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AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is looking for a new Head of Engagement and Operations. In this role you’ll support our Executive Director in leading AMOSSHE as a senior leader. You’ll be responsible for handling operational management, which includes acting as the Deputy Director for the organisation. You’ll oversee strategic areas involving member engagement, ensuring the effective delivery of our membership services, and driving strategic initiatives. You’ll have line management responsibilities for the team. This is a new role and an opportunity to make a real difference to our professional association.

• Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours a week).
• Location: Hybrid. Two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office, central London.
• Salary range: £45,000 to £50,000, with an expected starting salary between £45,000 and £47,000, depending on experience.
• Application deadline: 23:55 (BST) on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

About us

AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is a not-for-profit professional membership association for Student Services leaders in higher education. Our mission is to support, inform and empower our community of Student Services leaders to enhance the higher education student experience and help students fulfil their potential. We do this through collaboration and networking, sharing good practice, enhancing professional development and influencing policy and investment. Find out more about our organisation here.

We’re committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join AMOSSHE. Find out more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion here.

Financial Controller (Ark and Ventures)

Reports to: Finance Director for Ark and Ventures

Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

Closing date: 05/05/2025

1st stage interviews: w/c 05/05/2025 (virtual)

2nd stage interviews: w/c 12/05/2025 (in person)

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

This is a vital and high-profile role for us and requires a person with strong technical skills and the power of independent thought; meticulous organisational skills and attention to detail; and drive to constantly develop new and improved ways of working. The successful candidate will be a qualified and committed accountant, ready to lead financial control for Ark’s central Finance team.

The Financial Controller will be mainly responsible for ensuring the highest standards of financial control are met across Ark, its subsidiaries and the various external ventures Ark supports. Within this, the role will be responsible for the processing and reporting of financial accounting data for Ark and its related entities, day-to-day cash flow management and compliant statutory returns (including VAT).

The Financial Controller for Ark and Ventures will report into Finance Director for Ark and Ventures. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent basis working full time.

First-round interviews will take place virtually w/c Monday 5th May and second-round interviews will take place in person w/c Monday 12th May.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff management including training and regular appraisals. The team currently consists of two Finance Officers. Also supporting two business partners.
• Provide up-to-date financial information and technical advice to Ark management and the Venture teams, including cash management.
• Lead the year-end process, including creation of annual accounts for Ark and its related entities (excluding Ark Schools) and overseeing the audits.
• First review of monthly management accounts.
• Take responsibility for the year-end audit and preparation/supervision of draft statutory accounts for the Group and 5 subsidiary entities in accordance with Charities SORP, Companies Act and UK GAAP. Liaise with auditors and ensure timetable and deadlines are met
• Management and oversight of the month-end process to ensure timely period close, including approval of all manual journals posted to the accounting system.
• Review and approval of balance sheets control account reconciliations, including bank reconciliation, petty cash, purchase ledger, staff loans, credit card, and Payroll accounts.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Group’s cash flow and Treasury and preparation of performance reports for the Ark Management Team and Finance and Risk Committee.
• Set-up and maintenance of PS Financials (accounting system) and Concur (invoice and expense system), including maintaining workflows in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation.
• Relationship owner for Lloyds (banker), including set-up of Commercial Banking Online and credit cards in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation. Responsible for maintaining all bank accounts and mandates.
• Responsibility for writing and maintaining finance policies and processes, including the financial Scheme of Delegation, and ensuring these are freely available to all relevant staff.
• Accounts Payable Lead ensuring all suppliers are paid on time. Responsible for processing weekly BACs runs and authorisations in line with the Scheme of Delegation.
• Manage insurance provision for the Ark Group.

Key Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Professional Accounting Qualification (at least 3-years post-qualification).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• A record of Continuing Professional Development activities.
• Audit experience.
• Hands on experience of producing statutory accounts.
• Experience of VAT, including international and/or construction industry scheme reverse charge, ideally in a charity context.
• Advanced level IT skills and ability to make effective use of standard software packages, e.g., Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Staff management.
• Knowledge of the latest Charities SORP and Companies Act.
• Understanding and/or experience of working across a Group structure with a variety of business activities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, influencing and relationship building skills at multiple levels.
• Self-motivated with excellent time-management skills and the ability to plan, manage and prioritise a varied workload, and to take responsibility for issues through to resolution.
• High attention to detail, proactive, confident, independent thinker and an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to effectively present financial information at the appropriate level.
• Ability to challenge and influence assertively and cooperatively.

