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The Research & Evaluation Officer, Children and Young People is part of the Research & Evaluation team with a focus on supporting authentic co-creation and young people’s engagement. The role supports the Head of Research & Evaluation and Reading Rewired project team, as well as our programme teams supporting children’s and young people’s reading, in exploring methods of engaging more young people in reading and demonstrating the value, reach and impact of the Charity’s work in the delivery of reading-related benefits.
Travel across England will be required as part of this role, with some co-creation sessions expected to take place during the evenings or at weekends, depending on scheduling preferences of the young people involved in the project.
Purpose of the post
The Research & Evaluation Officer, Children and Young People role will deliver co-creation activity with young people aged 10-16, related to the Arts Council England (ACE)-funded new Reading Rewired project, which aims to develop young people’s reading engagement in libraries. As part of this activity, the role will:
·Work with The Reading Agency, Libraries Rising, immersive digital creative studio RamJam and nine library authorities across England to develop youth-led approaches to reader development in libraries, to enhance young people’s skills, reading engagement and library use, and support library skills and confidence in working with young people.
·Be responsible for championing youth participation across the Reading Rewired project, ensuring young people are central to the design and decision making of the programme.
This role will also support wider functions across our children and young people’s work, combining a mix of skills and experience including co-production, research, evaluation and programme development.
What you will do
Co-creation
·Design and deliver co-creation activities with young people aged 10-16 for the new Reading Rewired project, ensuring the project listens and responds to young people, particularly those who are often left out of conversations around reading.
·Facilitate co-creation sessions alongside library staff in nine library authorities across England: Camden, Devon, Kent, Kirklees, Knowsley, Norfolk, North Northamptonshire, Sandwell and Stockton, supporting library skills and confidence in working with young people.
·Work alongside immersive creative studio RamJam to deliver co-creation sessions focused on digital engagement tools (for example, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, etc.).
·Analyse data collected through co-creation sessions, producing outputs such as overview reports or presentations of insights to key stakeholders.
·Use insights gained through co-creation to support the development of youth-led approaches to reader development in libraries.
·Remain an advocate for uplifting youth voices within the Reading Rewired project and in relation to the Charity’s wider work with children and young people.
Evaluation support and delivery
·Support with the maintenance of a robust, consistent organisational approach to data collection, programme monitoring and evaluation, ensuring methods and outputs align with Reading Rewired project outcomes and Arts Council England reporting requirements.
·Day-to-day oversight of research and evaluation datasets related to Reading Rewired, including answering queries from and providing support to the project team and our delivery partners.
·Support with the design and delivery of wider organisational research and evaluation and data insight projects, with specific reference to our work with children and young people.
·Support with the delivery of actionable data insights to inform evidence-based decision making around future project development in relation to the Charity’s work with children and young people.
·Handle data in line with The Reading Agency’s data protection, data storage, data sharing, and data collection policies and protocols.
Research
·Support with consultation and qualitative research in relation to wider organisational research and evaluation and data insight projects, with specific reference to our work with children and young people.
·Remain aware of key research developments, evidence and methodologies relevant to the Charity’s delivery of activity supporting children and young people, sharing these with colleagues where appropriate.
·Contribute up-to-date, reliable content for the research and impact sections of The Reading Agency’s website, newsletters and other external communications, with specific reference to our work with children and young people.
·Contribute to the delivery of an original research programme, as led by the Head of Research & Evaluation, to inform and guide the work of The Reading Agency and raise our profile in this field.
General Support
·Represent The Reading Agency’s Research & Evaluation team at meetings, events and conferences as required.
·Contribute to internal planning and project development.
·Carry out other projects or duties as may be requested by The Reading Agency management where capacity allows.
What you will need to know
Qualifications:
·Relevant education, qualifications and/or working experience in the areas of social or qualitative research (including co-creation or participatory approaches), data analysis, or evaluation.
Skills/Knowledge:
·Excellent understanding of appropriate methods and approaches for working directly with young people using co-creation, co-production or participatory approaches.
·Understanding of systems and process for analysing data plus awareness of effective research tools, in particular designing and delivering appropriate methods for use with children and young people.
·Effective project management skills.
·Strong understanding of safeguarding and experience of supporting teams to adhere to policies as well as supporting risk assessments.
·Competence in Microsoft Office applications and qualitative data analysis platforms such as Nvivo or equivalent.
