As our new Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of volunteer programme by working across all arboretum teams to coordinate our volunteer activities to ensure they meet business needs and provide the highest quality experience for our volunteers. You will oversee the work of our volunteer administration team to ensure we manage volunteer data and core processes (e.g. training, communications, recruitment) effectively and in line with relevant legislation / best practice. You will be an excellent organiser / facilitator, with exemplary communication and administration skills. You'll thrive on forging strong relationships and have the empathy to tackle difficult and sensitive issues respectfully. The role sits within the Learning and Participation team, which is responsible for the development and delivery of public engagement programmes, including formal education, interpretation, family events and community activities. The Volunteer Coordinator will have responsibility for coordinating all aspects of day-to-day volunteering at Westonbirt: supervising our volunteer administration officers to ensure we deliver core processes in a timely fashion and in compliance with pertinent legislation/policy overseeing the volunteer CRM system (and its development) to ensure its effective use and that volunteer records are accurate, up-to-date and are stored in compliance with GDPR providing staff supervising volunteers with advice on volunteer issues including volunteer welfare, health and safety, equality and diversity and helping to ensure appropriate volunteer behaviour and support conflict resolution supporting ongoing volunteer recruitment, induction and training promoting respectful and timely dialogue between staff and volunteers Seek feedback from volunteers to help develop our ideas liaising with national colleagues and championing volunteering Champion volunteering across Westonbirt and beyond through appropriate media The role will also play a supporting role in identifying new opportunities to develop our future activities by working with national colleagues and local staff to review/update policies benchmarking against volunteer best practice providing research / data to support strategic decision making Proactively developing a network of volunteer partnerships Any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager Typically work will be office based (though not always). Although there will be some opportunities for home working, the nature of the role will require working at Westonbirt at least 3-4 days / week. This role is on a seven-day contract and flexibility will be required to enable the post holder to support volunteer activities at other times, including weekends, public and privilege holidays and evenings. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
May 02, 2026
Full time
As our new Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of volunteer programme by working across all arboretum teams to coordinate our volunteer activities to ensure they meet business needs and provide the highest quality experience for our volunteers. You will oversee the work of our volunteer administration team to ensure we manage volunteer data and core processes (e.g. training, communications, recruitment) effectively and in line with relevant legislation / best practice. You will be an excellent organiser / facilitator, with exemplary communication and administration skills. You'll thrive on forging strong relationships and have the empathy to tackle difficult and sensitive issues respectfully. The role sits within the Learning and Participation team, which is responsible for the development and delivery of public engagement programmes, including formal education, interpretation, family events and community activities. The Volunteer Coordinator will have responsibility for coordinating all aspects of day-to-day volunteering at Westonbirt: supervising our volunteer administration officers to ensure we deliver core processes in a timely fashion and in compliance with pertinent legislation/policy overseeing the volunteer CRM system (and its development) to ensure its effective use and that volunteer records are accurate, up-to-date and are stored in compliance with GDPR providing staff supervising volunteers with advice on volunteer issues including volunteer welfare, health and safety, equality and diversity and helping to ensure appropriate volunteer behaviour and support conflict resolution supporting ongoing volunteer recruitment, induction and training promoting respectful and timely dialogue between staff and volunteers Seek feedback from volunteers to help develop our ideas liaising with national colleagues and championing volunteering Champion volunteering across Westonbirt and beyond through appropriate media The role will also play a supporting role in identifying new opportunities to develop our future activities by working with national colleagues and local staff to review/update policies benchmarking against volunteer best practice providing research / data to support strategic decision making Proactively developing a network of volunteer partnerships Any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager Typically work will be office based (though not always). Although there will be some opportunities for home working, the nature of the role will require working at Westonbirt at least 3-4 days / week. This role is on a seven-day contract and flexibility will be required to enable the post holder to support volunteer activities at other times, including weekends, public and privilege holidays and evenings. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator - Papworth Trust are looking for an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator to join their team in Sawston, Cambridgeshire in this new fixed term role until 5th September 2026. As an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering a flexible support and activity service tailored to the unique needs of our customers. Why Papworth Trust? Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice, and independence. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £24,570 per annum. Benefits: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) with the option to purchase additional days. Company sick pay, and enhanced pension. Pension: A choice of pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution. Wellbeing & Support: Employee assistance, health cashback plan, shopping discount schemes and cycle to work scheme. Development & Recognition: Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our 'Values in Practice' reward and recognition scheme. Have your voice heard too as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group. Ongoing training and qualification support is also provided. About the role: Our Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator will engage with individuals with a variety of support requirements, including learning disabilities and physical disabilities, ensuring they have enriching experiences. Working hours for this role will be Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours per week). Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design and deliver a variety of recreational, learning, and work skills activities based on the needs and aspirations of the customers, encouraging their active participation. Foster professional relationships with families, health/social care professionals, and community organisations to enhance service delivery and customer integration. Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures, emphasising safeguarding, health and safety, and customer privacy. About you: As Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a genuine passion for supporting and empowering people to achieve their goals. You will be an excellent communicator with a proactive, positive attitude. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a flexible approach will be key to your success in this rewarding role. Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced Adults Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator - Papworth Trust are looking for an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator to join their team in Sawston, Cambridgeshire in this new fixed term role until 5th September 2026. As an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering a flexible support and activity service tailored to the unique needs of our customers. Why Papworth Trust? Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice, and independence. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £24,570 per annum. Benefits: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) with the option to purchase additional days. Company sick pay, and enhanced pension. Pension: A choice of pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution. Wellbeing & Support: Employee assistance, health cashback plan, shopping discount schemes and cycle to work scheme. Development & Recognition: Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our 'Values in Practice' reward and recognition scheme. Have your voice heard too as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group. Ongoing training and qualification support is also provided. About the role: Our Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator will engage with individuals with a variety of support requirements, including learning disabilities and physical disabilities, ensuring they have enriching experiences. Working hours for this role will be Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours per week). Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design and deliver a variety of recreational, learning, and work skills activities based on the needs and aspirations of the customers, encouraging their active participation. Foster professional relationships with families, health/social care professionals, and community organisations to enhance service delivery and customer integration. Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures, emphasising safeguarding, health and safety, and customer privacy. About you: As Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a genuine passion for supporting and empowering people to achieve their goals. You will be an excellent communicator with a proactive, positive attitude. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a flexible approach will be key to your success in this rewarding role. Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced Adults Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Family Service Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Family Service Manager Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service. You may be expected to travel to other services as required, including to Central London Central Office and for in-person meetings held off site. Salary: £38,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and organisational requirements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and forming part of the out of hours on call rota for managers. About the Role We are seeking a Family Service Manager to lead our flagship family service based in HMP Altcourse. This is an ideal opportunity if you are seeking a hands-on role within a prison setting, confident in working in complex environments and wants to create meaningful change within punitive systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team who deliver high-quality, therapeutically informed, arts-based work with men in prison and their families. You will bring together creative group interventions, bespoke family counselling services, and day-to-day operational & practical family support within a complex prison environment. As the Family Service Manager, you will lead a team of Programme Co-Ordinator's, Facilitators, Family Counsellors, a Deputy Service Manager, and other appropriate staff. The team support operational booking for all social visits and deliver programmes such as Fathers Inside and Man Up which have received national recognition being delivered nationally across custodial and community settings. The role requires leadership experience, managing a diverse team, with line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to the participants of our programmes and their families. You will work closely with prison and Sodexo colleagues, as well as other internal SIG teams to ensure innovative, safe, and compassionate service delivery. Key Responsibilities Include: Line Management throughout the employee lifecycle embedding a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation. Creative leadership of creating and delivering engaging high-quality services and interventions which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and culture shifts in systems of power and compliance. Manage day-to-day operational delivery of programmes, the service, and visitors centre. Ensure core responsibilities and contractual requirements are fulfilled. Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery. Why work with Safe Ground Prisons? At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame. Working with Safe Ground means working differently. It s about meeting people without judgement, holding space for accountability, and using creativity to disrupt cycles of harm. We believe real change happens when people are seen, challenged and supported, even (and especially) inside prison walls. Please be informed that as this role is based within a Prison environment, therefore further vetting from SIG's enhanced DBS will be required such as MOJ clearance. About You This is a role for you if you truly believe change happens through relationships, not control; you will lead with warmth and clarity and hold care and accountability together. You will be part of a values-led organisation that takes people, reflection, and creativity seriously. You will be comfortable working within a prison setting, with regular interactions with people from all backgrounds and circumstances which have led to them being imprisoned. We're seeking a proactive leader, someone who has the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. You will be knowledgeable of the criminal justice setting, and ideally have experience within a similar environment. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals. Previous experience in facilitation of group programmes and/or training to various groups, ideally in a similar setting (preferably within a creative setting) Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds Demonstratable experience in leading a service/team in a similar capacity. Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff. Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software. Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Family Service Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Family Service Manager Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service. You may be expected to travel to other services as required, including to Central London Central Office and for in-person meetings held off site. Salary: £38,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and organisational requirements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and forming part of the out of hours on call rota for managers. About the Role We are seeking a Family Service Manager to lead our flagship family service based in HMP Altcourse. This is an ideal opportunity if you are seeking a hands-on role within a prison setting, confident in working in complex environments and wants to create meaningful change within punitive systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team who deliver high-quality, therapeutically informed, arts-based work with men in prison and their families. You will bring together creative group interventions, bespoke family counselling services, and day-to-day operational & practical family support within a complex prison environment. As the Family Service Manager, you will lead a team of Programme Co-Ordinator's, Facilitators, Family Counsellors, a Deputy Service Manager, and other appropriate staff. The team support operational booking for all social visits and deliver programmes such as Fathers Inside and Man Up which have received national recognition being delivered nationally across custodial and community settings. The role requires leadership experience, managing a diverse team, with line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to the participants of our programmes and their families. You will work closely with prison and Sodexo colleagues, as well as other internal SIG teams to ensure innovative, safe, and compassionate service delivery. Key Responsibilities Include: Line Management throughout the employee lifecycle embedding a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation. Creative leadership of creating and delivering engaging high-quality services and interventions which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and culture shifts in systems of power and compliance. Manage day-to-day operational delivery of programmes, the service, and visitors centre. Ensure core responsibilities and contractual requirements are fulfilled. Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery. Why work with Safe Ground Prisons? At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame. Working with Safe Ground means working differently. It s about meeting people without judgement, holding space for accountability, and using creativity to disrupt cycles of harm. We believe real change happens when people are seen, challenged and supported, even (and especially) inside prison walls. Please be informed that as this role is based within a Prison environment, therefore further vetting from SIG's enhanced DBS will be required such as MOJ clearance. About You This is a role for you if you truly believe change happens through relationships, not control; you will lead with warmth and clarity and hold care and accountability together. You will be part of a values-led organisation that takes people, reflection, and creativity seriously. You will be comfortable working within a prison setting, with regular interactions with people from all backgrounds and circumstances which have led to them being imprisoned. We're seeking a proactive leader, someone who has the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. You will be knowledgeable of the criminal justice setting, and ideally have experience within a similar environment. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals. Previous experience in facilitation of group programmes and/or training to various groups, ideally in a similar setting (preferably within a creative setting) Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds Demonstratable experience in leading a service/team in a similar capacity. Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff. Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software. Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
SUMMARY Position Title: Head of Programmes (CMDP) Mat-Cover Level: Level 6 Salary: £40, 000 - 46, 000 (FTE yearly) Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships Location: The Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days work from our office (Pro rata for part time) Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/weekly), fixed-term maternity cover contract for 1 year with potential for Part time (e.g., 32hrs/weekly) extension subject to funding. Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings (e.g. one 9pm finish once every two weeks) and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL). Start date: As soon as possible (potentially June with consideration for notice period) Benefits: TAA laptop (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.). The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action. Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers, and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We are looking for a Head of Programmes who believes in this vision and is capable of building the leadership of young people that enables them to turn the resources they have into the power they need to make the change they want. It will be your job to help grow the Changemaker Development programme, train and organise Changemakers, create magic and spark the hope for something more! If this excites you, then please apply. Before you skim the job description, please remember you dont have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply. Charity experience is not a requirement! We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more! AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1.You will be responsible for the Changemaker Development Programme (CMDP) including but limited to: Working with the Associate Director of Programmes and Associate Director of Partnerships to coordinate programmes planning and delivery timelines for CMDP. Managing cross programmatic projects to standardise processes and practices in the Programmes Department Designing and developing the recruitment process for Alumni to join the CMDP and create a targeted recruitment strategy to grow the Alumni Changemaker pool Managing the monitoring and evaluation of the programme including quantitative and qualitative data, and facilitate the process of ongoing learning being integrated into the programme Working with Programmes Leadership Team to coordinate and deliver a holistic safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care strategy across TAA s work with young people Responsible for holding the CMDP budget and ensuring that it is managed and spent in accordance with TAA expenses procedure e.g. signing off expenses up to £1,000 expenditure and escalating to Director of Programmes and Partnerships for amounts exceeding this. 2. You will be accountable for the learning design and delivery to include but not limited: Leading the design of the CMDP curriculum to agreed TAA standards engaging key stakeholders, e.g. alumni, programmes team, external partners Supporting Alumni Changemakers to design, deliver and facilitate social justice workshops in line with established pedagogical approaches at TAA. Leading the development of learning journeys for Alumni Changemakers. Working during school holidays for camps, and in the evenings to accommodate school hours, which may include regular evening work and unsocial hours during programme delivery. 3.You will be the port of call for the Changemakers and Community Organisers who will help run the programme, and a regular and trusted individual whom the young people know and can connect with. To include but not limited to: You will support the Changemakers in co-creating this space with young people in the community and helping them identify ways to bring participants along into the membership. You will be managing the Changemakers who are delivering the programme - and updating both the Community Director and Director of Programmes and Partnerships on their progress and development. You will hold the budget for the programme - keeping track of expenses and thinking through ways to keep costs down. You will ensure that you provide accurate and timely financial information to the budget lead for your work and to the Finance, HR & Operations team You will be responsible for holding relationships with Alumni Changemakers and holding the relational culture of the CMDP to ensure we have a brilliant atmosphere for learning, nurturing and growth for Alumni Changemakers, including but not limited to: Taking responsibility for the pastoral care of Alumni Changemakers on placement including building the pastoral care approach with the Programmes Leadership Team. Taking responsibility for building and nurturing key relationships with fellow social justice activists, organisers and educators in the sector who can support, challenge and inspire our Alumni Changemakers. Representing TAA at any applicable events, in the press and in activist circles Building and nurturing relationships with alumni/members. 