Job Summary

The post-holder will be an inspiring and enthusiastic person, with a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion and for work with young people. The role involves facilitating workshops with young people aged 7-18 in schools and youth groups, creating new activities and workshops and monitoring and evaluating the work. The post involves regular travel in and around London and occasional national travel. 

Background to EqualiTeach

EqualiTeach is a not-for-profit equality training and consultancy organisation, working with educational settings England-wide to help promote equality and tackle discrimination in the classroom.

 We provide:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion training for governors, teachers and support staff
• Interactive workshops with young people
• Production and updating of policies, strategies and guidance documents
• Production of training and educational resources

Details of the workshops that we currently deliver can be found on our website. 

Key Tasks:

• Delivering workshops on issues of equality
• Development of new activities and workshops
• Creating resources to support the delivery of workshops
• Contributing to the general administration, well running and development of the organisation

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of teaching or delivering educational workshops

Skills and Competencies

• Skilled and confident communication skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of every pupil, to ensure that all young people are included
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Intermediate level IT skills in standard Microsoft packages
• Strong organisational skills
• High levels of enthusiasm and motivation
• A passion for working with young people
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• A commitment to continuing personal development

EqualiTeach strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday 6th August 2020

Interviews will be held online via Skype, Zoom or MS Teams on Thursday 20th August 2020

Although the post is advertised as a full-time position, we are happy to explore flexible working options. If you require the application form in a different format, or reasonable adjustments made for interview, please contact us.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Do you have experience of working with children and young people and do you understand the challenges that they face?  Are you passionate about empowering young people to have their voices heard? If so, you could be part of an exciting new project.

At Healthwatch Somerset, we’re committed to ensuring our health and care service is shaped by the people who use it. We’re the county’s independent health and care champion and we exist to make sure people are at the heart of care.

We want to ensure that children and young people from across the county are listened to and heard by the people who buy, plan and run health and social care services in Somerset.  We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Youth Worker to lead an exciting new Young Listeners project.

You will lead the project and recruit, train and support a team of 10 young listeners who will in turn engage with other children and young people from across Somerset offering a peer to peer engagement approach.  It will be a varied and interesting job and no two days will be the same.

You will need a can-do attitude, be enthusiastic and a ‘people person’. You will also need to be a team player who enjoys being part of and contributing to a small and dynamic team.

In return we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous contributory pension scheme, comfortable office accommodation in Bridgwater and flexible working practices.

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Closing date for applications: Midnight on Friday 28 August 2020

Date for interview: Friday 4 September 2020 in Bridgwater

Role: Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Manager

Location: Cornwall

Base: Home working

Contract: Fixed Tem Contract until 30th September 2021

Hours: Full time and part time opportunity available

Start date: 28th September 2020

Salary: Full time Circa £26,000 per annum / Part time Circa £26,000 per annum (Pro rata)

Do you take great pride in developing career opportunities for young and disadvantaged people?

Are you enthusiastic about reducing unemployment and poverty across the UK?

Do you have the drive to support our Business Partners to attract, retain and flourish talent within the Hopitality, Toruism and Leisure industry.

If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!

We are seeking a Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Manager to join our energetic team and carry out a multitude of activity to plan, manage and deliver our careers, education, and employability programmes to help young people and unemployed adults – particularly those with multiple barriers - into work in hospitality, tourism and leisure.

The Company

Springboard UK is a national charity which helps young people achieve their potential, unemployed people into work, and people facing barriers to work to engage with careers in the hospitality industry.

Backed by leading hospitality industry businesses around the UK the charity now aims to carry on its work in Cornwall which has a strong hospitality industry sector and an ongoing requirement for new talent to be inspired into their work.