·Able to deliver results in a highly organised manner.
·Writing skills with the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences.
Experience:
·Experience of delivering co-creation, co-production or participatory and/or action research, including translating data into tangible learnings or outputs.
·Experience in working with young people from diverse backgrounds, and of facilitating meaningful opportunities for young people to influence decision making, being an advocate for youth voice.
·Experience of working in or liaising with schools, libraries or youth organisations desirable.
·Experience designing questionnaires and surveys, using Survey Monkey or similar platforms, desirable.
·Able to work effectively independently and as a member of a team, where colleagues work in separate locations and communicate via email, Teams and Zoom.
This role is offered on a fixed term contract (12 months) and is subject to a DBS check. To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship.
Application process
For full details of the recruitment process, please see the application pack on our website.
We are a UK charity with a mission to empower people of all ages to read.



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Keeping Young People Safe:
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) / PVG (Scotland) check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise - a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills-teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across Hull, East Riding, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups-particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme-helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders.
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine.
- A natural communicator-whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers.
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!).
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone-you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team.
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities.
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation.
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings.
- Recruit, train and support volunteers-making sure they feel valued and inspired.
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact.
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables.
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people.
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre.
A few practical things:
- This is a hands-on role-you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential).
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times.
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions-it’s all part of the fun!
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Hull, East Riding, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 16 September 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held in person and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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Deliver life-changing STEM experiences. Build partnerships. Shape the future workforce.
- Looking for a role where no two days are the same?
- Want to combine event delivery, stakeholder engagement and youth development in a career with real purpose?
- Join EDT as a Delivery Officer and help thousands of young people discover exciting opportunities in STEM, education and future careers.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll be at the heart of inspiring the next generation through engaging programmes, industry partnerships and memorable learning experiences.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Delivery Officer to join a respected national charity during an exciting period of growth and transformation.
Why Join EDT?
At EDT, our values aren't just words. They shape everything we do.
- Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers
- Dynamic in our response to a changing world
- Collaborative with industry, educators and communities
- Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver engaging STEM programmes, workshops, events and experiences for schools, colleges and industry partners
- Take ownership of programmes from planning and coordination through to delivery, evaluation and reporting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, teachers, industry mentors and external stakeholders
- Represent EDT as a professional and engaging Delivery Officer at face-to-face, residential and virtual events
- Inspire and engage large groups of young people through confident presentations and interactive learning experiences
- Manage programme data, CRM records, participant feedback and reporting to support continuous improvement
Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of responsibilities and person specification.
Who We're Looking For
- Experience delivering programmes, projects, events or activities within education, youth engagement, outreach, STEM or community environments
- A confident presenter who can motivate, engage and inspire young people
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience coordinating events, workshops, programmes or educational activities
- Passion for creating opportunities and improving outcomes for young people
- Willingness to travel and occasionally support overnight or residential programmes
What's In It For You?
- Salary of £27,300 to £32,400 depending on skills and experience
- Hybrid working with flexibility built into the role
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance worth three times annual salary
- Wellbeing support and employee benefits
Location
- Hybrid working
- Office base in Southampton or Welwyn Garden City
- Travel across the South of England, including London and South Wales
- Home working, office working and delivery on partner sites
- Occasional overnight stays required
Why This Role Stands Out
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll be delivering inspiring experiences directly to young people.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll work with schools, employers, universities and industry leaders.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll help shape programmes that influence future careers and aspirations.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll see first-hand the impact your work has on young people's lives.
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Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.



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Keeping Young People Safe:
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Impact and Insights Officer, at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where your insights will shape real change. As Impact and Insights Officer, you’ll:
- Play a key role in evaluation and insight projects that strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base and inform strategy.
- Turn data into stories that amplify young people’s voices and drive impact.
- Coordinate and align data across 15+ programmes, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Stay ahead of trends in education and youth research, bringing fresh ideas and innovation.
- Work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to share insights and champion best practice.
This is a dynamic, insight-driven role with plenty of scope for creativity, independence, and collaboration.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- passionate about making a difference: Using evidence to unlock opportunities for young people.
- detail-focused and curious: Ensuring accuracy while exploring what the numbers really mean.
- a natural problem-solver: Finding creative ways to collect, interpret, and communicate data.
