.