4.You will be accountable for the learning design and development of the Leadership Development Framework. To include but not limited to: Designing and developing a cohesive, high-quality curriculum aligned to TAA s strategic goals and organisational values Establishing and embedding a clear pedagogical approach that underpins all delivery and supports effective facilitation Creating structured learning journeys that support the progression and development of young people as leaders Developing and maintaining facilitator guides, resources and tools to ensure consistency and quality across delivery Working with staff and members to ensure curriculum and pedagogy are effectively understood and implemented Reviewing delivery, gathering feedback and insights from members, and iterating on the curriculum and approach to continuously improve quality and impact 5.You will ensure that your programmatic activities are managed as well-oiled machines through pulling in the right people at the right time and ensuring that key milestones are met: Responsible for ensuring effective departmental administration including delegating key administrative tasks to relevant staff You will be working with the Director of Programme and Partnerships, Director of Community, the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team and others to think about the safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing needs of the young people participating in the programme and beyond. You will ensure safeguarding and Health and Safety standards are met across the programmes team and other critical policies and practices within the organisation, working proactively with relevant leads to understand requirements and operationalise effectively You will contribute towards risk management standards and ensure Health and Safety standards are met across programmatic and community team You will be responsible for managing and overseeing a suite of behind-the-scenes systems . click apply for full job details
May 02, 2026
Full time
SUMMARY Position Title: Head of Programmes (CMDP) Mat-Cover Level: Level 6 Salary: £40, 000 - 46, 000 (FTE yearly) Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships Location: The Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days work from our office (Pro rata for part time) Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/weekly), fixed-term maternity cover contract for 1 year with potential for Part time (e.g., 32hrs/weekly) extension subject to funding. Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings (e.g. one 9pm finish once every two weeks) and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL). Start date: As soon as possible (potentially June with consideration for notice period) Benefits: TAA laptop (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.). The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action. Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers, and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We are looking for a Head of Programmes who believes in this vision and is capable of building the leadership of young people that enables them to turn the resources they have into the power they need to make the change they want. It will be your job to help grow the Changemaker Development programme, train and organise Changemakers, create magic and spark the hope for something more! If this excites you, then please apply. Before you skim the job description, please remember you dont have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply. Charity experience is not a requirement! We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more! AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1.You will be responsible for the Changemaker Development Programme (CMDP) including but limited to: Working with the Associate Director of Programmes and Associate Director of Partnerships to coordinate programmes planning and delivery timelines for CMDP. Managing cross programmatic projects to standardise processes and practices in the Programmes Department Designing and developing the recruitment process for Alumni to join the CMDP and create a targeted recruitment strategy to grow the Alumni Changemaker pool Managing the monitoring and evaluation of the programme including quantitative and qualitative data, and facilitate the process of ongoing learning being integrated into the programme Working with Programmes Leadership Team to coordinate and deliver a holistic safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care strategy across TAA s work with young people Responsible for holding the CMDP budget and ensuring that it is managed and spent in accordance with TAA expenses procedure e.g. signing off expenses up to £1,000 expenditure and escalating to Director of Programmes and Partnerships for amounts exceeding this. 2. You will be accountable for the learning design and delivery to include but not limited: Leading the design of the CMDP curriculum to agreed TAA standards engaging key stakeholders, e.g. alumni, programmes team, external partners Supporting Alumni Changemakers to design, deliver and facilitate social justice workshops in line with established pedagogical approaches at TAA. Leading the development of learning journeys for Alumni Changemakers. Working during school holidays for camps, and in the evenings to accommodate school hours, which may include regular evening work and unsocial hours during programme delivery. 3.You will be the port of call for the Changemakers and Community Organisers who will help run the programme, and a regular and trusted individual whom the young people know and can connect with. To include but not limited to: You will support the Changemakers in co-creating this space with young people in the community and helping them identify ways to bring participants along into the membership. You will be managing the Changemakers who are delivering the programme - and updating both the Community Director and Director of Programmes and Partnerships on their progress and development. You will hold the budget for the programme - keeping track of expenses and thinking through ways to keep costs down. You will ensure that you provide accurate and timely financial information to the budget lead for your work and to the Finance, HR & Operations team You will be responsible for holding relationships with Alumni Changemakers and holding the relational culture of the CMDP to ensure we have a brilliant atmosphere for learning, nurturing and growth for Alumni Changemakers, including but not limited to: Taking responsibility for the pastoral care of Alumni Changemakers on placement including building the pastoral care approach with the Programmes Leadership Team. Taking responsibility for building and nurturing key relationships with fellow social justice activists, organisers and educators in the sector who can support, challenge and inspire our Alumni Changemakers. Representing TAA at any applicable events, in the press and in activist circles Building and nurturing relationships with alumni/members. 4.You will be accountable for the learning design and development of the Leadership Development Framework. To include but not limited to: Designing and developing a cohesive, high-quality curriculum aligned to TAA s strategic goals and organisational values Establishing and embedding a clear pedagogical approach that underpins all delivery and supports effective facilitation Creating structured learning journeys that support the progression and development of young people as leaders Developing and maintaining facilitator guides, resources and tools to ensure consistency and quality across delivery Working with staff and members to ensure curriculum and pedagogy are effectively understood and implemented Reviewing delivery, gathering feedback and insights from members, and iterating on the curriculum and approach to continuously improve quality and impact 5.You will ensure that your programmatic activities are managed as well-oiled machines through pulling in the right people at the right time and ensuring that key milestones are met: Responsible for ensuring effective departmental administration including delegating key administrative tasks to relevant staff You will be working with the Director of Programme and Partnerships, Director of Community, the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team and others to think about the safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing needs of the young people participating in the programme and beyond. You will ensure safeguarding and Health and Safety standards are met across the programmes team and other critical policies and practices within the organisation, working proactively with relevant leads to understand requirements and operationalise effectively You will contribute towards risk management standards and ensure Health and Safety standards are met across programmatic and community team You will be responsible for managing and overseeing a suite of behind-the-scenes systems . click apply for full job details
Training and Safety Coordinator - Surrey Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: TRAIN012439 Apply now Posted : March 4, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Surrey Surrey, BC V3S5X7, CAN Description Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best. Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table? Position Description Reporting to the Regional Manager, HR, the Training and Safety Coordinator has a secondary reporting relationship to the Plant Manager for safety-related responsibilities (approximately 40%), while training responsibilities (approximately 60%) report through HR. The Training and Safety Coordinator oversees training in Operations, Quality, and technical roles and is responsible for promoting and implementing policies and programs that ensure employee health and safety compliance. They ensure new employees complete induction requirements and current employees complete cross-training and process change training, working closely with supervisors and managers. The coordinator collaborates with the HR Business Partner and Plant Leadership to maintain accurate training materials and aligns the plant's training plan with Refresco NA's. They also stay updated on local and state training programs and incentives. Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements. Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF). Develop, plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate training activities focused on job competence and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with site technical experts in operations, maintenance, and other technical functions to ensure effective training outcomes. Serve as the primary point of contact for plant employees, leadership, third parties, and during site audits for training requests and issues. Ensure proper use of the Learning Management System (Alchemy) to track and manage training. Accurately record training registers, certificates, and test/authorization results. Maintain training records for all employees including agency staff. Coordinate and schedules training together with plant leadership, plant HR Business Partner, Supervisors and Line Leads. Proactively develop, document, and maintain plant-specific SOPs, ensuring they are shared with all levels of plant leadership. Work closely with corporate training manager (dotted line relationship) for guidance, coaching, and input on objectives. Collaborate with the corporate training manager and peers to determine where to focus specialized efforts in order to share expertise and resources with across sites. Build a network within Refresco NA Operations and HR focused on training initiatives. Support department and line managers in identifying training gaps and assist in scheduling relevant training. Develops and delivers training programs educating staff on health and safety risks found in the organization. Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained. Monitors personal protection equipment or other related supplies. Monitors known health and safety hazards, such as noise and air levels. Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment. May develop and communicate facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans. Work within the constraints of the plant and Refresco NA budget for training. Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of knowledge, skills, and techniques into employee work behaviors and processes. Ensure standardization of departmental training representatives/facilitators Document training procedures. Prepare and distribute training aids, instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms and visual aids. Identify, apply for, and leverage State and Local training grants. Collaborate with local technical schools to meet training needs. Ability to actively seek grant opportunities. Required Skills: Experience in high-speed food/beverage manufacturing preferred. Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point, experience with Alchemy and/or other training system a plus. Demonstrated training experience in a production environment combined with strong project management skills. Strong project management skills, understands continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Strong team player able to work across multiple functions. Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented. Ability to work under deadline pressures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written. Communication Skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills for delivering training, communicating safety expectations, collaborating with teams, and conveying complex operational and regulatory information clearly. Technical and Safety Knowledge - Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, safety practices, and systems to ensure relevant and effective training content. Decision-Making & Judgment - Ability to make sound decisions related to training priorities, safety risks, and compliance requirements, escalating issues appropriately when risk or complexity increases. Leadership and Facilitation - Ability to lead training and safety sessions and engage participants, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development. Collaboration - Strong teamwork skills to work with various departments (HR, Operations, Technical) and external partners (technical schools, grant agencies). Organizational Skills - Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple training and safety initiatives, maintain accurate records, and ensure documentation meets compliance requirements. Problem-Solving - Assess training and safety needs, identify gaps, and develop solutions to improve employee competence and performance. Adaptability - Flexibility to adjust training programs and approaches based on changing plant needs, technology, or regulatory requirements. Prioritization & Multitasking - Ability to balance competing training and safety demands, prioritize based on operational risk and business needs, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Project Management - Plan, organize, and execute training projects, ensuring they are completed within time and budget constraints. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required; undergraduate degree in a related field preferred. 1-5 years of relevant experience in training, safety, and/or Human Resources within a manufacturing environment. Role allocation is approximately 60% Training Coordinator and 40% Safety Coordinator, requiring the ability to balance both responsibilities effectively. Performs work under general supervision while exercising independent judgment in routine training and safety activities. Handles moderately complex training and safety-related issues, escalating more complex matters to higher-level staff as appropriate. Demonstrates solid working knowledge of training systems, safety practices, and compliance requirements. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to peers or less-experienced employees. Relevant certifications (e.g., safety, train-the-trainer, forklift, or equivalent) may be required or preferred based on site needs. Working Conditions: Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet. Travel Requirements: Travel anticipated: Rarely Physical Requirements: R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%) Physical Demand R O F Stand or Sit X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X X Carry weight, lift X Walking X Driving X Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance X Visual/Sensory - This position requires strong attention to detail, engaging one or more senses simultaneously. . click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Training and Safety Coordinator - Surrey Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: TRAIN012439 Apply now Posted : March 4, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Surrey Surrey, BC V3S5X7, CAN Description Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best. Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table? Position Description Reporting to the Regional Manager, HR, the Training and Safety Coordinator has a secondary reporting relationship to the Plant Manager for safety-related responsibilities (approximately 40%), while training responsibilities (approximately 60%) report through HR. The Training and Safety Coordinator oversees training in Operations, Quality, and technical roles and is responsible for promoting and implementing policies and programs that ensure employee health and safety compliance. They ensure new employees complete induction requirements and current employees complete cross-training and process change training, working closely with supervisors and managers. The coordinator collaborates with the HR Business Partner and Plant Leadership to maintain accurate training materials and aligns the plant's training plan with Refresco NA's. They also stay updated on local and state training programs and incentives. Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements. Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF). Develop, plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate training activities focused on job competence and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with site technical experts in operations, maintenance, and other technical functions to ensure effective training outcomes. Serve as the primary point of contact for plant employees, leadership, third parties, and during site audits for training requests and issues. Ensure proper use of the Learning Management System (Alchemy) to track and manage training. Accurately record training registers, certificates, and test/authorization results. Maintain training records for all employees including agency staff. Coordinate and schedules training together with plant leadership, plant HR Business Partner, Supervisors and Line Leads. Proactively develop, document, and maintain plant-specific SOPs, ensuring they are shared with all levels of plant leadership. Work closely with corporate training manager (dotted line relationship) for guidance, coaching, and input on objectives. Collaborate with the corporate training manager and peers to determine where to focus specialized efforts in order to share expertise and resources with across sites. Build a network within Refresco NA Operations and HR focused on training initiatives. Support department and line managers in identifying training gaps and assist in scheduling relevant training. Develops and delivers training programs educating staff on health and safety risks found in the organization. Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained. Monitors personal protection equipment or other related supplies. Monitors known health and safety hazards, such as noise and air levels. Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment. May develop and communicate facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans. Work within the constraints of the plant and Refresco NA budget for training. Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of knowledge, skills, and techniques into employee work behaviors and processes. Ensure standardization of departmental training representatives/facilitators Document training procedures. Prepare and distribute training aids, instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms and visual aids. Identify, apply for, and leverage State and Local training grants. Collaborate with local technical schools to meet training needs. Ability to actively seek grant opportunities. Required Skills: Experience in high-speed food/beverage manufacturing preferred. Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point, experience with Alchemy and/or other training system a plus. Demonstrated training experience in a production environment combined with strong project management skills. Strong project management skills, understands continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Strong team player able to work across multiple functions. Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented. Ability to work under deadline pressures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written. Communication Skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills for delivering training, communicating safety expectations, collaborating with teams, and conveying complex operational and regulatory information clearly. Technical and Safety Knowledge - Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, safety practices, and systems to ensure relevant and effective training content. Decision-Making & Judgment - Ability to make sound decisions related to training priorities, safety risks, and compliance requirements, escalating issues appropriately when risk or complexity increases. Leadership and Facilitation - Ability to lead training and safety sessions and engage participants, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development. Collaboration - Strong teamwork skills to work with various departments (HR, Operations, Technical) and external partners (technical schools, grant agencies). Organizational Skills - Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple training and safety initiatives, maintain accurate records, and ensure documentation meets compliance requirements. Problem-Solving - Assess training and safety needs, identify gaps, and develop solutions to improve employee competence and performance. Adaptability - Flexibility to adjust training programs and approaches based on changing plant needs, technology, or regulatory requirements. Prioritization & Multitasking - Ability to balance competing training and safety demands, prioritize based on operational risk and business needs, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Project Management - Plan, organize, and execute training projects, ensuring they are completed within time and budget constraints. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required; undergraduate degree in a related field preferred. 1-5 years of relevant experience in training, safety, and/or Human Resources within a manufacturing environment. Role allocation is approximately 60% Training Coordinator and 40% Safety Coordinator, requiring the ability to balance both responsibilities effectively. Performs work under general supervision while exercising independent judgment in routine training and safety activities. Handles moderately complex training and safety-related issues, escalating more complex matters to higher-level staff as appropriate. Demonstrates solid working knowledge of training systems, safety practices, and compliance requirements. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to peers or less-experienced employees. Relevant certifications (e.g., safety, train-the-trainer, forklift, or equivalent) may be required or preferred based on site needs. Working Conditions: Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet. Travel Requirements: Travel anticipated: Rarely Physical Requirements: R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%) Physical Demand R O F Stand or Sit X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X X Carry weight, lift X Walking X Driving X Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance X Visual/Sensory - This position requires strong attention to detail, engaging one or more senses simultaneously. . click apply for full job details
