Work For Us - Action Tutoring

Please direct any enquiries about working for Action Tutoring to: jobs@actiontutoring.org.uk

Please note we do not accept speculative CVs.

Programme Coordinator opportunities

We are looking for five high-calibre candidates to join our team as Programme Coordinators for London, Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield and Nottingham. You will be responsible for overseeing a case load of partner schools in the city you’re based in, liaising and working closely with the schools and pupils and managing our pool of volunteer tutors. You will oversee the quality of tutoring, continuously working to deliver the greatest impact for participating pupils. We are looking for people who can demonstrate genuine commitment to the vision of the charity and see themselves developing with us.

To apply for these roles please carefully read the relevant job description below and submit a CV and cover letter to: jobs@actiontutoring.org.uk Letters must be no more than one page and CVs no longer than two pages. Your letter should state clearly why you want to work for Action Tutoring, why you’re interested in this role specifically and how you meet the person specification.

Job descriptions:
London Programme Coordinator Job Description (full time)
Birmingham Programme Coordinator Job Description (part time, four days)
Bristol Programme Coordinator Job Description (part time, two days)
Nottingham Programme Coordinator Job Description (part time, three days)
Sheffield Programme Coordinator Job Description (part time, four days)

Deadline for all Programme Coordinator applications: Sunday, 7th July 2019, 5pm
Interviews: various dates, check relevant Job Description.

Fundraising Manager

We are looking for someone with experience in a range of fundraising functions and a track record of success. We are looking for someone who can think strategically to develop a long-term plan for fundraising, as well as delivering on the immediate work: sourcing and developing new leads, writing applications and reports to funders and managing relationships. You will need to be proactive and persistent; seeking out new opportunities and seeing them through. You will be a talented communicator, with exceptional written and verbal skills, able to communicate cogently and with passion for our vision and mission. A genuine interest in the work of Action Tutoring, the charity sector and/or education is vital.

To apply for this role please read the below Job Description carefully and submit a CV and cover letter to: jobs@actiontutoring.org.uk Letters must be no more than one page and CVs no longer than two pages. Your letter should state clearly why you want to work for Action Tutoring, why you’re interested in this role specifically and how you meet the person specification.

Job description: Fundraising Manager Job Description
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 10th July 2019, 9am
Interviews: Wednesday, 17th July 2019

DBS Checks

At Action Tutoring all staff are required to have a DBS check. Should you have any cautions or convictions that would show up on an enhanced DBS check, you should declare this with your application. Having a caution or conviction does not necessarily preclude you from working for the organisation, depending on the nature of the conviction. If you require further information, you can request to see a copy of our ‘Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy’.

Action Tutoring is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer and is a committed equal opportunities employer.

We are passionate about out team and our mental health and have two staff members who are certified Mental Health First Aiders with MHFA England.

Our benefits

Flexible working

Whether your child’s ill, you’re waiting for a package, or you have some deep-focussed work to do, we do all we can to accommodate you, following the successful completion of
your probation period.

Holiday

33 days holiday a year (inc. UK public holidays), increasing by a day for each complete year of service (up to three extra days).

Flexitime and TOIL

We have a flexible policy for working hours,
and offer TOIL where staff have to work particularly early in the day or late in the evening, so that they can reclaim those hours at another time.

Team away days

The whole team (regional and London based staff) gets together three times a year. The days are filled with knowledge sharing and skills development opportunities and also give a chance to catch up and socialise with colleagues through fun activities.

Pensions

We have a workplace pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.

Culture of celebrating

Regular thanks and praise and monthly recognition of ’heroes’ to celebrate employees going above and beyond.

Knowledge sharing

Lots of opportunities to learn from others in the organisation, including policy briefings, shadowing colleagues and peer to peer development.

Socials

Team socials around team days, regular bring and share team lunches and other activities.