ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Free to Be team as part of the management team, heading up all aspects of the operational running of the organisation: overseeing all of our systems and processes, year-round operational logistics, data infrastructure, equipment, health & safety, risk assessments, and compliance.
As well as this, you will initially attend projects as a ‘second coordinator’ alongside another permanent staff member. Through training and shadowing opportunities, you will quickly progress to act as a Lead Coordinator on multiple Thrive Outside projects per year, as part of the requirement to attend 8-10 of our residential projects annually.
ON OFFER TO THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000pa dependent upon experience.
Hours: Fulltime: 37.5 hours per week. Essential attendance on c.8-10 residential projects a year.
Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays and up to 13 additional pre-set discretionary reward days in September and during the Christmas period.
Start Date: Ideally 25th January 2027
Contract Length: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Direct reports: 1 – Our Operations & Services Coordinator. Occasionally additional interns/office volunteers.
THE TYPE OF PERSON WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for someone a little bit different. We believe this is an exciting role with a rare combination of significant management responsibility right at the heart of an ambitious and growing charity, and opportunity to develop your skills working with particularly vulnerable children. It would suit someone with a genuine drive to work in the charity sector, who has strong experience already, but who values the idea and responsibility of being a key cog central to the running of a small charity and all the opportunities for learning, growth and development this brings. Certainly, you’ll have a real passion for, and experience of, working with disadvantaged children. More than anything else, we’re looking for the right person, who is passionate to go the extra mile in joining our committed and growing Free to Be family.
Required Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptability and proactivity
- Ability to problem-solve
- Empathy
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in young people’s welfare and/ or mental health
- Project management skills
HOW TO APPLY:
In order to apply, applicants are required to submit all of the following:
- A copy of your CV or up to date LinkedIn profile.
- A short covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which must address the two questions of: (i) ‘Why this role, why now’, and (ii) ‘What strengths, experience and skills you would bring with you to the role.’
- A short introductory video of 1-3 minutes (maximum) showing your vibrancy, fit for the role and telling us something interesting about yourself! (Top tips: Keep it fast paced and lively; shorter may be better; touch on the person characteristics set for the role; something filmed quickly on your phone which feels organic is what we’re looking for). As this is a people facing role including training delivery the video’s purpose is to help bring life to your written letter, whilst also helping us filter out solely AI written applications.
Please send all 3 requirements in one email to: employment@freetobekids.org.uk . A google drive, dropbox or similar link can assist with larger videos. Please ensure video viewing permissions are set to ‘anyone with the link’ and do not expire until after second interview dates.
Application deadline: 10pm, Sunday 22nd November 2026
1st stage interviews: 30th November and 1st December (virtual). We may offer some interview slots throughout the window but you will not be disadvantaged if you need to wait till towards the deadline to apply.
2nd stage interviews: 7th and 9th December. In-person at our London Waterloo office.
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