- a clear communicator: Turning complex findings into compelling stories that inspire action.
- curious and evidence-driven: Supporting research and evaluation projects that deepen our understanding of impact and inform decision-making.
- enthusiastic about data and AI: Exploring the potential of technology to improve data analysis.
- collaborative and proactive: Working across teams and engaging external networks to make big ideas happen.
Key Responsibilities
- Collating and monitoring data, including database oversight and data cleaning, to strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base.
- Monitor, clean and validate data across multiple programmes, ensuring high standards of data quality and completeness.
- Set up and manage surveys, filtering and analysing large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Synthesize and communicate insights clearly through briefings and presentations, to meet diverse internal needs.
- Contribute to research and evaluation projects, applying appropriate research methods to generate robust evidence and actionable insight.
- Apply creative and innovative approaches to data collection, analysis and visual storytelling, ensuring young people’s voices are represented authentically.
- Explore the use of applications and software, including AI, that can enhance Young Enterprise’s data analysis and insight.
- Stay up to date with external research and sector trends, particularly in education and youth research, building strong peer networks and exploring external collaboration opportunities.
- Support external reporting and dissemination, ensuring that funder monitoring and evaluation requirements are met and impact is shared effectively.
- Act as a day-to-day research and insights contact, collaborating across teams and contributing to cross-organisational initiatives.
A few practical things
- This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 days per month.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 2 September 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
First-round interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed on 7 September 2026. Second-round interviews will be held via Teams, on 11 September 2026.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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This role leads two of the most consequential shifts in our 2026–2028 strategy. First, our move from a narrative-based to an evidence-based organisation: designing our impact measurement framework, leading the rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub (our custom CRM and data platform), and embedding data-driven decision-making across every team. Second, the community around our programmes: the trusted community and education referral partnerships that bring young people to us, and the structured alumni community that keeps them connected, supported and contributing after they complete our programmes.
WHAT YOU OWN
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Impact framework : the organisation's impact measurement framework, metrics and indicators.
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The Impact Hub (CRM) : the platform, its roadmap, adoption and supplier relationship.
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Data governance : data quality standards, validation protocols and UK GDPR compliance.
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Evaluation methodology : how programmes and services are evaluated, including external evaluation partnerships.
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Referral partnerships : the community and education referral partnership model and its members.
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Alumni strategy : the alumni engagement model, tiered support structure and Advisory Council.
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Organisational reporting : impact reporting to the board, funders and the public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Impact Measurement & Evidence ~ Develop and own the organisation's impact measurement framework, defining metrics and indicators that reflect outcomes and effectiveness rather than interest or activity alone.
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Organisational Insight & Foresight ~ Act as the organisation's insight lead: translate quantitative and qualitative data into organisational insight that shapes strategy, programme design and resource allocation.
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The Impact Hub ~ Lead the delivery, rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub, including migration from Upshot, in line with the phased plan in the Data & Digital strategy : and own its roadmap as the organisation's insight platform thereafter.
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Stakeholder Engagement Framework (Governance) ~ Act as guardian of the unified stakeholder engagement framework, defining the standards, data capture requirements and reporting consistency that all teams apply across our five stakeholder groups.
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Community & Education Partnerships (Referral Pipeline) ~ Design and deliver the structured referral partnership model set out in the Talent & Engagement strategy, piloting quarterly cohorts of university, faith-group and community-organisation partners with clear MOUs, shared objectives and referral tracking through the Impact Hub.
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Alumni Community & Engagement ~ Design and deliver a structured 12-month alumni engagement calendar with audience-segmented communications, supported by Impact Hub data.
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Reporting & Funder Evidence ~ Produce evidence-based impact reporting for the board, funders, partners and public communications, supporting grant bids, corporate stewardship and the annual report.
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Team Leadership ~ Line-manage the Data Administrator, Progression coaches and any future team members, providing guidance, training and performance oversight.
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Organisational Leadership ~ Contribute to organisational strategy, annual planning and budgeting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Read the full Job Description attached to see the full Key repsonsibilites, Person specification and 12 month success metrics.
20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential.



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Youth Programmes Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Youth Programmes Manager
About us
The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK’s leading anti-knife crime charities. We were set up following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in 2008, and everything we do is guided by his legacy. Our mission is to prevent knife crime through education and campaigning.
