Opportunity Centre Officer

Job Summary

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (£25,200 - £27,000 per annum pro rata)

Work Location: Charrington Street, London NW1 1RD

Hours per week: 21.6 hours per week (0.6 FTE), normally to be worked in the afternoons Monday to Thursday

Leave: To be taken during non-operational periods and school holidays

Contract type: Fixed Term to 31 July 2026

Closing date: 9 July 2025

Interviews to be held: week of 14 July 2026

About Camden Learning

Launched in 2017, Camden Learning is a schools-led partnership between Camden schools and Camden Council. All Camden schools are involved, co-constructing a model based on the principle that collective effort achieves more. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity. Camden Learning is a pioneer in school-led partnerships, establishing a successful model for cooperation and improvement.

We have launched a new Opportunity Centre at 52 Charrington Street, Somers Town as part of the innovative London AI Campus. The Centre will provide young people with access to technology, digital learning, and AI education, extending learning beyond the classroom in a secure and inspiring environment.

The role

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Opportunity Centre Officer to lead operations at this innovative space, ensuring it becomes a hub of inspiration and growth for young people.

This role will oversee the Centre s daily operations, ensure smooth delivery of engaging learning experiences, and collaborate with schools, partners, and the community to provide meaningful development opportunities for young people.

This is a fixed term contract starting late August/early September 2025 until July 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

Oversee day-to-day access and use of the Centre, including student registration and visitor management.

Ensure the facility is safe, secure, and welcoming, including health and safety checks, safeguarding measures, and ICT setup.

Coordinate the planning, setup, and cleanup of learning activities.

Manage basic building maintenance, including coordinating repairs, ensuring cleanliness, and overseeing general upkeep of the facility.

Youth Engagement & Programme Delivery:

Support external facilitators and partners in delivering inspiring and educational sessions.

Foster a positive learning environment, ensuring young people are engaged, motivated, and safe.

Work with partners to design and improve activities that promote personal and social development.

Administrative & Event Coordination:

Manage the Centre s calendar, schedule activities, and coordinate events with schools, parents, and external partners.

Create promotional materials and manage digital communications to raise awareness of the Centre s offerings.

Assist the AI Campus Director with key administrative tasks.

Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration:

Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, parents, students, and community organisations.

Act as a Camden Learning ambassador, promoting inclusivity and positive learning outcomes.

Safeguarding & Compliance:

Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all safeguarding policies are upheld.

Conduct regular health and safety checks, addressing any issues proactively.

Continuous Improvement:

Gather feedback from students, parents, and partners to identify service gaps and opportunities for enhancement.

Contribute ideas to further develop the Centre s programming and operational excellence.

About You:

You are passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can thrive. You have a hands-on approach, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, combined with your dedication to operational excellence, will make you a vital part of the Opportunity Centre team.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Experience working with young people in educational, youth work, or community settings.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, parents, and partners.

Knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience acting in a safeguarding capacity.

Confidence in handling practical site operations, including health and safety, security, and ICT tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new IT systems.

Administrative expertise, including managing schedules, creating promotional materials, and handling logistical coordination.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a good standard of English and Maths.

Relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., education, youth work) or equivalent experience.

Personal Attributes:

Highly organised and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.

A collaborative team player committed to positive youth outcomes.

Passionate about education and community development.

Adaptable and resilient, capable of managing multiple priorities

Staff benefits

We offer 30 days annual leave entitlement as well as bank holidays, increasing to 33 in the first three years in post. (Note this is the full time allowance which will be pro-rated for part time hours).

A generous NEST pension with a minimum 10% employer contribution.

Death in service benefit 3 x your salary.

We value output over hours. We recognise our people have responsibilities and interests outside of work and we support flexible working arrangements, all dependent on the needs of the service.

Season ticket loans and Cycle to Work Scheme, with savings of between 32% and 42% on the standard retail price of a new bike.

A collection of staff discounts, on shops and health clubs, travel, and insurance, including from many of the worlds-leading technology manufacturers.

Corporate rates for membership of GLL - Better Leisure.

An Employee Assistance Programme.

Free Hearing tests, Eye tests and Health checks.

Our commitment to inclusive recruitment

For education organisations to flourish, improve performance and genuinely represent the communities they serve it s essential that we seize the opportunity to develop a diverse workforce.

We know that to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, the very best talent from our society needs to be identified, supported and retained.

Our organisations perform better when they reflect the rich breadth and depth of our society and we should be proud to bring together a dynamic combination of knowledge, skills and lived experience.

In practice, an inclusive approach to recruitment takes care and attention. We are all stakeholders in the education system so together we need to continue to challenge recruitment norms, processes, and behaviours.

We are committed to recruitment campaigns that are developed with inclusivity at their core, whilst keeping a resolute focus on the best choice of candidate for the post.

Pillars of an inclusive approach

1. Ensuring roles are designed and described clearly and accurately, removing hidden barriers that might inadvertently dissuade a great candidate from applying.

2. Communicating a clear commitment to inclusivity throughout all recruitment marketing materials showing as well as telling candidates that we are an open, inclusive employer.

3. Taking positive action by seeking and welcoming applications from under-represented groups using recruitment interactions and headhunting to reach a wider pool.

4. Assessing impact and improvement through effective diversity and equal opportunities monitoring and ongoing dialogue with staff.