Community Project Manager / Activities and Befriending Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Befriending Project Manager to lead an intergenerational initiative in Aylesbury. This role involves overseeing project delivery, managing a dedicated team, and engaging with local communities to reduce social isolation and empower participants. The ideal candidate will have experience in befriending projects, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to volunteering. Join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the community while fostering relationships and creating lasting support systems for participants. If you are empathetic, adaptable, and eager to contribute, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering befriending projects and best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery and engage local communities.
• Monitor and evaluate project impact on participants' social isolation.

Skills

Befriending project management

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Problem-solving mindset

Team collaboration

Monitoring and evaluation

Adaptability

Relationship building

Passion for volunteering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Community Project Manager / Activities and Befriending Coordinator, Aylesbury

Client:

AWD online

Location:

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.04.2025

Expiry Date:

25.05.2025

Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Community Befriending Project Manager / Activities Coordinator with experience or knowledge of delivering befriending projects, music related activities and/or training within the volunteer sector, excellent communication skills and an empathetic nature.

Working as a Community Befriending Project Manager / Activities Coordinator you will be key in the delivery of the organisation’s intergenerational project, ensuring that local residents partake in it over the next 2 years.

As a Community Befriending Project Manager / Activities Coordinator you will monitor and evaluate the project and ensure that findings are acted upon.

The Community Befriending Project Manager / Activities Coordinator will directly manage the project, engaging and running groups and sessions, and managing the team which comprises of a part-time Volunteer Coordinator, Media Launchpad Lead and Project Worker.

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If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as Community Befriending Project Manager / Activities Coordinator will include:

• Oversee the delivery of the project, engaging local communities in the intergenerational programme
• Managing and delivering the befriending aspect of the project
• Working closely with staff at the organisation to deliver a variety of activities to participants of the project
• Monitoring and evaluating the project, tracking how the programme empowers, builds confidence, and decreases social isolation of participants
• Building relationships with local organisations and services to promote and find referral pathways for the project
• Create and deliver a variety of initiatives that will build a legacy of ongoing support for participants after exiting from the project
• Line manage the project team to deliver the project
• Write reports on a regular basis to both the Senior Leadership Team and the National Lottery to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the project's progress
• To involve 400 participants over 2 years

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience or knowledge of delivering befriending projects and best practice in befriending
• Experience of music related activities and/or training
• Experience of delivering training and support to volunteers and project participants
• Ability to adapt work if the needs of the organization or project participants change
• Experience of working as part of a small team
• Experience of implementing monitoring and evaluation processes
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Teams and Excel
• Experience in managing staff would be advantageous
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders including younger people, older people and external organisations
• Passionate about volunteering and the benefits it can bring to an organisation, the local community and individuals
• Empathetic in nature and able to respond to needs of individuals while maintaining clear project boundaries
• Positive attitude with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work alone and see opportunities for the organisation to grow and develop its projects
• Invested in personal development and willing to learn from others

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.