ADVOCACY SUPPORT ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME)


Company:	De Goodwill Education Ltd
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NE1 8QH
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

De Goodwill Education Ltd

Location: Remote/Home Based with occasional attendance at meetings across Teesside and the North East

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour (Real Living Wage)

Hours: Flexible Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

About the Role

De Goodwill Education Ltd is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated individuals to support our community advocacy and engagement activities across the North East and Teesside region.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about community development, public services, education, health, and social care, and who can contribute to representing community interests through engagement with local authorities and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Attend online council and stakeholder meetings on behalf of De Goodwill Education Ltd.

Occasionally attend in-person meetings where required.

Observe discussions and take accurate notes.

Provide feedback and comments on issues discussed during meetings.

Submit brief reports and recommendations to the management team.

Support advocacy activities relating to community services and public engagement.

Assist with community consultation, research, and stakeholder engagement activities.

What We Offer

£12.71 per hour.

Flexible working arrangements.

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Mostly home-based work.

Transport expenses paid for authorised in-person meetings.

Valuable experience working with local authorities, health services, and community organisations.

Opportunity to develop communication, research, advocacy, and public engagement skills.

Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from individuals who:

Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Can attend occasional daytime online or in-person meetings.

Are organised, reliable, and able to work independently.

Have an interest in community development, public services, education, health, or social care.

Are committed to supporting advocacy and community engagement activities.

Have experience in administration, community work, education, health, social care, research, advocacy, or related fields (desirable but not essential).

Areas Covered

Representatives may attend meetings involving councils, public bodies, and community organisations across the North East and Teesside region.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role to:

info@degoodwillgroup.uk

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be held as suitable candidates are identified.

De Goodwill Education Ltd supports communities through advocacy, engagement, education, and social impact.

Kind regards,

Ibikunle Farajimakin

Director

De Goodwill Education Ltd

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