Network and Communications Lead for the Brent MyEnds Violence Reduction Programme

Step Up Hub

Established in 1996, Step Up Hub is a grassroots charity in the London Borough of Brent dedicated to addressing the root causes and consequences of poverty and inequality within disadvantaged communities, especially within the global majority. It offers an array of services covering welfare, education, training and skills development, as well as on mental health, cost of living, and physical wellbeing. It adopts a whole village approach in its work and values working together to secure a shared sustainable future for all.

‘I AM Brent’ consortium

Step Up Hub leads a consortium, known as I AM Brent, that consists of six well-respected local charities who are working together to address the root causes and effects of violence affecting young people in the London Borough of Brent.

Programme Description

The programme is part of the Mayor of London’s flagship violence reduction programme, known as MyEnds. It is a place-based violence reduction initiative that adopts a public health approach. The consortium is providing an array of positive opportunities for young people and support for families, including through tailored interventions. The programme also aims to improve statutory and voluntary organisation networks and access to referral, and to ensure the voices of young people and community members are built into provision. The work is focused on the Church Road Estate, Stonebridge Estate, St Raphael’s Estate, Chalkhill Estate and Harlesden Town Centre areas.

The Role of the Network and Communications Lead

The Network and Communications Lead will be a key member of the team delivering the I AM Brent MyEnds programme. They will lead on liaison with voluntary sector providers and statutory service providers, including Brent Council, the police and schools, and on strengthening networks between them to help young people stay safe. They will be responsible for implementing I AM Brent’s communication strategy. They will subscribe to the values of co-production and work positively in accordance with I AM Brent’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety policies.

In addition, the Network and Communications Lead will:

·       act as the primary contact for voluntary and statutory providers,

·       improve the referral process through strengthening networks, and by producing effective communication,

·       encourage organisations to apply to I AM Brent’s community fund and to take up the capacity building support offered          to applicants,

·       write information about I AM Brent services and events, encouraging engagement,

·       be responsible for ensuring I AM Brent’s website content remains relevant,

·       create interactive social media content and materials for publicity campaigns,

·       write press releases and news articles on key developments,

·       support the production of short educational and marketing videos,

·       report on progress against deliverables,

·       represent I AM Brent and Step Up Hub at meetings, forums, roundtable discussions and related events,

·       help recruit and line manage volunteers.

The Network and Communications Lead will be supported by the I AM Brent MyEnds Programme Manager, Step Up Hub senior leadership team and consortium members, and will work closely with I AM Brent’s Community Engagement Lead.