Careers
Join our Board: We are looking for three trustees
Are you passionate about providing a world where every child can learn grow and flourish?
Are you motivated by the Winch‘s values of integrity, compassion and working, collaboratively?
Are you looking for an opportunity to help you grow your leadership skills?
If your answer was a resounding ‘yes,’ then you might just be the ideal candidate to step into one of the three pivotal roles we’re eager to fill to propel the Winch forward into its next chapter. Our ambitions are grounded in the work we do within North Camden, supporting communities as they take the lead in driving positive change and fostering connections that transform neighbourhoods into vibrant, resourceful communities.
To realise these ambitions, we are in search of three new trustees to enrich our Board. One who:
- Has expert knowledge of property development projects.
- Has skills in philanthropy and supporter relations.
- Is experienced in financial strategy and leadership skills.
Application deadline: 9 am on Monday 27th May 2024
The Belsize Community Library Manager – £33,000 (pro rata) – 24hrs per week
Do you have experience working in a community library setting or equivalent?
Do you have experience in events programming for diverse communities and participants?
Are you a highly organised, professional, reliable and motivated individual?
We are looking to appoint a dynamic Community Library Manager to run the library and grow our provision, based on the three key themes that reflect our aspirations; Belsize Reads, Belsize Creates and Belsize Connects. We are looking for an enthusiastic community librarian who is passionate about the role libraries can play in transforming the lives of children, young people and families and the wider communities they inhabit. If you are brilliant at developing great partnerships, skilled in managing a multi-purpose venue, and keen to lead creative initiatives, we want to hear from you.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis from 29th April 2024 onwards. The closing date for this position is 20th May 2024 or sooner if we find a suitable candidate.
For more information and to apply please read the full Job description
You are also able to apply via Charity Jobs
After School Club and Holiday Play Scheme: Play Worker (Part-Time/Full Time £14ph)
Not a morning person?! Are you looking for work after school and during school holidays? Do you have experience of supporting primary aged children? We’re looking for Play Workers at the Winch and would love to hear from you!
Working from our facilities in Swiss Cottage, Camden, you will join a supportive and experienced team of play workers providing daily after-school and holiday activities. We are keen to encourage candidates who can help us deliver fun, learning experiences that support children’s wellbeing and personal growth.
You can find out more about the role here
We positively welcome applications from a wide range of personal experiences and professional backgrounds.
We are open to flexible and part-time applicants and to applicants who only want to work for the holiday play schemes. Our team is currently made up of staff working for both the after school club and holiday play scheme, and staff that only work at the Winch during the school holidays.
If you would like to explore how this role might work for you, please contact Kim via play@thewinch.org
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis
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We are a London Living Wage Employer.
Our pay ratio is 3:1. This means that our highest paid staff are not paid more than three times our lowest paid staff, who earn at least the London Living Wage. Our values are important to us. Our mission matters.