Through an ambassador scheme, successful people with careers in the hospitality industry engage with events and deliver presentations in schools to help inspire the next generation of hospitality talent.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitating our education programmes in schools, colleges and universities
• Deliver Ambassador training; as well as delivering our employability programmes.
• Improve the appeal of the industry through campaign activity and supporting Business Partners
• Contribute to the targets of getting people into work in the sector and work directly with employers, referral  partners, education bodies, and beneficiaries
•  Be responsible for data collection and report writing
• Support a portfolio of business partners
• Any other tasks reasonably requested by the company.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in managing and building key relationships
• Proven track record in delivering a range of career, education & employability activities
• Excellent organisation, admin and time management skills
• Experience in training, teaching and careers guidance
• Training/teaching and careers guidance qualifications

Desired:

• Basic knowledge of Social media
• A good understanding of HLT careers and the needs of Industry

The Candidate will…

• be passionate about helping people improve their lives
• be excited about supporting the HLT industry
• be flexible, proactive data driven, solutions focussed
• someone who shares our core values; ‘HONEST’ ‘CUSTOMER FOCUS’ ‘LISTEN’ ‘OPEN’ ‘SHARE’ ‘RESPONSIBLE’ ‘DO’
• have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility

Full job description available on request

Closing date: 12th August 2020

hr inspire Ltd is an equal opportunities Business Consultancy acting as an employment agency for permanent / temporary / interim and contractor roles.

By submitting your cv application you are providing your expressed permission to both share your details with the employer in consideration for this opportunity and to retain your information on our recruiter database of job seeking professionals to contact regarding other similar opportunities handled by our team of in house Consultants for the next 2 years.

Devas Club is a well-established youth club, community centre and charity offering opportunities to residents of London and focusing its work on disadvantaged young people aged 8-25 years. Founded in 1884, we have been based in our multipurpose building in Battersea, London Borough of Wandsworthsince since 1970. 

We have been providing activities for young people since we were founded. Devas Club sees itself as supporting all of a young person’s upbringing, and our stated aim is to develop self-reliant adults; all activities have the underlying theme that as young people and adults-in-waiting, whatever is organised for them at is judged against how it contributes to their eventual transition to adulthood.

We are seeking a proactive individual who will work closely with the trustees, club operations staff, senior youth workers, freelance sessional workers and volunteers to plan, coordinate and oversee a programme of activities run by the club. They will foster and maintain our relationships with partners including our ongoing collaboration with Wandsworth Council's children and young people services. 

The postholder with oversee and collaborate on the development of programme content; and lead our monitoring and evaluation work to assess the impact of our youth programmes. 

Apply now with your CV and cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest and suitability for this role.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Fixed Term: 12 month contract

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1 9FW

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17th August 2020

First Interviews: w/c Tuesday 1st September 2020

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of the global community concerned with fighting cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs)? 

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

• Funds and analyses worldwide scientific research
• Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world
• Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in the USA, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. 

We are looking for a talented and committed individual to play a key role in our policy activities. Our Policy and Public Affairs Department works at the global level to encourage the adoption of effective policies to prevent cancer and other NCDs through healthy diet and body weight, more physical activity and lower levels of alcohol intake. Our work ultimately aims to help people meet WCRF International’s Recommendations for Cancer Prevention.

A major task of the Policy and Public Affairs Officer is to be responsible for taking forward specific activities and deliverables of the ground-breaking EU Commission’s Horizon2020 project – Confronting obesity: co-creating policies with youth - working towards ending childhood obesity in Europe. The role involves sourcing, reviewing and assessing policy documents and legislation on diet and physical activity. 

Therefore, technical competency in understanding and analysing public policy interventions and policy actions is essential, as is the ability to synthesise complex information from a range of sources. Ideally you will have some knowledge of policy on the prevention of cancer, NCDs, overweight/obesity and/or food, physical activity as it relates to health. 

You will also provide support to the work of the Department’s Evidence for Policy work, in particular through developing, updating and maintaining the NOURISHING and MOVING policy databases and developing relevant policy briefs on issues related to diet, weight and physical activity.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Just for Kids Law is a dynamic charity working with and for children and young people to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform. We do this by providing legal representation and advice, direct advocacy and support, and through strategic litigation, campaigning and equipping others to work for children’s rights.

We are looking for an energetic self-starting Communications Officer to play a pivotal role in the organisation.

You will work to establish, maintain and develop the effective planning and delivery of the organisation’s media (including social media) and external profile, website, internal communications and campaigning activity. This will involve working closely with the CEO to maintain our websites, social media channels, news media profile and other communication activities. We are ambitious about what we want to achieve and the communications targets we want to meet.