Ben was a kind, creative young person who loved art, music, Arsenal FC, and making people laugh. He had big dreams of becoming a graphic designer. His death was a senseless act of violence, and the outpouring of grief and public support that followed marked the start of a movement. Ben’s own words, written shortly before his death, called for change, and his voice continues to inspire our work.
Through immersive workshops in our Choices and Consequences Exhibitions and free online resources, we have reached over 50,000 young people so far. Our work challenges myths about knife crime, strengthens peer influence, and sparks meaningful conversations. As we grow, we remain committed to honouring Ben’s life by making a real, lasting difference to young people across the UK.
We’re a small but growing team of 11 (rising to 14), working across Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Operations, and Leadership. Our Programmes team is supported by a brilliant pool of freelance facilitators and actors who help bring our workshops to life. We’re now looking for an Youth Programmes Officer to join us at this exciting time. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about evidence-based interventions, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident working to establish and maintain relationships with external organisations.
Ben’s legacy is our guide – we exist to stop knife crime
About the Role
We are looking for an education or youth work professional who can deliver our programmes to a very high standard. You will be a skilled facilitator and communicator who can engage with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Additionally, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is passionate about using education as a tool to support and empower young people and to stop knife crime.
As Youth Programmes Officer you will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of our flagship knife crime prevention workshops to young people, to a high standard. You will work alongside the Programmes team to ensure workshops at our London exhibitions (currently Islington and Barking & Dagenham) operate smoothly and consistently to serve young people through the achievement of quality outcomes and maximised engagement. You will play a key part in the delivery of our Youth Ambassador Programme and contribute to the development of new programmes and opportunities during an exciting period of growth for the charity.
Key Responsibilities
Programme delivery
- Deliver workshops to a range of groups (primary, secondary, PRU/AP and adults), adapting to different needs
- Ensure sessions are engaging, high quality, and responsive to feedback
Programme development
- Gather and analyse feedback to improve programmes
- Support the development of new projects and resources
Workshop coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery across two sites
- Manage bookings, enquiries and pre-visit information
- Maintain strong relationships with schools and partners
- Keep CRM and booking systems up to date
- Coordinate freelance facilitators and support their onboarding and training
General
- Carry out other duties as required
Person Specification
Experience
- Delivering workshops or training to young people
- Adapting structured programmes to different needs
- Managing behaviour and supporting young people with additional needs
- Coordinating multiple tasks or stakeholders
- General admin and use of digital systems
(Desirable: programme design, training adults, relevant qualification in teaching/youth work)
Skills and knowledge
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Understanding of youth violence or knife crime
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching approaches
Personal qualities
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Reliable, organised and proactive
- Collaborative and professional
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Open to learning and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Flexible working where possible
- 27 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays), rising with service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Development opportunities
How to apply
Submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please also answer the two additional questions on the application form.
Deadline: Monday 24th August 09:30am.
Interviews:
- Stage 1: 27th / 28th August
- Stage 2: Week commencing 1st September (in person)
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


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We’re looking for two Youth Workers (one Lead Youth Worker, and one Support Youth Worker) to plan, deliver and facilitate educational and social activities for separated children (up to 21 years old) in the context of an interactive youth club to be held weekly in partnership with Corner House Youth Project in Stockton-on Tees.
Although the Lead Youth Worker will prepare and deliver the materials, supported by the Support Youth Worker, they will also have the back-up of a Support Worker from Corner House and a social worker or personal advisor from Stockton-on-Tees Council.
Club Class is a long-standing project for The Separated Child Foundation, and Club Class in Stockton-on-Tees is a new location for us, launching as a 1-year pilot in October 2026.
Please read the full candidate pack before applying, and note that interviews will be held in w/c 7 September 2026.
It is our mission to ensure that separated children receive the support they need to rebuild their lives and fulfil their potential.
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The opportunity:
This is a senior role with responsibility for the strategic direction, quality and impact of We Belong’s youth development portfolio. Reporting to the CEO and working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead programmes spanning early intervention, educational attainment, further and higher education, employability, skills development, youth leadership and progression into positive opportunities.
You will oversee the Let Us Learn Programme, Emerging Young Leaders Programme, Schools Excellence Programme and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze programme. You will also strengthen young people’s influence within We Belong through the Core Group, ensuring that lived experience informs organisational priorities and programme development.
