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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:
Play & Youth Scheme Deputy Leader
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £14.25 per hour
- Location
- Guildford
- Hours
- Saturdays and Holiday Periods – 8:30am until 5:30pm 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.
Out of School Service – 555 Support Worker
- Employment
- Term Time, Permanent
- Salary
- £13.45 per hour
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- Up to 30 hours a week, 9am – 3pm (Term Time Only)
Are you passionate about delivering a high quality alternative provision for children and young people aged from 8 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!
Community Engagement Officer
- Employment
- Full-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £25,200 – £29,900 per annum
- Location
- Guildford/Farnham/Hybrid
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
As our Community Engagement Officer, you’ll inspire communities, volunteers, and supporters to help transform the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families.
Working as part of our passionate Fundraising and Advocacy team, you’ll build meaningful relationships, grow fundraising, raise awareness, and help expand Challengers’ impact in local communities.
Fundraising Trustee
- Employment
- Part-time, Volunteering
- Salary
- N/A
- Location
- Guildford/Remote
- Hours
- Attendance at quarterly Board Meetings, Annual General Meeting, and appropriate sub-committees
Challengers is seeking a passionate and committed Fundraising Trustee to join our Board. We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, major giving or business development who can provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge to support the charity’s long-term financial sustainability. Above all, we’re looking for someone who shares our belief in inclusion and the power of play and wants to make a lasting difference.
Service Co-Ordinator
- Employment
- Permanent/Full Time
- Salary
- £29,943 – £31,518 per annum
- Location
- Guildford or Farnham
- Hours
- 35 hours per week. This role is based on four weekdays (Monday–Friday, flexible) plus every Saturday, as this is one of our core service delivery days. During school holidays and half terms, weekday working may vary to meet service needs
Lead a team. Inspire children. Make every day matter.
We believe every disabled child and young person should have the opportunity to play, make friends and have fun, without limits.
As a Service Coordinator, you’ll lead one of our services while remaining hands-on with disabled children and young people. You’ll coach your team, build strong relationships with families and create safe, inclusive experiences where every child can thrive.
This isn’t a desk-based management role. Every day brings something different, and every day you’ll go home knowing you’ve made a genuine difference.
Volunteer Minibus Driver
- Employment
- Part-time, Volunteering
- Location
- Farnham and Guildford (route starting points), with travel to all schemes and service locations as required
- Hours
- Ad-Hoc Saturdays and School Holidays
Minibus Driver – Make Every Journey Matter
Looking for a rewarding driving role where you can make a real difference every day?
Join Challengers as a Minibus Driver and help transport disabled children and young people safely to exciting activities and adventures. Working alongside our experienced staff team, you’ll play a key part in creating positive, enjoyable experiences from the moment each journey begins.
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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