We currently have two job opportunities available:

  • Parent Programme Officer
  • Peer Researcher – Safer Lives Project

Parent Programme Officer – Barking and Dagenham

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £33,372 – £36 087 f/t £13,249 – £14,435 for two days per week

  • Contract: 2 days a week fixed term until March 31st 2027 with a possible extension

We are looking for a Parent Programme Officer to coordinate and support the delivery of our Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting programme in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Working two days a week, the post-holder will help plan and coordinate local programme delivery, support parent recruitment and engagement, work closely with local partners and facilitators, and contribute to the delivery of SFSC parent programmes. A key part of the role will be supporting newer and less experienced facilitators to build their confidence and deliver the programme to a high standard.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, experience of working with parents and families, and practical experience of delivering SFSC.

Applications must be submitted through our recruitment portal and should include a completed application form and supporting statement.

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 21 August 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Peer Researcher – Safer Lives Project

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £26,936 per annum, plus pension contributions, generous annual leave, and opportunities for training and development.
  • Full time

  • Contract: Fixed term until April 2028 (possible extension to September 2028)

We’re recruiting a Peer Researcher to join the Safer Lives project, which supports families where young people are at risk of offending or youth violence.

We’re looking for someone (aged 16–25) with lived experience of the issues facing families and communities affected by youth offending to help shape real change. As a Peer Researcher, you’ll be part of the Safer Lives team working with the Race Equality Foundation and our university partners to explore how supporting parents can strengthen families and help keep young people safe.

You’ll take an active role in engaging and interviewing young people in the families who get referred to the service. You will be building trust and keeping them connected to the project, and sharing insights with the rest of the team and beyond.

We’re not asking for degrees or long CVs. We’re looking for people with relevant lived experience who are good listeners, open-minded, and passionate about supporting young people.


To apply, complete a short form and send us a brief statement about why you’re interested in this role (written, video or voice note). No CVs needed. We also have a diversity monitoring form which we request that you complete.

If you would like a one-to-one chat about the role, please email our Director of Programmes, leandra@racefound.org.uk.

Closing date: Monday 17th August at 12pm

Interviews: Thursday 20th August