Benefits:

• Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days
• In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad
• Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests.

About Us:

Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, which we roll out beyond our network of schools for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Current Ventures include Ark Curriculum Plus, which equips teachers with the subject expertise needed to ensure students succeed, and Ark Start, a growing chain of nurseries offering affordable, high-quality early years education.

Recently, Ark moved to new offices at EdCity – a unique not-for-profit development in West London, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council. EdCity is designed to bring mission-aligned organisations together to focus on improving the lives of children, especially through education. It offers leased offices, a range of venues for training and events, and an innovation hub for the education sector to connect, collaborate and learn together.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

About The Role

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in children’s mental health? We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development and Partnerships Manager to play a pivotal role to ensure no child has to face mental health issues alone.

In this exciting and rewarding role, you'll balance three key priorities: generating new business, nurturing existing partnerships, and ensuring continuity with current partners. As a natural networker, you will thrive in building relationships, both new and existing, with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your research expertise will help connect Place2Be to key decision-makers in the field of children’s mental health, and you’ll be at ease communicating with individuals from varied sectors, including trusts and foundations, statutory bodies, academic institutions, and public, commercial, and third-sector organizations.

We have ambitious plans to expand our impact across the South and South West, reaching more children, young people, and their families. That’s where you come in! If you bring experience in scaling services across geographical regions, boosting brand awareness, and driving income growth, we’d love to hear from you.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 30 April 2025

1st Interview date: 08 May 2025

2nd Interview date: 15 May 2025

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.
 

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.

Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check.

Can you help us grow the future talent pool for UK engineering and technology? We’re driving change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers and are looking for an impactful Director of Business Development and Partnerships (maternity cover) to join our mission. The UK urgently needs to address engineering and technology skills shortages to drive economic prosperity and improve sustainability. EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit dedicated to growing the future talent pool, collaborating with over 400 organisations across industry, education, and the third sector in our research, leadership, activities for schools, and advocacy. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team that builds and maintains relationships with businesses, Professional Engineering Institutions, and funders. With your team, you will help us secure funding, source valuable content, and create holistic partnership opportunities. It’s an exciting time to join as we have established strong delivery against our strategy and wish to grow our income to expand our reach and impact. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will bring critical corporate insight, ensure our activities are relevant and impactful, and act as an ambassador for EngineeringUK, representing our collaborative, inclusive, insightful and curious values.

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 workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to 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 the role

The Director of Business Development and Partnerships (DBDP) leads work at the interface between EngineeringUK and the engineering and technology sector that we represent and serve. As a member of the Executive Team, the DBDP brings critical insight of the corporate world and ensures that our engagement activities are relevant to them, represent their breadth and that our research, analysis and policy work draws on current and real-world experience. The Director leads a team that maintains established relationships with businesses, PEIs and funders and builds new relationships, encouraging organisations to support our work through funding, the provision of content and holistic partnership opportunities. 

The Business & Industry team consists of 11 colleagues working under 4 pillars:

• New partnerships 
• Corporate relationships 
• Trusts and foundations 
• Professional institutions and partnerships. 

The Director has 4 line-reports: 3 Heads and one Manager. Each team has a slightly different role in meeting the B&I team strategy, but all work collectively to ensure that key industry bodies and businesses are engaged with our work. 

New partnerships. Engage new businesses with our portfolio of activities including corporate membership, EUK Education programmes, The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, policy, and other opportunities.

Corporate relationships. Responsible for account managing existing relationships with members, sponsors and funders including supporting STEM strategy development, organising peer-learning opportunities, upgrading membership/funding levels, networking them across EngineeringUK, and deepening engagement across multiple activities.

Trusts and foundations. Managing existing high-value partnerships with funders who support our programmes, engaging new funders to scale our work, working with other teams to develop compelling proposals and raise EngineeringUK’s profile in the grant-making space.

