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Youth Development Coordinator Location: Hybrid some time at our office in Chopwell, delivery at various regional woodland sites, and some home working Working pattern: You will be required to work at least 3 evenings per week, and some weekends, to deliver the Youth Programme Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), including some evening and weekend work Salary: £27,500 pro rata (£22,000 actual salary for 28 hours/week) How to Apply Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please complete the full application pack and self-disclosure form available on our website. About Us At Stomping Grounds North East, we believe every child and young person deserves to feel confident, connected, and capable of shaping their own future. Through our nature-based youth work, we support children and young people to thrive building confidence, relationships, and leadership skills in woodland spaces. Our work is inclusive, trauma-informed, and rooted in the belief that young people should have a voice in shaping the opportunities available to them. Why Join Us This is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful with a lasting impact on society and nature. You ll be working directly with children and young people to create real change supporting them to build confidence, develop skills, and feel a stronger sense of belonging. We are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who are under-represented in the outdoor and environmental sector, and we aim to create a working environment where everyone can thrive. We re interested in hearing from applicants who have experience and understanding in the areas listed in the job description. You don t need to meet every requirement if you feel you would be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to apply. Purpose of the role The Youth Development Coordinator will lead and expand our youth development programmes, supporting hundreds of children and young people across Gateshead, Newcastle, and Northumberland to build wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging through nature-based programmes. You will lead the delivery and coordination of our youth programmes, creating meaningful, structured opportunities for young people aged 5 18 to grow, connect, and develop skills for life. You will play a key role in: Supporting young people to feel safer, more confident, and better able to manage emotions Creating opportunities for peer connection, leadership, and progression Developing pathways into volunteering, accredited training, and leadership roles Working alongside communities to ensure our programmes are inclusive, accessible, and shaped by young people themselves This is a hands-on role combining programme delivery, coordination, mentoring, and relationship-building ideal for someone passionate about youth work, connecting with nature, and making a lasting difference. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery & Coordination Lead and coordinate the delivery of weekly Forest School and youth development sessions across multiple sites Plan and deliver structured, engaging programmes with clear outcomes for young people Support the development of a joined-up youth pathway from early years through to leadership opportunities Ensure sessions are inclusive, creative, and responsive to young people s needs Carry out risk assessments and ensure safe, high-quality delivery at all times Youth Development & Mentoring Develop a unified youth development and leadership framework Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people aged 5 18 Mentor and support young people on Forest School pathways to develop confidence, resilience, and social skills Create opportunities for peer mentoring and youth leadership Support young people to access volunteering, peer mentoring, and progression pathways Recognise and celebrate achievements through events, showcases, and storytelling Conduct observations and write reports to inform EHCPs, funding requirements, and partner communications Partnerships & Community Engagement Build and maintain relationships with schools, families, and local partners Work collaboratively with external partners to ensure a holistic approach to participant development Engage young people and families in shaping and co-designing programmes to reflect their needs, aspirations, and lived experiences Increase access for those facing barriers to participation Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Track and evaluate participant progress, programme outcomes, and impacts on social, emotional, and leadership skills Gather feedback, case studies, and evidence of impact Contribute to reporting for funders and organisational learning using qualitative and quantitative data Use insight to continuously improve delivery Volunteer Coordination Coordinate a volunteer management process Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive volunteer experience Support volunteers to build confidence and skills alongside young people Safeguarding, Inclusion & Wellbeing Ensure programmes are trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, culturally inclusive, and accessible Follow safeguarding, child protection, and risk management procedures Create environments where all young people feel safe, respected, and able to be themselves Person Specification Essential Previous experience in youth development work, outdoor learning, or similar settings Strong experience in project/programme coordination and delivery Experience delivering structured programmes with measurable outcomes Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and support young people, including those facing barriers or with additional needs Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills A commitment to inclusivity, trauma-informed practice, and empowering young people A strong understanding of the challenges facing young people in the North East (particularly Gateshead, Newcastle, and Northumberland), or a willingness to develop this knowledge Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and child protection procedures Experience developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and delivery partners Desirable Forest School Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards) Experience in Forest School, outdoor education, or nature-based youth work Experience in co-designing programmes or participatory practice Knowledge of SEND, neurodivergence, and trauma-informed approaches Experience in evaluation and reporting for funders or statutory bodies Impact Through your work, you will support hundreds of children and young people each year. This role will directly influence the lives of over 400 children and young people across the North East, particularly those facing disadvantage, exclusion, or systemic barriers. By embedding structured pathways from early engagement to accredited leadership, you will help create a lasting legacy of confident, skilled, and empowered young people, ready to thrive in their communities and beyond. You will be part of a team creating lasting change not just for individuals, but for communities across the North East.

