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The Youth Endowment Fund

Senior Change Manager, Education (x2 roles)

Reports to: Head of Change for Education

Salary:  £54,300 per annum, depending on experience

Location:  Central London or Hybrid*(see below)

Contract: (2-year fixed term – potential to extend)

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th June 2026 at 12pm

Interview dates: Week commencing 22nd June 2026

About the Youth Endowment Fund

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.

In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children becoming involved in violence. Our mission is to find what works and build a movement to put it into practice.

A big part of the movement that we need to build is in the world of education. We need to inspire and connect with education leaders across England and Wales to spread what works and make our country safer for some of our most vulnerable children. We are looking for someone to lead on making this happen.

Key Responsibilities

We have made good progress building the evidence of what works within and around education to reduce violence, including publishing our Education, Children and Violence Guidance which provides school, college and alternative provision leaders with five evidence-based recommendations to help prevent children’s involvement in violence. We have also published Education Policy, Children and Violence which provides eight recommendations for policy makers and system leaders. In 2025, we also launched the Education Practice Insight Creator (a self-assessment tool for education leaders) and a number of collaborations with leading sector organisations. But the big risk is that despite all of these efforts change is not made or sustained within the sector.

This is where you come in. We are recruiting for two Senior Change Manager roles within our Education Change Team. Both roles will support education leaders to put in place and sustain evidence-informed practice to prevent children’s involvement in violence.

Senior Change Manager – Education Network

You will design, lead and grow a national network of education leaders, supporting them to put in place and sustain evidence-informed practice.

This includes delivering a programme of network activity (online sessions, in-person events, collaborative projects and a national conference), building a strong professional community, and generating insight to inform our wider work. Initially, this will focus on a new programme - the Safety in and Around Schools Partnership – which will involve supporting a network of up to 250 schools.

Focus: Working at scale – developing the offer, convening leaders, and building a national network.

Best suited to: Those with experience of building and facilitating communities of practice, communicating at scale, and convening groups of leaders.

Senior Change Manager – Practice Change

You will be working directly with education leaders and local partners to support the implementation and sustaining of evidence-informed practice. This includes facilitating training, providing 1-2-1 support, developing resources, and working with clusters of schools and multi-agency partners in local areas.

Focus: Working directly with leaders to build their capacity to lead, implement and sustain evidence-informed practice change.

Best suited to: Those with experience of leading in education and working closely with school leaders to support evidence-informed implementation.

You are this sort of person:

• You are fascinated about change and are experienced in making it happen. You have outstanding analytical judgment alongside the emotional intelligence and experience needed to identify the right opportunities for change, then make them happen.

• You understand the education sector. You have extensive experience of working in and with education settings and really understand how schools, colleges and/or Alternative Provision settings tick. You might have previous experience of supporting school leaders to reflect on and adopt evidence-based practice.

• You build strong professional communities.  You build great relationships, facilitate inclusive spaces and help people to connect. Communication both in writing and verbally are key strengths.

• You have experience of supporting and developing education leaders.  You have experience of enabling them to sustainably develop their leadership, policies and practices and improves the lives of young people. You can develop helpful resources and impactful sessions which support leaders.

• You learn fast but remain humble. You are very quick at getting your head around things. You like learning. You are very good at synthesising information. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You are a great and supportive team player.

• You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in reducing violence.

• You understand young people. You understand what the lives of vulnerable young people can be like, and you understand some of the organisations that work with them, ideally through first-hand experience.

• You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

While it’s not a criteria, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting children and young people.

It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.

All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

Hybrid Working

The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month.

To Apply

Please click on the "Apply for this" button and submit your CV, your completed monitoring form and ensure your covering letter answers the following three questions below. Please submit your application by Monday 8th June at 12pm

Please indicate your preferred role by answering the relevant questions below. Please note, we may also consider you for the other role, if appropriate.

Question 1 (all candidates):
How have you successfully supported education leaders to improve their practice or leadership? Be specific about your actions and their impact.

Question 2 (Please answer one, depending on your preferred role):

Question 2a – Senior Change Manager, Education Network:
Describe your experience of building, leading or sustaining a professional community or network of education leaders. What was the context and scale, and what impact did it have?

Questions 2b – Senior Change Manager, Practice Change:
Describe a time when you supported education leaders to implement a change in practice that was challenging to embed. What made it difficult, how did you support them, and what was the outcome?

As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.