Just for Kids Law has a strong reputation for punching well above its weight and is looking for an ambitious individual who wants to make their mark and gain wide ranging experience in a busy organisation that wants to maintain and further raise its profile.

The Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior Management Team as well as being well connected to the whole staff team. We are a friendly and supportive organisation providing a unique opportunity for somebody to make a real impact.

Please apply in writing by completing our application form.

Just for Kids Law believes in the value of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious and social backgrounds: in particular, people from BAME, LGBTQI+, etc. We strive to create a diverse working environment where anyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

To apply, please complete (attached) application form.  CVs will not be accepted.

Closing time for all applications is 5pm on Monday,  31st August 2020.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 16th September 2020.

If you have not heard from us by 9th September 2020, you haven’t been successful for the interview.

Employment information

 Job title: Communications Officer

Contract term: Permanent

Location: Central London (currently Islington) 

 Hours: 35 hours (full time)

Salary range: £28,000 to £32,000

Pension: 5% per matching following probation. 4% matching during probation

Leave: A full time member of staff has 30 days annual leave which includes three days to be taken at Christmas in addition to bank holidays (usually 8)

 Probation period: 6 months

Salary Payment method: Payment is made by electronic transfer on or shortly before the 28th of each calendar month covering payment for that same calendar month.

These details are provided for information only and do not form part of an employment contract or job offer. 

Whole Education (WE) are looking to hire a number of Project Managers, with a range of experiences to develop and manage a number of exciting education innovation projects.

If you are a highly organised and driven individual who is passionate about making change happen across the education sector then we want to hear from you.

About Whole Education:

Whole Education is a fast growing non-profit, with a small central team drawn mostly from the education and third sectors. 

WE are a values-driven organisation, sharing a vision for a more rounded, broad education for young people in English schools. WE believe this kind of whole education can support all young people, regardless of their backgrounds, to thrive in their future life, learning and work.

WE run a number of programmes and events for school teachers and leaders to improve their ability to provide this kind of education. The heart of our work is our membership network, where values-aligned schools pay a yearly fee for membership. In return, they get access to a number of our programmes for their staff. WE also help them to network and build a community of like minded educators. 

WE had been recognised by a number of groups and publications for our work driving educational innovation including by the House of Commons Parliamentary Select Committee and the OECD.

What will you do

As Project Manager, your role will be enabling these innovation projects and programmes to run successfully and effectively. You will work with colleagues across the organisation and our network to develop new and existing projects as well as managing their delivery. 

We would be open to having conversations with candidates about their own experiences and passions to understand what projects are right for them to manage.

Examples of projects you might work on include:

Big Education Conversation: An initiative empowering local communities across the country to better prepare young people for their futures by supporting volunteers to bring their communities together in ‘conversation to action’

Words for All: An evidence based programme working with secondary schools to address the vocabulary gap and its impact on attainment for disadvantaged young people, through enabling collaboration between local schools

WE Lab Classrooms: A programme empowering primary and secondary teachers to trial and embed evidence-informed ‘two for one’ pedagogies in their classrooms, that develop knowledge alongside wider skills and qualities 

Stand Out Schools Initiative: An annual series of school visit days for our network to learn from the “stand out practice” of our most innovative schools

Schools in Communities: A programme supporting schools to develop relationships with their community through running social action projects 

Who are we looking for

We are looking to hire 2/3 new people to our Project Team with a range of experiences. Above all, applicants for this role will be passionate about Whole Education’s vision and driving change through innovation projects. If this sounds like you, we would strongly encourage you to apply. 

You will likely have worked in schools but this is not essential. You may be straight out of the classroom and be looking to take a different direction in your career in education. You could have worked for the last few years running projects across the education sector or you might be an experienced Programme Lead with a background growing and scaling large scale projects. 

Whatever your background you will be a highly organised individual with excellent project management skills. You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and excited by the opportunity to both manage successful projects within our network and well as develop new projects as they emerge. You will be an independent self-starter who is confident driving work forwards, whilst enthusiastic about working as part of a small and passionate team in the nonprofit sector.

