About the role As Spear expands its reach, we are looking for a Development Coach who will focus on two things: equipping young people facing barriers to employment with the confidence, mindset and skills to move into sustainable work, and developing the coaches around you to do the same. To do this, you will work across Spear Centres throughout the UK - delivering coaching sessions directly with -year-olds as well as supporting and upskilling Spear Centre teams. You ll move between Centres depending on where support is needed. Your location will be taken into consideration in the planning. Key information: Salary: from £27,000 - £32,000 (dependent on location) Contract: Part-time or Full-time, 12-14 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension; Term time only contracts would be considered Location: We re looking for multiple roles to cover the UK. We welcome applications from across the UK and will discuss which regions you'd be able to practically travel to during the interview process. Applicants happy to travel to centres in North-West or North-East of England, or both, are particularly encouraged Closing date: Friday 29th May (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specification A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further A heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner Good administrative and organisational skills, and prioritises workload effectively Works well under pressure with the ability to exercise initiative
May 09, 2026
Full time
About the role As Spear expands its reach, we are looking for a Development Coach who will focus on two things: equipping young people facing barriers to employment with the confidence, mindset and skills to move into sustainable work, and developing the coaches around you to do the same. To do this, you will work across Spear Centres throughout the UK - delivering coaching sessions directly with -year-olds as well as supporting and upskilling Spear Centre teams. You ll move between Centres depending on where support is needed. Your location will be taken into consideration in the planning. Key information: Salary: from £27,000 - £32,000 (dependent on location) Contract: Part-time or Full-time, 12-14 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension; Term time only contracts would be considered Location: We re looking for multiple roles to cover the UK. We welcome applications from across the UK and will discuss which regions you'd be able to practically travel to during the interview process. Applicants happy to travel to centres in North-West or North-East of England, or both, are particularly encouraged Closing date: Friday 29th May (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specification A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further A heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner Good administrative and organisational skills, and prioritises workload effectively Works well under pressure with the ability to exercise initiative
About Spear Bristol North West Spear Bristol North West is a partnership between Spear Bristol Trust, St Andrew s Church Avonmouth and Spear. St Andrew s Avonmouth St Andrew s Avonmouth is part of the Church of England, and their vision is to play their part in growing God's Kingdom in their local communities and beyond. They are part of the wider Avonside Mission Area which has a bold vision to bring about the social, cultural and spiritual transformation of their communities in partnership with Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit. You can find out more at St Andrew's-St Peter's Church's website. You would be employed by Spear Bristol Trust, working from St Andrew s Avonmouth where Spear Bristol North West is a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. The Spear team share a belief in a triune God, and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss this further before applying. Key Information: Salary: £25,000 FTE Part-time, 3 days a week - Tuesday to Thursday 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms Recruitment Process Application Deadline: 29th May 2026 Informal Call Assessment and Interview Day: 24th June 2026 For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values of Spear and St Andrew s Avonmouth. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques. Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education. Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face, particularly in group facilitation. An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure. High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
May 08, 2026
Full time
About Spear Bristol North West Spear Bristol North West is a partnership between Spear Bristol Trust, St Andrew s Church Avonmouth and Spear. St Andrew s Avonmouth St Andrew s Avonmouth is part of the Church of England, and their vision is to play their part in growing God's Kingdom in their local communities and beyond. They are part of the wider Avonside Mission Area which has a bold vision to bring about the social, cultural and spiritual transformation of their communities in partnership with Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit. You can find out more at St Andrew's-St Peter's Church's website. You would be employed by Spear Bristol Trust, working from St Andrew s Avonmouth where Spear Bristol North West is a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. The Spear team share a belief in a triune God, and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss this further before applying. Key Information: Salary: £25,000 FTE Part-time, 3 days a week - Tuesday to Thursday 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms Recruitment Process Application Deadline: 29th May 2026 Informal Call Assessment and Interview Day: 24th June 2026 For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values of Spear and St Andrew s Avonmouth. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques. Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education. Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face, particularly in group facilitation. An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure. High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
About the role As Spear expands its reach across the North, our Northern Development Coach will focus on two things: equipping young people facing barriers to employment with the confidence, mindset and skills to move into sustainable work, and developing the coaches around you to do the same. To do this, you will work across Spear Centres throughout the region - delivering coaching sessions directly with -year-olds as well as supporting and upskilling Spear Centre teams Key information: Salary: from £27,000 Full-time, 12-14 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specifiction A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further A heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner Good administrative and organisational skills, and prioritises workload effectively Works well under pressure with the ability to exercise initiative
May 04, 2026
Full time
About the role As Spear expands its reach across the North, our Northern Development Coach will focus on two things: equipping young people facing barriers to employment with the confidence, mindset and skills to move into sustainable work, and developing the coaches around you to do the same. To do this, you will work across Spear Centres throughout the region - delivering coaching sessions directly with -year-olds as well as supporting and upskilling Spear Centre teams Key information: Salary: from £27,000 Full-time, 12-14 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specifiction A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further A heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner Good administrative and organisational skills, and prioritises workload effectively Works well under pressure with the ability to exercise initiative