The Context:
Following the landmark Supreme Court judgment in the Tigere case, which helped secure fairer access to higher education for young migrants, We Belong has continued working to ensure that young people can progress into higher education. This has included successful campaigning to increase scholarship opportunities and building strong relationships with educational institutions across the UK.
However, more work is needed. Young migrants can experience significant barriers to educational attainment, further and higher education, employment and personal development because of their immigration status.
These barriers can arise long before a young person reaches the point of applying to university, beginning an apprenticeship or entering employment. We recognise that university is not the only pathway to success and that young people should be supported to explore a range of routes that reflect their ambitions, strengths and circumstances.
Early intervention is therefore essential to ensure that young migrants understand their rights, receive accurate information and appropriate support, and are able to make informed decisions about their education, training, employment and future.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people, supporting their development and creating pathways for them to achieve their ambitions.
If successful, the applicant will be joining an award-winning youth charity and a staff team dedicated to improving outcomes for young migrants between the ages of 16-25 years old and empowering young people to create change.
Please submit your application by sending your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience and background make you suitable for this role. Applications submitted without both a CV and a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews: w/c 7th September
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Are you passionate about racial justice and supporting young Black people to thrive?
Our Youth Employment Manager role is an exciting new opportunity to lead on Poetic Unity’s innovative Employment programmes, which makes up one of our three priority areas: Mental Health, Employment and Education. This role, forming part of our Senior Leadership Team, will play a critical role in supporting thousands of Black young people across the UK to access safe, inclusive and empowering employment opportunities - changing culture and reshaping systems.
Key responsbilities
- Be responsible for the development and management of the Chief Operations Officer Senior Leadership Training (COO SLT) - an innovative training programme for 10 Black young people to achieve the skills required to thrive in positions of senior leadership
- Be directly responsible for the management of the annual Cultural Leaders programme - a 12 month employment programme for 5 Black young people each year, working across different areas of Poetic Unity and with partners across the sector to develop transferable skills.
- Design, implement and manage The Blueprint - a national framework of best practice for the employment of Black young people in creative organisations
- Ensure all Employment programmes are effectively meeting the needs of the target demographic and are aligned with Poetic Unity’s strategic Vision
- Ensure all Employment programmes are effectively meeting the objectives and funding goals as outlined in associated funding requirements
- Be responsible for the effective monitoring and evaluation of all Employment programmes
- Be responsible for programme budget and finance management, working in line with awarded funding allocations and following all documentation protocols.
Person specification
- At least 2 years experience in leadership, people and project management roles, preferably within the charity sector
- Proven track record of effectively managing programmes and services, including programme development, implementation, and evaluation. To hold the knowledge, skills and confidence to bring programmes to life, oversee and manage their efficiency and deliver against outlined project goals and funding requirements
- Experience in project finance management, including keeping to budgets, managing over or underspend, and maintaining required evidence for efficient fund management
- Strong background in operational management - programme impact and evaluation, risk management and programme development
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and advocacy, with the ability to represent Poetic Unity effectively at various levels and build strong, sustainable partnerships to support the programme goals and our strategic vision.
About us
Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity committed to addressing systemic racism and its impacts on children and young people’s mental health, education and employment. We use poetry and social action to cultivate joy, connection and empowerment across our communities. Based in Brixton and founded in 2015, we have since worked with over 60,000 young people across the UK in communities, education, cultural spaces and prisons.
As a Black-led charity working towards racial justice, we strongly welcome applications from people with lived experience of racism. We are also particularly interested in applications from women and people from and/or with knowledge of our local Brixton community.
If this role sounds of interest to you please read full job description below with more details and how you can apply
Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity tackling racism through poetry and social action
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YES care about young people's mental health, sexual health and wellbeing. The Outreach and Support Officer will deliver knowledgeable, high-quality, youth-centred support to young people in various settings.
You will get out into the community offering groups, 121 support and workshops. You will be a key part of our Information and Guidance team, delivering wellbeing programmes for YES.
This role is frontline and delivery-focused, supporting the development of inclusive services in outreach settings such as schools, youth clubs, social spaces and groups and will be pivotal within our small team of young people's support staff.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The young people, children and families that we support are at the heart of everything we do at Mermaids. We have ambitious plans to expand the reach and impact of our youth work. To support this growth, we are recruiting an Interim Youth Officer who will play a key role in overseeing our youth programmes and activities. The successful candidate will help increase our capacity to engage with more young people, provide high-quality support, and ensure the continued delivery of our core youth services while contributing to the development of new opportunities for young people. This role is fully remote, full time with a four day working week (32 hours).
