Vacancies: CND, Peace Education Development Coordinator

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national advocacy organization is seeking a Peace Education Development Coordinator to enhance its peace education program by developing a School Speakers’ Network. The ideal candidate will have a background in education, experience in recruiting volunteers, and strong public speaking skills. This role involves regular travel across the UK. The position offers a 35-hour work week with a one-year contract subject to a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an educational environment.
• Commitment to cooperative and active learning principles.
• Experience delivering training and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Expand the delivery capacity of the peace education program.
• Develop a national School Speakers’ Network.
• Regular travel throughout the UK for training and events.

Skills

Experience in educational environment

Recruiting and coordinating volunteers

Public speaking experience

Knowledge of English Education System

Commitment to cooperative and active learning

Job description

Working For: Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is looking for a Peace Education Development Coordinator (PEDC) to expand the delivery capacity of its peace education programme through the development of a national School Speakers’ Network.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an educational environment and of recruiting and coordinating volunteers. They will be committed to cooperative and active learning, as well as the overall aims and objectives of CND. A good working knowledge of the English Education System and National Curriculum is essential, as is experience of delivering training and of public speaking.

Although the job is London-based, applicants should note that it will involve regular travel throughout the UK, including frequent overnight stays. Working hours will be 35h/five days per week. This is a one year contract in the first instance and is subject to a 3-month probationary period. CND strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

Interview/Start Dates: Interviews will be held on Thursday 21st June 2012.