Associate Facilitator (Midlands)

Location: Field-based delivery across the Midlands, particularly Coventry, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Reports to: National Programme Manager Fees: A daily rate of £160-£200 per day depending on experience Expected Start Date: Jan-Feb 2027 Contract: Freelance contractor Application deadline: Wednesday 29 July at midday Interview information: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged. About The Girls’ Network: The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures. We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. In addition to this core mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection. Role Summary: The Associate Facilitator plays a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging programmes across The Girls’ Network regions. This role focuses on facilitating impactful workshops and mentoring programmes for girls aged 14-19, supporting them to develop confidence, personal and social skills, and aspirations for their futures. We are looking for an experienced and confident facilitator who can create inclusive, engaging learning environments and adapt delivery to meet the needs of diverse groups. The role requires someone who is comfortable working with volunteers and building positive, professional relationships with schools and other stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly organised, reliable and passionate about working with and for young people. Delivery will take place across England, so a willingness to travel is essential (travel expenses will be reimbursed). We are particularly interested in facilitators based in the Midlands. Key Duties/Responsibilities: Deliver engaging in-person workshops and onboarding sessions to young people aged 14-19 in secondary schools and colleges, empowering them to develop personal and social skills. Prepare thoroughly by reviewing and adapting session plans to meet the diverse needs of different groups. Facilitate end-to-end mentor matching with young people (both in-person and virtually) and be present to support positive mentoring relationships. Build and maintain positive, working relationships with schools, colleges, volunteers and other stakeholders. This includes retaining key relationships and supporting volunteers to ensure they feel confident and clear on their role. Accurately collect and maintain records of programme participation, attendance, and outcomes. This includes logging pre-and post-programme data into Salesforce and gathering qualitative feedback from young people. Uphold safeguarding and GDPR policies and procedures at all times, promptly escalating any concerns or disclosures to the National Programmes Manager and/or Designated Safeguarding Officer(s). Facilitate the overall success of workshop delivery, volunteering, and mentoring cohorts in your region. Coordinate and deliver events and communications to meet regional and national KPIs, ensuring smooth operations. Utilise effective, high-quality workshop and training materials to deliver impactful programme activities. Engage in regular supervision with the National Programme Manager and attend additional training sessions and briefings as required. Manage travel arrangements in line with the Expenses policy, ensuring timely submissions of expenses. Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required. Person Specification: Essential Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region. Experience of delivering high quality workshops and/or training sessions to groups of young people, aged 14-19. Proven ability to build and independently manage multiple relationships with key stakeholders, including young people, volunteers, education providers and local partner organisations. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a target-driven environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. P