Professional institutions and partnerships. Coordinate engagement with PEIs across EngineeringUK, ensuring a consistent approach and maximising joint value from our partnership. Securing new partnerships (and then managing, renewing and cross-selling the relationship) with SME clusters. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive, and as part of the Executive Team, the DBDP is expected to understand the governance requirements of charities and companies and work with the Board of EngineeringUK to support decision making.

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 recruitment pack on the vacancies page on our website.
 

Person specification

Essential Skills / Competencies

Ability to fully engage with EngineeringUK’s mission and values, be committed to its goals and act as an ambassador for and role model within the organisation 

• Proven experience of successfully identifying, initiating and establishing funding relationships, understanding customer needs and translating these into solutions 
• Experience of writing and presenting proposals and securing funding
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating teams to deliver results 
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation; persuades, influences and listens to others using reason and cooperation 
• Experience in strategic analysis, strategy setting and taking a pro-active approach towards improvement 
• Flexible and imaginative approach to problem solving and ability to challenge assumptions and successfully deliver challenging messages 
• Experience identifying and understanding customer needs and translating these into solutions 
• Work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge of the engineering and technology sector 
• Knowledge of STEM education and engagement 
• Proven participation at an executive or senior level 

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.

The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 22nd April.

Interviews
 

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

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 25th April. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
 

First interviews will be held on 7th May.

Second interviews will be held on 19th May

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)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences that drive real-world impact? Pratham UK is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Special Events Officer to lead the delivery of our flagship annual Gala—this year hosted at the iconic V&A Museum—and support a calendar of high-profile and community-focused events. Working closely with our Director of Philanthropy and an ambitious, collaborative team, you'll play a vital role in helping us raise vital funds to support millions of children through Pratham’s groundbreaking education programmes in India.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing charity in a pivotal role, ideal for someone with experience in event planning and a passion for supporting children in India to thrive. You’ll help shape events that not only inspire donors but also celebrate our global impact—from an exclusive House of Lords reception to grassroots fundraising campaigns. If you're ready to bring creativity, precision, and purpose to your next role, we’d love to hear from you.

In alignment with SPANA's 2023-2027 strategy and the Global Programmes Department 2025 business plan, the Education and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) team is focused on: 

• Delivering SPANA’s education strategy and key performance indicators; 

• Providing direction and establishing processes to effectively manage a team of Education/SBCC Advisors to ensure quality outcomes; 

• Working alongside colleagues responsible for Animal Health and Welfare (AHW) and Programme Quality and Delivery (PQD) to establish interdependencies within and between workstreams.

We are looking for an experienced senior consultant to provide interim strategic support and continuity to the Education & SBCC team during a transitional period whilst we recruit for a permanent Head of team.

This is an interim consultancy role focused on delivering key outcomes, offering expert guidance, and ensuring ongoing progress against departmental priorities. The consultant will work closely with the Director of Global Programmes and other team members to contribute to shaping the team’s direction. 

The consultant will be expected to: 

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight across the team’s work; 

• Ensure the team’s continued focus on key outcomes, and monitor progress; 

• Work with the Director of Global Programmes to ensure progress in alignment with SPANA’s education strategy.

Please see the terms of reference for full details. 

The deadline for applications is 22 April 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so wemay close this vacancy before the deadline and encourage interested applications to apply as soonas possible.

Please note that this is an interim consultancy assignment and not a salaried role. The consultant will be engaged on a self-employed basis or via a limited company, with a clear scope of work and deliverables. There is a separate recruitment process for the permanent Head of Education & SBCC position, and consultants engaged on the interim assignment are welcome to apply for the permanent position should they wish to be considered. This consultancy may be subject to a DBS check.

Our client is one of the largest social mobility charities in the UK. They help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools. 

They believe by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through their speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, that they can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity. 

By 2028, their ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever. Their five year strategy is focused on achieving this ambition. 

Director of Corporate Services 
Salary: £80,000 
Job Location: London / Hybrid (2 days per week in London office) 

The Director of Corporate Services will play a pivotal role within their dynamic leadership team. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the HR, Finance and Governance functions with a focus on optimising the charity’s resources through efficient processes and robust policies.  

Over time, it is their intent to bring other support functions within this directorate and the new director will support this transition.

