Work with us

 

  • Key information (download PDF version)

    • Summary: Helping us to deliver, monitor and evaluate our RSE programme in schools as well as support our team of freelance facilitators. 

    • Payment: £30,000 annually (for a 4-day working week / 35 hours).

    • Contract: 12 months, starting 1st December 2025, with a possibility of extension.

    • Deadline to apply: 5pm Sunday 21st September 2025.

    • Interviews: 1st stage - Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October 2025, via Zoom. If successful, 2nd stage - Tuesday 7th October 2025, in person (London). 

    • Location: Primarily remote, with travel to schools nationwide. The ideal candidate will be based in London or have easy access to the area.

    • Requirements: The candidate must have the Right to Work in the UK and pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check with Children's Barred List Check. 

    • Working pattern: Full-time at 4 days (35 hours) per week. 

    • Reporting to: Split Banana’s Development Director, Matilda Lawrence-Jubb. 

    About Split Banana

    Split Banana is a leading social enterprise that delivers Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) to young people, trains teachers, and consults with schools. We believe that great RSE results in happier, healthier young people. 

    We are a small but mighty team, driven by our values and a passion for creating positive social change.

    About the role

    This is a dynamic and multi-faceted role at the heart of our operations. The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the quality and delivery of our RSE programmes, providing crucial support to our freelance facilitators, and driving our impact assessment and curriculum development efforts. You will be a key player in ensuring our work is effective, evidence-based, and impactful.

    Ways of working

    This is a mostly remote position, with regular travel required for in-person delivery in schools across the country. You will also have opportunities to meet with the core team and facilitators for in-person meetings, events, and socials.

    We are a values-driven organisation that champions a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits include:

    • A 4-day working week (35 hours), which we believe fosters greater productivity and well-being.

    • A generous holiday allowance of 29 days (including bank holidays and your birthday off), as well as a mandatory two-week winter closure period in addition to your personal allowance.

    • A flexible working policy that allows you to decide which days and hours you work, as long as delivery targets are met.

    • Access to a pension scheme and a training budget for your professional development.

    Role responsibilities

    Programme delivery and facilitator support

    • Facilitate RSE workshops to young people, adapting and delivering Split Banana’s content with energy and expertise.

    • Maintain quality and consistency in our delivery by providing ongoing support to our freelance facilitator team, including coordinating their schedules and hosting regular 1-on-1 debriefs and monthly online support slots.

    • Drive facilitator development by leading onboarding and upskilling training sessions 2-3 times a year, fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.

    2. Curriculum and resource development

    • Maintain and develop Split Banana’s curriculum and resources, including young person-facing materials, lesson plans, supporting documents and resource and signposting hubs on our website. 

    • Leading on our annual curriculum review to ensure that sessions are up-to-date and responsive to feedback. 

    • Collaborate with senior staff to ensure all curriculum materials are evidence-based, align with national guidelines, and reflect our mission.

    • Support the team to work with our Youth Advisory Group to gather insight and feedback on our curriculum, as well as implement changes. 

    3. Impact assessment and evaluation

    • Lead on programme assessment, regularly updating and synthesising qualitative and quantitative data from young people and facilitators.

    • Synthesise and summarise impact in weekly follow-up emails to schools, either direct or via Matilda. 

    • Report on impact by sharing insights with schools and contributing to monthly business reviews, bi-annual strategy days, and our annual Impact Report.

    4. Business development and advocacy

    • Build strong partnerships by representing Split Banana in schools and at external events, networking, and upselling our services.

    • Act as a strong advocate for RSE, staying informed about policy changes, new research, and best practices to inform the team and represent Split Banana at local and national levels.

    Skills and experience

    • At least 3 years of experience in delivering impactful RSE with young people.

    • At least 1 year of experience supporting and / or coordinating other people (e.g volunteers). 

    • Knowledge of best practice RSE which is inclusive, and has a youth-centred critical pedagogy. 

    • Excellent facilitation skills that bring energy and passion to our workshops.

    • Excellent organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.

    • Excellent time management and ability to balance different aspects of the role. 

    • Creative ideas and skills for resource creation using tools like Canva.

    • Expert use of G Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Notion, and other digital collaboration tools.

    • Shared values of inclusivity, intersectionality and kindness. 

    • A positive team player with a curiosity to learn and grow in a small, dynamic team.

