Community & Youth Impact Coordinator

Swindon Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Swindon Academy is seeking a Community & Youth Coordinator to lead the Community Hub across Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy, with community-based working. You will support residents, families and schools while delivering youth work sessions to help young people build confidence and belonging.

This role combines community development, partnership working and youth activities, requiring strong relationship skills, initiative and the ability to manage a varied workload.

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 outcomes

Excellent communicator

Relationship building

Organised & proactive

Independent with collaboration

Community development experience

Strengths-based approach

Job description

Swindon Academy is seeking a Community & Youth Coordinator to lead the Community Hub across Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy, with community-based working. You will support residents, families and schools while delivering youth work sessions to help young people build confidence and belonging.

This role combines community development, partnership working and youth activities, requiring strong relationship skills, initiative and the ability to manage a varied workload.