Because this is an R&D project, curiosity matters. We want someone who notices what families respond to, tests ideas, and helps us understand what should happen next.

What you'll do

• Run the day-to-day operation of the Dads Kids Space including bookings, staffing, volunteer rotas, stock, suppliers, equipment, and making sure sessions are ready to go.
• Plan and continually develop the programme including school visits, weekend sessions, new activities, family events, and partner activations.
• Manage and support two Operations Associates alongside Activity Facilitators and volunteers.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive experience for parents and children aged predominantly 4–11.
• Build relationships with schools, families, partners, and activity providers.
• Support and co-create sessions directly and be visible and hands-on within the Space.
• Help us test ideas, gather feedback, and understand what is and isn't working.
• Oversee key operational procedures including safeguarding, health and safety, opening and closing, and incident reporting.
• Help capture appropriate photos, short videos, and stories for DKC communications, following our consent and safeguarding processes.
• Take ownership of other practical projects and challenges that arise as we build something new.

Who we're looking for

Lived experience of parenthood is essential for this role. Lived experience of fatherhood is desirable.

You might come from community programmes, events, museums, family attractions, education, youth work, hospitality, arts and culture, or somewhere completely different.

We care more about energy, judgement, and how you work than having followed a particular career path.

You'll be someone who is organised, practical, warm with families, confident leading people, and comfortable switching between planning and getting stuck in.

You will enjoy trying new things rather than needing everything to have been worked out already.

Reliability is paramount. We want people who do what they say they will do, turn up when expected, communicate early if something changes, and follow things through.

You do not need previous professional experience specifically working with fathers or male carers.

What it's like working at DKC

We are small, ambitious, and practical.

Our principle is: Keep it simple, visible, and up to date – enough structure to create clarity and continuity but not so much process that it slows delivery.

We use Notion to keep important work visible and Slack for everyday communication. We trust people to act, expect people to raise problems early, and believe good ideas can come from anywhere.

We're also testing something new. Some things won't work the first time. That's fine – provided we learn and improve.

And importantly: Have loads of fun along the way, don't take ourselves too seriously, and celebrate the wins.

Working pattern

Regular weekend working is a core part of this role.

The Space will operate across weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Weekend cover will be shared across the team, and working days will be organized through a rota with as much advance notice and predictability as possible.

Candidates should expect to work Saturdays and/or Sundays regularly.

Some evening activity may occasionally be required.

Safeguarding and right to work

Children's safety and wellbeing are central to everything we do.

An Enhanced DBS check with the Children's Barred List check will be undertaken before appointment, alongside satisfactory references and right-to-work checks.

DKC will provide Designated Safeguarding Lead training and the other safeguarding and compliance training needed for the role.

You must have the right to work in the UK. DKC is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, and a right-to-work check will be completed before appointment.

How to apply

Please send the below to info@dadskids.club:

• Your CV
• A short (one side of A4 max) written application explaining why you're interested
• A short informal video (1-3 minutes long) telling us why you want to work at Dads Kids Club and what excites you about the Space. No need to overthink it, just be yourself :)

The video does not need to be polished. A phone video is completely fine. We're interested in your motivation, communication, and what you would bring to the role rather than production quality.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Closing date: Wednesday 21 October at 12 noon. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. All applications received by the deadline will be considered.