    How to apply

    Please send the below to hello@splitbanana.co.uk, either as written, or as a video or voice note:

    • Your CV 

    • A brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re passionate about this role (max 1 page)

    The deadline for submission is 5pm Sunday 21st September 2025. The start date of the role will be Monday 1st December 2025. 

    We will review applications and invite successful candidates to interview for the 1st stage on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October 2025, via Zoom. Successful candidates from this stage will be invited to the 2nd stage on Tuesday 7th October 2025, in person (London). 

    We strongly encourage applications from people underrepresented in the sector. This includes Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicity candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled people, people with experience of the care system and people with experience of the criminal justice system.

    We will work to support any accessibility requirements you may have, so please don’t hesitate to let us know if you need any support at the application stage. Or if you’d like a bit more information before you apply - feel free to send us an email on hello@splitbanana.co.uk. 

  • Key information (download PDF version)

    • Payment: £250 per day

    • Contract: Rolling, 1 month notice period

    • Deadline to apply: Thursday 4th September, 5pm

    • Interviews: w/c 8th September

    • Role begins: w/c 15th September (some flexibility)

    • Location: Primarily remote, occasional travel for content opportunities

    • Requirements: The candidate must have the Right to Work in the UK

    • Working pattern: x1 day per week, flexible (must be able to attend a Monday meeting)

    • Reporting to: Split Banana’s Learning and Engagement Director, Anna Alexander

    • Working closely with: Marketing Strategist, Ruba Asfahani

    About Split Banana

    Split Banana is a leading social enterprise that delivers Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) to young people, trains teachers, and consults with schools. We believe that great RSE results in happier, healthier young people. 

    We are a small but mighty team, driven by our values and a passion for creating positive social change.

    Role overview

    We need someone with experience who can jump into the role confidently from day one. You will implement and manage our social media presence, leading the launch of engaging video content, scheduling and maintaining consistent posts across LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

    Working closely with the team, you will support content creation, engage with our audiences and ensure messaging reflects an intersectional understanding of RSE topics and our core values.

    Role responsibilities

    • Create social media content based on Split Banana’s approach and pedagogy.

    • Implement the organisation’s communications strategy, focusing on audience engagement and growth - with sales in mind.

    • Create, launch and manage video content across social media platforms.

    • Schedule and publish regular posts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and other channels as identified.

    • Collaborate with the team to develop marketing assets aligned with programme goals.

    • Ensure all social media content reflects an intersectional, inclusive approach to RSE topics.

    • Monitor and respond to audience engagement where appropriate.

    • Track basic social media analytics and report on performance and trends.

    • Collaborate with our stakeholders for content ideas (our Youth Advisory group, teachers, students etc)

    Skills and experience

    Experience

    • 2+ years in a similar role.

    • Proven experience managing social media channels professionally, especially LinkedIn and Instagram.

    • Experience with video content creation or coordination.

    • Experience working within the education, social enterprise or non-profit sector.

    • Experience of updating Squarespace website platform. 

    Skills

    • Excellent design skills (including eye for detail) with proficiency in Canva and Adobe.

    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

    • Expert use of G Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Notion, and other digital collaboration tools.

    • Ability to work independently and organise time effectively in a part-time capacity.

    • Knowledge of additional social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, or Facebook.

    • Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer).

    Knowledge and Values

    • Demonstrable understanding of intersectional RSE (essential)

    • Passionate about inclusive and equitable education.

    • Shared values of inclusivity, intersectionality and kindness. 

    • A positive team player with a curiosity to learn and grow in a small, dynamic team.

    How to apply

    Please send the below to hello@splitbanana.co.uk, either as written, or as a video or voice note:

    • Your CV 

    • A brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re passionate about this role 

    • Examples of previous content you’ve made for x3 different organisations.

    The deadline for submission is 5pm Thursday 4th September 2025. The start date of the role will be w/c 15th September. 

    We will review applications and invite successful candidates to interview via Zoom at a time that suits you. 

    We strongly encourage applications from people underrepresented in the sector. This includes Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicity candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled people, people with experience of the care system and people with experience of the criminal justice system.

    We will work to support any accessibility requirements you may have, so please don’t hesitate to let us know if you need any support at the application stage. Or if you’d like a bit more information before you apply - feel free to send us an email on hello@splitbanana.co.uk.