What current WE Project Managers say

“Working for Whole Education has lifted me out of the narrow context of my own school and given me a much better understanding of the educational landscape across the country. As well as seeing excellent practice across a number of different settings, Whole Education has given me the time, space and opportunity to really engage with the research and consider what is important to me as a teacher” - Current WE Project Manager

“Being part of WE has enabled me to work on and develop projects that are making a difference to schools in England. I have seen first-hand the value of networks and collaboration to enable change in the education sector and learnt about how to effectively facilitate this through projects and events. I have had the chance to work on a range of projects, big and small, as part of a team passionate about enabling young people to receive a more well-rounded, future-focused education” - Current WE Project Manager

To apply

To apply please send complete our application form and send in your CV as listed on our website. The closing date for this role is 12pm on Friday 14th August and virtual interviews will likely take place on W/C 24th August.

About Us

Established in 2003, we are Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. We also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and businesses.

Our goal is to make Scotland the best place to grow up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people. We play a leading role in the provision of quality youth work to LGBTI young people that promotes their health and wellbeing, and are a valued and influential partner in LGBTI equality and human rights.

About the Role

Do you have a flair for writing that captures the imagination? Could you inspire funders to support LGBT Youth Scotland’s life-changing youth work and its mission to make Scotland the best place to grow up for LGBTI young people?

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual with experience in trusts and foundations fundraising to join our vibrant and creative team.

In this role, you will plan, develop and implement trusts fundraising strategies in line with our charity’s strategy and values. You will produce robust and compelling applications, build strong partnerships and manage reporting and stewardship processes in order to raise both core/unrestricted and restricted income.

If you have a passion for writing funding applications and supporting LGBTI young people, we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications for full and part-time working hours will be considered with the option of working from home and/or one of our leased offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th August 2020 (midnight)

Interview Date:  19th or 20th August 2020 (digitally)
 

For more information and guidance on how to apply for this job visit our website for the full job descripition and to fill out an application form (Please note that CV's will not be accepted).

“LGBT Youth Scotland is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age.”

Prospectus is proud to be partnering with a small, vibrant charity which has supported disabled children and young people, parents and families in London for more than 30 years. Our client offers a range of services which aim to empower service users, realise their potential and maximise their community inclusion and achievement. They are now recruiting an Education and Participation Manager to oversee their further education project Leighton College, which delivers personal development, independent living, and employability courses for young adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

The Education and Participation Manager will manage, coordinate and develop our client’s further education and employability programmes aimed at young adults with a learning disability aged 16 - 25 years old. Overseeing a small team (including tutors, learning support assistants and volunteers), you will ensure that all programmes are delivered to the highest quality so that opportunities are maximised for young disabled people to live independently, access employment, and to participate in their local community. You will lead the development of other services to support the participation, inclusion and achievement of disabled young people and adults, and will you will work with colleagues to promote and market our client's education services to prospective learners, families and funders.

The ideal candidate for this role will have significant experience of managing the delivery of post-16 education, training or learning programmes (including accredited and functional skills programmes), and will have extensive experience of supporting and enabling young people with disabilities and SEN. You will be an exceptional communicator, with demonstrable experience of overseeing staff and managing partnerships, and will have extensive experience of monitoring and evaluating services for continued quality assurance. Overall you will be an inspiring Manager, passionate about delivering high quality education and employment services to empower young disabled people.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity then please initially apply with a Word-formatted version of your CV, suitable candidates will then be contacted and asked to complete a supporting statement.

Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 31st August.

To coordinate the successful delivery of a range of children and young people programmes in educational and community settings and to ensure all project outcomes are met, monitored and evaluated in line with contractual obligations and local need. Using the results to shape local policy and practice and reflect the needs of young people as well as to develop funded sustainability plans with new and existing funders.

The post holder will be responsible for generating new school business through selling our existing offer and identifying new project opportunities across all levels of school education. They will be expected to inspire and educate children through the co-ordination and provision of high quality coaching across the County.

Support and Develop a branded holiday coaching programme to maximise income to be generate for the Charity ie: holiday coaching, weekly coaching sessions, Development Centres and pre trials 1:1 coaching.

