Current vacancies

Welfare Rights Training Development Officer

Hours: 35 hours a week

Salary: £40,553 - £44,821

Location: Hybrid

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to help CPAG deliver a first-rate social security training programme. 

As Welfare Rights Training Development Officer, the postholder will be responsible for planning our training programme, developing new content and audiences, as well as delivering several of our courses. 

We are looking for a welfare rights expert with a proven track record in writing and delivering training on social security and an innovative approach to training methods and materials. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of delivering training about disability benefits.

We welcome applications from any individuals with the skills and experience listed and we can be flexible in terms of the conditions of employment. We are happy to discuss alternative working hours, days and patterns, and any additional needs or requirements. CPAG also prioritises and has a commitment to equal opportunities, which you can read more about in the job pack. 

For more information about this post and to apply, download the Welfare Rights Training and Development Officer Job Pack and Application Form. 

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at [email protected].

If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact Dan Norris, Head of Advice and Rights at CPAG on 020 7812 5214.

Closing date for applications: 4pm Wednesday 8 May 2024 

Interview will be held on: week commencing Monday 20 May 2024 (online)

Freelance Trainer 

CPAG are actively recruiting experts to deliver our diverse range of courses on welfare benefits and welfare rights legislation. 

We deliver over 500 training sessions per year to delegates from hundreds of different voluntary and statutory organisations, including a wide range of advice agencies, student advice centres, law centres and housing associations. CPAG courses are either part of our public programme or delivered ‘in house’ to organisations on request. View our full list of public training courses. 

We welcome applications from trainers interested in both online and face-to-face delivery. 

Currently, we are looking for trainers specialising in:

• Introductory level courses in welfare benefits and universal credit (e.g., signposting training for foodbank workers)
• Advanced level courses in universal credit (e.g., updates and tactics) 
• Students and universal credit 
• Benefits for older people 
• Benefits for disabled people (including PIP) 
• Housing 
• Open applications: we’re happy to consider pitches on new topics 

Before applying, you may want to consider which of our existing courses would fit your expertise and experience. 

How to apply

To apply, email [email protected] with your up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter detailing: 

• The courses you are interested in delivering
• Your expertise and knowledge on these areas
• Your experience in training delivery

Closing date for applications: 4pm Wednesday 8th May 2024 

Interview will be held on: week commencing Monday 20th May 2024 (online)