ABOUT US

The Diana Award is proud to be the only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. It’s a big mission but there are two things within it that we focus our charity’s efforts on – young people and change.

Throughout all of our programmes and initiatives ‘change’ for and by young people is central. We all play our part to help realise this vision and our team is diverse in its talents and roles. Day-to-day we can be found working out in the community with young people through our anti-bullying and mentoring initiatives, fundraising, managing our valued corporate partners, providing vital HR and communications support, celebrating young people in memory of Princess Diana and plenty more.

We’re not your typical organisation. From the moment that you join The Diana Award, you’re part of our family. Together, we are united by our shared belief that young people can change the world, and, by our values: passion, collaboration, integrity, ambition and unity.

THE ROLE

The Diana Award Mentoring Programme works with young people aged 14-18 who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) in Leeds and West Yorkshire, and London. We support these young people by collaborating with volunteer mentors from local partners and businesses, sharing professional advice and guidance, and providing careers skills training.  

The programme also encourages young people to participate in social action, with volunteer mentors and mentees working together to develop a campaign around a social issue that affects their community. During the twelve-week programme, young people will have the opportunity to apply for further support for their social action project through our Social Action Accelerator Programme. Two groups of young people from each region are supported by The Diana Award staff and volunteer mentors for another six months. Staff and volunteer mentors provide ongoing advice and guidance, as well as resources to support the implementation of the project, such as venue hire and equipment.  

We also provide further careers skills development opportunities for young people across the UK. Our Career Lounge and online Work Experience projects are delivered in collaboration with our volunteering partners. They provide young people with insight into the world of work and specific employment sectors and organisations, improve knowledge of routes into further and Higher Education and employment, and further support the development of careers skills.  

You will work closely with the Mentoring Programme Coordinator (London) to engage young people and volunteer mentors with the Mentoring Programme and other careers skills development opportunities.  You will facilitate the twelve-week Mentoring Programme in secondary schools, Further Education colleges and alternative education provisions, and support with other careers skills development opportunities. You will also undertake administrative tasks supporting the Mentoring Programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES_ 

• Engage young people with the Mentoring Programme and other careers skills development opportunities, including Career Lounges, online Work Experience, Youth Voice Day, and Social Action Accelerator Programme.  

• Contribute to the delivery of other careers skills development opportunities for young people. 

• Provide young people with ongoing support for social action projects.  

• Contribute to the delivery of volunteer mentor training.  

• Undertake administrative tasks to support the delivery of the Mentoring Programme and other careers skills development opportunities, including communicating with young people, volunteer mentors and teachers, designing programme resources, and adhering to monitoring, learning and evaluation processes.  

• Effectively gather information about young people and volunteer mentors, recording and storing personal data consistently and confidentially. 

• Contribute to programme development to ensure effective intervention is delivered across your region, where required.  

• Collaborate with the Mentoring Team to ensure an integrated approach to programme delivery across your region.  

• Contribute to cross-directorate working groups and projects, where required.  

• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policy and procedure throughout, including reporting safeguarding concerns and disclosures to the relevant DSL and uploading to MyConcern.  

PERSON SPECIFICATION_

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

• Experience of facilitating youth intervention programmes focused around social action (knowledge of careers programmes is a bonus)

• Experience of volunteer facilitation (experience working with corporate volunteers is a bonus)

• Knowledge and experience in safeguarding and child protection (or willingness to undertake training)

• Experience of working in or with schools and knowledge of the education sector

• A proven track record in designing and delivering effective youth programmes

  SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office Suite

• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills

• Ability to prioritise own workload and deal with competing demands

• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission

• Personal integrity, credibility and good judgement

• Resilience and a ‘can do’ attitude

• Commitment to self-development and to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector

• Driven to achieve great results

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Energetic, flexible, willingness to work outside of ‘normal’ office hours

The role will be contractually based from our London office and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

OUR ORGANISATION

The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

OUR CULTURE

We know that change is a team effort, and work hard to make sure every member of staff is inspired, nurtured and supported.

Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, equipment to support you both at home and in an office environment (if applicable), opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application deadline: Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 9:00am. All applicants will be contacted about the outcome of their application and any next steps by the end of the day Monday 23rd September, with interviews to take place that week.

Please reach out to people@diana-award.org.uk if you require any support with the application process or have questions about the role or the process.

Good luck with your application!