Reading Force – Book Club Coordinator

Confederation of Service Charities; Tidworth, Aldershot; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Book Club Coordinator, where you will facilitate engaging book club sessions for military partners and spouses. This part-time role, requiring only 9 hours a month, offers the chance to connect individuals through shared reading experiences, fostering a supportive community. You'll coordinate logistics, manage communications, and ensure the smooth operation of the book clubs. This innovative initiative not only promotes literacy but also strengthens bonds within the Armed Forces community. If you are organized, communicative, and passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Understanding of charity principles and Armed Forces communities.
• Ability to work from home with access to a computer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly book club sessions and establish communication groups.
• Provide feedback and coordinate logistics for book distribution.

Skills

Organisation skills

Time management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Key role: To be part of a team delivering a Reading Force project, ‘Book Clubs for Military Partners/Spouses’: Coordinate and deliver book club sessions in selected locations and lead informal networking, provide information and answer inquiries about the local area.

This is a part-time post for 9 hours per month, on a three-year fixed contract, starting in March 2025. Based in one of these selected areas: Aldershot, Tidworth, RAF Leeming. Reporting into our Reading Force Book Club Ambassador (RF Book Club Ambassador).

Background

Reading Force book clubs were launched in 2021. These have proved to be a popular and effective way to engage small groups of differing ages – children (juniors and seniors), spouses, serving personnel, veterans, and others – in the Forces community wanting to connect through sharing books.

To date we have helped organise clubs across the UK and overseas with over 1100 members between them, by supporting volunteer coordinators to set up and run their own book clubs.

This new project, ‘Book Clubs for Military Partners/Spouses’, funded by the AFCFT, will connect military partners and spouses through shared-reading activities, offering a supportive community and fun social interaction. Participants will enjoy curated book selections and discussions, which foster connections, support, provide local information, and a sense of belonging among those navigating the unique challenges of military life.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver monthly book club sessions in selected locations, each session lasting two hours: one hour for book discussions and half-hour slots for informal networking and inquiries.
• Establish WhatsApp and Facebook groups for ongoing communication among participants.
• Provide regular feedback to monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and report on project outcomes to the Book Club Ambassador.
• Coordinate logistics such as book distribution and survey collection for feedback.

Minimum Requirements:

• Understanding of the charity’s principles, values, and strategic direction.
• Understanding of Armed Forces communities, both serving and veteran beneficial.
• Ability to work from home (UK-based) with access to a computer and mobile phone.
• Capacity to store stock of books and associated Reading Force materials.

Skills/Personal attributes:

• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships effectively.
• Financially aware with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative evidence of impact.
• Living in one of the areas: Aldershot, Tidworth, or RAF Leeming.

Working hours & pay:

• Funding for the Book Club Coordinator role is for a 3-year contract, starting in March 2025.
• 9 hours a month, including 2-hour book club sessions.
• Salary is £11.50 per hour, paid monthly.
• Annual leave entitlement based on 28 days (including bank holidays), calculated on a pro-rata basis.

To apply: please send a single page letter explaining why you would like the role, and what you would bring to it, along with a copy of your CV to [e-mail] by Friday 14 February 2025. Please specify preference for day or evening coordinator position. Interviews will be held on Teams on Wednesday 26 February 2025.

In brief: Informed, proactive, collaborative, responsive, focused, empathic. The person taking up this position will be joining a well-established team and the role is fully supported, with access to our informal, proactive and committed team.