Youth-Led Digital Campaigns Officer

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ABOUT
REACHING
HIGHER

Reaching Higher is a youth organisation which works with
almost 2000 young people aged 10-25 each year across
Croydon and surrounding boroughs.

We place particular emphasis on providing trauma-informed
support to young people and facilitating their development
as leaders.

Developed in partnership with local churches, we are a
youth-led charity with a Christian ethos (although we work
with young people and partners of all faiths and none).

We have established strong links with key local, London and
UK-wide organisations and our approach leads us into
regular working contact with partner schools, community
groups, statutory services and churches.

YOUTH-LED DIGITAL
CAMPAIGNS OFFICER
(12 MONTH INTERNSHIP)

Application deadline:
Friday 30th January 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing 9th February 2026

Proposed start date:
Between 1st and 23rd March 2026

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)

Line managed by:
Head of Marketing & Communications

Pension/holiday benefits:
RH offers a FTE holiday entitlement of 27 days per year, excluding
bank holidays. 5 of these days are ringfenced for our Christmas
shutdown. The other 22 days’ entitlement can be booked throughout
the year. RH offers a salary sacrifice pension scheme with 3% employee
contributions and 5% employer contributions, for qualifying employees.
We also offer optional membership of Health Shield and protected
weekly Continuous Professional Development time.

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.

You will be part of the Jack Petchey Internship Programme with 30 other
interns from different youth organisations in London and Essex.

The Internship Programme will involve the successful candidate attending a
launch conference, four professional development workshops throughout
the year and a celebration event at the end of the programme. Please note
that these are compulsory parts of the programme.

You will receive an extra training bursary of £1,000 for approved training.
You will also be matched with a mentor from another organisation to
support you in your professional development.

The Jack Petchey Internship Programme training and events will take place
in person in London, and you will be expected to take full part in this
programme alongside your role at Reaching Higher.

We are looking for someone creative, confident and passionate
about empowering young people. This internship opportunity is
perfect for someone who is looking to grow their skills in digital
media, content creation and social impact, while making a
meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

You will play a hands-on role in both the delivery and development
of digital and media-based opportunities for young people, while
helping to shape and deliver Reaching Higher’s youth-led digital
fundraising and media strategy.

This paid internship, funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation, will
give you the chance to gain valuable experience across media,
marketing, and youth work-alongside training, mentoring, and
networking opportunities with other interns from youth
organisations across London and Essex.

We are looking for applicants with some experience in the youth
work sector (this could be in a voluntary capacity). The successful
applicant will understand our organisational values and culture and
demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to Reaching Higher’s
vision to empower young people to be leaders of their own lives.

The Youth-Led Digital Campaigns Intern will play a pivotal role in
strengthening Reaching Higher’s commitment to youth leadership,
creative expression, and digital innovation.

This role is designed to sit at the intersection of youth work, digital
media, and fundraising, empowering young people to tell their
stories and raise awareness and funds for the causes that matter
most to them.

This role will help Reaching Higher build a sustainable, youth-led
digital presence that is creative, authentic, and effective in driving
engagement and support. It is ideally suited for someone with a
passion for creativity, social justice, and working alongside young
people to achieve real change. Whether it's filming behind-the-
scenes moments at rehearsals, editing a short fundraising video,
developing a new Instagram campaign, mentoring a group of young
creatives, or co-leading a digital skills session - this internship offers a
unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally while
making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience in digital content creation, including photography, video
editing, and social media storytelling, with a strong understanding of
platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X/Twitter.

Creativity and confidence in generating ideas for digital fundraising,
brand campaigns, and multimedia youth engagement.

Basic awareness of brand, marketing and fundraising strategies,
including how digital content supports organisational growth and
engagement (training and mentoring will be provided).

Experience in supporting the delivery of projects for young people,
particularly in creative or community-based settings (this may be
through work, volunteering or lived experience).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
build meaningful relationships with young people, colleagues, and
external stakeholders.

Cultural awareness and local knowledge, particularly of the Croydon
area and the social, emotional and creative needs of young people in
the community, including the long-term impacts of COVID-19.

Empathy and understanding of the risks faced by socially excluded
young people, and the confidence to contribute to trauma-informed
and safeguarding-aware environments.

(Full training provided)

Ability to co-deliver workshops or after-school/evening sessions,
including mentoring young people with creative interests in media,
storytelling, and campaigning.

Comfortable working flexibly and responsively in a youth work
environment, often balancing creative planning with practical
delivery and rapid problem-solving.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

Experience supporting or documenting events through media.

Good organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to
manage digital assets, keep accurate records, and track engagement
using monitoring tools and platforms.

An interest in youth leadership, social change and faith-informed
community work (though no specific religious affiliation is required).

Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and creative
tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign,
Premiere Pro or similar).