Interview Process

This will be a one stage interview process. Interviews will take place the week of 22nd June 2026

Please Note: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits Include

• £1,000 professional development budget annually
• 25 days annual leave, 3 days end of year shut down, plus Bank Holidays
• Four half days for volunteering activities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
• Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
• Death in service - 4 times annual salary
• Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
• Financial support including travel and hardship loans
• Employer contributed pension of 5%.

Your Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.
 

This maternity cover role is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on this mission. You’ll achieve this as part of a deeply collaborative and trusts-funding-ready organisational culture.
 

You may be an experienced fundraising manager wanting to contribute to and steer strategy development, or a specialist seeking to take the next step in their career. With experience in grant funding – from trusts, foundations, philanthropists or government – you will have three key areas shape, building on the great foundations already in place. These are;
 

• Building EngineeringUK’s pipeline of prospective funders. Researching vision-aligned high value potential funders. There’s an impact-rich portfolio of restricted and unrestricted programmes and themes ranging from sustainability to gender equity to explore.
• You’ll relationship-manage our most significant funders - be the new visionary funders in the green space, piloting new work, to long-established education-focussed funders giving multi-year gifts.
  •  You will take the lead on developing and writing proposals in collaboration with vibrant, and evidence-based Engagement Programme, Research and Policy teams.
     

You will be part of a truly collaborative team which achieves shared ambitions, when working on cross-department projects such as reporting to your funders and preparing engaging experiences for them. This can include visits to schools, tours of our stand-out Big Bang Fair with 20,000 visitors, or volunteering on our Big Bang competition judging. These opportunities mean that EngineeringUK is uniquely placed for a Trusts & Foundations Manager to work in meaningful relationship development as well as the “bread and butter” delivery. In this job, you will experience EngineeringUK’s values first-hand, through direct relationships with your CEO and Trustee Board members, as well as your community of relationship specialist teammates.
 

About the role
 

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Trusts & Foundations specialist to complete a maternity cover. This role will continue to expand EngineeringUK’s relationships in this field and develop grant-funding as a core income stream for our work. We receive significant funding from grant funders already but are looking to scale this income stream. This gives the successful candidate the opportunity to create impact for our programme delivery, research and beyond. Whilst this is currently the sole role focusing on this area, you would be supported by the Director of Business Development & Partnerships and the Chief Executive, both of whom have experience in this type of fundraising. Senior level engagement and support means we can be flexible to the level of experience of the successful candidate, making this role a great opportunity for an experienced Manager wanting to take ownership of a strategy, or for a Specialist looking to take their next step and develop their strategic skills.
 

The Trusts & Foundations Manager (maternity cover) role is part of the Business & Industry team (11 people), who have responsibility for all funding and industry relationships across EngineeringUK. The team works strategically with stakeholders across the engineering, technology and education sectors, to support our mission to increase the number and diversity of young people choosing engineering and technology careers. Opportunities for funding include our bursary programme, in-school programmes such as Climate Schools and Big Bang Programme, supporting our community of Code signatories, and developing new programmes.
 

Prospecting and pipeline management is a key element of this role and once funding is secured, the postholder will account manage the relationship, including regular reporting, delivered in collaboration with programme leads. Therefore, in addition to being able to secure new funding, interest in and experience of delivering excellent account management is essential.
 

Whilst the core focus of the role will be on developing relationships with trusts & foundations and bid writing, there may also be some opportunities to explore key relationships we hold in government, connected to statutory grants and procurement opportunities.

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK. We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
 

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification
 

About EngineeringUK

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.

Our vision is that the UK has the diverse workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive and drive economic prosperity, improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About you

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Experience of identifying, securing and delivering grant-funding from trusts, foundations and/or government.
• Good understanding of the grant-giving environment, with the ability to quickly identify the spaces and conversations your organisation should be engaging in.
• Experience of building and prioritising a pipeline.
• Confidence securing introductions to new people and organisations in-person, virtually, and through written correspondence.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to condense detailed information and present it in a compelling and persuasive way for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport, understand, and respond to the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong record keeping, with experience of using a CRM for maintaining records and reporting.
• Ability to understand and present financial information for a funder.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and aptly with minimal supervision, whilst consulting as widely as appropriate when the situation warrants it and/or in line with organisational ways of working.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management.
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable skills/competencies

· An understanding of education and/or STEM, especially in the funding environment, would be advantageous but not essential.

• Experience of writing and delivering a strategy. 
• Financial management skills.
• Formal education qualifications are not required, but evidence of continuing professional development is very welcome.

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics.
 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.

