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Nightstop Network Officer We are seeking a confident relationship-builder to strengthen a national network of services preventing homelessness among young people. Join a purpose-driven team where your creativity, confidence and passion for young people will directly prevent homelessness and create lasting change in communities. Position: Nightstop Network Officer Salary: £32,606 to £36,106 per annum Location: National, with applications welcomed from London, Manchester and the North East Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: 26 August 2026 Regular travel across the UK and occasional evening work will be required. About the role Nightstop and Supported Lodgings services provide safe accommodation for young people facing homelessness. As Nightstop Network Officer, you will help ensure these services operate effectively, meet quality standards and continue to grow. Working with internal teams and partner organisations across the UK, you will provide expert guidance, oversee accreditation and compliance, deliver training and use data to improve services and outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Acting as a national point of contact for Nightstop and Supported Lodgings enquiries Supporting services to achieve and maintain accreditation and quality standards Developing partnerships that help grow the Nightstop network Building relationships with frontline teams, senior managers and external stakeholders Designing and delivering training, resources, network forums and events Collecting, analysing and evaluating national performance data Producing reports and service improvement action plans Advising network staff on safeguarding concerns Recruiting, supervising and motivating volunteers Supporting fundraising reports with statistics, information and case studies Helping to coordinate the annual Nightstop conference Maintaining accurate safeguarding, health and safety and incident records About you You will be a skilled relationship-builder with experience of stakeholder management, training delivery and service quality improvement. You will also bring: A strong understanding of youth homelessness Experience of developing and influencing partnerships Confidence communicating with frontline staff and senior leaders Experience designing and facilitating training, forums or conferences Knowledge of volunteer management and good practice Experience implementing quality assessment or accreditation frameworks The ability to analyse data and present findings clearly Strong written communication and report-writing skills An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK About the organisation The organisation is a national charity working to prevent homelessness and provide accommodation and support for marginalised young people. Its services help thousands of young people each year to find safety, stability and opportunities for a more positive future. Benefits include 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, flexible working options where suitable, tailored training, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme, cash health plan and a range of discounts. The charity is committed to safer, fair and inclusive recruitment. An appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required, and a criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Network Officer, Service Development Officer, Partnerships Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Accreditation Officer, Programme Officer, Service Improvement Officer, Network Coordinator, Volunteer Development Officer or Homelessness Project Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.

Volunteer Coordinator We are seeking an organised and engaging Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train and support volunteer hosts helping young people facing homelessness. Join a supportive national team and play a key role in helping young people move towards a brighter future. Position: Nightstop Volunteer Coordinator Salary: £27,943 to £31,443 per annum Location: National, supporting services across London, Greater Manchester and the North East Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Six-month fixed-term contract Closing date: 23rd August 2026 About the role Nightstop provides safe, emergency accommodation for young people facing homelessness through a network of trained volunteer hosts. As Nightstop Volunteer Coordinator, you will help grow and strengthen this vital network. You will attract new volunteers, guide them through safer recruitment and onboarding, and ensure existing hosts feel supported, informed and valued. Key responsibilities include: Promoting volunteer opportunities through community networks, local organisations, events and online platforms Recruiting and onboarding volunteer hosts, including interviews, references, DBS checks and home assessments Assessing applicants suitability and contributing to recruitment decisions Delivering training, supervision and ongoing support Building strong relationships with volunteers to support engagement and retention Developing partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations Representing Nightstop at meetings and community events Maintaining accurate volunteer and guest records Supporting monitoring, reporting, data collection and financial administration Sharing learning and helping to develop best practice across the Nightstop network You will participate in an on-call rota and occasionally work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends. About you You will have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers, along with an understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding. You will also bring: An understanding of homelessness and the challenges people experiencing it may face Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills Confidence engaging communities, stakeholders and prospective volunteers Strong organisational and administrative abilities The ability to manage competing priorities and changing demands Experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners Confidence using databases, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office The ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion About Depaul UK About the organisation The organisation is a national charity working to prevent homelessness and provide accommodation and support for marginalised young people. Its services help thousands of young people each year to find safety, stability and opportunities for a more positive future. Benefits include 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, flexible working options where suitable, tailored training, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme, a cash health plan and a range of discounts. The charity is committed to safer, fair and inclusive recruitment. The appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required. A criminal record will not automatically prevent someone from being appointed. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement Officer, Volunteer Development Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Support Officer or Community Partnerships Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.