Dowds is a long established, multidisciplinary engineering and construction Building Services Engineering company headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1978, our expertise spans the full lifecycle of complex-built environments from initial design and systems integration through to installation, commissioning, and handover. Across specific sectors: life science, commercial, education and healthcare. Operating at a gold standard for best managed company and investors in people, our vision is to set the standard for excellence, driving progress, responsibility, and lasting impact. While keeping our clients and our people at the heart of what we do. We are seeking Dowds are seeking an L&D Business Partner to join the wider People and Culture Team supporting the development of individuals both personally and professionally with a focus on increasing the leadership and management capability at Dowds. The L&D Business Partner will work with leaders to assess team needs, recommend learning solutions, and promote a high-performance, people-focused culture. What you'll be responsible for Leads on the individual and collective development of the Emerging talent and Internal development programmes, ensuring that key learning milestones are achieved. Offers advice and support on apprenticeships for business areas to ensure that apprenticeship levy utilisation is optimised alongside meeting business needs through high quality learning provision Provide Coaching and support for those on DOWD's talent programmes. Plans a yearly learning curriculum based on the needs of the business and employees. Proactively manages relationships with external suppliers to optimise performance and ensure best value. What we are looking for Experience within L&D and exposure with the above list of responsibilities Excellent communicator and facilitator CIPD Qualified Implemented and delivered training programmes Experience working across different departments on collective and individual projects Construction, manufacturing or engineering industry knowledge Qualified coach Why Join Dowds 41 Days Holiday Gold Investor in People Early Finish Fridays Private Medical Bonus Pension Work from home Plus, many more Dowds is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Dowds is a long established, multidisciplinary engineering and construction Building Services Engineering company headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1978, our expertise spans the full lifecycle of complex-built environments from initial design and systems integration through to installation, commissioning, and handover. Across specific sectors: life science, commercial, education and healthcare. Operating at a gold standard for best managed company and investors in people, our vision is to set the standard for excellence, driving progress, responsibility, and lasting impact. While keeping our clients and our people at the heart of what we do. We are seeking Dowds are seeking an L&D Business Partner to join the wider People and Culture Team supporting the development of individuals both personally and professionally with a focus on increasing the leadership and management capability at Dowds. The L&D Business Partner will work with leaders to assess team needs, recommend learning solutions, and promote a high-performance, people-focused culture. What you'll be responsible for Leads on the individual and collective development of the Emerging talent and Internal development programmes, ensuring that key learning milestones are achieved. Offers advice and support on apprenticeships for business areas to ensure that apprenticeship levy utilisation is optimised alongside meeting business needs through high quality learning provision Provide Coaching and support for those on DOWD's talent programmes. Plans a yearly learning curriculum based on the needs of the business and employees. Proactively manages relationships with external suppliers to optimise performance and ensure best value. What we are looking for Experience within L&D and exposure with the above list of responsibilities Excellent communicator and facilitator CIPD Qualified Implemented and delivered training programmes Experience working across different departments on collective and individual projects Construction, manufacturing or engineering industry knowledge Qualified coach Why Join Dowds 41 Days Holiday Gold Investor in People Early Finish Fridays Private Medical Bonus Pension Work from home Plus, many more Dowds is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Learning and Development Manager Location: Vauxhall Salary : £35,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time Closing date: 26th May 2025 Are you a passionate Learning & Development professional who knows how to turn strategy into engaging, high-impact learning? We re looking for an experienced L&D Manager to join us in Vauxhall, working full time, 35 hours per week, leading the delivery of an organisation-wide learning strategy that develops people, builds capability and drives performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape learning across a purpose-led organisation, leading a team of facilitators and working closely with senior leaders, HR and subject matter experts to deliver training that truly makes a difference. What you ll be doing: Lead the delivery of organisational learning programmes including induction, compliance, leadership, management, EDI and behavioural skills Manage and develop a team of L&D Training Facilitators Oversee training schedules and rotas to ensure seamless delivery across the business Step in to facilitate sessions where required Partner with internal teams to translate specialist knowledge into engaging, practical training Ensure all learning content is high-quality, inclusive and aligned to business needs Own LMS content, reporting, training data and performance metrics Support annual and quarterly L&D planning, KPI reporting and continuous improvement Oversee apprenticeships, skills mapping and development pathways What we re looking for: Proven experience in L&D, facilitation and people management Strong track record designing and delivering both digital and face-to-face learning Ability to analyse training needs and measure learning impact Confident communicator who can engage a wide range of audiences Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Experience using Microsoft Office and LMS platforms Experience delivering training linked to therapeutic, recovery-focused or psychosocial practice Ideally, you ll also have: Experience in the charity, social care, justice or recovery sectors Knowledge of apprenticeships or accredited programmes CIPD qualification (or equivalent) Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate/Diploma in Learning & Development (or willingness to work towards) This is more than an L&D role, it s a chance to influence culture, develop people and help create lasting impact through learning. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Learning and Development Manager Location: Vauxhall Salary : £35,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time Closing date: 26th May 2025 Are you a passionate Learning & Development professional who knows how to turn strategy into engaging, high-impact learning? We re looking for an experienced L&D Manager to join us in Vauxhall, working full time, 35 hours per week, leading the delivery of an organisation-wide learning strategy that develops people, builds capability and drives performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape learning across a purpose-led organisation, leading a team of facilitators and working closely with senior leaders, HR and subject matter experts to deliver training that truly makes a difference. What you ll be doing: Lead the delivery of organisational learning programmes including induction, compliance, leadership, management, EDI and behavioural skills Manage and develop a team of L&D Training Facilitators Oversee training schedules and rotas to ensure seamless delivery across the business Step in to facilitate sessions where required Partner with internal teams to translate specialist knowledge into engaging, practical training Ensure all learning content is high-quality, inclusive and aligned to business needs Own LMS content, reporting, training data and performance metrics Support annual and quarterly L&D planning, KPI reporting and continuous improvement Oversee apprenticeships, skills mapping and development pathways What we re looking for: Proven experience in L&D, facilitation and people management Strong track record designing and delivering both digital and face-to-face learning Ability to analyse training needs and measure learning impact Confident communicator who can engage a wide range of audiences Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Experience using Microsoft Office and LMS platforms Experience delivering training linked to therapeutic, recovery-focused or psychosocial practice Ideally, you ll also have: Experience in the charity, social care, justice or recovery sectors Knowledge of apprenticeships or accredited programmes CIPD qualification (or equivalent) Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate/Diploma in Learning & Development (or willingness to work towards) This is more than an L&D role, it s a chance to influence culture, develop people and help create lasting impact through learning. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Learning and Development Facilitator Location: Vauxhall Salary : £28,210 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 26th May 2026 Are you an engaging trainer who can bring learning to life? We re looking for an engaging L&D Training Facilitator to join our team in London on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You ll deliver high-quality, inclusive and impactful learning across the organisation, helping colleagues build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to support clients effectively across a range of services. You ll work across virtual, hybrid and face-to-face settings, playing a key role in ensuring training is accessible, consistent and aligned with operational needs. What you ll be doing Deliver engaging training across online, hybrid and classroom environments Facilitate core learning including induction, compliance, EDI, behavioural skills, and leadership & management modules Deliver specialist content including recovery models, trauma-informed practice, motivational approaches, justice services, housing, employment and clinical support Adapt learning to diverse audiences, making complex topics practical and accessible Work with SMEs to ensure content remains accurate, relevant and up to date Support scheduling, attendance, certificates and learner communications Collect feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of learning delivery Cross-cover with other facilitators to ensure uninterrupted training provision What we re looking for Experience delivering training in justice, health, social care, recovery or education settings Confident facilitation skills across virtual and in-person delivery Ability to design, deliver, evaluate and improve learning programmes Strong communication skills with the ability to engage varied audiences Excellent organisation and time management skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, Zoom and Teams Desirable Knowledge of addiction, recovery models or trauma-informed practice Experience of blended learning and adult learning methodologies CIPD membership or relevant professional qualification Qualifications Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Learning & Development (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it This is a chance to make a real impact through learning, supporting staff to develop the skills that directly improve outcomes for the people they work with. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Learning and Development Facilitator Location: Vauxhall Salary : £28,210 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 26th May 2026 Are you an engaging trainer who can bring learning to life? We re looking for an engaging L&D Training Facilitator to join our team in London on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You ll deliver high-quality, inclusive and impactful learning across the organisation, helping colleagues build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to support clients effectively across a range of services. You ll work across virtual, hybrid and face-to-face settings, playing a key role in ensuring training is accessible, consistent and aligned with operational needs. What you ll be doing Deliver engaging training across online, hybrid and classroom environments Facilitate core learning including induction, compliance, EDI, behavioural skills, and leadership & management modules Deliver specialist content including recovery models, trauma-informed practice, motivational approaches, justice services, housing, employment and clinical support Adapt learning to diverse audiences, making complex topics practical and accessible Work with SMEs to ensure content remains accurate, relevant and up to date Support scheduling, attendance, certificates and learner communications Collect feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of learning delivery Cross-cover with other facilitators to ensure uninterrupted training provision What we re looking for Experience delivering training in justice, health, social care, recovery or education settings Confident facilitation skills across virtual and in-person delivery Ability to design, deliver, evaluate and improve learning programmes Strong communication skills with the ability to engage varied audiences Excellent organisation and time management skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, Zoom and Teams Desirable Knowledge of addiction, recovery models or trauma-informed practice Experience of blended learning and adult learning methodologies CIPD membership or relevant professional qualification Qualifications Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Learning & Development (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it This is a chance to make a real impact through learning, supporting staff to develop the skills that directly improve outcomes for the people they work with. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Who are we Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network. At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors - both emerging and established - we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart . About The Role Role Purpose The Learning & Development Programme Lead plays a pivotal role in delivering Knight Frank's new learning strategy. The role, a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, will focus will be on operational delivery i.e. vendor discovery and management, program execution and support, and acting as the link between Knight Frank, Procurement, and external learning partners as we design, build, and launch our new learning portfolio.This role is critical in ensuring learning at Knight Frank is high quality, scalable, business aligned, and fully integrated into the firm's talent and culture priorities, unlocking the potential of all our people, fostering inclusion and belonging, and strengthening our ability to deliver for our clients. Skills & Experience Experience leading, managing, or coordinating large scale programmes or transformation initiatives Strong project management capability with excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Knowledge of the end-to-end Instructional Design process (Theory, needs analysis, best practices, trends, evaluating impact, learning technology, etc.) and the ability to apply this knowledge Experience designing and/or delivering via a variety of learning modalities (Blended Learning, Experiential Design, Flipped Classroom, Multimedia, ILT/VILT, etc.) Experience managing and maintaining learning programmes and scaling delivery through train the trainer models Experience with digital learning technology and platforms LMS administration experience (Workday preferred but not essential Proven experience curating, working with, and managing external vendors or partners Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand business priorities, commercial drivers, and operational realities, and align learning solutions accordingly Experience building clear, evidence based business cases, including articulating value, trade offs, risks, and return on investment Strong consultative and stakeholder management capability, with the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor - diagnosing problems, framing options, and using insight, process, and judgement to influence decisions and challenge thinking at all levels Experience gathering user feedback through surveys, focus groups, or direct facilitation Strong analytical and data literacy skills, able to translate learning metrics and KPIs into clear business insights and narratives that diagnose issues, reveal cultural and performance impact, guide decisions, and demonstrate value. Ability to champion new initiatives, bringing people along the journey and supporting adoption Agile and adaptable to last minute pivots and timeline changes; comfortable working with ambiguity or incomplete/changing information Curious, open minded, and ready to learn, with the ability to look ahead, ask questions, and adapt to change with creativity, resilience, and flexibility Growth mindset and an eagerness to build subject matter expertise through hands on experience A strong commitment to belonging and inclusion across all initiatives, designing learning experiences that are accessible, fair, and responsive to diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and career stages. Key Responsibilities Vendor Discovery, Evaluation & Selection Lead vendor discovery, evaluation, and selection in partnership with Procurement. Translate learning priorities into requirements, criteria, and decision frameworks. Partner with Procurement to run structured discovery processes including market scans, demos, deep dives, and comparative evaluation. Produce high quality documentation, recommendations, and evidence based assessments. Vendor Onboarding & Partnership Management Act as day to day operational lead with external learning providers. Ensure providers deliver against Knight Frank learning principles, design standards, and strategic intent. Establish clear feedback loops and manage vendor performance, risks, and dependencies. Program Delivery & Governance Own project plans, milestones, governance, and cross functional coordination for assigned learning pillars. Track timelines, risks, dependencies, build phases, and readiness activities. Ensure learning solutions meet experience, quality, and scalability standards. Pilots, Go Live & Continuous Improvement Coordinate pilot sessions, gather and synthesise feedback, and work with vendors to implement refinements. Support successful go lives, ensuring logistics, comms, content, and stakeholders are aligned. Capture lessons learned and apply insights to future design and delivery cycles. Represent the "learning lens" in discussions, constructively challenging approaches to ensure quality. Scaling Learning through Expanded Ownership Identify and coordinate with subject matter experts across the business to translate their knowledge into focused, bite sized learning experiences (i.e. short sessions, webinars, lunch and learns, office hours, etc.). Support SMEs to design and deliver these sessions effectively by providing structure, facilitation guidance, and supporting materials, and manage delivery in partnership with relevant leaders. Create reusable resources, facilitator notes, and practical reference materials to ensure learning can be sustained and scaled beyond the original SME.We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments and brings a modern, commercial approach to learning. You'll be at your best if you: Are comfortable working with ambiguity and shifting priorities, using judgment rather than rigid frameworks Bring a creative, forward-thinking approach to learning, leveraging technology and new ways of building skills Can confidently influence and challenge stakeholders, building buy-in and driving change across the business Balance independence with collaboration - comfortable taking ownership while working closely with others Show credibility and authenticity, building
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Who are we Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network. At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors - both emerging and established - we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart . About The Role Role Purpose The Learning & Development Programme Lead plays a pivotal role in delivering Knight Frank's new learning strategy. The role, a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, will focus will be on operational delivery i.e. vendor discovery and management, program execution and support, and acting as the link between Knight Frank, Procurement, and external learning partners as we design, build, and launch our new learning portfolio.This role is critical in ensuring learning at Knight Frank is high quality, scalable, business aligned, and fully integrated into the firm's talent and culture priorities, unlocking the potential of all our people, fostering inclusion and belonging, and strengthening our ability to deliver for our clients. Skills & Experience Experience leading, managing, or coordinating large scale programmes or transformation initiatives Strong project management capability with excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Knowledge of the end-to-end Instructional Design process (Theory, needs analysis, best practices, trends, evaluating impact, learning technology, etc.) and the ability to apply this knowledge Experience designing and/or delivering via a variety of learning modalities (Blended Learning, Experiential Design, Flipped Classroom, Multimedia, ILT/VILT, etc.) Experience managing and maintaining learning programmes and scaling delivery through train the trainer models Experience with digital learning technology and platforms LMS administration experience (Workday preferred but not essential Proven experience curating, working with, and managing external vendors or partners Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand business priorities, commercial drivers, and operational realities, and align learning solutions accordingly Experience building clear, evidence based business cases, including articulating value, trade offs, risks, and return on investment Strong consultative and stakeholder management capability, with the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor - diagnosing problems, framing options, and using insight, process, and judgement to influence decisions and challenge thinking at all levels Experience gathering user feedback through surveys, focus groups, or direct facilitation Strong analytical and data literacy skills, able to translate learning metrics and KPIs into clear business insights and narratives that diagnose issues, reveal cultural and performance impact, guide decisions, and demonstrate value. Ability to champion new initiatives, bringing people along the journey and supporting adoption Agile and adaptable to last minute pivots and timeline changes; comfortable working with ambiguity or incomplete/changing information Curious, open minded, and ready to learn, with the ability to look ahead, ask questions, and adapt to change with creativity, resilience, and flexibility Growth mindset and an eagerness to build subject matter expertise through hands on experience A strong commitment to belonging and inclusion across all initiatives, designing