Part-Time Scotland Literacy Campaign Lead

WR Group Limited; Dalkeith; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation in Scotland seeks a Scotland Lead to oversee a UK-wide reading campaign. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and involves engaging a variety of partners, managing a project officer, and promoting literacy within communities. The ideal candidate will bring proven programme leadership experience and the ability to foster complex relationships. Flexible working options and excellent benefits are available, along with travel across Scotland.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance (39 days)

8% pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in programme leadership and delivery.
• Experience working in or with the education sector.
• Knowledge of recruiting and managing volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a UK-wide campaign in Scotland.
• Engage and mobilise organisations across multiple sectors.
• Manage a project officer to engage partners and recruit volunteers.

Skills

Programme leadership

Engaging partners

Managing complex relationships

Volunteer management

Knowledge of research methodologies

Job description

A community-focused organisation in Scotland seeks a Scotland Lead to oversee a UK-wide reading campaign. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and involves engaging a variety of partners, managing a project officer, and promoting literacy within communities. The ideal candidate will bring proven programme leadership experience and the ability to foster complex relationships. Flexible working options and excellent benefits are available, along with travel across Scotland.