Programme Coordinator (North of England)
Location: Remote, North of England, with regular travel to Cambridge
Salary: £31,238 - £34,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
Since launching in 2012 Code Club has supported over 2 million young people to learn how to create with code. In the next ten years, our ambition is for over ten million more young people to join a Code Club and develop the skills, knowledge, and mindsets needed to thrive in a world shaped by digital technologies. We think all children should have the opportunity to be creative with digital technologies, no matter who they are or where they come from, and we want to make it simple for teachers and volunteers to help young people to build their digital skills.
Reporting to the Head of Club Growth & Engagement for the UK & Ireland, the Community Coordinator (North of England) will be responsible for the growth of the Code Club programme in the region. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the needs of teachers and volunteers, schools and community groups. You will be a driven and efficient community coordinator with experience of delivering educational programmes in formal or non-formal settings. You will have a track record of developing successful partnerships and be confident when communicating with stakeholders at all levels. You will have an agile attitude to work, and you'll be ready to try new approaches, evaluate them, and iterate on them.
You don’t need to be an expert in computing or digital making, but you do need to bring a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn. Previous involvement with Code Club would be a significant advantage.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate activities that lead to the growth and retention of impactful clubs in the North of England. Use data to inform decision making, and demonstrate improvements over time
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with new and existing stakeholders to ensure the visibility and growth of Code Club in the North of England
- Deliver relevant and timely support to club organisers and volunteers including training and community-building events, and contribute to the creation of tools and resources
- Provide content for Code Club communications including mailings, blogs, social media content, and newsletters
- Support Code Clubs’ engagement with other Raspberry Pi Foundation programmes including Astro Pi and Coolest Projects
- Consult new and existing club organisers to inform programme development, and work with colleagues to ensure Code Club processes are efficient and effective
- Contribute to the engagement and support of clubs globally, including responding to incoming queries, moderation of our online course, club verification, and updating website content
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
- Experience of developing and supporting volunteer-led or community programmes in school or community settings, ideally on a regional or national scale
- Knowledge of the educational landscape in England and how schools operate
- A track record of building and maintaining successful partnerships
- Excellent communication skills; you should feel comfortable presenting to different audiences and be able to write clearly
- Experience of facilitating high-quality training, ideally for educators
- Good data and analytical skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do
- Willingness and ability to travel within the UK, with overnight stays when necessary
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. You can read more about us on our careers page.
Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills
Through Code Club we support the world’s largest network of free informal computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources. To deepen our understanding of how young people learn about computing and how to create with digital technologies, we conduct academic research, and we use that knowledge to increase the impact of our work and advance the field of computing education.
Across all of our work, we work hard to engage young people who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the field of computing or who experience educational disadvantage. We work all over the world, with teams based in the UK, Ireland, North America, and India, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 40 countries.
We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. You can read more about our mission, values, and goals in our Annual Review 2022 and our Strategy 2022–2025.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:
- 25 days’ annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service
- Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
- Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
- Investment in professional development and learning
- Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
- Generous family leave policy
- Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 25 November 2024 9.00am GMT
Phone screen: From application to week commencing 25 November 2024
First-round interview: Week commencing 25 November 2024
Second-round interview: Week commencing 2 December 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