You will be an inclusive and inspiring leader, committed to promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.  You will lead the Directorate through strong leadership, effective management, coaching and operational expertise, acting as a role model to your team and the wider organisation.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Senior leadership experience, including managing people and workforce capability, financial operations, and knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements. 
• Experience leading internal communications and employee engagement initiatives. 
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, planning, and reporting, overseeing audits and ensuring compliance with statutory financial regulations. 
• Understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and legal compliance, and own business continuity and crisis management plans. 
• Familiarity with charity governance and Charity Commission regulations. 
• A passion for driving strategy and developing organisations

This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of the charity's impactful charitable mission and growth. To apply, please click 'Apply on Website' to be redirected to the Prospectus website.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

Recruitment Timetable  
Deadline for applications: Thursday 24th April
First stage interviews (virtual): Thursday 8th May
Final stage panel interviews (in person): Monday 12th May 

Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
 

Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
 

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.
 

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
 

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply.

How we work with Employers and Higher Education Institutions

At Unifrog, we partner with universities and employers to help them connect with our global network of highly engaged students, teachers and careers leaders.

Our partnerships allow universities and employers to co-create content which can be accessed on the Unifrog platform (including online subject taster courses and day-in-the-life videos), share upcoming events and opportunities with relevant Unifrog students and teachers, and take part in a series of events throughout the year aimed at providing students at Unifrog schools with all the information they need to make the best decisions for their futures, and create the strongest applications.

The Employer and HE teams exist to support each of Unifrog's university and employer partners to make the most of their partnership with Unifrog, and to secure new partnerships with universities and employers who could benefit from a relationship with Unifrog.

The role and responsibilities

As New Business Lead for Employer and HE Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in driving Unifrog’s growth in our employer and higher education markets. You’ll need to be target driven to help create a wider network of universities and employers to support Unifrog students from around the world to find their best next step.

You will be given support by both the HE and Employer teams but will also have the autonomy to lead your own campaigns and projects. 

You will be able to develop your skills, strengths and interests. We always look to make space for our team to grow within the company, and we have a general policy of promoting within.

Your key responsibilities:

• Design tailored campaigns involving emails, phone calls, webinars and social media, to target employers and higher education institutions in a smart and engaging way.

• Communicate with interested employers and higher education institutions to explain the work we do at Unifrog and the partnerships we offer in a compelling manner to secure online demonstrations for our Employer and Higher Education Partnership Managers.

• Attend conferences (sometimes overseas) to promote the work we do at Unifrog and network with relevant stakeholders in the employer and higher education sectors.

• Be the first port of call for partnership/collaboration enquiries from employers and higher education institutions.

• Work with our team of Employer and Higher Education Partnership Managers to understand the challenges they face and how you can support them in growing their partner bases.

• Analyse data from the Unifrog platform to inform your research around suitable higher education institutions and employers that we don’t work with but who would benefit from a partnership with us. 

• Support with other projects such as organising conferences, analysing our competitors, and reviewing our marketing collateral.

• Communicate information about our line up of online and in-person events to non-partner HE institutions, to secure their attendance at these events.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of our competitors in the market.
   

Working together

You’ll be working with the HE and Employer teams, alongside the Partnerships Director for International Schools and HE (who will be your line manager), the Partnerships Director for UK Schools and Employers, the Head of Employer Partnerships, and the Head of HE Partnerships. Your projects will also see you collaborating closely with the Marketing team.

What we’re looking for

• Highly motivated to reach and exceed personal and team targets

• Experience within the field of sales development or a willingness to develop in this area 

• Very personable with strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ideally, experience in social media marketing (Linkedin in particular)

• Well organised and efficient

• Tenacious and resilient

• Excellent attention to detail

• Interest in the education sector and careers

• Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently, and able to take the initiative when required

• Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

You don’t necessarily need experience of similar roles to apply - if you don’t have relevant experience, we look for readiness and ability to learn. If you’re unsure, please feel free to get in touch.

You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits 

Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.

• Join one of ‘the best organisations to escape to’ and help transform careers and destinations in schools. We’re also a certified Great Place to Work.

• Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.

• Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.

• Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.

Key details 

• £33,600 per annum (Grade A), plus commission on demos booked. OTE £39,000. 

• Full time.

• Work remotely or in our London office. 

• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).

• Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to 4:30pm on Friday.

• Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidates.

• If you require reasonable adjustments, or want to discuss any details about the role before applying please get in touch with Mhairi (contact details on our website).

• We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Application process  

Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Friday 25th April 2025.

Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour) 
 

• Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below.

• Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.

• i. With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)

• ii. Tell us about a time when you successfully turned an objection into an opportunity. What were your strategies, and what was the outcome? (250 words)

• iii. Unifrog are hoping to partner with employers in the renewable energy sector. What would be your approach to network with new potential partners and secure an online demonstration with them? (250 words)

Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes) 
 

Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour) 
 

• Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).
   

• Phone call tasks will be held throughout the application window. Video call interviews will be held w/c 5th May 2025.

Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently. Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring.

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

• Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.

• As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We want to embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.

• To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.

• To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates. 

Executive Assistant to Global Directors (Fundraising and COO) 

Job Type: Permanent – Part-time 0.8 FTE (4 days / 30 hours per week) 

Salary: Up to £33,000 FTE (depending upon skills and experience) 

Location: HQ, Godalming UK (Hybrid working x2 days per week in the office: Tuesdays & Thursdays preferred) 

Are you an experienced administrator, who excels in providing high-level support at Director level, managing complex schedules, and coordinating impactful events? If so, we want to hear from you. 

About Us 

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global animal welfare organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. We have achieved bans on some of the most inhumane practices including barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our corporate engagement work has led to commitments that benefit over 3 billion animals with better lives every year.  

Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.  

Our international headquarters are in Godalming, Surrey, UK, with team members in 14 countries on four Continents, including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. 

About the Role

As our Executive Assistant to the Global Director of Fundraising and the COO, you will play a crucial role in supporting our global leadership team. You will manage complex diaries, handle correspondence, assist with financial processes, coordinate travel, and arrange events and meetings, both at HQ and internationally. This is a multifaceted role where you’ll be ensuring seamless operations and effective communication, helping the Directors meet their strategic objectives. 

You will also assist with project administration and maintain accurate records in our systems (e.g., Salesforce), contributing to our overall operational effectiveness. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality, and work flexibly to meet the needs of the role, including occasional out-of-office support for events. 

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be highly organised, with proven experience managing multiple complex schedules, and coordinating a variety of tasks, with outstanding attention to detail. You should be comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach is key, as you will be working with various teams across the organization, and internationally. Strong administrative skills are essential, as well as experience supporting senior leadership. You will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as CRM systems such as Salesforce.  

Flexibility is key, as the role requires occasional travel and out-of-hours support for events and meetings. A proactive, methodical, and adaptable approach to tasks is essential.  

Why Should you Apply?

At Compassion in World Farming, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working toward a world where farmed animals are treated with respect, and sustainable farming practices thrive. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the fight to end factory farming globally. 

Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:   
    

- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.      

- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan     

- MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme     

- Free onsite parking,     

- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme.      

- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities     

- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)      

- A defined contribution pension scheme     

- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay     

- Premium Subscription to Calm App     

Learn more about working with Compassion, by taking a look at our Candidate Pack HERE. 

 To Apply:        

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so encourage you to apply as soon as possible.     

 Application Information:      

Cut-off date:  15th April 2025 

1st Stage (Teams) Interviews:  23rd or 25th April 2025 

2nd Stage (Teams or Face to Face at HQ) Interviews (with Task):  1st May 2025 

No agencies please.     

In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.       

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.  We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector.  We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.   

You may also have experience in the following: Administrator, Executive Assistant; Executive Coordinator; Executive Office Manager; Executive office coordinator, Project Management; Education coordinator; Partnerships; Engagement, Personal Assistant Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Business support Admin, Project Compliance, Asset Management, Business Support Officer, Operations Coordinator, Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Support

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Our client is a world-leading events management company and social purpose organisation, working with their parent charity to inspire people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to be more active. They are also one of the UK’s major funders of projects and initiatives that inspire children and adults across the UK to lead active and healthy lives.

Beyond their funding, they want to be a leading voice in championing accessible, inclusive and sustainable sport and physical activity, so that everyone – regardless of age, ability or background – can lead an active life.

