We're always looking for talented individuals and teams to work with us.

We have many opportunities to get involved, including jobs within our team, volunteering, and partnership projects.

We always welcome suggestions for collaborative work and introductions.

We are not currently recruiting but expect to be later this year, so please check back. 

We are taking applications for Trustees and are always seeking volunteers to support our work. More details below.

    Trustees x 3 (unremunerated)

    We are a growing organisation and are seeking to strengthen our Board through the appointment of 5 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 also welcome candidates with links to our priority areas of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow, and from those with backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

    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.

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    What we do

    We work with schools and employers to provide high quality employability programmes, careers mentoring, and work experience placements.

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    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.

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