Education and Youth Development Coordinator

Savera UK; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A human rights organization is seeking an Education & Youth Development Coordinator to manage and coordinate youth development programmes aimed at raising awareness and campaigning against honour-based abuse. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and experience working with young people. This role offers benefits such as 28 days annual leave, ongoing training, and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Wellbeing support and external supervision

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employer pension contribution (3%)

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in project and programme development, management and delivery.
• Experience working with young people in education and community settings.
• Ability to model self-care and manage challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Education and Youth development programme.
• Support the Training & Development Manager in relevant training.
• Collaborate with Savera UK Youth Collectives for meaningful participation.

Skills

Advocacy for human rights

Project management

Working with young people

Creativity in engagement

Professionalism and confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Join Savera UK.

Are you passionate about human rights and committed to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices? We are seeking an Education & Youth Development Coordinator to develop and deliver our Education and Youth Engagement project and programmes for campaigning and awareness raising on HBA and harmful practices.

Responsibilities

• Have overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the Education and Youth development programme, part of the Training and Education project.
• Develop and support the youth education programmes, and support the Training & Development Manager with any other relevant training and community engagement.
• Work with Savera UK Youth Collectives to develop and ensure meaningful youth participation and delivery of projects and programmes that align with Savera UK’s mission to end HBA and harmful practices.
• Work closely with the wider Savera UK team to collaborate and assist with any relevant information around education and youth engagement.

About You

• You are a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice.
• Able to manage challenges effectively while modelling self-care.
• Experienced and with expertise in working with young people within education and community settings.
• Able to demonstrate excellent skills in project and programme development, management and delivery.
• Able to use creativity as a form of engagement.
• With high levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Able to inspire and embrace change.
• Innovative, adaptable, and solutions-focused.

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wellbeing support and external supervision
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (3%)
• Equality & Occupational Requirement

This post is open to anyone who is passionate and committed to ending HBA and harmful practices and human rights. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities form to: [e-mail]. Please ensure that your covering letter tells us how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with first interviews taking place in September. The advert may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny at [e-mail].

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at the time of applying.