Female Engagement Coordinator

Female Engagement Coordinator

We are looking for a Female Engagement Coordinator for an exciting programme of activities for their given area. You will be instrumental in delivering activities to young girls, in-line with relevant guidance and good practice

If you have a passion for putting young people first, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Female Engagement Coordinator

Location: London W12 7TF

Salary: £30,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 7th April 2025

About the Role

Coordinators are crucial members of the delivery team, responsible for an exciting programme of activities for their given area. You will be responsible for an exciting offer for young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs), at the Youth Zone.

The Female Engagement Coordinator will lead on the Just for Girls session on Sunday afternoons, designing an engaging programme of activities alongside staff and young people. You will also work to engage girls and young women in the other sessions offered by the Youth Zone, ensuring the sessions are relevant and fun. You will provide some line management support and development for sessional workers in these areas.  

This role requires a minimum of 55% of time spent face-to-face working with young people.

Once you click to apply, you will be able to read the full Job Pack and scope of the role. 

About You

You will have excellent communication skills to deliver activity programmes to a wide range of young people and the ability to motivate and engage staff, volunteers and young people through youth work.

With a strong commitment to young people and ability to engage and build positive relationships with disengaged young people, you will have the ability to coach and develop groups of young people.

You will have knowledge of the issues affecting young people and an ability to work with challenging behaviour and complex needs and be IT Literate.

You will have experience of:

• Delivering activities to young people in-line with relevant guidance and good practice

• Working with girls or young women aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a range of settings

• Engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities

• Leading or managing a team

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate.

About the Organisation

Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people. 

Open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s evenings and weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer a safe and active space for young people to flourish in their leisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they can grow as individuals. This is a charity that the whole community can be proud of, and you can be part of that journey

As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at OnSide, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be female, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

You may have experience in areas such as Engagement, Programme, Engagement Officer, Programme Officer, Engagement Manager, Programme Manager, Engagement and Programme, Programme and Engagement, Youth Engagement, Youth Programme, Children’s Engagement, Childrens’ Programme. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.