We are currently recruiting for a Head of Impact, Learning and Policy, see details below. We are also taking applications for new Trustees and are always seeking volunteers to support our work.
Head of Impact, Learning and Policy
We are a growing and ambitious organisation, with a motivated and passionate team who are more determined than ever to reach our target young people and to have a deeper impact on their employment prospects and life chances. A key element of our success will be in our ability to:
- understand and articulate the needs that we are seeking to meet
- effectively demonstrate and communicate our impact
- ensure we are evidence and data-led in our approach
- influence change at every level across all stakeholders
This role will lead and steer the organisation towards these objectives, in order to significantly reduce youth unemployment in west London and beyond. If you have experience of designing and carrying out both formative and summative evaluation and are highly research literate, with experience of working at the interface of policy and research, then we would like to hear from you.
SALARY: £41,250 to £44,500
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9AM, 17th February
We particularly welcome applicants with backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and from candidates with links to our priority areas of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow.
Our CEO, Matt Lent, would be happy to respond to any questions you might have about Spark! and the role, please feel free to e-mail mattlent@sparkcharity.org.uk.
TRUSTEES x 3
As a growing organisation we are seeking to strengthen our Board through the appointment of 3 new trustees with a passion for supporting young people in to pathways towards meaningful and sustained employment and rewarding careers.
We are particularly looking for trustees who can demonstrate skills or experience in one or more of the following areas to enhance our Governance.
- Finance and accounting
- Local authority
- Education sector
- HR and training
- Central Government and campaigning
We are also seeking Young Trustees (under 25 years old) to represent youth voice on our Board. Ideally this will be someone with relevant lived experience and/or someone who has participated in Spark! programmes.
We particularly welcome applicants with backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and from candidates with links to our priority areas of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow.
For more information please read the full recruitment pack and contact our CEO, Matt Lent (mattlent@sparkcharity.org.uk) to discuss it further.
VOLUNTEER ROLES
We couldn't do what we do without the hundreds of volunteers that support our work every year. There are a range of ways that you too can support as a volunteer with Spark! to help us change lives:
- Hosting Industry Insight Days
- Supervising work experience and internships
- Taking part in mock interviews and speed networking
- Becoming a Career Mentor
- Talking to students about your career and job
- Participating at career fairs and events
These are just some of the ways you can contribute - the list is not exhaustive.
With your support we can tailor young people’s learning experiences, skills and knowledge to suit work in your specific industry.
Click here to find out more and for current opportunities
If you or your company are interested in getting involved, to help us ensure that the next generation have the skills, experience and knowledge they need to safely transition into employment and meaningful careers, please complete this short form.
Alternatively contact rachelmcadam@sparkcharity.org.uk for more information.
Vision, Mission & Values
Spark! enhances young people’s employability skills and knowledge so that they are better prepared for and able to effectively transition into the workplace.
What we do
We work with schools and employers to provide high quality employability programmes, careers mentoring, and work experience placements.
Our team
We're a small but enthusiastic team led by the desire to positively impact on the employment
prospects and life chances of young people.