Mermaids is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ+ community. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us and shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from BPOC (black and people of colour) and/or disabled and trans candidates.
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
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Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Officer
London, United Kingdom, E1 7PF
Contract: Full Time, Permanent.
Salary: £29,849.40 - £35,493.06
Closing Date: 24th Aug 2026
Interviews will be held: Thursday 27th/Friday 28th Aug 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Officer based in London to join our Fundraising Team.
About us
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. We provide homeless young people with accommodation, mental health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
The Trust & Statutory Fundraising Officer will build relationships with funders to raise income for a variety of impactful services that transform the lives of homeless young people including; homelessness prevention, independent living skills, mental health support services, jobs, education and training opportunities and capital projects.
You’ll be joining an ambitious and supportive team of 5 Trusts & Statutory fundraisers, working towards an income target of £1,650,000 for 26/27. If you want to play a role in raising vital funding for young people experiencing homelessness, apply today!
What you will be doing
- Manage a bespoke portfolio of trusts and statutory donors (worth up to £30,000) who give both unrestricted and restricted gifts to Centrepoint
- Research trust and statutory funders to identify new donors Centrepoint can work with
- Collaborate with service teams and finance colleagues to write restricted funding proposals and budgets
- Provide excellent stewardship to donors, producing high quality written communications and reports to sustain and uplift relationships
- Build strong relationships with donors through phone-calls, face to face meetings and emails
- Maintain an up-to-date donor database for your portfolio of donors (Raiser’s Edge)
- Work collaboratively with Officers across the wider Relationship Fundraising Team (which includes Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising)
- Live Centrepoint’s values, demonstrating Energy, Accountability, Focus, Integrity, Humility and Entrepreneurship
- Work alongside the other Trust & Statutory Fundraising Officer to manage our mid-value mailing programme (raising £75k in 25/26)
- Collaborate with and support the wider Trust & Statutory team, including administrative tasks such as income reconciliation, and larger funding propositions as needed.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, combining home working with a requirement to be in our London office (Aldgate East) for 5 days per fortnight.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Officer. Click ‘Apply’ now!
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Regional Youth and Community Director
OASIS UK – Youth and Community (OCP)
0.6 FTE, Permanent
Salary:£31,487 (FTE £52,479)
We’re excited to be recruiting for a key leadership position supporting Oasis’ youth and community work in the North West region (covering delivery in Greater Manchester and Bradford).With accountability to the Oasis Community Partnerships CEO the role of the Regional Youth and Community Director has three main functions:
1 Strategic management oversight of local Youth and Community teams
2 Regional development, working alongside other functions within the Oasis family
3 Being part of the national Youth and Community leadership team
The Youth and Community Director will have strategic management oversight of local Youth and Community teams in the region, providing accountability and support to the local leaders and charity boards. This responsibility area falls into two categories; those the Director is directly responsible for, and those they are responsible for ensuring are carried out by leaders within their region.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Oasis neighbourhoods are local places of activity that provide integrated, high quality and diverse services to benefit the whole person and the whole community. The Oasis ethos stems from our Christian roots and is an expression of our character - it is a declaration of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do. This is encapsulated by the following five statements:
a passion to include everyone
a desire to treat everyone equally, respecting differences
a commitment to healthy and open relationships
a deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed
a sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul
An Oasis neighbourhood is a community movement and the joining together of all the work Oasis does in any one place, which could include foodbanks, debt advice centres, family support and advice services, healthcare, youth work, children’s work, alongside other Oasis activities in that community, including formal education through Oasis Academies.
The Youth and Community function of Oasis is responsible for the wider community work that takes place within Oasis neighbourhoods, working closely with the wider Oasis family to outwork our vision. In relation to governance, Oasis Community Partnerships is the national charity, with each local team operating from their own local Oasis charity.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, whilst also influencing the national landscape. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
Please contact us to arrange for an informal conversation with our CEO to find out more about the role. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec).
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Tuesday 8th September.
Interviews will take place week beginning 21st September. (Shorter more informal calls may be arranged the previous week to assist with shortlisting)
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 08749179
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Employment UK is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to join our Policy and Research department at an important moment for youth employment policy.
