Widening participation officer jobs
For over 100 years, we have been the co-operative and trade union supported uniformed youth organisation, pledging to educate for social change and span the world with friends.
We are seeking someone to join our small but dedicated team, supporting the growth of our residential centres and leading our finance function. This role will work closely with our dynamic senior managers, focusing on financial planning, forecasting, and sustainable growth.
A background in charity or small business finance is essential, and experience in the holiday sector, youth hostels or residential centres would be highly desirable. This is an opportunity to help a children’s charity continue to change lives through co-operative education and international friendship.
Why join us?
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Be part of a historic moment as we mark 100 years of co-operative youth-led social action.
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Be within an organisation with a passionate, values-driven community.
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Work in a role that makes a difference to young people’s lives and futures.
Other benefits include: working from home allowance, flexible working, Employee Assistance scheme, all equipment provided, training budget available, Union recognition agreement, dedicated staff representatives, Up to 5% pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + Bank Holiday entitlement (pro rata), staffing policies which go beyond the statutory minimum.
Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025
Woodcraft Folk is committed to increasing and widening participation in all of its activities and proactively seeks to attract a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in leadership roles in the charity sector. Woodcraft Folk contributes to the annual Race Report and is a Disability Confident employer.
Thank you!
Partnerships Manager - The Smallpeice Trust
Charity People is delighted to be working with The Smallpeice Trust, a bold and forward-thinking educational charity on a mission to tackle the UK's engineering skills gap by igniting a passion for STEM in young people aged 9-18.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-performing Business Development team as their new Partnerships Manager - a key role driving strategic growth and unlocking funding that transforms futures.
Why The Smallpeice Trust?
With a laser focus on widening participation, the Trust delivers high-impact programmes including Arkwright Engineering Scholarships, immersive residentials, and dynamic one-day STEM events. They work with underrepresented groups - especially girls and students from less advantaged backgrounds - ensuring that engineering is accessible, inclusive, and inspiring.
Now, with a digital transformation underway and ambitious plans to scale their reach, they're looking for a relationship-builder and strategic thinker to help secure new funding and nurture partnerships that open doors for thousands more young people.
Partnerships Manager
- Salary: £42,000 + excellent benefits package
- A generous 7% employer pension contribution
- Private healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced holiday/sickness allowance
- A collaborative, supportive culture with hybrid working
- 2 days/week in Leamington Spa officer
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you'll play a pivotal role in both winning new multi-year partnerships and stewarding existing relationships to deliver long-term impact. You'll be part of a team that's passionate, ambitious, and driven by purpose.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Crafting compelling, costed proposals aligned with the Trust's strategic priorities
- Representing the Trust externally - networking, speaking, and building visibility
- Build and manage a targeted pipeline through targeted research, driving lead conversion and increase in strategic partnerships
- Managing key accounts with creativity and professionalism
- Collaborating across teams - from Marketing to Delivery to Content & Impact
- Overseeing budgets, contracts, and CRM records for seamless delivery
- Producing powerful reports and evaluations that showcase real-world impact
About You
You're a confident and proactive partnerships or fundraising professional with experience in business development, fundraising, or strategic partnerships. You're commercially savvy, values-led, and passionate about creating opportunities for young people.
We welcome applications from all sectors - what matters most is your ability to build relationships, spot opportunities, and drive real impact.
Closing Date: Friday 31st October 5pm
Interview Dates: 11th and 13th November
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
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.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The Smallpeice Trust gives young people the support they need to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering, and maths.
