Community Hub & Youth Coordinator

Swindon Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,363 - 32,556; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique opportunity to shape CommunityH

Supportive leadership team

Professional development

Work with schools, charities and local

Impact on children and families

Job summary

Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy are seeking a passionate Community & Youth Coordinator to lead the Community Hub across multiple schools, creating welcoming spaces where residents, families and partners connect and collaborate.

You will deliver about six hours of youth work each week and coordinate community events, partnerships and communications, while supporting schools to strengthen their role as trusted anchors in the local community.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Be an excellent communicator who enjoys bringing people together.
• Build trusting relationships with people from all backgrounds.
• Be organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload.
• Be confident working independently while collaborating with a range of partners.
• Have experience in community development, youth work, education, family support, voluntary organisations or partnership working.
• Share our belief that communities already have strengths, talents and assets, and enjoy helping people build on them.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of Community Hubs across multiple schools.
• Create welcoming, inclusive environments where everyone feels valued.
• Plan and deliver community activities, events and projects.
• Plan, lead and evaluate youth work sessions in schools, community venues and neighbourhood settings.
• Build strong relationships with children, young people, families, residents and partner organisations.
• Listen to communities through conversations and asset-based approaches to identify strengths, opportunities and emerging needs.
• Develop partnerships with charities, businesses, local authorities and community organisations.
• Manage bookings, communications, social media and promotional materials.
• Support funding applications and demonstrate the impact of the Community Hubs.
• Help schools strengthen their role as trusted anchors within their communities.

Skills

Passion for community impact

Excellent communication

Building trusting relationships

Organisational skills

Independent working with teamwork

Experience in community development /Y

Belief in community strengths

Job description

Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy are seeking a passionate Community & Youth Coordinator to lead the Community Hub across multiple schools, creating welcoming spaces where residents, families and partners connect and collaborate.

You will deliver about six hours of youth work each week and coordinate community events, partnerships and communications, while supporting schools to strengthen their role as trusted anchors in the local community.