Our client is seeking a new Group Communications & Public Affairs Director to lead strategic communications, public affairs, and advocacy for the Charitable Foundation and Events Company. The senior leadership role will report into the Group CEO, manage the Communications and Customer Engagement teams and collaborate with key departments to deliver the Group’s communications strategy.

Group Communications & Public Affairs Director
£80,000 - £90,000 per Annum + Benefits
Hybrid – 2 Days per Week in Central London Office

In this role, you will shape and deliver the Group’s communications strategy, manage high-profile stakeholder relationships, oversee crisis and reputation management, and will also lead on development of an advocacy strategy to drive policy change supporting children and young people's physical activity.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Proven record in strategic communications, campaign delivery, and reputation management
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of national government operations
• Passion for promoting physical and mental health benefits through physical activity

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything our client does, which they ensure is at the heart of the company. They strongly value diversity within their workforce and recognise the strengths that different people bring to the company through different perspectives, lived experience, ideas and culture.

For further information, please view the Job Description below.

Due to the application closing date of 22nd April, please submit a copy of your CV as an initial expression of interest via 'Redirect to Recruiter'.

The Youth Endowment Fund 

Assistant Director of Impact, Programmes and Partnerships – Maternity Cover

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Salary: £75,000

Contract: 13-month maternity cover

Location: Central London, Hybrid*

Application Deadline: Thursday 24th April by 12pm 

Interviews: Week commencing 5th May 2025

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 and young people becoming involved in violence across England and Wales. We do this by funding great initiatives, finding out what works and working for change. 

Key Responsibilities

Your role is to ensure YEF’s funding is directed toward the most crucial gaps in evidence – those that, if filled, will lead to meaningful change for young people. You will oversee the selection of the most promising, evaluable interventions to test in England and Wales, ensure trials are set up successfully, and work with our Evaluation team to deliver high-quality impact evaluations.

More specifically, you will:

Provide team and organisational leadership

• Provide inspirational leadership to the Programmes Team of ten people, ensuring they are best-in-class at supporting delivery organisations to engage in robust evaluation.

• Oversee the Programmes team, including direct line management of four Programme & Impact Leads.

• Ensure the expertise within the Programmes Team is embedded in YEF’s wider work, drawing on the team’s experience of working with delivery organisations to help shape policy and practice recommendations.

• Represent YEF externally, ensuring our funding programmes are well understood and aligned with our sectors’ needs.

• Directly contribute to annual and multi-year planning as part of YEF’s operational planning cycle.

• Be responsible for tracking and reporting progress against our key organisational performance metrics. 

• Help build and model a culture where it is natural to perform well, and colleagues support one another to do so.

Hold strategic oversight of new evaluation commissioning

• Work with the Assistant Director of Evaluation to shape and implement YEF’s strategy for programme and evaluation commissioning. 

• Oversee the team in identifying and developing proposals for new trials within our main sectors. 

• Assess the feasibility and strategic value of evaluation proposals, making stop/go decisions on their progression.

• Ensure the Programmes Team effectively supports grantees to work with evaluators to co-design interventions and develop clear, robust plans for trial setup and delivery.

• Oversee the development of high-quality proposals for new trials, assuring quality and presenting clear recommendations for our Grants and Evaluation Committee.

Be responsible for the ongoing oversight of the full portfolio of evaluations 

• Lead and be accountable for delivering on YEF’s Race Equity commitments within our funding decisions and grant delivery.

• Serve as a senior escalation point for a portfolio of c.50 live trials, maintaining oversight of progress across our portfolio of live trials and intervening early when we spot risks.

• Oversee the financial management of the team’s project portfolio across c.50 live trials, ensuring effective budget oversight, approving grant payments, and maintaining financial accountability.

• Provide direct advice and guidance to the Programmes Team on the setup and delivery of our most complex trials.

• Ensure the rapid mobilisation of new trials following approval.

Build meaningful partnerships and strengthen the organisation’s influence

• Be responsible for partnership opportunities with central Government—holding key relationships, assessing the strategic value of co-funded evaluation projects, and overseeing Heads of Evaluation to negotiate new partnerships terms.

• Steward strategic relationships with other key stakeholders, including other research and policy organisations, funders, and delivery organisations that will help us influence change.

• Represent the Fund on boards, committees and events, including providing up-to-date information to external audiences on YEF-funded activity, and sitting on the board of external organisations linked to YEF’s work.

