At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and manage school programmes while supporting volunteer mentors in their development.
- Company: Join City Year UK, a dynamic organisation dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension contribution, paid volunteer days, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in schools and help shape the future of young volunteers.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential; school experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school (Monday to Thursday) and is the primary link between our partner schools and the City Year UK (CYUK) programme. The Impact Officer enables programme delivery by supporting a team of volunteer mentors who support school activities. Impact Officers coordinate, manage and evaluate the programme. The volunteer mentors complete a Leadership and Development programme (delivered most Fridays during term-time) over their year of service. Impact Officers work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and prepare them for employment. The Impact Officer plays a key role in the engagement, training and retention of Volunteer mentors. They have pastoral oversight for the team and their relationships with those they come into contact with (children, parents, education professionals, funders, MPs and other stakeholders). The role is primarily school-based Monday to Thursday and office-based on most Fridays.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, manage and evaluate the programme and its volunteer mentors.
- Support mentor development and engagement through a Leadership and Development programme and professional development plans.
- Foster an inclusive and fair culture across regional teams, ensuring diverse perspectives are valued and that the regional programme is accessible to volunteers from all backgrounds.
- Provide pastoral oversight and manage relationships with children, parents, education professionals, funders, MPs and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Ability to understand school leadership priorities and to represent CYUK in this context.
- Flexibility in approach to meet volunteers and pupils' developmental needs.
- Ability to cope with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines, delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively.
- Good IT knowledge and skills (essential), including Google Apps (desirable) and Salesforce (desirable).
- A proactive attitude with the ability to use initiative and maintain a professional manner.
- Strong commitment to CYUK's mission and values.
- Experience in working in or with schools is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
- Up to 5% employer-matched pension contribution.
- Two paid volunteer days per year.
- Extensive training opportunities, interest-free travel and bike loans.
Schools Coordinator in Brownhills employer: City Year, Inc.
City Year UK is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and inclusivity. As a Schools Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young people while enjoying benefits such as a generous pension contribution, paid volunteer days, and extensive training opportunities. Located predominantly in schools, this role allows for meaningful engagement with diverse communities, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about education and youth development.
