Project Officer, Literacy Champions – West Scotland in Glasgow

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Base pay range: £26,000 per year pro rata (0.6 FTE)

Part‑time, 21 hours per week

Fixed‑term contract to end of February 2027

Based in Glasgow or Ayr as a home working role.

We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life. Together, we’re helping people change their stories. You could join us to help mobilise thousands of local volunteers in support of the 2026 National Year of Reading.

What you’ll be doing:

• 2026 will be a National Year of Reading, a UK‑wide campaign to engage new audiences in reading and change the national reading culture for good.
• The National Literacy Trust will lead, develop and coordinate the National Year of Reading, ensuring a powerful and engaging national campaign which redefines reading for a new generation.
• A core part of our plans is to mobilise thousands of volunteers across the UK, including through our own Literacy Champions project, which identifies, trains and supports volunteers to promote literacy in their local area.
• You will coordinate this work in West Scotland, with a focus on Glasgow and Ayr.
• You will identify and engage existing groups of volunteers and suitable organisations, providing training so they can become Lead Literacy Champions.

This is a home‑working role based in or around Glasgow or Ayr and will involve regular travel around the area. There will also be some national travel for our organisational away days, which take place in London three times per year, as well as approximately three team days per year. All travel expenses will be covered.

What we’re looking for:

• You will be experienced in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, and providing project support in a charity or educational context.
• You will also have experience of working with early years settings, schools or community organisations, and good knowledge of safeguarding practice in this context.
• Experience of community mobilisation, and developing resources and training materials, would be an advantage, as would excellent knowledge of literacy issues.
• You will need to live in or around Glasgow or Ayr and have an excellent understanding of the communities and families in the area.
• Due to the nature of delivery, you will need a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

This role will involve managing book stocks and other resources.

Why our work is so vital:

Literacy changes everything. It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. It’s the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. It’s better results at school, and better jobs.

The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity helping people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words – reading, writing, speaking and listening.

What we offer you:

• Our team are passionate about our mission and we have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect.
• We offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to our success, whoever you are.
• As well as a competitive salary, we offer benefits, including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.

We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work.

Closing date: 10am, Thursday 15 January 2026. Please note, we do not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.