First Steps ED

Eating Disorder Workshops and Education Coordinator

The closing date is 19 July 2025

Job summary

What we are looking for

First Steps Ed are looking for a passionate and organised Workshops and Education Coordinator who will provide effective delivery of First Steps EDs suite of workshops, self-help guided resources and CPD professional training. First Steps ED provide person centred support to our service users for a range of eating disorders.

You will have the ability to manage the delivery and content provision of the workshops and coordinate with the wider teams on the facilitation of our workshops.

Full training and support will be provided for this role but you must have experience either lived or supporting service users with eating disorders.

Main duties of the job

You will also

  • Lead and coordinate the full suite of workshops and CPD training at First Steps ED including: Service Workshops, School workshops, professional CPD and professional training.
  • Deliver face to face and virtual workshop and training content to external organisations, ensuring the provision of in-person workshops and training as required.
  • End to end management of external enquiries process, regarding workshops and professional training ensuring timely responses, booking and service delivery.
  • Engaging with other professionals and raising awareness of our service
  • Ensure workshop and CPD services are well-planned and promoted to the relevant organisations to maximise intake of the commissioned services available.
  • Analysing data and writing reports for our wider team and All Services Director.
  • Coordinate logistics for workshops, including scheduling, and materials preparation
  • To represent Workshops and Education at First Steps ED and attend relevant meetings and professional activities by agreement with the line manager and All Ages Services Director.

This role will require you to travel 25% of the time for face to face workshops at various locations of our services areas within Derby/Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottingham.

This role requires a DBS check to be successfully completed prior to employment.

About us

First Steps ED is a national eating disorder Charity providing help and support to individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds including their families. We offer training and education to professionals and together with our stakeholders we advance the latest evidence-base for service developments through our service-user led approach.

  • In the field of eating disorders, we offer the widest range of high-quality care focused on the needs of the individual. Our pathways include:
  • Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Treatment Programmes
  • Transition Eating Disorder Treatment Programmes to University Students
  • Adult Eating Disorders Treatment Programmes
  • Parent and Carer Support Programmes
  • Digital Eating Disorders Treatment Programmes
  • Guided and Self-guided Psychoeducation and Training Programmes

Our team understand eating disorders. With extensive knowledge and experience, our staff provide the necessary experience to be able to operate effectively, whilst relying on the help and support provided by our wonderful volunteers.

Our workforce team comprises of staff members, freelancers, volunteers and trustees. Together, we drive the charity forward and deliver our mission.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 to £28,000 a year new starters will normally start at the bottom of pay scale

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0409-WEC0725

Job locations

Woburn House

Vernon Gate

Derby

DE1 1UL


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have the ability to manage the delivery and content provision of the workshops and coordinate with the wider teams on the facilitation of our workshops

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have the ability to manage the delivery and content provision of the workshops and coordinate with the wider teams on the facilitation of our workshops

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Background in healthcare, support or Mental health care is advantageous
  • Strong skills in facilitation or coordinator of workshops, education or training
  • A clean driving licence with appropriate insurance and own vehicle is required to travel to and from locations
  • Proficiency in using technology for educational purposes and programme management.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with educational advancements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also demonstrating initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A clean driving licence with appropriate insurance and own vehicle is required to travel to and from locations
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience of working with services users dealing with eating disorders is essential for this role.
  • Educated to minimum A level or experience to A Level
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Background in healthcare, support or Mental health care is advantageous
  • Strong skills in facilitation or coordinator of workshops, education or training
  • A clean driving licence with appropriate insurance and own vehicle is required to travel to and from locations
  • Proficiency in using technology for educational purposes and programme management.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with educational advancements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also demonstrating initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A clean driving licence with appropriate insurance and own vehicle is required to travel to and from locations
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience of working with services users dealing with eating disorders is essential for this role.
  • Educated to minimum A level or experience to A Level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

First Steps ED

Address

Woburn House

Vernon Gate

Derby

DE1 1UL


Employer's website

https://firststepsed.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

First Steps ED

Address

Woburn House

Vernon Gate

Derby

DE1 1UL


Employer's website

https://firststepsed.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Edindra Ezek

edindra.ezek@firststepsed.co.uk

07513549835

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 to £28,000 a year new starters will normally start at the bottom of pay scale

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0409-WEC0725

Job locations

Woburn House

Vernon Gate

Derby

DE1 1UL


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