Job title: Lead Programme Facilitator & Volunteer Manager (Youth Mental Health)   

Role summary:

Oxfordshire Discovery College is recruiting a Lead Programme Facilitator & Volunteer Manager to lead the delivery of our youth mental health programmes across Oxfordshire and to support and develop our volunteer facilitators.
This is a part-time role using a co-produced, non-clinical Discovery College model, focused on learning, wellbeing and peer support. The postholder will ensure high-quality programme delivery, psychologically safe group spaces, and effective evaluation to evidence impact for funders and partners.

Job location (usual place of work): The role is based in Didcot, with programme delivery taking place at various locations across Oxfordshire.   A valid driving license and access to a car are essential.

Pay Rate: £27,694 – £30,024 FTE (dependent on experience; pro rata for 0.4 FTE)

Is pay pro rata: Yes

Applications close on (please give date): 9am 3rd August 2026

Hours: Part time 0.4FTE (15hours)

Contract is: Permanent

Job description:

We’re looking for a Lead Programme Facilitator & Volunteer Manager who can work effectively within a team of freelance and volunteer facilitators. The postholder will bring professional expertise in a relevant field (such as youth work, clinical or therapeutic)

● Lead the planning, delivery and ongoing development of Oxfordshire Discovery College’s suite of programmes.
● Provide leadership to facilitators and volunteers involved in programme delivery, including recruitment, induction, training, support.
● Work with local partners to advertise programmes and recruit participants, ensure group needs are met, and student support runs smoothly.
● Be a trusted adult for participants, developing good working relationships, actively listening, and helping them to get the most from their programme experience.
● Carry out administrative tasks related to programme planning and delivery, including filing consent forms and ordering resources.
● Implement our monitoring and evaluation process to gather impact data and feedback to meet reporting requirements and inform future development.
● Where appropriate and comfortable, share aspects of lived experience as a role model within a recovery-focused approach.
● Work closely with the CEO to ensure that work is delivered in line with funder’s expectations and the Discovery College model and vision.
● Safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people, acting in accordance with Oxfordshire Discovery College’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and escalating concerns appropriately.
● Adhere to all relevant organisational policies, processes and procedures.
● Engage in regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
● Uphold the values and ethos of the Discovery College in all aspects of the work.
Essential Criteria
● Professional expertise and/or qualification in a relevant field (e.g. teaching, clinical psychology, youth work, sports coaching, applied wellbeing).
● Good understanding and knowledge of mental health and wellbeing in young people

To apply, please contact Leila@oxfordshirediscovery.co.uk