TENDER JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Project Coordinator;fixed term 12 month contract

  1. Main purpose of the job

Coordinating the delivery and evaluation of Tender’s Violence Prevention Programmes, including the Cyber Stalking Project and theSex, Relationship and Substance Misuse Education Programme to schools, special schools, colleges, youth centres and alternative education settings.

Building relationships with teachers, youth workers, young people’s drugs and alcohol services and other organisations and services including the Youth Partnership Board and Children’s services.

Disseminating Tender’s multi-media campaigns and resources online with a specific focus on the new and popular platforms used by young people.

The staff team in Tender exercise regular, significant discretion in decision-making relating to their day-to-day tasks. All jobs involve managing processes and/or information in order to deliver results within a clearly defined area. All staff are likely to be supporting volunteers by checking routine work and responding to requests for information or guidance. Staff are expected to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures using judgement and acquired experience, referring to colleagues for solutions to more complex problems. Tender’s approach is to enable employees to grow and develop their roles, taking on new areas of work as appropriate.

2. Position in the organisation

Reports to:Campaign Manager

Responsible for:Coordination and evaluation ofeducation projects

Establishing and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, teachers, youth leaders and local authorities

Promoting Tender’s resources through the website and social media networks

Main Relationships:Liaison with teachers in schools and PRUs and youth leaders in youth centres.

Liaison with Domestic Violence Coordinators, Healthy Schools Coordinators, Teenage Pregnancy Coordinators and other Local Authority specialists

Line managing workshop leaders

Contact with Safeguarding Children Boards

3. Duties and key responsibilities

  • Book inception meetings with the lead teacher or youth worker to plan delivery in schools and youth centres
  • Ensure contracts with schools, teachers, youth workers and Tender’s freelance workers delivering Tender’s education projects are complete and up-to-date.
  • Ensure that all evaluation procedures are on track including; questionnaires from young people and teachers are completed and returned; visits to schools and youth projects to facilitate feedback sessions are booked; and evaluation and monitoring reports are up to date.
  • Work with Youth Leadership Coordinator to develop programmes of work for youth centres
  • Manage the distribution of training materials to workshop leaders and schools.
  • Supporting the Development Manager in attracting funding for education work including research into potential sponsors, direct communication with schools
  • Supporting the active involvement of young people in project reviews and planning
  • Liaise with other agencies providing services for young people within London boroughs.
  • Meet with the Director to review performance and progress targets and objectives of each programme
  • Promote and disseminate Tender’s campaigns and resources through our website, social media networks and media hosting platforms.
  • Inform and advise on new youth ambassador campaigns which take into account the multiple different platforms they could be showcased on.

4. Dimensions and limits of authority

  • Authority to co-ordinate all delivery of the specific programmes in schools and youth settings
  • Authority to establish external relationships with schools, local authorities, other youth-orientated agencies and other training-related organisations
  • Identify priorities and where appropriate, delegate tasks to other staff accordingly.

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of this position. It is neither wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and does not form part of the contract of employment.

Person specificationEssential/ Desirable

Knowledge/ Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or higherE
  • Knowledge of the domestic violence sector and organisationsD
  • General knowledge of the artsE
  • Understanding of applied dramaE
  • Understanding of the issues surrounding substance misuseD
  • Experience of monitoring budgetsD
  • An understanding of at-risk young people’s needsE
  • Highly proficient writing and speaking skills E
  • Commitment to Child Protection and Equal OpportunitiesE
  • Confident and professional telephone mannerE
  • Up to date knowledge of current social media networks and media

hosting platformsE

  • Possession of an enhanced CRB disclosure prior to taking up the postE

(A check performed by another organisation within the last 2 years is

acceptable, or Tender can do so, though it may take up to 3 months

Experience

Experience of working with young people and/or coordinating education projects E

  • Experience or knowledge of working in education and/or youth centre settingsE
  • Experience of regularly using social networking and media hosting websites to E

disseminate information.

  • Experience of using a Content Management System to update websites E
  • Experience of organising eventsE
  • Experience of evaluating projects/gathering and analysing survey dataD

Skills and Attributes

  • Ability to manage and prioritise a complex and varied workloadE
  • Self-sufficiency and problem solving skillsE
  • Ability to respond positively to unexpected challengesE
  • Up to date Child Protection trainingE
  • Ability to work in an outreach settingE
  • Ability to deal with people in a clear and diplomatic mannerE
  • Ability to speak to a wide range of audiences on complex issuesE
  • Networking skills.E
  • Proven commitment to equal opportunities practice and behaviourE
  • Proficient in office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, databasesE
  • Ability to use social networking platforms to promote the workE

Please note this appointment is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check to fulfill all duties as some activities will take place in schools and youth settings. Refer to Tender’s Child Protection Policy for more information.

Tender Education and Arts registered charity no. 1100214