• Be proactive in identifying co-funding opportunities and ensuring fundraising targets are met for new and existing evaluations.

About You

You are this sort of person:

• You are inspired by the vision of reducing violence affecting young people: You don’t want your days to pass without making a difference. You are inspired by the goal of tackling violence affecting young people.

• You are responsible, motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment: You take personal responsibility for critical decisions and have a proven ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly evolving settings. You have a good track record of overseeing a large body of varied and complex projects, ensuring they deliver on time, on budget, and to a high quality.

• You demonstrate team leadership and coaching skills: You have experience of leading teams, supporting and developing others to perform at their best. 

• You are experienced in evaluation and research, including commissioning: You have several years’ experience working in a senior research and evidence role in a related sector, and you have technical expertise in evaluation methodologies. You have substantial experience commissioning or conducting large-scale research and evaluations.

• You have a graduate qualification, or equivalent work experience: Your qualification or experience is in a relevant field such as social science, social policy, public health, or another field with a significant quantitative component. 

• You have some understanding of systems and practice in our priority sectors: Our priority sectors: Children's Services, Education, Health, Neighbourhoods, Policing, Youth Justice, and the Youth Sector.

• You are experienced in building partnerships: You have a strong track record of building partnerships that drive change.

• You are an excellent communicator: You produce high-quality documents that communicate methodological and statistical information in a way that is easily understood. You excel at translating complex evidence and analysis into clear, accessible formats for non-experts.

• You are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion: You believe in and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds, and values. You promote and encourage these principles.

While it’s not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting 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. 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.

To Apply

Please click on the "Apply for this" button and submit your CV, your completed monitoring form and cover letter. Please submit your application by 12pm on Thursday 24th April 2025.

Interview Process

There will be a task to complete in advance of the interview. This will be a two-stage interview process. Interviews will take place the week commencing the 5th of May 2025. This will be a panel interview.

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

· 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

· 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.

The people we are looking for do not discriminate and 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.

PHILANTHROPY MANAGER

£40,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week

Dulwich College is committed to cultivating a vibrant educational environment driven by our core values of purpose, kindness and joy. We provide exceptional teaching, scholarship, and learning both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing an inspiring and dynamic atmosphere for our community. As a world-renowned boys' school, we educate 1,700 pupils aged 7 to 18, alongside a co-educational kindergarten and infants’ school, DUCKS, with 230 young learners. With a dedicated team of over 600 staff, we are proud of our beautiful and historic 70-acre campus in south London, where every individual is encouraged to thrive.

We are looking for a talented and driven Philanthropy Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will build meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the College to secure transformative support. Working alongside Director of Development and the Head of Philanthropy, you will play an essential part in shaping the future of philanthropy at Dulwich College.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of education through philanthropy, we would love to hear from you.

Further information can be found in the candidate pack.

Closing date:  Monday 21 April 2025

Interview date: week commencing Monday 5 May 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community.  We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils.  A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Charity 1150064

Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, we are looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector to support the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.

You will be highly organised, diplomatic, and proactive with good attention to detail.

Contract and Hours
Permanent, full or part-time, 1.0 (36.25 hours / 5 days) or 0.8 ( 29 hours / 4 days) per week, 9.15-5.30pm per day, including lunch break. Minimum two days per week are to be worked at Crafts Council office, with requirement to attend all relevant Board and committee meetings and key staff events.

Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.

Salary
£28,000 to £34,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, dependent upon experience.

Location
Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.

Role to Commence
As soon as possible from May 2025 onwards.

