Work for Challengers
Jobs with a difference
People are core to our success at Challengers, and we are privileged to work with colleagues who care passionately about our vision.
We’re committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do, and want our colleagues to come in feeling excited to be at work.
Simply put, Challengers is an incredible place to work. No two days are the same, and its an opportunity to make a real difference to disabled children and their families.
Don’t just take our word for it…see what our staff have to say about working here!
Whether you’re looking for an office based role, or prefer to work with children and young people, one thing is for sure – working at Challengers is exciting, rewarding and unlike anywhere else. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:
- We are a Real Living Wage employer
- We offer 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) pro rata, with extra for long service and after your first year of service you’ll get your birthday off! We believe in true flexibility, so apart from our Christmas break where we shut down, you can choose whether to book Bank Holidays off or work them – enabling you to use your annual leave when it best suits you.
- We encourage an open feedback culture so our colleagues are engaged.
- We have a range of development options to support continuous personal growth.
- All staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan.
- Each year at our annual Staff Party we hold Staff Awards recognising best practice examples of the Challengers Approach (our values) in action.
Current vacancies:
Communications Manager – Maternity Cover
- Employment
- Fixed term 6 months, starting February 2026
- Salary
- £29,000-£33,000 FTE
- Location
- Guildford (GU1 1TU) with hybrid work options.
- Hours
- 21-28 hours per week
Are you a natural storyteller with a passion for impactful communication? We’re looking for a Communications Manager (maternity cover) to lead our content and messaging across all channels. You’ll craft compelling communications, oversee audience engagement, and manage our Digital Marketing and Communications Officer to help bring our mission to life.
Play & Youth Worker
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £12.60 per hour
- Location
- Guildford
- Hours
- Saturdays and Half Terms
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers at our Farnham locations.
Play & Youth Worker
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £13.85 per hour
- Location
- Richmond
- Hours
- Every Saturday during term-time
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers at our Richmond locations.
Play & Youth Worker
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £12.60 per hour
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- Saturdays and Half Terms
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers at our Farnham locations.
Finance Manager
- Employment
- This is a fixed term role (initially 6 months)
- Salary
- £38,500 – £47,300
- Location
- Guildford or Farnham office, with ability to work remotely as appropriate
- Hours
- Full-time 35hrs per week
We’re looking for a talented, motivated finance professional to lead our finance function and keep us in a strong financial position. You’ll oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance insight. If you’re passionate about finance, leadership, and making numbers matter, we want to hear from you.
Play & Youth Worker
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £12.60 per hour
- Location
- Chichester
- Hours
- Holiday Worker from Easter 2026
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers at our Farnham locations.
Out of School Service Support Worker (555)
- Employment
- Part-time, Term-Time
- Salary
- £13.10 per hour
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- Up to 30 hours a week, 9am – 3pm, can be flexible with number of days a week (Term time only)
Are you passionate about delivering a high quality alternative provision for children and young people aged from 5 to 18 years old and eager to be part of an exciting new chapter? We’re looking for dedicated staff to join our team in Farnham!
Out of School Service Manager (555)
- Employment
- Term Time, Permanent
- Salary
- £31,500 – £32,100 FTE (£23,500 – £24,000 Actual)
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- 35 hours a week – Mon – Fri, 9am – 3pm, with 5 hours additional admin time
Ready to make a real difference?
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and committed Manager to join our brand-new alternative provision launching this Spring 2026 – 555 in Farnham! You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 5 to 12 who are currently out of school, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and positive routines in a fun, play-based environment.
Out of School Service Deputy Manager (555)
- Employment
- Term Time, Permanent
- Salary
- £28,000 – £28,750 FTE (£18,000 – £18,500 Actual)
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- 30 hours a week, Mon – Fri, 9am – 3pm
Ready to make a real difference?
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and committed Deputy Manager to join our brand-new alternative provision launching this Spring 2026 – 555 in Farnham! You’ll be supporting children aged 5–12 who are currently out of school, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and positive routines in a fun, play-based environment.
Play & Youth Deputy Leader
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £14.76 per hour
- Location
- Kingston
- Hours
- Saturdays and Holiday Periods – 8:30am until 4:30pm each day, plus up to 3 hours admin a week and leader evening once a month 7-8:30pm
Are you passionate about making an impact? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Leader to bring creativity, leadership, and energy to our life-changing play and leisure programs for disabled children.
In this role, you’ll design engaging activities, strengthen relationships with families, and support our dynamic team in delivering safe and inclusive services. Step into this opportunity to grow your leadership skills and transform the lives of disabled children and their families.
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At Challengers we’re committed to looking after our team, as we know that our people underpin everything we do. The ongoing increases to the cost of living affect everyone, so we are delighted to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation for our commitment to paying the Real Living Wage.
Gennie Dearman, CEO