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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:
Communications Manager – Maternity Cover
- Employment
- Fixed term 12 months, starting July/ August 2025
- 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.
Deputy Leader
- Employment
- Permanent
- Salary
- £13.72 per hour
- Location
- Winchester Play SO22 6AJ
- Hours
- Saturdays (Once a month), Easter and Summer holidays
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 trasform the lives of disabled children and their families.
Play and Youth Deputy Leader
- Employment
- Permanent
- Salary
- £14.76 per hour
- Location
- Richmond
- Hours
- Saturdays, half terms and Easter and Summer holidays
Challengers is searching for an engaging and passionate Deputy Leader to join our Richmond Play & Youth Schemes. Supported by our dedicated team of Service Managers, you will plan and deliver a range of exciting and engaging activities for disabled children and young people.
Play and Youth Worker
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £12.60 per hour / £13.85 per hour (London weighting for Kingston and Richmond locations)
- Location
- Various locations across the Southeast – Guildford, Farnham, Winchester, Chichester and Kingston
- Hours
- Every Saturday during term-time, Monday – Friday during Easter and Summer holidays, as well as half terms and the Christmas period.
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 across all our locations in the South East.
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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