Nightstop Coordinator (Whitley Bay) If you re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a team that supports your growth, we d love you to join us. Location: Regional Office (Whitley Bay Hub) - North East Salary: £26,436 per annum Closing date: 27 May, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role As a Nightstop Coordinator , you ll be the first point of contact for young people facing homelessness assessing needs, coordinating safe emergency placements, and guiding them toward longer term support. It s a fast paced, people focused role where every decision you make helps keep a young person safe and heard. You ll also nurture strong relationships with referral partners, support and motivate our volunteer hosts, and help grow our Nightstop network across the North East . If you re organised, calm under pressure, and driven by compassion and inclusion, this is your chance to create meaningful impact every single day. Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role. Key deliverables: Supporting Young People Conduct needs and risk assessments with potential Nightstop guests. Arrange the logistics of a guest s stay with a volunteer. Work with guests and referral partners to offer support and opportunities for longer term accommodation. Provide support to guests and volunteers through a 24 hour on call phone service. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and volunteers in the service at all times. Comply with data protection and information sharing protocols. Marketing and Stakeholder Management Attend meetings and events and manage relationships with referral partners and other stakeholders. Administration Maintain up to date records on all guests and volunteers. Support with the creation of reports. Support with financial payment and recording systems. Volunteer Recruitment, Promotion and Engagement Develop promotion plans with the aim of recruiting Nightstop volunteers Effectively onboard new Nightstop volunteers in a timely manner Support current volunteers and continue to engage them with the service by providing updates and involvement opportunities Complete the nessecary health and safety checks with new and current volunteers Other Be an active member of the team, collaboratively effectively and work closely with your line manager. Undertake further duties as commensurate to the role identified by your line manager. Provide support outside of office hours on some evening and weekends. What we are looking for from you (Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Excellent customer service skills and telephone manner. An understanding of the needs of people who experience homelessness, the problems they face and the resources available to address their support needs. Experience of working with vulnerable people or people experiencing homeless. Understanding of current housing and homelessness legislation, including entitlement to welfare provision. Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Risk Assessments. An ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion. Commitment to promoting health and safety of yourself and others. An ability to work in an organised manner and arrange placement logistics. Experience of collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience of maintaining administrative systems, good literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Experience of working under pressure with the ability to respond to conflicting demands. Ability to find creative and positive solutions to problems, using own initiative. Understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them. Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development. Willingness to be part of a 24 hour on-call rota. Willingness to work outside office hours including some evenings and weekends. Commitment to working in a manner which promotes diversity and equality, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one suffers from discrimination. Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul. What You ll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About Depaul UK In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed cardboard cities due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

Programmes Manager (Education) The Role The Programmes Manager (Education) leads DTL's schools work, owning the relationships, logistics, and outcomes that sit at the heart of our education offer. This is a delivery role with real breadth: you will manage a national programme of training events, lead on school recruitment and retention, and ensure the programme generates the evidence base that sustains its long-term funding. You will be the main point of contact for subscribing schools, working closely with the CEO and Head of Partnerships. You will represent DTL's schools work to funders and external partners, and contribute to the strategic development of the programme over time. While the Digital Ambassador Programme is currently grant funded for three years, DTL's intention is for the programme to become financially self-sustaining through school subscriptions, and this role is central to achieving that. As the programme grows, so will the scope of this post and the team to support it. This is an office based role (flexible working considered) from our Brighton office which will involve some travel. The Digital Ambassador Programme The Digital Ambassador Programme is DTL's flagship schools initiative. It trains staff and student Digital Ambassadors in schools across the UK, equipping them to lead on digital safety from within - and to escalate harmful content directly via DTL's trusted flagger network. This model creates both a faculty lead to manage complex reports from young people and also a student lead who will be able to provide peer-to-peer support to their fellow students, ensuring that students who may not wish to report directly to the faculty will still have a reporting mechanism. Key Responsibilities Programme delivery Manage all delivery phases from set up through to annual review, in line with the agreed delivery plan. Coordinate the logistics of 6 regional hub training events per year, including venue sourcing, school invitations, materials production, and on-the-day facilitation. Oversee the production of printed resources and ensure all school-facing materials meet DTL brand standards. Manage the year-round ambassador network: quarterly online meetings, monthly email digests, and peer-to-peer community activity. School recruitment and retention Lead school recruitment and retention Manage all school relationships as point of contact from initial contact through to annual renewal. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting Implement the M&E framework in partnership with DTL's external consultant Internal coordination Manage the project timeline and risk register, keeping the team informed and escalating risks promptly. Coordinate with the Youth Engagement Coordinator, who leads youth-facing content and ambassador engagement. Person Specification Essential Demonstrable experience in project or programme management, ideally in the charity or education sector. Strong project management skills, particularly working to a timeline Experience working with schools, local authorities, or youth-facing organisations. Confident communicator - written and verbal - able to build and sustain relationships with school staff, funders, and partners. Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced charity environment where flexibility and initiative are essential. Reporting to: The Head of Operations. Working closely with The Head of Partnerships and the CEO.

