OUR VACANCIES
At Reaching Higher we’re here to champion young people to be leaders of their own lives within their place of influence. We are committed to continuing to make diversity, equity and inclusion part of all we do from recruitment, the planning and execution of projects to providing youth voice. Our work ranges across an array of diverse communities and we embrace diversity and endeavour to create spaces whereby all those we encounter can be themselves.
Youth Delivery Mentoring Officer
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Location: Croydon, London
Contract: 37.5 hours per week – fixed term contract
Salary: £27,027 per annum (London Real Living Wage)
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About this role: ​We are looking for a committed, empathetic and passionate individual with experience in the youth work sector (this could be in a voluntary capacity). The successful applicant will understand our values and culture as an organisation and will demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to Reaching Higher’s vision to empower young people to be leaders of their own lives.
This is a fixed term-contract until 31st August 2026 with the possibility of extension, dependent on funding.
Youth Voice Development Officer
(12 month internship)
Application Deadline: 19th January 2026, 5pm
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Location: Croydon, London
Contract: 35 hours per week – fixed term contract
Salary: £26,936 per annum (London Real Living Wage for 2025/26)
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About this role: We are looking for a committed, empathetic and passionate individual with experience in the youth work sector (this could be in a voluntary capacity). The successful applicant will understand our values and culture as an organisation and will demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to Reaching Higher’s vision to empower young people to be leaders of their own lives.
Youth-Led Digital Campaigns Officer
(12 month Internship)
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Application Deadline: 30th January 2026, 5pm
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Location: Croydon, London
Hours: 35 hours per week (fully office-based)
Flexible working required including weekends.
Salary: £26,936 per annum (London Real Living Wage for 2026)
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About this role: The Youth-Led Digital Campaigns Internship role is a twelve-month paid internship beginning in March 2026. The Jack Petchey Internship development programme is designed for young people who are leaving further or higher education and starting out in the youth/charity sector - or young people who are looking to transfer into, or take their next career step in, the youth/charity sector. The funding provides support to young people in London and Essex. We would therefore expect applicants to have a strong connection with London and ideally be currently living in or close to Croydon where our work is located.
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Sessional Worker ​
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Location: Croydon, London
Contract: (Flexible working required including evenings and occasional weekends)
Salary: £12.50 p/h
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About this role: We are looking for a skilled, relational, and excellently organised individual who has a passion to support young people in our sport, leadership, creatives and youth hubs! We are looking for a skilled, committed, and passionate individual with experience within the youth work sector (this could be in a voluntary capacity). Whilst developing our focus around youth engagement and early intervention techniques, we recognise the importance of having individuals who really want to make a difference in the lives of young people. The successful applicant will be someone who understands the challenges and barriers that young people face in our community. ​
You do not have to be an experienced youth worker but being able to build relationships and engage young people is essential. We have opportunities available weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings.
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As well as the reward of investing in the next generation, volunteering at Reaching Higher has huge benefits. Many of our volunteers and sessional workers have mentioned that their experience with us has helped them: stand out for job interviews; find their passion for a new career; gain official accreditation, and of course, make some great new friends!
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VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Reaching Higher is one massive family and our volunteers are crucial members! We believe that it takes a village to raise a child and welcome volunteers from all walks of life to share their skills and experience.
In our work, we've found young people often struggle to make positive choices because of a lack of role models around them. Instead of dealing with the issues after the fact, we believe having brilliant volunteers join our work can prevent the issues from ever happening.
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