learning experiences that are accessible, fair, and responsive to diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and career stages. Key Responsibilities Vendor Discovery, Evaluation & Selection Lead vendor discovery, evaluation, and selection in partnership with Procurement. Translate learning priorities into requirements, criteria, and decision frameworks. Partner with Procurement to run structured discovery processes including market scans, demos, deep dives, and comparative evaluation. Produce high quality documentation, recommendations, and evidence based assessments. Vendor Onboarding & Partnership Management Act as day to day operational lead with external learning providers. Ensure providers deliver against Knight Frank learning principles, design standards, and strategic intent. Establish clear feedback loops and manage vendor performance, risks, and dependencies. Program Delivery & Governance Own project plans, milestones, governance, and cross functional coordination for assigned learning pillars. Track timelines, risks, dependencies, build phases, and readiness activities. Ensure learning solutions meet experience, quality, and scalability standards. Pilots, Go Live & Continuous Improvement Coordinate pilot sessions, gather and synthesise feedback, and work with vendors to implement refinements. Support successful go lives, ensuring logistics, comms, content, and stakeholders are aligned. Capture lessons learned and apply insights to future design and delivery cycles. Represent the "learning lens" in discussions, constructively challenging approaches to ensure quality. Scaling Learning through Expanded Ownership Identify and coordinate with subject matter experts across the business to translate their knowledge into focused, bite sized learning experiences (i.e. short sessions, webinars, lunch and learns, office hours, etc.). Support SMEs to design and deliver these sessions effectively by providing structure, facilitation guidance, and supporting materials, and manage delivery in partnership with relevant leaders. Create reusable resources, facilitator notes, and practical reference materials to ensure learning can be sustained and scaled beyond the original SME.We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments and brings a modern, commercial approach to learning. You'll be at your best if you: Are comfortable working with ambiguity and shifting priorities, using judgment rather than rigid frameworks Bring a creative, forward-thinking approach to learning, leveraging technology and new ways of building skills Can confidently influence and challenge stakeholders, building buy-in and driving change across the business Balance independence with collaboration - comfortable taking ownership while working closely with others Show credibility and authenticity, building
Learning and Development Facilitator - Part Time Location: Vauxhall Salary : £22,568 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: 26th May 2026 Help shape confident practice through powerful, purpose-led learning. We re looking for a L&D Training Facilitator to join our team in Vauxhall, working part-time (28 hours per week). This is a hands-on facilitation role where you ll deliver engaging, inclusive and consistent learning across the organisation helping staff build the therapeutic knowledge and practical skills they need to support clients effectively. Working closely with the L&D Manager, you ll deliver training across virtual, hybrid and face-to-face formats, ensuring learning is accessible, well-timed, and aligned with operational needs. Your work will span everything from mandatory and compliance training to induction, EDI, leadership and management development, as well as specialist modules covering recovery, trauma-informed practice, justice, housing, clinical and employment services. What you ll be doing Deliver engaging training across a range of audiences and formats Facilitate core programmes including induction, compliance, EDI, leadership & behavioural skills Deliver therapeutic and recovery-focused learning (e.g. trauma-informed care, motivational approaches, psychosocial support) Adapt content into practical, real-world learning staff can apply immediately Work across a cross-cover model to maintain seamless delivery across the team Collaborate with SMEs and L&D colleagues to keep content accurate, relevant and aligned Behind the scenes Prepare lesson plans, resources and learning materials with accessibility in mind Support scheduling, attendance, certificates and LMS updates alongside the admin team Collect learner feedback and contribute to evaluation and impact reporting Maintain compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and organisational standards What we re looking for Experience delivering training in health, social care, justice, recovery or education settings Confident facilitation skills across both virtual and in-person environments Nice to have Understanding of addiction, trauma-informed or recovery-oriented practice Experience with blended learning or accredited programmes L&D qualification (or willingness to work towards one) This is a role where no two days are the same, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making a real difference through learning that matters. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Learning and Development Facilitator - Part Time Location: Vauxhall Salary : £22,568 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: 26th May 2026 Help shape confident practice through powerful, purpose-led learning. We re looking for a L&D Training Facilitator to join our team in Vauxhall, working part-time (28 hours per week). This is a hands-on facilitation role where you ll deliver engaging, inclusive and consistent learning across the organisation helping staff build the therapeutic knowledge and practical skills they need to support clients effectively. Working closely with the L&D Manager, you ll deliver training across virtual, hybrid and face-to-face formats, ensuring learning is accessible, well-timed, and aligned with operational needs. Your work will span everything from mandatory and compliance training to induction, EDI, leadership and management development, as well as specialist modules covering recovery, trauma-informed practice, justice, housing, clinical and employment services. What you ll be doing Deliver engaging training across a range of audiences and formats Facilitate core programmes including induction, compliance, EDI, leadership & behavioural skills Deliver therapeutic and recovery-focused learning (e.g. trauma-informed care, motivational approaches, psychosocial support) Adapt content into practical, real-world learning staff can apply immediately Work across a cross-cover model to maintain seamless delivery across the team Collaborate with SMEs and L&D colleagues to keep content accurate, relevant and aligned Behind the scenes Prepare lesson plans, resources and learning materials with accessibility in mind Support scheduling, attendance, certificates and LMS updates alongside the admin team Collect learner feedback and contribute to evaluation and impact reporting Maintain compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and organisational standards What we re looking for Experience delivering training in health, social care, justice, recovery or education settings Confident facilitation skills across both virtual and in-person environments Nice to have Understanding of addiction, trauma-informed or recovery-oriented practice Experience with blended learning or accredited programmes L&D qualification (or willingness to work towards one) This is a role where no two days are the same, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making a real difference through learning that matters. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Guys Marsh Location: HMP Guys Marsh Department: Prison delivery Salary: £16,964 Hours: 21 hours / 3 days per week Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison? Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Guys Marsh. Working closely with the prison and their staff, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising peer opportunities for people in prison to learn to read. Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and possess personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. This role will be prison based, working 3 days per week. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture our people really want to work for the organisation. We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. However, these roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised. Please note this is a fixed term role until 31 st March 2026, with possibility of extension Please note this role is subject to contract award. Closing date: 9 th October 2025 Interviews are planned for: 14th October 2025 - Online REF-
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Prison Facilitator - HMP Guys Marsh Location: HMP Guys Marsh Department: Prison delivery Salary: £16,964 Hours: 21 hours / 3 days per week Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison? Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Guys Marsh. Working closely with the prison and their staff, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising peer opportunities for people in prison to learn to read. Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and possess personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. This role will be prison based, working 3 days per week. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture our people really want to work for the organisation. We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. However, these roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised. Please note this is a fixed term role until 31 st March 2026, with possibility of extension Please note this role is subject to contract award. Closing date: 9 th October 2025 Interviews are planned for: 14th October 2025 - Online REF-
Training Manager Head Office - Wonderfield Group Contract: Full Time Salary: 44,000 Contracted Hours: 40 The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory. Essential Skills / Knowledge: Experienced training professional. A background in operations is desirable Experience in facilitating Intermediate to advanced IT skills (MS Office 365), specifically Teams Passion for coaching Stakeholder engagement and commercially minded Excellent planning, organising and time management skills Excellent communication skills Self-motivation and ability to work on one's own Great attention to detail and accuracy Ability to anticipate needs and to react quickly to demands Great flexibility Overview of the role Cover the South and Central regions The Retail Training Manager is critical in providing classroom-based learning, 'on-the-shopfloor' support as well as creating and implementing learning content for retail kiosks. The successful applicant will have proven training experience and have a hospitality/retail operations or training background at Manager (or equivalent level). You will be working as part of a progressive Learning and Development team and must be commercially minded ensuring training support is beneficial, attractive, and cost effective to the end user and business. • Proven experience in food service or franchise training, ideally within fresh food retail or restaurant environments. • Strong understanding of kiosk operations in grocery environments. • Experienced in managing multiple training programs across both franchised and corporate retail formats. • Skilled in designing and delivering training content including SOPs, e-learning modules, and practical, hands-on materials. • Confident facilitator across both classroom and operational training environments. • Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing individuals and teams. • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills. • Commercially minded, with the ability to align training initiatives with wider business objectives. • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Teams, and experienced with digital learning platforms such as Attensi. • Highly organised and self-motivated, with excellent planning, time management, and attention to detail. • Adaptable and flexible, able to respond quickly to changing priorities and business needs. • Comfortable working independently or collaboratively within cross-functional teams. • Level 3 Food Safety certification (or equivalent) preferred. • Ability to travel frequently across the UK to support franchise, PAC an
