Programme Coordinator, Youth & Universities

Job purpose: coordinate delivery of the BELIEVE programme, managing interns and supporting school‑based climate action projects. Ensure effective communication across partners, assist with monitoring and evaluation, and maintain strong operational systems. Play a central role in day‑to‑day coordination, enabling high‑quality delivery of youth‑led and community‑focused climate initiatives.

Contract: 4.2 years (this is a fixed term contract, linked to the BELIEVE project, ending in September 2030)

Location: Remote/ hybrid (we will be prioritising applications from those based in the West Midlands/ North of England, however this role is primarily hybrid/ remote, with regular travel across England)

Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Managed by: Programme Manager, Youth & Universities

Start date: 3rd August 2026

About the role: We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator, to support the delivery of Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE), an ambitious national initiative at the intersection of climate action, youth leadership and community engagement. This is a unique opportunity to join a complex, high‑impact programme that connects schools, communities, young people, researchers and policymakers, shaping a more inclusive and effective model of climate action across England.

The BELIEVE project: Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE) is an ambitious and innovative national programme led by the Faith & Belief Forum in partnership with the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Together, we are building a bold new model for climate action, one that connects grassroots communities, young leaders, researchers and policymakers through collaboration, co‑learning and shared purpose. At its core, BELIEVE recognises that climate change is not only a scientific or political challenge, but a deeply human one. By bringing faith and belief perspectives into climate conversations, the programme challenges narratives of fatalism and opens up new, values‑led pathways for action, rooted in care, responsibility and collective agency. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a pioneering, cross‑sector initiative that is reshaping how climate action happens in England.

BELIEVE connects local and national efforts, linking schools, communities and decision‑makers in a dynamic network designed to create lasting environmental and social change. Through the programme, you will contribute to:

• Developing schools as community hubs for climate action, embedding sustainability into everyday life and learning
• Empowering young people as climate leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to design and lead meaningful local projects
• Building a national knowledge‑exchange network, connecting grassroots initiatives with regional and national policy and practice

Working on BELIEVE means joining a collaborative environment that values innovation, inclusion and real‑world impact. You will engage directly with communities, partner organisations and policymakers, helping to co‑create solutions that reflect local needs while influencing wider systems change.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day delivery of the BELIEVE programme across multiple regions
• Line manage and support youth interns, including onboarding, supervision and ongoing development
• Coordinate school‑based climate action projects, ensuring strong communication between schools, interns and partner organisations
• Maintain effective systems for planning, tracking and reporting programme activity
• Support the delivery of workshops, events and knowledge‑exchange activities
• Assist with monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including data collection and reporting
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication
• Support programme logistics, including scheduling, administration, documentation and resource management

Person Specification:

• Experience in a coordination or programme support role, ideally within a multi‑partner project
• Experience working with young people, education settings or community‑based programmes
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, as well as being detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse stakeholders
• Strong administrative and coordination skills, with attention to detail
• Interest in or understanding of faith, belief and/or intercultural work
• Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation processes
• Understanding of climate action, sustainability or environmental education
• Familiarity with youth leadership or social action programmes

Benefits include:

• Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home, with occasional travel to London and other locations across England required for schools, events, and activities.
• Generous annual leave from 25 days (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service and including a birthday day off after three years.
• Generous pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities
• Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to our sector
• Team events / away days / annual retreat
• Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing

Who we encourage to apply: We value sensitivity to the issues at the heart of our work and a strong commitment to The Faith & Belief Forum’s goals. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, as well as from faith or belief communities currently underrepresented in our organisation, including Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian communities. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages and experiences who share our vision and values, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, regardless of protected or unprotected characteristics, including but not limited to gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through work, study, volunteering, or community involvement. Unfortunately, we can only consider applications from individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must also already be resident and based in the UK at the time of application.