The posting
Community Coordinator
Are you looking for new challenge?
Would you like to work as a part of a team in a role where you can make difference to the lives of young people?
An Exciting opportunity to join Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy.
Location: Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy (with community-based working)
Job Title: Community Coordinator
Salary: £17,363 per annum, pro rata to the FTE of £32,556 per annum
Hours: 20 hours per week, 52 week contract
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th August at 10am
At Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy, we believe schools can do more than educate.
We believe schools have the power to bring people together, strengthen communities and create opportunities that improve the lives of children, young people and families.
Our Community Hubs are at the heart of this vision. They are welcoming spaces where residents, families, schools, charities and local organisations connect, build relationships and work together to make their community an even better place to live.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Community & Youth Coordinator to help bring this vision to life.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys building relationships and wants to make a lasting difference within a community.
About the Role
This is a unique role combining community development, partnership working and youth work.
As Community Coordinator, you will lead the day-to-day operation of our Community Hub across multiple schools, creating warm, welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong.
You'll work closely with residents, families, schools, charities, local organisations and public services to build relationships, develop opportunities and respond to the strengths and aspirations of the local community.
Alongside this, you'll deliver approximately six hours of youth work each week, working directly with young people in schools, community settings and neighbourhood spaces. You'll create opportunities for young people to develop confidence, build positive relationships, influence decisions and play an active role in shaping their community.
No two days will be the same. One day you may be coordinating a community event, the next leading youth activities, meeting local organisations, supporting volunteers, promoting activities on social media or listening to residents about what matters most to them.
Working alongside the Community Development Senior Leader, you'll help ensure our Community Hub becomes a vibrant and sustainable centre of community life.
What you will do:
- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of Community Hubs across multiple schools.
- Create welcoming, inclusive environments where everyone feels valued.
- Plan and deliver community activities, events and projects.
- Plan, lead and evaluate youth work sessions in schools, community venues and neighbourhood settings.
- Build strong relationships with children, young people, families, residents and partner organisations.
- Listen to communities through conversations and asset-based approaches to identify strengths, opportunities and emerging needs.
- Develop partnerships with charities, businesses, local authorities and community organisations.
- Manage bookings, communications, social media and promotional materials.
- Support funding applications and demonstrate the impact of the Community Hubs.
- Help schools strengthen their role as trusted anchors within their communities.
- About The Role:
- Be passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
- Be an excellent communicator who enjoys bringing people together.
- Build trusting relationships with people from all backgrounds.
- Be organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload.
- Be confident working independently while collaborating with a range of partners.
- Have experience in community development, youth work, education, family support, voluntary organisations or partnership working.
- Share our belief that communities already have strengths, talents and assets, and enjoy helping people build on them.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who sees possibility where others see problems and believes lasting change happens when communities work together.
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to help shape an innovative Community Hub model.
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- High-quality professional development.
- The opportunity to work with schools, charities, local authorities and community organisations.
- A varied and rewarding role where your work will have a lasting impact on children, young people and the wider community.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious and innovative approach to community development.
You'll join a passionate team committed to strengthening relationships, creating opportunities and improving outcomes for children and families by working with communities—not simply for them.
You'll have the opportunity to help shape a growing Community Hub model, build meaningful partnerships and make a genuine difference every single day.
Additional Information
Swindon Academy, Seven Fields Primary and Nova Hreod Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore there is an expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the School is unable to provide individual feedback on why an application is unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