The Senior Policy Officer will strengthen Youth Employment UK’s policy and insight capacity by helping gather, analyse and communicate evidence from young people, employers, members and the wider youth employment system.
Working with the Policy and Research Director, the role will support Youth Employment UK to develop high-quality policy positions, recommendations, briefings and reports, and to strengthen our reputation as a leading source of insight and practical solutions for youth employment.
This is a policy-focused role with strong research literacy. It is not a technical academic research post, but the postholder will need to be confident in interpreting evidence, drawing out implications, writing clearly, and translating insight into practical recommendations for different audiences.
Summary of responsibilities
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Monitor, analyse and respond to youth employment-related policy developments through written briefings, articles, guidance and formal evidence submissions.
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Support the development of Youth Employment UK policy positions, recommendations and messages
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Work with Youth Ambassadors and young people to gather insight that informs policy positions, reports and recommendations
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Support delivery of our Youth Voice Census by writing up findings for a wide range of audiences
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Support Youth Employment UK’s Good Youth Employment Benchmark by conducting employer interviews and writing employer-facing reports.
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Support Youth Employment UK’s public affairs activity, including APPG, Connected Communities and other policy forums.
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Work closely with the Policy and Research Director, Policy and Research Coordinator and wider team in an agile, fast-paced working environment
About you
We are looking for someone with strong policy judgement, excellent writing skills, professional curiosity and a commitment to improving systems for young people.
You will bring:
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Experience in policy, public affairs, research, youth employment, education, skills, employment support, social policy or a related area
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Research literacy and confidence working with evidence, data, reports and lived experience insight
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Ability to turn complex information into clear briefings, recommendations and practical outputs
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Confidence in engaging with a range of stakeholders, such as young people, employers, members, policymakers, charities, NGOs, think tanks or public bodies.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to a wide range of audiences
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A high level of self and project management skill, able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
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A clear passion for improving education, employment and transitions outcomes for young people through policy activity.
A full overview of responsibilities in the role and person criteria can be seen in the attached job description.
What we will provide to you
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Competitive salary.
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Standard company pension.
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25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 26 days after 12 months’ service.
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2 volunteering days per year.
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2 additional wellbeing days per year.
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Onsite parking, available on a first come, first served basis.
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Personal development opportunities.
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Free breakfast and lunch options when in the office.
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Team activities and events.
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Dog-friendly office.
Please note that this is a full-time (37.5 hour) role, with some flexibility over working hours. Our main office is in Kettering, right next to the train station. However, we are open to discussing remote and hybrid working arrangements with the right candidate.
Please upload your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to CharityJobs.
Your cover letter should explain your relevant experience, motivation for applying, and how your skills align with the role. We encourage applicants to use clear subheadings linked to the role requirements.
The deadline for applications is Thursday August 20th at 5pm.
Candidates who submit a successful application will be invited to an initial, informal first interview. This will be held remotely online on Friday 28th August with each last 30 minutes.
Candidates who are successful in the first interview stage will be invited to a second, in-person interview at our offices in Kettering. This interview will involve a task relevant to the role, a compete
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth Programmes Officer – West Midlands
SALARY: £18,731 pro-rata including holiday pay, based on a working pattern of 30hrs/week across 4 or 5 days, and 39 weeks/year. £26,700 FTE
LOCATION: Homebased with travel within West Midlands (mainly Wolverhampton and Telford)
HOURS: 30hrs a week, working term time only (39 weeks/year).The hours and days of coverage may be negotiable for the right candidate and experience.
CONTRACT: Permanent
Ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.
Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.
Are you looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference?
The Jon Egging Trust are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in the West Midlands. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, Midlands. You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of workers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.
The successful candidate will be based from home with a requirement to travel to partner schools and business sites in and around Wolverhampton and Telford. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.
Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicantswhatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you arereturning to the workforce after a period away,or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
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Flexible working
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Enhanced annual leave
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Homeworking allowance
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Occupational pension scheme
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Occupational sickness scheme
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Special paid leave provision
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Enhanced family leave
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities.JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form. LINK TO ATS
The closing date is Sunday 13th September at 23.30 hrs
Formal Interviews to be held via Teams plus an in-person session delivery at one of our partner schools in West Midlands week commencing 21st September 2026, location to be confirmed.
Questions?
Contact through our website.
Please note:
Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback.
To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role.
As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.