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 11-18 who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). 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. This approach prepares young people for their personal and professional futures by instilling active citizenship, and nurturing character, resilience, and determination.

You will engage young people in London with the Mentoring Programme and other careers skills development opportunities. You will also facilitate sessions in secondary schools, Further Education colleges and alternative education provisions. You will work closely with the Mentoring Programme Coordinator (London) to provide further opportunities for engagement for young people and volunteer mentors

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 Support.

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

• Contribute to the delivery of volunteer mentor training.

• Communicate with volunteer mentors regarding programme delivery and other opportunities with the Mentoring Programme, including National Mentoring Week, Career Lounges, online Work Experience and Social Action Support.

• 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.

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

• 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

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

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

Personal Attributes

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

• Personal integrity and credibility

• Resilience

• A ‘can do’ attitude

• Commitment to self-development

• Commitment to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector

• Good judgement

• Driven to achieve great results

• Ability to work well under pressure

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

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

The Diana Award is 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.

The Diana Award is committed to building and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. 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.

The role will close by 12pm Monday 06 February, with interviews taking place w/c Monday 13 February (all candidates invited to interview will be notified by Wednesday 08 February).