Applying for this role

Applications

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.
 

We want to hear your voice and experience in your application. We acknowledge that you may use AI tools to polish a response, but your application should reflect your experience and voice. All applications are reviewed and scored by our human hiring team.  Our system flags responses that it judges to be AI generated and your application may be disregarded if we feel it has been completely AI generated.
 

The deadline for applications is 4pm noon on 7th June.

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the job description and in the ‘about you’ section above. 
 

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form. 
 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 17th June If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
 

First interviews will be held on 23rd June and second interviews will be held on 30th June.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for employees
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination

Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to join us in a hands‑on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. As part of our national charity’s central team, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality programmes that connect young people with citizenship education, from legal initiatives such as mock trials to social action challenges and workshops.

Your Role’s Purpose

Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to play a hands-on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. Working across our portfolio, you’ll support the delivery of a range of programmes, from legal education initiatives such as Mock Trials and The Big Legal Lesson, to Citizenship Workshops and social action programmes like the Make a Difference Challenge. 

You’ll coordinate engaging, high-quality experiences for schools, working closely with teachers, volunteers and partners to ensure programmes run smoothly and meet our participation and impact targets. Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to growing reach, improving programme content and strengthening our overall impact. 

Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, helping young people become active participants in their communities. If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high-quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. 

Who we are looking for

You will join a small, dedicated team of delivery staff, making this well suited to someone who is ready to take ownership of their key areas while also contributing to shared priorities across the team. You may have experience in programme delivery, education, events, or a similar role, and be ready to take ownership of a diverse and active portfolio.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different timelines. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment where strong processes and relationship-building are key to success. For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack below.

In your first year 

You will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of Young Citizens’ education programmes, ensuring schools, teachers and partners have a positive experience from registration through to programme completion. You will manage programme administration, communications, scheduling and logistics, and act as a main point of contact for participating schools and stakeholders. 

You will also support monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback and impact data, helping to demonstrate outcomes and inform programme improvements. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to refining systems and processes to strengthen the quality and reach of Young Citizens’ programmes. 

Through programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational support, this role delivers: 

• Strong relationships with schools, teachers and partners.

• Efficient administrative and communication processes.

• Accurate data and insights to evidence impact and improve delivery. 

Why join us?

Deliver an impactful mission with a passionate team. Young Citizens offers the opportunity to join a passionate, supportive and ambitious team dedicated to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society. Our culture is collaborative, welcoming and impact-focused, and your work will make a tangible difference to children and young people across the UK by helping to deliver programmes that build critical thinking, civic understanding and the confidence to make a positive contribution to their communities. 

A results-driven culture with flexibility and strong benefits. We are building an agile, hybrid organisation with a flexible approach to how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas holidays, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages. 

A chance to grow and develop. As we enter a new three-year development phase, we’re seeking individuals who thrive in a high-performing, adaptable environment and are motivated to grow alongside the organisation as it scales. 

A chance to leave your mark. We empower our people to be contributors, decision-makers, and designers of our work. We’re looking for proactive professionals who are eager to shape their area of the charity and play a meaningful role in our future direction. 

A few useful notes when applying:

If you are excited by the opportunity to coordinate impactful programmes and support the next generation of active citizens, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements in the job description. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Additional Information 

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. 

• Due to the volume of applications, feedback will be provided only to candidates shortlisted for interview. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in programme coordination, education, youth work or the charity sector, as well as those with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to our mission.

About Spear North Kensington

Spear is partnering with HTB St Francis Community Church, to deliver the Spear Programme in North Kensington!

At HTB Social Transformation, their mission is to prioritise those who are marginalised within society, creating safe spaces where people are known, are loved and feel that they belong.

The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear North Kensington which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life. 

Key Information:

• Salary: from £27,000
• Full-time - Monday to Friday
• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
• Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and HTB St Francis Community Church.
• A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
• Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people into employment or education.
• High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face.
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.

Grow is a youth development charity working with 16-24 year olds facing significant challenges in Sheffield. Many young people we work with experience mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects. Our programmes combine coaching with gardening and nature-based activities to help our trainees combat social isolation, boost their wellbeing and develop employability skills.

For our full candidate pack which introduces you to Grow, our strategy and how we work, as well as a full role description please visit our website.

Role Description

As our Programme Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind Grow’s Training and Employability Programmes. You will guide trainees from their first referral through to their next steps beyond Grow whilst also developing a strong, purposeful volunteering programme to support the work that we do. If you are passionate about working with young people and are interested in supporting volunteers in their role, then please read on.

