Communities and Delivery Lead

Communities and Delivery Lead

As the Communities and Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal and diverse role, serving as a key driver for the success of our literacy project across the UK. Your responsibilities include ensuring the seamless delivery of our initiatives within the communities we support, managing volunteers and facilitators, and building strong community relationships with schools and other stakeholders. Your work involves leading and tailoring community literacy initiatives, working face-to-face directly with beneficiaries, supporting our partner schools, and orchestrating the recruitment and organisation of volunteer support, all while guaranteeing the efficient delivery of our programmes.

Partnerships lie at the heart of our work, and you will play a central role in developing new collaborations. In your capacity as the CDL, you will forge strong relationships with local individuals, community organisations, funders, and businesses. This collaborative approach aims to foster the growth of our charity while maintaining a tailored focus on the unique needs and challenges present in each local area.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual with a proven track record in a similar role, someone who not only possesses practical experience but also embodies an entrepreneurial spirit. You will be comfortable working with vibrant, diverse children and families while also being adept at engaging a range of other stakeholders to help support our wider vision. Your capacity to connect with people, maintain relationships, and oversee community projects will be integral to your success.

Although the job is remote, frequent travel within London and occasional travel across the UK is necessary. Candidates should reside in and around London  to ensure effective means of doing the job.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership and Community Engagement
- Develop and implement strategies to engage with local communities and stakeholders.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with local people, schools, community organisations, businesses, and funders.
- Collaborate with local partners to enhance the impact and reach of our literacy programmes.
- Support wider partnership meetings.

Programme Delivery
- Recruit and manage a team of volunteers and facilitators to support various aspects of delivery.
- Play a hands-on role in the execution and delivery of all our projects and programmes for children, young people, and their families in the communities and schools we work with.
- Collaborate with educators, facilitators, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and tailored programme delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Ensure efficient resource allocation for programme implementation.

Key Skills and Experience

Experience
- Proven track record of successfully managing community-focused projects.
- Experience working with children and young people.

Required Skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills.
- People-oriented and comfortable delivering sessional work in the community.
- Creative with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Adaptable.
- Self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Desirable
- Experience working within education 

Terms
- 2 days per week as a contractor
- Day rate: £120
- Although the job is mainly remote, travel within London is required with occasional travel across the UK. 

Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with children and young people will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:  DBS Code of Practice  (Applicants in England and Wales)

About us:

Established in 2013, the United Kingdom and Europe World Literacy Foundation have been dedicated to building strong communities through literacy and education. In 2018, UK Reads was introduced to provide literacy support through distributing books and resources nationwide while delivering author-led workshops to children to inspire the next generation of readers who lacked resources and opportunities to develop and excel. Additionally, UK Reads works to facilitate a global pen pal project, inspiring young writers and offering them a platform to connect, fostering cultural awareness and enhancing writing skills.

Our Projects: 

We currently focus on disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-18 years. Approximately 85% of our beneficiaries come from low-income families, and over 10% are students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)—a number that is steadily increasing—reflecting the diverse range of learners we aim to support. We also support a significant number of minority children and young people, making it crucial to promote inclusivity and address potential disparities in literacy outcomes through our work.

We acknowledge that low literacy rates vary throughout the UK and are committed to reaching the most underserved, underrepresented, and marginalised children, young people, and families. We collaborate with schools and community organisations to implement tailored interventions that address the specific needs of each group, offering a diverse range of services to expedite the development of foundational literacy skills.

If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and possess the skills and enthusiasm needed, we encourage you to apply.