- Permanent Arts Emergency have been supporting young people through our mentoring programme since 2011. During this time, it's seen a huge community of mentors from across the UK's creative industries come together to support over 2,000 underrepresented young people to pursue higher education, creativity and careers. As the London Mentoring Officer, you will work to recruit, match and support mentoring pairs across Greater London. This is a busy, fun, and super rewarding role where you'll get to work independently while being supported by the Mentoring Manager, the Mentoring team, and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country. This role would be ideal for someone who has experience of managing and delivering projects for young people aged 16-18. No specific qualifications are required for this role. Experience of: Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of: Personal qualities: - Recruit and maintain a network of volunteer mentors, in collaboration with the wider Mentoring and Arts Emergency team 1. Read the Job Pack on the Arts Emergency website thoroughly 2. Complete and submit the application form by 10am on Tuesday 18 September 2026 Interviews will be held in London on the week commencing Monday 28 September 2026.Job Summary
Job Description
- 5 days / 35 hours per week
- £31,415 per annum / pro rata
- You must reside in London, but the role can be office or home-based, or hybrid
- Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hoursJob Requirements
- working with young people aged 16- 18
- project management
- managing relationships
- programme delivery in a related field (e.g. youth work, arts and culture, education)
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Good presentation, administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise and capitalise on value-added opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Excellent attention to detail in recording important information
- Capability in using standard office programmes, web-based apps, and databases
- issues affecting young people in the region
- creative and cultural industries in the region
- the education system
- Passionate and driven to make a positive impact
- A self-starter, motivated, eager to learn
- Self-discipline to work independently and communicate proactively with the wider teamJob Responsibilities
- Organise mentor training events and carry out necessary safeguarding measures, including enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for volunteers
- Promote the mentoring programme with schools, colleges, and other partners
- Manage existing relationships and develop new ones with schools, colleges, and other partners
- Manage application and onboarding processes effectively
- Ensure the best possible mentor matches for young people
- Develop value-added opportunities for mentees to gain first-hand knowledge and experience in their fields of interest, and to achieve their personal goals
- Monitor the programme and share updates proactively
- Represent Arts Emergency at events
- Work with the wider team to curate monthly newsletters
- Maintain the ethos and values of the organisationUseful Links
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