Create an effective communication method with children, young people, parents, schools, community group and Notts County Football Club to ensure engagement in projects and programmes that the Charity and The Portland Centre run.
The CYPC will work strategically with other departmental staff to support existing activities across our S.H.I.N.E outcomes.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Plan, co-ordinate and manage the delivery of CYP programmes.
• Develop and embed FITC’s equality, diversity and inclusion practices into the programme areas, learning from and influencing partners and play a key role in Safeguarding and EDI compliance.
• Develop an engaging and creative offer for early years children ranging from 18 months to 4 years that gives the little ones an introduction into sport, incorporating LTAD and FUNdamentals of movement principles.
• Administer holiday coaching, including the management of the online booking system and act as point of contact for coaching bookings, queries and payment.
• Being responsible for implementing the Player Pathway coaching programme and developing players technically, tactically, physically and overseeing the coaching team that work within the Player Pathway and being actively involved in the coaching.
• Work alongside partner organisations to identify opportunities for the development of pilot projects and/or funding bids.
• Develop a quality assurance plan and framework to monitor and evaluate our delivery to ensure our activities are delivered to the highest standards. Making sure all Views data inputting is kept up to date as required to help with the monitoring.
• Produce reports, presentations and information as required by the organisation and external partners to report against performance targets
• Develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• When leading, ensure high-quality delivery that inspires and engages all participants, meeting project aims and objectives
• Attend all relevant meetings, training events etc. as part of personal and business growth
• Work with the Sport and Inclusion Manager and Senior Management to ensure that all strategic objectives are met
• Liaise with other relevant departments within FITC, NCFC and across the county to ensure the effective internal and external promotion and communication of programmes and activities. Supporting the delivery of projects and activities of other departments within both organisations
• Use evidence from programmes to make recommendations and shape future delivery through shared learning to better meet the needs of young people.
• Use appropriate data, insight and research to understand the motivations, behaviours and priorities of target audiences

About us

The Kids Network is a community of children and young professionals connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change. 

We provide children with a volunteer mentor; a young professional from the community who delivers safe and consistent sessions over 12 months. Each mentee receives 100 hours of one-to-one support outside of the home and school environment. 

As a young, growing organisation, we are looking for someone to join our small but mighty team to lead our programmes across London communities. 

Volunteer Recruitment Officer

We are excited to announce that we’re hiring a Volunteer Recruitment Officer to join the team. You will work on the launch of our new mentoring programme in Hackney and the second year of our South London programme, working closely alongside our Volunteer Coordinator.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the growth of the organisation and make a positive impact for children in London as we transition out of lockdown measures.

Role description

Four month fixed term contract. September-December (with potential to extend)

5 days a week (35 hours)

£22,000 pa

Some weekend and evening work required

As our Volunteer Recruitment Officer you will have an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively deliver our mentoring programme in order to achieve positive outcomes for children.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, personable, strong communicator who is passionate about the importance of mentoring and equality of opportunity. To be successful, you will be solution focused, positive, proactive and a quick learner.

Experience of strong administration skills, organisation and the ability to effectively communicate is essential.

The Kids Network values fun, commitment and innovation – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

• Uphold our safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard
• Develop and drive a diverse volunteer recruitment strategy to represent our mentees
• Vet, train and onboard new mentors in line with our safer recruitment practices
• Process DBS and conduct reference checks on potential volunteers
• Manage CRM system, ensuring data is kept up to date
• Act in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, ensuring our data is stored and managed in line with GDPR
• Communicate the successes of the organisation to our supporters through our channels
• Develop content and stories that emerge through the set up of the project

Essential skills and experience:

• Track record of managing processes effectively - ability to motivate and support volunteers to provide consistent support to vulnerable children
• Experience in following safeguarding processes and foundation level in child protection
• Experience of developing networks and relationships with a wide range of partners, volunteers and stakeholders
• Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively
• Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused

Desirable skills and experience

• Understanding of the UK education and charity sector
• Experience of working with children and families directly in challenging environments and understanding of the challenges facing children in London
• Experience delivering effective training and workshops to volunteers to support their development
• Marketing and communications skills

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our team. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd August at midnight. We will conduct interviews the w/c 24th August. 

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for The Kids Network and why you are right for the role, no longer than one page, to our Volunteer Coordinator, Joni Warner.

