Activity Lead - Print

Holland & Barrett; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a full-time Print & Design Activity Lead. The successful candidate will oversee session delivery tailored to the needs of individuals with complex disabilities. Key responsibilities include leading activities, collaborating with other departments, and managing product creation for sales. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and familiarity with design software. This role requires personal care responsibilities as well.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Access to a rewards scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

23 days holidays rising to 28

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing activities for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to be flexible in approach while providing structure and routine.
• Confident in using technical printers and troubleshooting issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Print & Design department.
• Support staff in engaging service users with activities that support personal goals.
• Lead relevant community outings tailored to session goals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong computer skills

Technical troubleshooting

Familiarity with design platforms

Collaboration

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Technical printers

Job description

The Role

We are looking to recruit a full time activity lead who will join an established team. We seek an individual who has experience of the development; review; implementation and evaluation of activities for individuals with complex physical and learning disabilities in need of a bespoke approach to their support.

The successful individual will have excellent organisational skills and can be flexible in their approach and understand the importance of structure, routine and familiarity that this client group requires.

Print & Design Activity Lead – Key Responsibilities Overview

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Print & Design department, ensuring high-quality, meaningful, and creative session delivery tailored to the individual needs of our service users.
• Support the wider team by helping support staff understand and carry out planned work, ensuring each service user is engaged in activity that supports their personal goals and outcomes.
• Strong computer skills are essential. Familiarity with design platforms such as Canva, PosterMyWall, and ideally the Adobe Suite(Photoshop, Lightroom etc.) is preferred.
• Must be confident using technical printersand other equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot or learn quickly.
• Collaborate closely with other departments including Upcycling, Media, and Enterpriseto align on shared projects and themed work.
• Organise and lead relevant community outingsfor your group, ensuring these are both purposeful and aligned with session goals.
• Personal care responsibilitieswill also be required, as with all roles within the service.
• The Print department operates as an Enterprise group, so the successful candidate will also play a role in product creation and sales – helping to design and produce sellable, high-quality items for our physical and future online shops.

Why Work for Us

Hedleys Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within Horizons and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: