England Communities Coordinator

Communities and Delivery Lead

Description:

As the Communities and Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal and diverse role, serving as a key driver for the success of our literacy project. Your responsibilities include ensuring the seamless delivery of our initiatives within the communities we support. This involves leading and tailoring community engagement initiatives, working directly with beneficiaries, and orchestrating the recruitment and organisation of volunteer support, all while guaranteeing the efficient delivery of our programmes.

Partnerships lie at the heart of our work, and you will play a central role in developing new collaborations. In your capacity as the CDL, you will forge strong relationships with local individuals, community organisations, funders, and businesses. This collaborative approach aims to foster the growth of our charity while maintaining a tailored focus on the unique needs and challenges present in each local area.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual with a proven track record in a similar role, someone who not only possesses practical experience but also embodies an entrepreneurial spirit. They will be comfortable working with vibrant, diverse children and families, while also being adept at engaging a range of other stakeholders to help support our wider vision. Your capacity to connect with people, maintain relationships and oversee community projects will be integral to your success.

Although the job is remote, frequent travel within London mainly boroughs in East London is required. Therefore, candidates should ideally live within or near London

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership and Community Engagement

·         Develop and implement strategies to engage with local communities and stakeholders.

·         Build and sustain positive relationships with local people, schools, community organisations, businesses, and funders.

·         Collaborate with local partners to enhance the impact and reach of our literacy programmes.

·         Support wider partnership meetings.

.Programme Delivery

·         Recruit and manage a team of volunteers and facilitators to support various aspects of delivery.

·         Play a hands-on role in the execution and delivery of all our projects to programmes for children, young people, and their families in the communities and schools we work with.

·         Collaborate with educators, facilitators, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and tailored programme delivery.

·         Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.

·         Ensure efficient resource allocation for programme implementation.

Key Skills and Experience:

Experience

·         Proven track record of successfully managing community-focused projects.

Required Skills

·         Excellent verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.

·         Strong organisational skills.

·         People-oriented and comfortable delivering sessional work in the community.

·         Strong entrepreneurial spirit.

·         Adaptable.

·         Proactive and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Terms:

2-3 days per week as a contractor.  Day rate £120  (£31,200 pa if a fulltime role)

Although the job is remote, travel within London mainly boroughs in east London is required

Criminal Record Checks - All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with children and young people will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:  DBS Code of Practice  (Applicants in England and Wales)

About us:

Established in 2013, the United Kingdom and Europe World Literacy Foundation have been dedicated to building strong communities through literacy and education. In 2018, UK Reads was introduced to provide literacy support through distributing books and resources nationwide while delivering author-led workshops to children to inspire the next generation of readers who lacked resources and opportunities to develop and excel. Additionally, UK Reads works to facilitate a global pen pal project, inspiring young writers and offering them a platform to connect, fostering cultural awareness and enhancing writing skills.

About the Project:

UK Reads: Literacy Impact East London specifically  focus on children and young people aged 11-18 years. The project is designed to reach young people from diverse, low-income backgrounds and ethnic minorities. We have observed that approximately 85% of our beneficiaries come from low-income families, 10% of our users are students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), reflecting the diverse range of learners we aim to support. Additionally, 45% of our beneficiaries come from Black minority communities, highlighting the importance of promoting inclusivity and addressing potential disparities in literacy outcomes.

We acknowledge that low literacy rates often vary through boroughs and are committed to reaching the most underserved, underrepresented, and marginalised young people across East London. We collaborate with schools and community organisations to implement a tailored intervention that addresses the specific needs of each group, offering a diverse range of services to expedite the development of foundational literacy skills. Notably, our project stands out for its community-led approach, strengthened by partnerships with community groups referring young people, involvement of sporting bodies, local businesses enagement and project leads and volunteers all living and working in the communities being served. 

If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and possess the skills and enthusiasm needed, we encourage you to apply.