Programme Design & Delivery

Manage the referral pathway, acting as the primary point of contact for Sheffield-based partners and arranging pre-visits for prospective trainees.

Lead the welcoming process, introducing young people to Grow’s nature-based programmes, coaching culture and mission.

Handle all enrolment paperwork, trainee assessments, and the establishment of coaching contracts.

Programme Delivery & Support

Provide coaching and practical support during training sessions, ensuring young people are engaged and safely transported onto our green space.

Assist Training Managers in delivering core coaching modules and contribute to the evolution of programme resources.

Lead 'Next Steps' support, providing external signposting and organising events for our alumni community.

Volunteer Management

Develop and execute a volunteering strategy that aligns with Grow’s goals.

Coordinate the recruitment, induction, and scheduling of volunteers. You will oversee the quality of their 1-to-1 coaching by reviewing logs and providing constructive feedback.

Ensure all volunteers are fully briefed on safeguarding and health and safety policies and have completed all core training.

Oversee the DBS administration process, ensuring timely checks and accurate record‐keeping

Operations & Impact

Track impact data and trainee progress to support the Head of Programmes & Impact in assessing overall success.

Maintain rigorous health and safety standards by completing and updating risk assessments.

Participate in trainee interviews and assist with disciplinary procedures when necessary. 

Team Manager Community (Young People)

Are you motivated, energetic and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and colleagues/volunteers?

If you’re fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you’re looking for.

If you’re passionate about helping young people unlock their potential, we want to hear from you!

As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Team Manager – Community

Location: Crewe (until the site on Oak Street in Crewe, is fully operational, you will be required to work in other locations. Some hybrid working may be required)

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 (Dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week which will include Monday evening and Saturday daytime. Remainder of the hours will be flexible to fulfil the needs of the role.

Benefits: Days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Workplace pension Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals on duty (once The Dome opens). Free gym access (once The Dome opens). Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 25th May 2026

About the Role

As a key part of the delivery team, you’ll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in Clubs for young people aged 8 to 12 years. You will also have specific oversight over the partnership offers. Your mission? To create an exciting, high-quality programme that’s fun, engaging and truly makes a difference, all while keeping young people at the centre of everything we do.

No two days are the same, so you’ll need to be versatile, leading the creation of the Junior club offer while supporting both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You’ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of the Junior club programme, whilst supporting the rest of the core Youth Work offer as needed. You’ll be a crucial part of the Youth Zone, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive!

Key responsibilities include:

• Staffing and management
• The youth work offer and programme
• Safety and safeguarding
• Leadership and networking
• Evaluation and reporting

If you’re passionate about giving young people the best experiences and opportunities, this is the role for you!

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in creating, developing and leading SEND youth programmes, creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities).
• Experience with Play work would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate experience in working with external partners to develop and deliver a programme of activities that enhance the Youth Work offer.
• Safeguarding knowledge, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Confident communicator, able to engage young people and work professionally with staff and partners.
• Experience managing behaviour and supporting conflict resolution.
• Staff management experience with awareness of HR processes (performance, attendance, rota planning).
• Experience in planning and coordinating programmes, including health & safety, scheduling and budgeting.

If you are passionate about youth work, committed to empowering young people and understand the issues facing young people their families and the youth work process, including contextual safeguarding… apply today!

You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than one page) covering:

• Why do you want to work for here?
• Looking at the person specification: briefly describe how your skills and experience (including lived
• experience) make you a good candidate for this role. (200 words max).
• How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and respect.
• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide
• documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed, throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don’t meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway. Why?... Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The organisation is dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you‘re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, please tell us how your experience is transferable… you may be just the right candidate!

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe.  It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Youth Club Leader, Youth Club Lead, After School Club, Community Lead, Activities Manager, Activities Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, School Support, Youth Work, Family Support Worker, Children’s Support Worker.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic NYAS Cymru team.  We are currently seeking to appoint a Project Worker to conduct Return Home Interviews with children and young people living in South Wales, who have returned after being missing from home or care. This role will be full time, working 35 hours per week, and will be fixed term for 6 months with the possibility of extension (maternity cover). The role will be home based with some travel to a Basic Command Unit in Swansea Neath Port Talbot or Cwm Taf Morgannwg (Bridgend, Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff). 

Working alongside our project worker team and partner agency, South Wales Police, you will provide support for children and young people to explore the reasons for being missing, identifying risks and vulnerabilities to exploitation, ensuring reports are completed within the agreed timescale.

The successful candidate will work on an agile basis and will primarily involve extensive travel across the Swansea Neath Port Talbot area or Cwm Taf Morgannwg area with occasional requests for return home interview support across the force wide area.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and dynamic team member with significant experience of direct work with children and young people, within a social care environment, including those who have been and / or at risk of being exploited.  You will have the ability to work creatively with children and young people, responding to high service demand, with excellent interpersonal and report writing skills.

If you feel you could be an ideal candidate to join our NYAS Cymru team, we would love to hear from you.

You will receive a full induction with ongoing opportunities for continued professional development. With regular support and supervision from your line manager and the opportunity to partake in various staff wellbeing activities and initiatives.

When completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

The job description can be located at the right hand side of this page.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, South Wales Police Vetting and a Digital Risk Assessment.

In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.

We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

 NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Work with us to help change young lives.

Sessional Youth Worker – Health and Wellbeing  

We are seeking a passionate and engaging Sessional Youth Worker to deliver health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people in a vibrant community setting.

Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Health and Wellbeing
Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening Senior shifts
Location: North West London
Working Pattern: Tuesday PM and Saturday PM
Contract: Sessional / Part Time
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support young people through engaging health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty focused activities within a youth setting. You will help create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment where young people can build confidence, develop skills and access positive support.

The role will involve working directly with young people during evening and weekend sessions, delivering fun and educational activities while helping to build strong, trusted relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people
• Supporting informal education and issue-based youth work sessions
• Planning engaging and inclusive activities that reflect young people’s interests
• Encouraging participation and helping young people build confidence and self-esteem
• Supporting young people on a one-to-one basis where appropriate
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised activity space
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and wider youth work teams
• Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times

About You

We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people in group or one-to-one settings who can bring energy, creativity and positivity to every session.

You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering activities or support sessions for young people
• Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
• Confidence delivering wellbeing, mentoring or creative activities
• An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Experience in hair and beauty, wellbeing or mentoring activities would be highly beneficial.

About the Organisation

Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.

Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Wellbeing Coach, Youth Mentor, Activities Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing Worker, Outreach Worker, Session Worker, Support Worker, Engagement Worker or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

This role spans accross Berkshire and includes planning and delivering a programme of activities adapted for all levels of sight loss with the aim of building the skills of children and young people under 18 and supporting their development so that they can become tomorrow’s independent visually impaired adults, leading the lives of their choosing.

The successful candidate will be able to build strong relationships with children of all ages,  and their families,  and be able to work well both leading their own project and as part of the wider team. We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people to live enriched lives, and therefore you should be someone who is able to work innovatively and be an advocate for our services.

Benefits include company pension, enhanced annual leave, flexible working, free tea and coffee while working in the office, free parking, mileage paid at the full 45p per mile rate, access to Employee Assistance Programme.

Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen

We are seeking a creative and engaging Sessional Youth Worker with a passion for cooking and supporting young people to build confidence, life skills and wellbeing through food.

Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen
Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shifts
Location: Burnt Oak, North West London
Working Pattern: Tuesday PM and Friday PM
Contract: Sessional / Part Time
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary skills with meaningful youth work in a vibrant community setting. Working within a dedicated training kitchen, you will support young people to develop cooking skills, confidence and healthy living habits through fun, engaging and inclusive sessions.

You will work with young people of all abilities, from beginners through to those considering catering or hospitality careers, helping to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging cooking and food-based activities for young people
• Planning varied sessions and preparing ingredient requirements
• Supporting young people to build confidence, teamwork and practical life skills
• Creating activities suitable for a wide range of dietary needs and cultures
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety
• Building positive relationships with young people, volunteers and colleagues
• Supporting inclusive participation for young people with additional needs
• Promoting safeguarding, equality and wellbeing at all times

About You

We are looking for someone energetic, approachable and passionate about working with young people.

You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering cooking or food-based activities
• Experience working with young people in group or one-to-one settings
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to motivate and engage young people from diverse backgrounds
• An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Experience supporting young people facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges would be highly beneficial.

About the Organisation

Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.

Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Cooking Tutor, Catering Tutor, Hospitality Trainer, Food Workshop Facilitator, Activities Coordinator, Engagement Worker, Kitchen Facilitator or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

The Community Engagement Manager is the project lead for the charity’s community engagement project, responsible for designing, delivering, and growing innovative and inclusive support services for children, young people, and adults affected by cardiomyopathy.

