Orchard Project Team Leader Vacancy

This role is only open to internal applicants

Full-time (40 hours per week/5 days per week)
3-6 month fixed term contract (with possibility of extension)
Salary: £14.00 an hour or £29,129 per annum, FTE

We are seeking current Orchard Project staff who are interested in helping to lead the Orchard Project for 3 – 6 months – we are open to job sharing/split working for this role. Please note – you do not have to be a team leader already to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for current Orchard Project staff who are committed to ELHAP’s aims and ethos, able to work effectively and in partnership with the core admin/maintenance team and the senior staff team. 

About the Role

The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Orchard Project including the efficient and effective completion of administrative, financial and organisational tasks. The post holder will focus on day-to-day Orchard Project delivery including leading the morning and evening meetings, plan and oversee outings, activities, modules, and role model best practice to the wider Orchard Project Team.  An integral part of the role is delivering and developing the Orchard Project in compliance with ELHAP’s policies as well as promoting ELHAP’s ethos and vision of adult services.  The Team Leader may occasionally work on other projects as and when required.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send an “expression of interest” to Cathy Charles at info@elhap.org.uk .  This is a statement outlining why you think you would be suitable for the position and must be no more than 2 sides of A4.  It is important that you address how you fulfil the person specification in your statement. If you are seeking a job share or split role, please clearly detail this in your expression of interest.

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 9th July 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicants will be expected to undertake satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosures. ELHAP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

ELHAP Charity Registration No: 1077508. ELHAP is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description and Person Specification

Orchard Project Team Leader Job Description and Person Specification