We’re looking for a brilliant Peer Support Officer to develop and deliver a voluntary peer support programme alongside women across London. You will work closely with the nine Pause Practices currently being delivered in London. This post is one of several being piloted across the Pause network to test and develop new approaches to Next Steps.

We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to ensuring that women who have experience of the Pause programme are at the heart of decision-making, and that we work together to learn, collaboratively solve challenges and grow. 

Pause is keen to encourage applicants from as diverse a range of candidates as possible, to better reflect the range of women we work with. We would particularly like to hear from people who have lived experience of children’s services, and from BAME communities, both of whom are currently underrepresented in the national team. 

If you think this may be the job for you then please download the briefing document and application form, as well as the declaration form. 

If you would like to talk to us before making an application please call Jo Crellen, using the number in the briefing document.

Application deadline: 9am, 17th August 2020 

First interview and assessment: 26th and 27th August 2020 

Second interviews if required: w/c 1st September 2020 

This role can be based in our London or Warrington offices, or can be home-based. If based in the London Office, £4,170 London Allowance will be added to the salary (pro-rata)

We expect to interview shortlisted candidates during the week commencing 7th September.

About us

Christian Aid believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe in tackling the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms. Our Global Neighbours schools accreditation scheme works to this end, encouraging and enabling children, young people, teachers and school leaders in England to explore the causes of poverty and to play their part in building a more just and sustainable world in which there is equality, dignity and freedom for all.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day operational working of Christian Aid's Global Neighbours school accreditation scheme in England, with a focus on providing clear communications, advice and feedback for schools, liaising closely with assessors and schools to ensure processes are running smoothly and supporting the promotion of the scheme.

About you

You will bring strong knowledge of the formal education sector in England with a wide-ranging appreciation of the opportunities for active global citizenship in schools coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with teachers and school leaders.

Further information

The role is part-time at 21 hours per week.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

How to apply

Please submit a full CV and a supporting statement that sets out how your skills, knowledge, qualities and experience relate to the specific requirements listed under the person specification in the role profile using examples and evidence, also taking into account Level Two competencies in the Christian Aid Competency Framework.

Please be advised that the supporting statement is a critical aspect of the selection process, and that the CV should not be seen as self-explanatory in terms of the relevance of your skills, knowledge and experience.

£25,526 - £29,501 Full-time (35 hrs p/w) - (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2021

Camberwell, London SE5 plus some travel

Ref: SES-201

Are you well-organised, with good admin skills, understanding of the issues facing vulnerable young people (i.e. involvement in gangs or knife crime) and a proven ability to work effectively with partners and line manage or supervise staff/volunteers? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Education Service Coordinator to join our SOS+ team and play a vital part in ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes and much more besides.

About St Giles 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The service’s mission is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience. 

About this vital role

Your challenge here will be to oversee several SOS+ projects across London and the South East region, including staff/volunteers and delivery outcomes. You’ll also be the first point of contact for relevant funders and external stakeholders and often attend partnership meetings. Ensuring staff receive appropriate training to conduct their work and compile reports will be key. Indeed, we’ll count on you to maintain the high standards of the service by supporting staff, overseeing workloads and personal development plans, as well as providing coaching, advice, guidance, supervisions, and having daily contact with the frontline staff you manage. Providing a high-quality administrative service comes with the territory too, as does liaising with partner agencies, schools, and funders, setting up virtual deliveries and webinars or booking travel and accommodation. In short, it’s an interesting and varied role that’s pivotal to the SOS+ project’s success.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system and/or experience of working within the Criminal Justice Sector plus a relevant qualification to a good standard - or working towards one

• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating the needs of clients to other professionals in a high intensity environment 

• Experience of working with vulnerable young people and adults and knowledge of the issues faced by our client group. 

• Project management experience, including coordinating activity and partnership work with key stakeholders to achieve agreed goals

• A proven ability to coordinate bookings, manage calendars, book travel and accommodation and generally provide high quality customer service 

• A proactive and flexible approach, emotional resilience and a collaborative way of working. 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 9th August 2020. Interviews: 18th / 19th August (likely to be held via video)