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Unlock YOUR Potential
London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

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Job description

Director of Services & Impact (Volunteer Role)

Join Unlock YOUR Potential and Lead Programmes That Transform Lives

Role: Director of Services & Impact (Volunteer Position)
Location: Hybrid (London)
Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week
Reporting To: Founder and Executive Director
Organisation: Unlock YOUR Potential

About Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to opportunities that help individuals build brighter futures.

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through innovative programmes, mentoring, coaching, wellbeing initiatives, and strong partnerships, we help people develop the confidence, skills, resilience, and opportunities they need to thrive.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced, passionate, and strategic Director of Services & Impact to lead the development, delivery, quality, and evaluation of our programmes and services.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an ambitious and purpose-driven start-up charity.

As Director of Services & Impact, you will be responsible for ensuring that our services are impactful, evidence-based, responsive to community needs, and aligned with our mission. You will oversee programme development and delivery while helping the charity understand, measure, and communicate the difference it makes.

Working closely with the Founder, Trustees, Programme Coordinator, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead, volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners, you will help shape services that empower people to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Your leadership will ensure that every programme we deliver contributes to our vision of helping people unlock their potential and create brighter futures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership of Services

  • Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s programmes and services.
  • Ensure services are aligned with organisational objectives and community needs.
  • Identify opportunities to expand, improve, and innovate service delivery.
  • Contribute to the charity’s strategic planning and long-term development.

2. Programme Development and Oversight

  • Provide oversight of all programmes and activities.
  • Support the design and implementation of new initiatives.
  • Ensure programmes are delivered consistently and effectively.
  • Promote high standards of quality and participant experience.
  • Monitor programme performance and outcomes.

3. Impact Measurement and Evaluation

  • Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation Lead to develop impact measurement frameworks.
  • Ensure robust systems are in place to monitor outcomes and effectiveness.
  • Review programme data and feedback to identify successes and areas for improvement.
  • Promote evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.

4. Beneficiary Experience and Outcomes

  • Champion the needs and voices of beneficiaries.
  • Ensure programmes are inclusive, accessible, and responsive.
  • Support the development of participant feedback mechanisms.
  • Help ensure individuals receive a positive and empowering experience.

5. Leadership and Team Development

  • Provide guidance and support to programme volunteers and leaders.
  • Work closely with the Programme Coordinator and wider volunteer team.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Support volunteer development and capacity building.

6. Partnerships and Collaboration

  • Collaborate with community organisations, employers, training providers, and other stakeholders.
  • Support the development of strategic partnerships that strengthen programme delivery.
  • Represent the charity at meetings, events, and networking opportunities where appropriate.

7. Reporting and Impact Communication

  • Contribute to reports for trustees, funders, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Help communicate programme outcomes and impact stories.
  • Support funding applications by providing evidence of need, outcomes, and effectiveness.
  • Assist with the preparation of annual impact reports.

Services You May Help Oversee

1. Career Coaching Programme

Supporting adults to explore career pathways, set goals, and build confidence.

2. Employability Skills Programme

Providing practical skills development including CV writing, interview preparation, networking, and job search support.

3. Personal Development Academy

Delivering confidence-building, leadership, communication, and personal growth programmes.

4. Wellness and Resilience Programme

Supporting wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and personal empowerment.

5. Corporate Mentoring Programme

Connecting participants with professional mentors and industry experts.

6. Opportunity Hub

Providing access to volunteering, work experience, apprenticeships, internships, and employment opportunities.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional and lived experiences.

You may have experience in:

  • Programme management
  • Service delivery
  • Charity leadership
  • Community development
  • Employability services
  • Education and training
  • Social impact measurement
  • Coaching or mentoring programmes
  • Project management
  • Public or voluntary sector leadership

We are particularly looking for someone who:

  • Has strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
  • Is passionate about helping people achieve their potential.
  • Can oversee multiple projects and priorities.
  • Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Understands programme design, delivery, and evaluation.
  • Is committed to continuous improvement and learning.
  • Can inspire and support volunteers and programme teams.

Previous experience in service management, programme leadership, or impact-focused roles would be advantageous but is not essential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will:

  • Take on a senior leadership role within a growing charity.
  • Help shape programmes that create meaningful social impact.
  • Gain experience in charity leadership, programme development, and impact management.
  • Work alongside passionate volunteers, trustees, and partners.
  • Build your strategic leadership and governance experience.
  • Expand your professional network across the charity, community, and corporate sectors.
  • Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities across London.

Why This Role Matters

At Unlock YOUR Potential, our programmes are the heart of everything we do.

As Director of Services & Impact, you will help ensure that every service we deliver is effective, empowering, and capable of creating lasting change. You will help us understand what works, improve what we do, and demonstrate the real difference our charity is making.

Your leadership will help transform ambition into action, support into opportunity, and potential into achievement.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse organisation where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of social and economic disadvantage and those who can bring diverse perspectives to our work.

We believe that diversity strengthens our programmes, our organisation, and our impact.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about programme development, service excellence, impact measurement, and helping people create better futures, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help lead the services that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and unlock opportunities across London.

Together, we can deliver programmes that change lives, create lasting impact, and help people realise their full potential.

Organisation
Unlock YOUR Potential View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 1 - 5

Career Coaching, Employability Skills, Personal Development, Life Coaching and Corporate Mentoring

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Posted on: 05 June 2026
Closing date: 19 June 2026 at 17:30
Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Fundraising, Social Care / Development, Project Management, Advocacy, Business Development, Customer support, Delivery, Design, Education, Employment, Engagement / Outreach, Internal communication, Mentoring / Coaching, Monitoring and Evaluation, Programme Management, Community Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Governance / Management

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