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Head of Business Operations and People
We are seeking a strategic, organised, and people-centred leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Operations & People—a critical role that ensures the smooth and effective running of our Youth Zone’s core infrastructure.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the operational backbone of The Way, including facilities management, catering services, reception,
volunteering, and data systems. You’ll also play a key role in shaping and delivering our people strategy,
working closely with our external HR business partners to support staff wellbeing, development, and compliance.
We are partnering with Factotum for this recruitment process. Therefore, to apply please submit:
1.Your CV and a one-page cover letter to claudia.avigliano@factotum.com
2.A brief response (max 200 words) addressing:
– Why you want to work at The Way
– How your experience aligns with the role
– Your commitment to equity and inclusion
3.Confirmation of your right to work in the UK
4.Any reasonable adjustments needed for the application process
Interviews:
First stage – throughout July (online)
Second stage – w/c 28 July (in person)
Volunteer Coordinator
- Job Type: Volunteer Coordinator
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteer recruitment and engagement across our Youth Zone. You’ll develop a strategy to involve the local community in a range of roles, working closely with teams like fundraising and corporate partnerships to identify impactful opportunities. This role also ensures safe recruitment, effective onboarding, and training, while maintaining accurate records and tracking volunteer impact.
Please include your CV in your application.
Outreach Youth Worker
- Job Type: Outreach
The ideal candidate for the role of an Outreach Youth Worker will be an individual who demonstrates an unwavering enthusiasm for working with young people. They will possess a genuine passion for empowering and supporting young people, and will approach their work with a positive, proactive attitude. Confidence is key, as this individual must be comfortable in leading group activities, facilitating discussions, and acting as a role model for young people from diverse backgrounds. They will need strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and respect for the opinions and experiences of others.
Please ensure you upload your CV with your application.
Application deadline 13th June
Youth Worker (Female engagement, health and wellbeing, cooking)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Youth Worker with a passion for engaging young females in meaningful activities that promote health, wellbeing, and life skills. This role focuses on delivering creative, supportive, and empowering youth sessions with a strong emphasis on cooking and themed monthly programming. The post includes both direct delivery and planning time within the allocated 20 hours per week.
Please ensure you upload your CV with your application.
Application deadline 13th June
Legal Trustee (Voluntary)
- Job Type: Legal, Trustee, Volunteer
As a Youth Zone Legal Trustee, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Board to ensure that the charity operates within the legal frameworks and complies with all relevant laws and regulations. You will utilise your legal expertise to aid all Trustees in providing legal oversight of the charity, ensuring that the charity’s activities align with its governing documents and legal obligations.
HR/People Trustee (Voluntary)
- Job Type: HR, People, Trustee, Volunteer
We’re looking for a Trustee that has experience of HR/employment law issues and implementing them contextually. As our HR expert, you will ensure that HR/People activities and interventions are linked to The Way’s charitable objectives and strategic objectives, and to champion and support the Youth Zone’s diversity goals within HR processes.
Fundraising Trustee (Voluntary)
- Job Type: fundraising, Trustee, Volunteer
We’re looking for an individual who is or has recently held a Director of Fundraising/Director of Fundraising & Communications role(s) within a large or medium sized charity. As a Trustee with Fundraising governance oversight, you will provide strategic level support to our Head of Fundraising & Comms and their team, and to the CEO and fellow Board members.