Reporting to
Managed by the Executive Director and supporting the Senior Management Team and Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary for board and committee meetings - Organise meetings, planning up to a year in advance and working with trustees to ensure availability
• Prepare papers, ensure that they are issued in a timely manner, draft minutes, keep log of follow up actions
• Support the Executive Director with email and correspondence
• Drafting responses and acting as a first responder, provide personal assistant duties and leadership administration, such as arranging internal and external meetings, travel itineraries and diary management
• Meeting preparation: Prepare agendas, gather necessary materials, and follow up on action items from meetings
• Support the Executive Director in drafting briefing documents, reviewing policy documents and providing succinct summaries
• Project support: Assist with project management tasks, including research, data compilation, and presentation preparation
• Make use of time-saving tools (AI) and ensure that Executive Office is run efficiently and productively
• Support Craft Council Executive team with administration duties, including diary management, presentation design, meeting and travel co-ordination and follow up, processing invoices and expenses
• Support with event management where required, e.g. board and staff away days
• Support the recruitment and induction of new trustees, ensuring that induction packs are up to date and accurate
• Provide administrative support to the Chairs & trustees as required
• Reconcile financial expenditure, such as credit cards, raise purchase orders and code invoices as required
• Be an ambassador for the Crafts Council and represent it at appropriate events
• Be discrete, maintaining confidentiality and being comfortable dealing with a wide range of people

Note: Board related meetings include Trustee meetings (4 per year), Finance Audit & Risk meetings ( 4 - 6 per year), Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings (x 1 per year) and other Committees and Panels (as required).

General

The postholder will:

• Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice

• Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council

• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post

• Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance

• Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes

• Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices

• Adhere to Crafts Council policies, procedures and code of conduct including in relation to GDPR

• Participate as an active and responsible member of the management team and contribute to the development of Crafts Council policies, strategies, business and operational plans

• Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace

• Always promote the highest level of customer experience

• Undertake any other duty which may be reasonably allocated

To provide the excellent service we are seeking to appoint a Grub Club Co-ordinator who will be preparing lunches for our young people with the help of young people themselves, while assisting them to complete their cooking OCN accreditation.  This offers an opportunity for you to join a close-knit team!

• You will quickly become the go to person with the answers and you will be a role model when it comes to what a great service would look like.
• You will ensure that the ordering, preparation, cooking and delivery of our enticing dishes runs smoothly and the kitchen remains in top condition, tidy and compliant with Food Hygiene Standards.
• You will help to create a menu with the help of our young people to ensure that vibrant, colourful and nutritious meals are provided to perfection. 
• When you join us, we want you to bring your strong communication skills, strong teamwork ethos and your positive can-do attitude with you!
• You will also be flexible, positive and creative with a child centred approach.
• You will be expected to work both independently, on your own initiative and as part of a team supported by and offering support to your colleagues. The post holder will be expected to contribute to staff meetings and supervision with their line manager.  You will also be expected to attend relevant training.
• The role provides good opportunities for development and progression for the right talent.
• YLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Consequently, this post will require prospective applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check.
• YLP embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company policies and procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practices so it is essential that you will champion this.
• YLP reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Skills required

1. Knowledge of regulations and working within the relevant Food Standards framework
2. At least two years experience of working with young people in an education or youth and community setting
3. Experience in compliance, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluating the service
4. Excellent written and communication skills at all levels
5. Computer literate
6. Good Food and Hygiene Standards
7. Organised, methodical with sound decision making ability
8. Experience of catering and supervising catering team members
9. Exceptional standards in all aspects of food service
10. Proven track record in a catering establishment
11. Proven track record of continually improving standards
12. A positive outgoing disposition and real 'can-do' approach​

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To prepare, cook and serve nutritional balanced food with the young people and staff
• To control portions and food cost management.
• Organise and supervise the food service.
• Allocate duties and responsibilities to the rest of the team and provide general supervision/oversight with the young people helping in the kitchen.
• Ordering weekly food stock on line; establishing and maintaining an appropriate stock control methodology.
• Ensure all supplies of food, equipment and cleaning materials are of the right standard.
• To produce menus and food plans with the young people and staff in accordance with guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.
• Oversee administration of Cooking Open College Network Entry Level 3, Level 1 and 2 with support.
• Cleaning the kitchen, overseeing and maintaining kitchen cleaning schedules
• Compliance and Health and Safety and Food Safety regulation.
• Monitor the performance of young people assisting in the kitchen and reporting any issues to the Operations Manager or line manager.
• Ensure health, hygiene, and cleaning protocols are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations.
• Assist in the control of costs by monitoring and controlling supplies within the budget and by following through with the recommended menus.
• To liaise, as required, with the Operations Manager, Managing Director and others concerned with the running of the services.  To attend and contribute to supervision and attend staff meetings
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• To complete ad-hoc tasks as required