The post holder will build strong, supportive relationships with our diverse and growing team of community volunteers- many of whom have a personal connection to cardiomyopathy - providing them with ongoing support and supervision to develop and thrive in their roles.

The post holder will also build strong relationships with health & social care professionals (HSCPs) and other relevant third sector professionals across the UK, to ensure that cardiomyopathy patients (and their loved ones) in all four UK nations are routinely and effectively signposted to the charity’s services. 

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Interviews for this role will take place w/c Monday 15th June.

Are you passionate about building communities and digital spaces where young people feel supported, respected and able to express themselves?
 
Prospectus are delighted to be working with a leading London arts charity operating a high‑profile performance venue and creative hub and supporting with the recruitment of a Young People’s Digital Platform Manager role.  
 
This role is available on a 2-year fixed term contact and full-time basis (35 hours per week). Located in North London, the role is office-based with the ability to work from home up to two days per week. The salary is £39,634.40 per annum.
 
In this role you will report to the Head of Broadcast & Digital and be the voice of the charity within the Platform community, shaping communication strategies and be the driving force behind the new Young People’s Digital Platform. You’ll help shape an inclusive online environment, spark engagement and steer the creation of innovative learning content and programmes. You will manage and mentor the Digital Platform Co‑ordinator, and oversee safeguarding and moderation, ensuring policies and processes maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all users.
 
To be successful in this role, you have experienced in building communities and strong track record of managing online platforms and creating digital spaces. You will experience with digital content workflows, CMSs and moderation tools. You will have experience using social and professional networking tools. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding and how to create safe online environments.
 
You bring excellent project management and organisational skills. You will be an outstanding communicator who understands how to motivate participation. You will stay up to date with industry developments and UK legislation (including the Online Safety Act). You will have an understanding of the arts and cultural education landscape. You will champion equality and inclusion, helping to create spaces where every young person feels valued, respected and able to thrive.
 
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.

Interim Engagement Manager

Fixed term/Secondment (up to 12 months maternity cover)

£50,342 a year

London Office/Remote Worker

Job description

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

Scope is looking for an experienced Engagement Manager to provide strategic leadership for engagement activity across the organisation.

Fixed term/Secondment (up to 12 months maternity cover), full time (35 hours a week)

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home.

Closing date: 11:59pm GMT, Wednesday 3rd June 2026.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will:

· Lead a team of four

· Oversee major engagement events and programmes such as Disability Pride Month and International Day of Disabled People.

· Lead our work building powerful connections with disabled storytellers, influencers, high profile supporters and other audiences to help grow a movement for disability equality.

This role requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About you

This role is ideal for a confident and experienced leader with strong project and programme management skills, a passion for accessible and inclusive events, and experience delivering complex, cross‑organisational work.

You are:

· A keen collaborator, building excellent relationships with colleagues and external partners, and supporting teams across Scope to develop meaningful, impact‑driven engagement.

· Motivated by social change, love the power of storytelling and want to use your skills to challenge attitudes and remove barriers, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Our promise to disabled people

We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring disabled applicants are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

If you meet all the essential requirements for this role and choose to apply under the Offer an Interview Scheme (previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants are offered an interview.

To opt in, simply tick the relevant box in the application form to let us know you would like to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.

You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Benefits

· 27 days holiday and bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)

· Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

How to apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

The Community Engagement Officer will play a key role in helping Symphony Studios become a place that young people, families, schools and local partners know, trust and use.

This is a practical, people-facing role for someone who is brilliant at building relationships, opening conversations and helping people feel that Symphony is for them. You will help connect young people to our programmes, strengthen relationships across Tulse Hill, Brixton, Norwood and wider Lambeth, and make sure the Studios are not just a building, but a place of welcome, access, creativity and opportunity.

Too many young people grow up full of potential but without the spaces, support or confidence to grow into it. Symphony exists to change that. Through Academics, Arts and Advocacy, we create platforms where young people can learn, make music, develop their voice, build confidence and imagine a fuller future.

This role will help us move that mission from intention into everyday connection. You will be a bridge between Symphony and the people we exist to serve — young people, parents, carers, schools, youth services, local organisations, creatives, volunteers and partners. You will help us listen well, communicate clearly, build trust locally, and make sure the right people know what is happening at Symphony Studios and how to get involved.

As Symphony grows, this role will also support the foundations for wider moments such as showcases, community events and TRIBE Festival of Hope. It is a chance to help build something rooted, generous and ambitious from the ground up.