Job Description
About NCT NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.
While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.
About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the lives of parents and families. Your role will include:
* Provide line management and support to direct line reports and leadership for the project.
* Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Hackney’s parent demographics and local support services, enabling effective signposting for marginalised communities.
* Build strong partnerships with local VCOs and stakeholders to engage underrepresented communities, working collaboratively to support meaningful co-production.
* Create and lead welcoming parent focus groups that amplify local voices and help shape the project to be inclusive, accessible, and responsive to families’ needs.
* Data collection and reporting appropriate to the project for monthly/quarterly review with commissioners.
About you You will be a compassionate, collaborative leader, committed to supporting parents and strengthening communities. You will provide effective line management and project leadership, creating inclusive, supportive environments where teams can thrive. Build a strong understanding of the diverse families in Hackney, taking an empathetic and proactive approach to engaging parents—particularly those whose voices are less often heard. Developing trusted relationships with local organisations and services, helping families access the support they need. Champion listening and co-creation, shaping accessible programmes through meaningful parent engagement, including focus groups. You will confidently use data to track progress, share learning, and demonstrate impact. Above all, you will be driven to ensure every parent feels supported, connected, and heard.
Our Benefits – What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
* 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
* Pension matched up to 5%
* Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
* Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
* Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
* Life Assurance for peace of mind
* Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
* Blue Light discount card