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Training Manager Head Office - Wonderfield Group Contract: Full Time Salary: 44,000 Contracted Hours: 40 The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory. Essential Skills / Knowledge: Experienced training professional. A background in operations is desirable Experience in facilitating Intermediate to advanced IT skills (MS Office 365), specifically Teams Passion for coaching Stakeholder engagement and commercially minded Excellent planning, organising and time management skills Excellent communication skills Self-motivation and ability to work on one's own Great attention to detail and accuracy Ability to anticipate needs and to react quickly to demands Great flexibility Overview of the role Cover the South and Central regions The Retail Training Manager is critical in providing classroom-based learning, 'on-the-shopfloor' support as well as creating and implementing learning content for retail kiosks. The successful applicant will have proven training experience and have a hospitality/retail operations or training background at Manager (or equivalent level). You will be working as part of a progressive Learning and Development team and must be commercially minded ensuring training support is beneficial, attractive, and cost effective to the end user and business. • Proven experience in food service or franchise training, ideally within fresh food retail or restaurant environments. • Strong understanding of kiosk operations in grocery environments. • Experienced in managing multiple training programs across both franchised and corporate retail formats. • Skilled in designing and delivering training content including SOPs, e-learning modules, and practical, hands-on materials. • Confident facilitator across both classroom and operational training environments. • Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing individuals and teams. • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills. • Commercially minded, with the ability to align training initiatives with wider business objectives. • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Teams, and experienced with digital learning platforms such as Attensi. • Highly organised and self-motivated, with excellent planning, time management, and attention to detail. • Adaptable and flexible, able to respond quickly to changing priorities and business needs. • Comfortable working independently or collaboratively within cross-functional teams. • Level 3 Food Safety certification (or equivalent) preferred. • Ability to travel frequently across the UK to support franchise, PAC an
Learning and Development Facilitator Part-time Flexible hours/days £28500 FTE + Bens: Do you have excellent communication and written skills, experience in using systems and can demonstrate strong organisational ability? Are you looking for the flexibility of a part-time role in a transformative, engaged and values-led business? You will be supporting the Learning and Development function by assisting with the delivery of training needs across the business, working with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring training requirements are met. You will report to the People Development and Talent partner by booking training courses, updating online records and ensuring compliance and be a valued member of an enthusiastic and committed HR team. This Learning & Development Facilitator role is: Part-time Flexibility around hours/days to be 16.5 or 21.5 hours, and one working day must be on Monday As a Part-time Learning and Development Facilitator, responsibilities will include: Assisting in identifying training gaps and aligning learning initiatives with the organisation's strategic goals and individual employee development plans. Booking and facilitating induction sessions for new starters, including all relevant paperwork. Assessing the effectiveness of training programs and making recommendations for improvements based on data and feedback. To develop and maintain the Learning and Development section of the ERP system (Oracle), ensuring all training and competencies are up-to-date, qualifications and skills are recorded, and the software is used to its full potential. Collaborating with managers, human resources, heads of department, and external training providers to support training needs. Maintain and produce management and departmental reports. Booking of all training/meeting rooms and lunches, along with booking in the delegates. Coordinating with local schools to facilitate students joining the port for work experience, ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed before the start date. Bens - What you will get: Private healthcare - after 6 months completion of probation Discretionary bonus - average 5% of annual salary 6 x death in service Matched contribution pension up to 15% employer contribution 25 days annual leave + a day off for birthday and 8 days bank holidays (pro-rata) If this Learning and Development Facilitator role sounds like something you feel you could add value to and you want to contribute to continued succession, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
Learning and Development Facilitator Part-time Flexible hours/days £28500 FTE + Bens: Do you have excellent communication and written skills, experience in using systems and can demonstrate strong organisational ability? Are you looking for the flexibility of a part-time role in a transformative, engaged and values-led business? You will be supporting the Learning and Development function by assisting with the delivery of training needs across the business, working with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring training requirements are met. You will report to the People Development and Talent partner by booking training courses, updating online records and ensuring compliance and be a valued member of an enthusiastic and committed HR team. This Learning & Development Facilitator role is: Part-time Flexibility around hours/days to be 16.5 or 21.5 hours, and one working day must be on Monday As a Part-time Learning and Development Facilitator, responsibilities will include: Assisting in identifying training gaps and aligning learning initiatives with the organisation's strategic goals and individual employee development plans. Booking and facilitating induction sessions for new starters, including all relevant paperwork. Assessing the effectiveness of training programs and making recommendations for improvements based on data and feedback. To develop and maintain the Learning and Development section of the ERP system (Oracle), ensuring all training and competencies are up-to-date, qualifications and skills are recorded, and the software is used to its full potential. Collaborating with managers, human resources, heads of department, and external training providers to support training needs. Maintain and produce management and departmental reports. Booking of all training/meeting rooms and lunches, along with booking in the delegates. Coordinating with local schools to facilitate students joining the port for work experience, ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed before the start date. Bens - What you will get: Private healthcare - after 6 months completion of probation Discretionary bonus - average 5% of annual salary 6 x death in service Matched contribution pension up to 15% employer contribution 25 days annual leave + a day off for birthday and 8 days bank holidays (pro-rata) If this Learning and Development Facilitator role sounds like something you feel you could add value to and you want to contribute to continued succession, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Peer Mentor Facilitator (Mental Health) Post no: 648 Location: Flitwick HQ, covering Bedfordshire Reporting to: Peer Support Service Manager Hours: 25 hrs per week (Monday - Friday) Salary: £24,088 per annum, FTE (actual salary £16,275.68 per annum) We are searching for a Peer Mentor Facilitator to join our mental health services. The role of the peer mentor facilitator will be to help with the smooth running of the Mind BLMK mentoring service and act as a mentor to service users. The ideal candidate will understand the recovery journey through a goal setting approach to improve mental health and wellbeing. Our peer support services are a key element of our provisions, and we are looking for someone who can use their own lived experiences to provide support to help individuals achieve their goals. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate the use of volunteer peer mentors across Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK s peer support model, operational policies and procedures (assessments, Mentor/Mentee introductions, goal setting, reviews). Facilitate initial Mentor / Mentee introductions, identify set goals for the relationship and ensure regular reviews are held. Work closely with the Peer Support Services Manager to recruit volunteer peer mentors to meet contract requirements and provide the infrastructure they need to deliver this support safely and confidently. Maintain an effective volunteer peer mentor workforce assisted by the Peer Support Services Manager for the service in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, workload coordination, support, training and development of volunteers). Ensure that support is given to peer mentors through regular peer group support meetings and one-to-one meetings as appropriate. Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 17:00, Friday 3rd of October 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Peer Mentor Facilitator (Mental Health) Post no: 648 Location: Flitwick HQ, covering Bedfordshire Reporting to: Peer Support Service Manager Hours: 25 hrs per week (Monday - Friday) Salary: £24,088 per annum, FTE (actual salary £16,275.68 per annum) We are searching for a Peer Mentor Facilitator to join our mental health services. The role of the peer mentor facilitator will be to help with the smooth running of the Mind BLMK mentoring service and act as a mentor to service users. The ideal candidate will understand the recovery journey through a goal setting approach to improve mental health and wellbeing. Our peer support services are a key element of our provisions, and we are looking for someone who can use their own lived experiences to provide support to help individuals achieve their goals. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate the use of volunteer peer mentors across Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK s peer support model, operational policies and procedures (assessments, Mentor/Mentee introductions, goal setting, reviews). Facilitate initial Mentor / Mentee introductions, identify set goals for the relationship and ensure regular reviews are held. Work closely with the Peer Support Services Manager to recruit volunteer peer mentors to meet contract requirements and provide the infrastructure they need to deliver this support safely and confidently. Maintain an effective volunteer peer mentor workforce assisted by the Peer Support Services Manager for the service in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, workload coordination, support, training and development of volunteers). Ensure that support is given to peer mentors through regular peer group support meetings and one-to-one meetings as appropriate. Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 17:00, Friday 3rd of October 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
