A senior role leading an innovative and growing programme addressing emerging risks for young people and communities
If you wish to apply, please email [email protected] to request an application pack
Application Form Deadline - 4pm, 2nd June 2026
An exciting opportunity to shape innovative work at a time of growth
Warning Zone is a well established safety education charity, working with over 270 schools and reaching more than 11,000 Year 6 pupils each year through our immersive Safety Centre programme.
Alongside this, we deliver a growing secondary school programme, including Road Crew and targeted workshops, reaching thousands of young people each year as they become more independent and face increasingly complex risks. We also work with parents, teachers and adults with additional needs, supporting them to recognise risks, build confidence and make informed decisions.
Through all of our programmes, we support people to understand risk, consider consequences and make safer choices in an increasingly complex world.
We are now entering an exciting period of growth, expanding into new and innovative areas of work. This role sits at the heart of that development, offering a unique opportunity to take ownership of a growing programme, shape its strategic direction and influence how Warning Zone responds to emerging risks affecting individuals and communities.
Why this work matters
Gambling related harm is a growing public health issue, particularly for young people, but its impact extends across families and communities. Increasing exposure through gaming, social media and digital environments means many people do not recognise the risks.
Features such as loot boxes, digital rewards and in game purchases replicate gambling mechanics and can normalise risk taking behaviours. These influences are linked to wider issues including financial harm, mental health challenges and vulnerability to exploitation.
At Warning Zone, we are uniquely placed to respond. By combining our large scale Year 6 programme with targeted secondary school delivery and wider engagement with parents, teachers and communities, we can support early awareness, build confidence and help prevent harm before it develops
About the role
You will lead our Gambling Harms Prevention Programme alongside overseeing all secondary school delivery, including our Road Crew programme.
This is a varied and hands on role where you will take ownership of this area of work, managing staff, designing and delivering programme content, building partnerships, and leading on evaluation and research.
You will work with academic partners such as De Montfort University and other organisations to contribute to the growing evidence base around prevention.
This role offers the opportunity to shape a developing area of work, influence practice, and contribute to both organisational strategy and the wider evidence base around gambling harms prevention.
What you’ll be doing
· Leading and managing a funded project from planning through to delivery, evaluation and reporting
· Taking ownership of the programme, shaping its development and ensuring high quality, impactful delivery
· Designing and developing programme content, sessions and resources to ensure engaging and relevant learning
· Leading and developing a high performing team, setting clear expectations and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
· Delivering engaging sessions to secondary school pupils, and supporting Year 6 delivery where needed
· Delivering workshops and training for parents, teachers and other groups, including those with additional needs
· Leading and managing all secondary school provision, including scheduling, logistics and quality assurance
· Acting as the organisational lead for gambling harms prevention, representing Warning Zone with funders, partners and stakeholders
· Building and managing strategic partnerships with schools, local authorities, academic institutions and sector organisations
· Designing and leading monitoring, evaluation and research activity
· Working with academic and external partners to capture learning and contribute to the wider evidence base
· Supporting the production of reports, insights and outputs that influence practice and future programme development
· Leading the ongoing development and scaling of the programme, identifying opportunities to expand reach and impact
· Managing budgets and ensuring funding is used effectively and in line with grant requirements
· Contributing to fundraising by identifying opportunities, supporting funding applications and helping to secure future investment
· Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, governance and data protection requirements
What we’re looking for
· Strong experience in project management and programme delivery
· Proven experience managing and leading staff or teams
· Experience delivering sessions or training, ideally to young people and/or adults
· Excellent organisational and communication skills
· Confidence working with data, evaluation and reporting
· A good understanding of safeguarding
· A proactive, hands on approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking and delivery
· Ability to build partnerships and represent an organisation externally
Desirable
· Experience working in schools, community or youth settings
· Understanding of gambling harms, online safety or related issues
· Experience delivering training to adults
· Experience of research or evaluation work
· Experience working with individuals with additional needs
· Experience in creative programme or resource design
What we offer
· A mainly office based role with some flexibility for home working
· Flexibility in working hours where possible
· A generous holiday package
· The opportunity to be part of an organisation in an exciting phase of growth
· The chance to lead innovative work addressing emerging risks affecting individuals and communities
· A supportive and passionate team environment
Additional information
· Some travel to schools will be required
· Occasional evening work may be required
· Training on gambling harms will be provided
To apply:
Please email [email protected] to request an application pack
Application Form Deadline:
4pm, 2nd June 2026, interviews will take place week commencing 22nd June.
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Experience:
- youth work: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/06/2026