Willingness to learn and grow through mentoring, formal training
and lived experiences of others

ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES

Championing youth voice through digital media by equipping
young people with the skills, tools, and confidence to share
their experiences and insights through photography, video,
and online storytelling. This will primarily be done through our
community-based sessions including our school holiday
programmes.

Amplifying our impact and visibility through compelling
content that resonates with diverse audiences – from local
communities and corporate partners to funders and the wider
public.

Bridging creative delivery and strategic communication,
bringing lived youth experiences into the heart of our
messaging and ensuring our social media and fundraising
efforts reflect the true voice of the young people we serve.

Developing and leading innovative digital fundraising
campaigns, working alongside young people, staff, and our
Youth Board to mobilise supporters and increase income
through creative and culturally relevant approaches.

Supporting the delivery of youth hubs and mentoring
opportunities, especially for young people interested in digital
media and the arts, ensuring these spaces are safe, inclusive,
and inspiring.

Supporting the documentation and celebration of our work,
capturing content through video and photography that reflects
the energy, diversity, and brilliance of our young people and
programmes. This will particularly focus on our co-designed
and co-delivered Youth Voice Framework training.

Managing the digital advertising and sign-up processes
involved in our school holiday provision, during half-terms,
Easter and Summer holidays.

Mentoring a small cohort of young people (after full training)

MONITORING & EVALUATION

Completing all required documentation accurately and within
agreed timescales to ensure that internal monitoring
requirements are met.

Dealing with sensitive and confidential matters in a
professional manner and in line with data protection and
confidentiality guidelines and policies.

Supporting the improvement of monitoring and evaluation
processes as related to marketing and communications.

An Enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this role.

OUR VALUES

EXCELLENCE

RELATIONAL

SIMPLICITY

TRUST

INNOVATION

YOUTH-LED

We extend trust across our teams and with the young people weengage. It is this type of trust that provides our staff, volunteers andyoung people with the platform to raise their confidence andsharpen their skills. We treasure and recognise that those engagingin our work trust us and believe that trust can transform lives.TRUSTYoung people have immeasurable amounts of innovative ideasand skills but can lack the experience that comes with age. AtReaching Higher we scaffold this by allowing young people tothink as wildly as they can and support them to implement theirown ideas in a safe and stimulating environment.YOUTH - LEDBeing relational means being present, it means being attentive tothose around us and seeing everyone for who they are. We arerelational because we care about and value people. We arepassionate about building genuine and long-lasting relationshipsthat will flourish and impact the wider community.RELATIONALWe believe that innovation is the key that unlocks new value. It isthinking about what is yet to be thought of and preparing newways to thrive in the future. Innovation provides us with theability to make an impact and change things for the better.INNOVATIONWe believe in giving the best of ourselves in our pursuit to helpchange the lives of young people. We believe that obtaining astandard of excellence is a continual process and we intentionallyreflect on how and why we do what we do.EXCELLENCEWe believe that less is more! Simplicity requires hard workfollowed by high levels of focus. Obtaining simplicity is easier saidthan done. Simplicity is our catalyst for growth and will ensure weremain accessible and well understood.SIMPLICITYAPPLICATION GUIDANCE

At Reaching Higher we want to provide those who are interested in working with us the best possible chance to submit a successful application.

We understand that applying for jobs can be nerve-racking and overwhelming at times. We also recognise that imposter syndrome can sometimes get the
better of us! However, we want all potential candidates to feel supported throughout their application process and have created ten top tips for you to
consider before applying.

1. Take your time! When applications are rushed and not personalised it
can give the impression candidates are not interested in the role they are
applying for.

6. Do not forget to double check and proof-read your application (or
even better, ask someone else to) and check for any errors before
returning it to us.

2. Read the job description carefully and make sure you have a strong
understanding of the job you are applying for so you can link this to your
answers.

3. Do your best to provide specific examples of what you have done and
how you believe this demonstrates you meet each requirement.
Maximise this by using real experiences from your paid and or voluntary
experience.

4. Sell yourself! You are unique and have a lot to offer and it is important
that you make this known through your application.

5. It is important to remember that those involved in the selection
process cannot guess or make assumptions about you.

7. Before submitting your form, it’s a good idea to take a copy for
your own reference in case you need to resend anything.

8. Allow plenty of time to submit your form before the deadline, as
late applications will not be considered.

9. If you are having problems submitting your application, please get
in touch by emailing info@reachinghigher.org.uk.

10. Lastly and most importantly, be yourself! At Reaching Higher we
value each individual and care about ‘the person’ before ‘the job role’.
We want to get to know you and support you in becoming an amazing
member of our team!

Reaching Higher
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centre, 194
Selhurst Rd, London SE25 6XX

www.reachinghigher.org.uk
info@reachinghigher.org.uk

Registered Charity: 1137915 Company Number: 07266483