HR Generalist The HR Generalist is an exciting role within the HR & Operations team, supporting the delivery of a first-class employee experience at Youth Zone. Reporting to the Head of HR & Operations, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of HR services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring policies and processes are up to date, and acting as a trusted and approachable point of contact for staff and managers. If you are passionate about people, workplace culture, and making a difference, then we want to hear from you! Position: HR Generalist Location: London W12 7TF (Hybrid 1 day a week from home) Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro-rata if part-time) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week or 30 hours (4 days) Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), with the potential to become permanent Closing Date: 9am, Monday 20th October 2025 Interviews: Monday 27th October 2025 About the Role This is an exciting time at Youth Zone, with our first year of opening already making a big impact in the community. As HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in helping shape the organisation s culture and people experience. You will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and learning & development, while also co-delivering on key HR projects such as engagement, diversity, and wellbeing initiatives. You will need to be proactive, organised, and confident in balancing operational delivery with improvements that strengthen employee experience. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on building relationships, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven charity making a difference for young people. Key responsibilities include: Manage recruitment and onboarding, ensuring inclusive practices and great candidate experience. Lead on HR administration including contracts, HRIS updates, absence tracking, and reporting. Support managers with employee relations including performance, grievances, and disciplinaries. Collaborate on engagement, wellbeing, and DEI initiatives across the organisation. Process payroll data in collaboration with Finance and external providers. Support learning & development opportunities and contribute to shaping WEST s Employee Value Proposition (EVP). About You You will bring proven HR experience and be ready to take ownership across a variety of people-focused areas. You ll have excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of employment law, and be confident in working with managers and employees alike. You will also have: Experience as a HR Generalist or similar role. Knowledge of UK & European employment law and HR best practice. Strong organisational and communication skills. Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes. Confidence in handling employee relations matters with discretion. CIPD Level 5 qualification (or currently working towards). About the Organisation Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people. This is a vital charity that makes a huge difference in levelling the playing field for young people in West London, and you can be part of that journey. As an equal opportunities employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. You may have experience in areas such as HR, Human Resources, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Officer, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, HR Administration, HR Administrator, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Officer, People and Culture Officer, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Recruitment and HR Coordinator, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Store Manager & Community Events Lead Cabot Circus Up to £40,000 +Benefits Are you ready to take the next step in your retail career while also making a real impact in the local community? A growing, youth-focused fashion retailer is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Retail Team Lead & Community Events Coordinator to take the reins of our flagship store in Cabot Circus and help bring our brand to life through exciting in-store activations and local events. The Role This is a unique dual-focus position. Your primary responsibility will be leading daily retail operations, ensuring smooth store performance, motivating a small team, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. At the same time, you'll also contribute to planning and delivering creative, community-focused events that engage our audience and strengthen our local presence. You will spend 1 day a week out of store in HQ building relationships, collaborating and staying connected with the founders and the head office team. Store Manager Responsibilities Retail Leadership: Lead the sales assistant team during shifts and manage daily store operations. Deliver exceptional, brand-aligned customer service. Drive commercial success through team motivation and KPI achievement. Oversee opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and daily reporting. Maintain high visual merchandising standards and stock accuracy. Community Engagement: Support the planning and execution of in-store events, pop-ups, and local collaborations. Help with event logistics and staffing to ensure smooth delivery. Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience and community engagement Build genuine connections with local customers, communities, and creatives. About You Must-Haves as a Store Manager: Proven experience as a store manager in a retail, customer-facing role. Strong team leadership and motivational skills. Sales-driven with a sharp focus on KPIs. Excellent organisation and communication. Calm, solutions-focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Availability for flexible working across weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Experience in coordinating or supporting community events. What's In It for You A chance to step into a leadership role and drive store success. Involvement in exciting community initiatives and brand activations. A supportive, creative, and energetic work environment. Staff discount and early access to new collections. A genuine opportunity for progression, to collaborate with the founders and Head office team and support their growth to open new stores in the future Ready to lead a team and bring a brand to life in the community? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey in a role where retail meets real connection. Store Manager & Community Events Lead Cabot Circus Up to £40,000 +Benefits BBBH34338